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soft compression post - 1986 Hunter 34 George H260 at 6:19am 04.03.05 Big Boats 2/969 Hello (First time here)I just purchased a 1986 Hunter 34. Survey says compression post is getting
Hull thickness Kurt Myers at 5:40am 04.03.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/886 I'm mounting two transducers on my 22. My plan is to mount them in the V-berth area just aft of the
BeneteaU oceanis 463 Heidi at 4:05am 04.03.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/3970 We are considering a beneteau oceanis 463 1997, I don't see this model posted on the site... anyone
spreaders steve cunning at 1:31am 04.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/879 Does anybody know if by having only one spreader on the total length of mast creates a problem or no
Trailing Remote316 at 1:17am 04.03.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/892 I saw a picture where a McGregor 21 vas trailled with a Volks Jetta. I have a Dodge Neon, can I trai
Delivery advice is needed John Richard at 12:34am 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1216 I have been asked to crew on a Gulfstar 50' sailboat during a delivery from Long Beach, CA to Astori
Warranty Problems dick lowry at 12:25am 04.03.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/998 I love my catalina 40 MK II however I have had a host of problems/warranty issues and can't get them
outboard motor mount for 25 oday bill R at 11:45pm 04.02.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/966 Recently purchased, came with a new motor mount, not installed. I found the reason it had not been
Autohelm Installation 1989 Catalina 30 Vic23934 at 11:45pm 04.02.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1249 Where in the steering cavity do you install the rudder position sensor of a Raymarine ST4000 MKII ?
Autohelm Installation 1989 Catalina 30 Vic23934 at 11:39pm 04.02.05 Catalina 30 0/1369 Looking for ideas of how/where to mount the rudder position sensor for the Raymarine ST4000 MKII
Outboard water/fuel seperator Moon at 11:26pm 04.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/775 I have an Evinrude Etec 50hp on my 26M is it necessary to fit a water/fuel seperator in line with th
UniSolar Flexable Panels Patrick Lombard at 10:20pm 04.02.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1960 Has anyone used these solar panels and how have they preform for you?
Rebuild of a Yanmar 2QM -15 jlogan at 9:29pm 04.02.05 Ask All Sailors 12/8596 I'm trying to decide between a rebuild of a 2QM-15 or a repower...I have the skills to rebuild the 2
Fred Ficarra nick8481 at 8:15pm 04.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/988 Hi fred I noticed you have a remote oil filter on your yanmar so maybe you can help.I was at the WM
Sailing in less than a knot of wind John S at 3:25pm 04.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/851 If one is patient, one can sail very slowly in light winds. Today The conditions on the local water
6'4 headroom in a blue water cruiser Susieclue at 2:32pm 04.02.05 Ask All Sailors 5/7250 My partner and I are looking for a full keel blue water cruiser under 40 feet long. If anyone has re
Disappearing archived post henkmeuzelaar at 2:13pm 04.02.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/986 Phil,One of the HOW regulars told me he was unable to find my recent story on Rivendel's harrowing
Winch lubricant Bill18593 at 12:42pm 04.02.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1822 I've checked the archives and can't seem to find posts on what kind of lubricant to use when servici
Funkey Fin The Lousianna Purchase at 12:08pm 04.02.05 Big Boats 6/782 I had my H34 pulled to replace a prop and add a new zink. Can't afford a Bottom Job right now and I
Any tips on rebedding the traveler track ... Will Baker at 12:07pm 04.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1565 On an '85 25.5 with a moderate rain water leak coming from the track? Thanks...

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Help with shore power Tom J at 2:08pm 03.09.21 I was running my heater then the bilge pump came on for an extended time. Then the switch power swi
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? (1) DArcy at 2:06pm 03.09.21 The View :cool:
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? (1) TomY at 1:54pm 03.09.21 After 20 seasons, we're still amazed at the views and light from our big ports, below.
Hunter 49 Staysail Laid-back at 1:54pm 03.09.21 I have my Hunter 50 in the Caribbean where 25 to 30 kn is common. I found that sailing a beat in 32
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Pump sensitivity -Help? jon hansen at 1:54pm 03.09.21 2 years ago i had the injector pump rebuilt, last year was the injectors and starter. i run schedule
can rudders be moved via steering wheel when they are in upright position? (1) Jim26m at 1:45pm 03.09.21 There may be a friction screw behind the steering wheel. Just above center... Disconnect it from
Tohatsu MFS9.9EEPTL too big for H260? h2o_snow at 1:41pm 03.09.21 No issues with weight. Our Merc. Bigfoot 9.9 is slightly heavier and has been on the H260 since 200
Covid-19 Vaccination Michael Davis at 1:35pm 03.09.21 Listening to the news it sounds like a vaccination may become a prerequisite for international trave
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Pump sensitivity -Help? Michael Davis at 1:03pm 03.09.21 english engines. well at least mine doesn't have a lucas fuel pump My Perkins has a CAV injector p
Help with shore power Justin_NSA at 12:50pm 03.09.21 How many watts is your heater? a 1500 watt heater will draw 12.5 amps. Like David mentioned, your bi
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles justsomeguy at 12:47pm 03.09.21 I have a torque wrench. You may also need (a) crowfoot wrench(es).
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) newsailor130 at 12:21pm 03.09.21 yes. i like mcmaster. good idea. ty for the research
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles tfox2069 at 12:13pm 03.09.21 This is an interesting question I'll follow for the experience of others. I paid $350 to have thre
Help with shore power Davidasailor26 at 12:10pm 03.09.21 The bilge pump should* not be related to the shore power system. The only way it might be is if the*
Help with shore power Tom J at 12:04pm 03.09.21 Shut off shore power at the pedestal and then disconnect the shore power cord. Look for melted, bur
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles dmax at 12:00pm 03.09.21 Regarding cleaning the engine: I would clean around the injector holes with a Qtip and get some bolt
Single or double line reefing Sailfanatic at 12:00pm 03.09.21 To implement single line reefing you need a forward boom end cap with two upper sheaves and two lowe
Covid-19 Vaccination Roland5048 at 11:54am 03.09.21 Just got my one and done dose of J&J vaccine 24 hrs ago. No fuss, no muss, in and out. No side ef
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles Whatfiero1 at 11:34am 03.09.21 Take to industrial diesel shop they will test. I paid $50 each test and that $ went towards payment
Covid-19 Vaccination Daveinet at 11:28am 03.09.21 Yes, I noticed a lot of claims without supporting evidence. Not arguing if the premise is true or no

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