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Deck leaks Doug at 11:22am 04.03.05 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1186 I own a 1980 Hunter 27 and just discovered a deck leak. Where the bow pulpit is fastened to the deck
springlines H Trumbower at 11:16am 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1194 I am new to sailing and I would like to know what a spingline is and how it's rigged?All replies wil
Engine rust and sticking screws Jared at 11:07am 04.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/954 I have a few questions for the folks that know much more about engines that I do...1. I was tryin
Tiller dropping down keel_haul at 11:05am 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 4/883 I have an H 240 year 2000. The tiller drops down and rubs along the fiberglass below. It look to me
Smoke and oil in exhaust Boatguy at 10:53am 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1048 Last season my 1986 Volvo Penta 2002 (600 Hrs) raw water cooled engine overheated a few times (very
Prop walk on 35.5 Dipboye at 10:53am 04.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1061 I am nearing closure on a deal to trade in my '96 Hunter 280 (great boat but too small for a family
Repaired Hunter 44 Risks Marc14857 at 10:26am 04.03.05 Big Boats 1/908 We currently own a 2003 Hunter 356 and have an opportunity to purchase a 2004 Hunter 44 that has had
Anchor chain and line Joe Wienecke at 10:18am 04.03.05 Big Boats 8/1070 I just purchased a 92 37.5 I was wondering what is the best type of anchor and how much chain/line d
Ocean 60 Hatch Wayne Kelly at 8:26am 04.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/746 I am going to attempt to replace the hatch on my 1979 Hunter 25 with an Ocean 60 flat base hatch as
Folding Propeller Wayne Elphinstone at 8:08am 04.03.05 Big Boats 6/1313 I have been sailing and getting to know my 380 for 3 months now. I have noticed the standard prop I
jib fairleads kingprawn at 7:56am 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 3/881 Do you have a traveller system for your fairleads or do you clip a block to the toerail?
CDI Roller Furler Questions Jason Alexander at 7:20am 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 14/1385 Hello,I have a Hunter 260 and I am looking at purchasing a CDI furler for my boat. I've spent a lo
26 rudder rebuild question. alan at 6:57am 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 1/842 I'm having a hard time locating the white plastic liner and spacer that sandwiches the aluminum plat
Water Treatment Tim McCarty at 6:38am 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 18/1555 Just looking for various suggestions on treating a water tank for showering purposes. I know there
Hunter 37.5 A/C Alan Krier at 6:28am 04.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1001 I am planning to install A/C in my Hunter 37.5. It appears that the best location for the unit is un
soft compression post - 1986 Hunter 34 George H260 at 6:19am 04.03.05 Big Boats 2/987 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 4/889 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 6/3986 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 4/883 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 2/894 I saw a picture where a McGregor 21 vas trailled with a Volks Jetta. I have a Dodge Neon, can I trai

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How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? Capt Robbie at 7:46pm 03.17.21 Davidasalior, Your photo just gave me an idea my issue is that rain water seepage thru the backs
Diesel heater dsmoll at 7:44pm 03.17.21 The calibration gas bottles I have to calibrate a sensor like that is about $400. $150 is a drop I.
Diesel heater dsmoll at 7:42pm 03.17.21 Sounds like the symptoms are just from the smell more than any possible reaction to the CO. Is the
Diesel heater MikeHoncho at 7:42pm 03.17.21 The detector we have was $150 and seems to be pretty sensitive. rop I. The bucket when considering
Diesel heater dsmoll at 7:39pm 03.17.21 The "hot smell" you noticed from the flue and heater seem to be normal, and any diesel equipped boa
Will my fire extinguisher blow if I... Nachismo at 7:35pm 03.17.21 Thanks everyone! I cut the wires (one at a time). Will get it serviced & reinstall.
simple question, about spinnakers JRacer at 7:27pm 03.17.21 Maybe it's a "coastal" thing, seems like everywhere is upwind from home here. Well, when I was a
New Raymarine Transducer Capt Robbie at 7:27pm 03.17.21 pretty sure the hull is solid. Before drilling holes for transducer you may want to try to install
simple question, about spinnakers Calif. Ted at 7:15pm 03.17.21 Really? I always did the sail to weather FIRST, so it was DOWNWIND ALL THE WAY HOME. :beer: You mea
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? (1) Davidasailor26 at 7:12pm 03.17.21 How do all of you keep the rain out of the cut outs? Any designs that really work? Anyone have any
How to keep a Bimini top with split backstay cut outs from leaking when it rains? kloudie1 at 7:05pm 03.17.21
Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast? SV_IdleHour at 7:04pm 03.17.21 any in line fuses on the automatic side of circuit? checked it straight to a power supply, fuse was
Diesel heater Davidasailor26 at 7:01pm 03.17.21 Sounds like the symptoms are just from the smell more than any possible reaction to the CO. Is the b
Diesel heater Tom J at 6:57pm 03.17.21 The "hot smell" you noticed from the flue and heater seem to be normal, and any diesel equipped boat
Rule Auto bilge pump not so auto. Is it toast? Capt Robbie at 6:56pm 03.17.21 any in line fuses on the automatic side of circuit?
Diesel heater (1) dsmoll at 6:50pm 03.17.21
Diesel heater dsmoll at 6:49pm 03.17.21 Yes absolutely. ver crossed my mind
Diesel heater Captain Larry-DH at 6:45pm 03.17.21
Diesel heater MikeHoncho at 6:34pm 03.17.21
Diesel heater dsmoll at 6:21pm 03.17.21 Was your batteries charging and are they vented to the same space you are testing in the cabin? My

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