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VHF coax resistance question william3045 at 4:45am 04.24.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1118 i just pulled 30' of rg8 mini up my mast and installed new pl-259 connectors. i put a meter on it be
H26 Owners' Manual Jon Schutte at 4:25am 04.24.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1176 Does anyone know of a source for a H26 owners manual? As a result of a breakin I lost all ships doc
Deck Leak ! Ed at 4:17am 04.24.05 Big Boats 3/1288 I have been chasing this leak for 2 years. Water leaks in and runs down the aft side of the bulkhead
TAX...what kind of boat tax exists in your state? abe at 4:12am 04.24.05 Ask All Sailors 16/1560 In California, we have a 8+/- % sales tax depending in which county you live. Then you get hit with
Tension Meter Ron10127 at 3:56am 04.24.05 Ask All Sailors 1/3246 We just purchased a new boat to us, and aboard I found a Tension Meter(guage)Mark 2. It was made by
where do you get your weather from scuba01 at 3:26am 04.24.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1038 where? post your links here. Lets see what we come up with and which is the most up to date at the
How far of the coast can a 26 be sailed ? Mike at 3:11am 04.24.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/849 Hi,considering buying a McG 26. Was wondering how far off land you can safely sail on one of these
cruising design inc feathering prop question jim at 2:54am 04.24.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1095 I have a feathering prop made by Cruising Design inc that I have been putting epoxy on in preparatio
H33c Owners.. Check out Dale Baker's LP Gas locker David Underwood at 2:41am 04.24.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/985 Dale, nice job. I have eyed that area for a locker but never considered your approach which turned
What's the point? ex-admin at 2:17am 04.24.05 Ask All Sailors 29/2027 What's the point of sail you enjoy the most?Is your idea of a good time pointing as high as you ca
Hunter 216 keel fix John6017 at 1:56am 04.24.05 Smaller Boats 0/1185 I have a broken keel on a 2003 hunter 216 - the keel is dropped down on the trailer and appears to h
Holding tank odor Ray Guertin at 1:50am 04.24.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1273 I have a Pearson 35 and the holding tank is located under the vee berth on the port side. It is a 1
New Boat, Clean Holding Tank, What Chemical... Rodd C. at 1:39am 04.24.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1231 My wife and I just purchased a new Catalina 310 and I don't want any holding tank odor. With and bra
1973/1974 cal 35 pilot house sail854 at 12:36am 04.24.05 Cal 1/2071 does anyone have any information on cals 35' pilothouse sailboat made in the early 1970s.if so ple
rookie....what to look for kirk kremer at 12:24am 04.24.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/885 I am looking to buy a 1978 catalina 30' sailboat...any advice on what to look for?thankskirk
REPLACEMENT TRAILER- help Ken!! Dan at 11:55pm 04.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/977 I posted an article back in late March and Ken responded to it regarding a replacement trailer for t
Shower facility daf at 11:49pm 04.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/977 I have a new 26M. I have not hooked up a pump out head yet, but plan to. Has anyone hooked up a show
Blisters on 37cutter Bob Tilley at 11:35pm 04.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/860 I'm looking at hunter 37 cutters. Does anyone have expierence with blister on this model and what th
Electrical experts challenge SpencerW at 11:02pm 04.23.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1188 Or maybe it is just a challenge for me...I have two perplexing symptoms that do not seem quite rig
Gell coat Keith Nuttle at 10:58pm 04.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/801 My boat does not have any significant gell coat loss but has fine cracks in many places. I have see

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Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? Seasong at 1:51pm 10.08.20 Basically I know more or less the kind of boat that interests me the most for my project, but we als
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) Rich Stidger at 1:51pm 10.08.20 We have had terrible bird deposits similar to the OP's story. Including half-eaten fish and guts.
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) kappykaplan at 1:37pm 10.08.20
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) (1) Kermit at 1:35pm 10.08.20
Oil loss through oil breather Benny17441 at 1:27pm 10.08.20 Excessive blow by could be due to piston rings wear but also could be due to the use of too thin oil
Alert of data breach notice for this site "shop.hunterowners.com" - change your password(s) WayneH at 1:24pm 10.08.20 It's cats and warm keyboards. It's just our tough luck that we are running a browser and she knows h
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? jssailem at 1:14pm 10.08.20 the ocean remains a dangerous place." Says it all. A writer I enjoy on boats and their use in cr
basic marine electrical system help Benny17441 at 1:13pm 10.08.20 Oh, a 91' h30, have no clue how yours is wired. If your engine is a Yanmar and your alternator a Hi
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) kappykaplan at 1:10pm 10.08.20 Oh the stories @Kermit could tell. He might even be jealous of your mess. Glad you got the canvas
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) jssailem at 1:08pm 10.08.20 OMG.. Always wanted to use that euphemistic initialism ... It seems to fit here. Some folk are photo
Oil loss through oil breather odaydokay at 12:45pm 10.08.20 Years ago (my engine is little brother to your's, a 1985 M-12) I had oil going into the bilge (or pa
basic marine electrical system help Dil at 12:36pm 10.08.20 I have 2 house batteries one motor i think what I'm seeing now that the batteries are fully charged
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) Justin_NSA at 12:33pm 10.08.20 So that stuff works eh?:thumbup: The PO left a jar on the boat we bought. Haven't had to use it ye
basic marine electrical system help Justin_NSA at 12:24pm 10.08.20 I have the same fridge. When it comes on, and that's not often, it's about the equivalent of a 65w
basic marine electrical system help Dil at 12:16pm 10.08.20 I have the motor running shore power charger turned off belt is tight now some dust but not tons alt
basic marine electrical system help Meriachee at 12:13pm 10.08.20 Something to think about based on that last post, a battery is not something you want to drain past
basic marine electrical system help Davidasailor26 at 12:10pm 10.08.20 Is there much belt dust around the engine, or did you hear any squeaking indicating it was slipping?
basic marine electrical system help Dil at 12:05pm 10.08.20 it also seems and i could be wrong this is my first experience with a boat but im having to learn as
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Davidasailor26 at 12:03pm 10.08.20 The ACR will prevent the start battery from being overcharged, when the start battery reaching a fu
basic marine electrical system help Dil at 11:59am 10.08.20 I am wired that way the belt was loose enough that when I turned the alternator wheel by hand it sli

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