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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....*
Lake Almanor, Ranger Paul mbechelb at 10:12am 07.28.05 Ask All Sailors 0/900 you gave me an answer on sailing Lake Almanor in Plumas County California, saying you were headed fo
285 rudder Michael Morgan at 9:29am 07.28.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/1173 I am looking at replacing the rudder on my 285 this winter. Does anyone have any experience on who m
34 Air Conditioing Ed at 9:22am 07.28.05 Big Boats 11/1376 After all these years of sailing my 34, the heat got to me on my last cruise. I'm thinking of instal
Mounting an outboard La Admiral at 8:51am 07.28.05 Other Sailboats 3/875 Does anyone have an opinion as to where to mount an outboard (14HP Volvo Penta);1)on a hanging brac
Bent mast uncle whiskers at 8:46am 07.28.05 Day Sailers 2/1007 I'm considering the purchase of a 1978 Mariner with some repaired damage to the hull and a mast that
Wanted to buy Catalina 30 catalina6551 at 8:05am 07.28.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/931 Wanted, Catalina 30 with wing keel, 1987 on newer. Hull,deck,rig,sails' engine must be in good shape
Fuel Consumption and wind strenght of a bimini Steve McTaggart at 7:51am 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/816 I have a Hunter Legend 430 1996 with a Volvo MD22L 50hp, 3 blade fixed prop. I am trying to find out
Oil life Franklin at 7:42am 07.28.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1017 I keep hearing that oil should be changed every so many hours/miles or so many months, which ever co
Davits and Diesel Generator Nelson Gainey at 7:26am 07.28.05 Big Boats 0/1117 Has anyone installed Dingy Davits or a Diesel Generator on the C-350?Will you share the Vendor, mod
Question From The Cheap Seats... Joe McGinty at 6:36am 07.28.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/1144 I have a boom box in my V-222. It uses 8 "C" cells. What would happen if I connected the negative
Out board power for 30 hunter 'COMEMTS' JONNY at 5:49am 07.28.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/959 I have a 1979 30 hunter ,12 YSM yanmar it is always giving me trouble,loss of power,black smoke etc,
Prop broke/ SAIL W/O MOTOR? richard at 5:39am 07.28.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/931 I hit a rock with the prop. The motor kept working for about half an hour and then the prop "disenga
Hunter 216 - Opinions Wanted Jim21899 at 5:39am 07.28.05 Smaller Boats 5/1938 Hey Folks, I'm looking at a Hunter 216 for sailing on the lake behind my restaurant and on the back
Switch to external regulator on stock alternator? Doug816 at 5:38am 07.28.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/1356 I had planned to deactivate the internal regulator and add an external balmar regulator (3 stage) on
Hull Decals Craig at 5:08am 07.28.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1027 Is there anywhere to buy replacement ID stickers and pin stripes for older, beaten boats? Just bough
Ungrading My Batteries GailForce at 4:46am 07.28.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 9/1605 I have a 1993 H33.5 with a couple of deep cycle group 27 batteries that are two years old. I don't s
Oday 23 Plumbing Bill Jones at 4:35am 07.28.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1012 I am reworking the Sink/Ice Box console of my 23' Oday (Rotted drain hoses to the thru hull fitting)
WANTED:Wind vane for alber 22 Calico Jack at 4:26am 07.28.05 Other Sailboats 0/712 Hi there, I'm looking to buy a used wind vane for my alberg 22. I've looked at some new ones and the

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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
Filling Fresh Water tanks Capt Robbie at 7:27pm 04.28.21 water fill for port tank is near the port side window above the sink, Aft tank maybe in a few locati
Stringer issue under compression post mnmpizza at 7:11pm 04.28.21 Doug, thanks for sharing. Your outside deck has to be sunken in, too...
Delightful decisions in New England coast PaulK at 7:10pm 04.28.21 New Bedford has recently redone its harbor front, and offers a lot of marina options. You can visit
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 drm1 at 7:04pm 04.28.21 Correct. The motor stem would prevent that as well, but the piece of marine board does it better. I
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 stuartsw at 7:02pm 04.28.21 Whats the vertical piece for? To prevent the bottom of the mount from swinging inwards? Correct. T
New Hunter 19-2 update Panotaker at 6:47pm 04.28.21 Thanks. The exterior I cleaned with a pressure washer. The dirt came right off. The paint was still
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio drm1 at 6:45pm 04.28.21 yes! a number of our friends have switched and they are incredible! we anchor in a spot with really
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 drm1 at 6:43pm 04.28.21 193511193510193511 Whats the vertical piece for? To prevent the bottom of the mount from swinging i

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