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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 5/7249 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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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
Help with shore power rgranger at 11:13am 03.09.21 Without more info, it would be a wild guess. Here are a few guesses... You have a circuit breaker

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