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Blue Hull rols at 1:41am 07.29.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1342 Hi. I'm just about to finalize my order for a new 343. The only thing I can'tdecide is blue hull or
Galley Pump for '75 C22 Michel at 1:19am 07.29.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/989 Does anyone know where to find a replacement for a galley pump to a 1975 C22 slide out galley? Catal
Grounding of the mast Richard Perry at 12:18am 07.29.05 Other Sailboats 2/775 The old ground wire that comes from the mast, through the deck, is letting rain water drip into the
Boiled Batteries Barrie at 11:56pm 07.28.05 Ask All Sailors 3/934 My 3 phase charger for some reason overcharged my deep cycle golf cart batteries to the point they s
260 struts linda14525 at 11:47pm 07.28.05 Smaller Boats 5/1003 First year with a Hunter 260/270 - have a question about the bolts on the struts on the mast. There
Northern Lights Mike Misko at 11:47pm 07.28.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1143 Last night, our local weather forecasters noted that the sun expelled a large solar flare yesterday
I'm a striper! Ed Schenck at 11:30pm 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1124 That's striper, not "stripper". It doesn't pay as well and it is waaayy too much work. I just hope
sail foot slipping out - 1975 27' O'day steve fleischer at 11:21pm 07.28.05 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1108 Hi - the foot at the clew end of the mainsail pulls out of the slot in the boom. I've resorted to ty
Cant open the seacock Tony C at 11:16pm 07.28.05 C&C 9/4355 My wife is planning on coming along for a 2 day trip this weekend and I don't have the heart to tell
Leaks Around Mast undathac at 11:06pm 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/982 We recently bought a 1982 37C. During survey soft area was found on the deck, aft and starboard of
O'Day 192 jib Bud1405 at 10:42pm 07.28.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1337 Hi, I am a new sailor and recently purchased a 192. I really like the boat and want to improve t
O-ring Broke sailor SV Marcell at 10:07pm 07.28.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1083 I had to clean my 18 HP Yanmar intake strainer. I swear there was no o ring hidden between all the
PHRF rating help Bill at 4:58pm 07.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/928 I'm trying to get sail area for my 92, and would like help or a referal to possible help. PHRF rati
C 38 H2O tank replacement socalsaylr at 2:41pm 07.28.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/894 We need to replace the original 35 gal fresh water storage tank on a 1982 Catalina 38.Can anyone
Battery charging by outboard Tree at 2:19pm 07.28.05 Bristol 2/1740 I have minimal electrical needs on my boat. GPS, VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, run when cruising by sa
Installing a generator maremarepr at 2:06pm 07.28.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1023 I am considering installing a small diesel generator on a 29.5 to keep A/C running at night (heat is
C and D current direction Jon B at 1:00pm 07.28.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/787 Just a simple question. If I am coming down the deleware river to shoot through the C and D canal Wh
newbie question regarding Macgregor boat brian at 12:56pm 07.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/1524 hello all, lookig at acquiring my first sailboat, and have been looking at a mac 26D (i think). The
Advice on water tank leak. Stephen OBrien at 11:49am 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/877 While filling my water tank, I noticed water coming out into the hull under the vberth. So, I know
Norcold Icebox Conversion manual o Mario7470 at 10:41am 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3993 Hi,I have a Norcold unit on my new boat that does not make any sound and much less any cooling....*

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remove siezed motor mount bolt RitSim at 5:09am 04.29.21 Is the motor mount bracket bolted to the engine block? If it is then take the bracket out and deal
Alternator adjustment bracket RitSim at 5:03am 04.29.21 Nice job. The belts come in 1/2" or 1" (can't remember for sure) increments so that is also a solut
Anchor light not working shemandr at 4:39am 04.29.21 I'm probably late to comment but I wouldn't go up the mast to change a light bulb ... or for any oth
Alternator adjustment bracket Maine Sail at 4:06am 04.29.21 Looks great and that is exactly what I was describing above. You could really use a Grip-It Washer
Need a new mast ShawnL at 3:38am 04.29.21 There's one on ebay right now in NY https://www.ebay.com/itm/203406707533?hash=item2f5bfc0b4d:g:v
Anchor light not working Codybear at 3:30am 04.29.21 You may be in for a surprise when you get to the top of the mast. While mine was a festoon (cone),
remove siezed motor mount bolt twalker H260 at 10:12pm 04.28.21
Alternator adjustment bracket LeslieTroyer at 9:03pm 04.28.21 great job!!
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio LeslieTroyer at 9:00pm 04.28.21 I've got a 36' Catalina i went with 4x chain and as much rope as I had (250') -- I alway use a brida
remove siezed motor mount bolt LeslieTroyer at 8:53pm 04.28.21 nut cracker!! split that sucker Amazon.com: Elitexion 2pcs Nut Splitter Tool for Damaged Nut Remove
Stern vents - screen options? sail sfbay at 8:27pm 04.28.21
remove siezed motor mount bolt Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 04.28.21 the port rear post is stuck in the hole. Can you describe what this "post" is or better still, at
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 drm1 at 8:02pm 04.28.21 thats a good idea. thanks. where would i but the s/s tube and clamp on fitting? 1" SS tubing can
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 Ralph Johnstone at 7:59pm 04.28.21 thats a good idea. thanks. where would i but the s/s tube and clamp on fitting? 1" SS tubing can
Using a trolling motor on small boat SailingLoto at 7:56pm 04.28.21 I used an old transom mount minnkota and small car battery the first couple times I ever went sailin
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 drm1 at 7:53pm 04.28.21 Seeing as you do not (if I understand you rightly) have a "T" in you upper railing, you might get s
Head replacement KZW at 7:51pm 04.28.21 I put in a Raritan PHII three years ago. Straight forward installation and reused the WC bowl. Much
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:50pm 04.28.21 Seeing as you do not (if I understand you rightly) have a "T" in you upper railing, you might get so
Compass vs GPS Tom J at 7:48pm 04.28.21 Granite ledges? Gulp! Yeah. It's a safe enough route if you stay a mile or so offshore. I prefe
Leaking Water Tank nveater at 7:45pm 04.28.21 Thanks yes I did use a gasket which I got from Beckson the port maker and bolts and washers as well

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