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Replacing a Racor 110A in a H340 John T1594 at 3:18am 10.18.04 Big Boats 1/1067 Has anyone replaced the original Racor 110A primary fuel filter in their H 340? We recently acquired
MacGregor Venture Catamarans Marlin15349 at 3:12am 10.18.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/932 Why are the Ventures Cats not listed in the web site? The length catagories start at 19 feet.Marl
Durabak as a non-skid alternative for deck Tammy at 3:06am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/776 Has anyone used Durabak on their decks or know of anyone who has used the product? I've checked out
Ecohorn? Jim Boernge at 3:05am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1342 Boat survived Ivan and only was stuck in mud for 4-s,days until a high tide; however, some not so fr
25.5 hull has a flat spot(s) Bob at 2:38am 10.18.04 Smaller Boats 4/925 This summer I purchased a 1984 Hunter 25.5. It was on the hard and I noticed the hull was slightly f
Screw holes hankstone at 2:27am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/805 Please tell me the best way to repair 3 #8 screw holes in a solid section of fiberglass in the stern
Damaged during Ivan hurricane Ariel peeri at 1:59am 10.18.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/809 My 240 Hunter was one of few boats which remained attached to the dock in Seville Harbour marina, Pe
covering old instrument holes dave at 1:10am 10.18.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2286 Hello, I have a recently purchased 1981 O'day 28. There were 4 round aluminum instrument housings
snark paul at 12:40am 10.18.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1251 Does anyone know where to find parts for the "big Snark" not the 11 foot 2 person one, but the bigge
Question for Peggie Rob at 12:29am 10.18.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1252 Peggy we have constantly had problems with "bio critters and plant life" being sucked into our manue
modifying the balast (crazy idea) mrbill at 12:21am 10.18.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/873 Ok, heres my crazy idea... I want to carry more water, but theres not very much room available.ha
removing salon table mike at 12:05am 10.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1581 I've spend hours trying to get the salon table off my F235. it requires the removal of the compressi
H42 Legend Mast Don s/v Tellico at 11:58pm 10.17.04 Big Boats 4/863 Who made the mast/boom for the 42 Legend (1990-98) center cockpit boats? Are they still in business
MAST RAKE ON ISLANDER 37 DEVERO MORGAN at 11:50pm 10.17.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1098 HOW MUCH MAST RAKE SHOULD I HAVE ON MY ISLANDER 37HOW LONG SHOULD THE SPREADERS BESHOULD THE SPREA
Skylight Leak on H28 Quest at 11:44pm 10.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/794 What is the best procedure to remove, recaulk and reinstall the fixed skylight in the main cabin of
Need Crew Capt Jerry Villines at 11:10pm 10.17.04 Ask All Sailors 0/989 I need crew for a quickie trip from Freeport to Tortola leaving Freeport 10/23/04. If you are a res
trailer bunk replacement question william at 10:53pm 10.17.04 Smaller Boats 4/863 i have my h23 blocked-up and am replacing the bunks and carpet on the trailer. one is broken, (the 2
Prop balancing Mitch at 7:24pm 10.17.04 Big Boats 3/751 How often should you remove the propellor and have it professionally looked at and balanced? Going
Morring stern to with Beneteau 57 question zamibc at 4:08pm 10.17.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1034 HiI would like to have Beneteau owners comments on the above:1. Mooring stern to (Med mooring), c
Sailing mentors ex-admin at 3:42pm 10.17.04 Ask All Sailors 25/2141 Do you have a sailing mentor? Is there a more experienced old salt you go to for solutions to your s

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Toe rail removal Mark Maulden at 8:21am 08.18.20
Prep week and dress up day: Lazy1 at 8:14am 08.18.20 I agree. I won't go out now if it can't be at least an overnight. I came to that conclusion rather
Winterizing batteries. Yeah, getting WAY ahead of myself here... SoSound at 8:13am 08.18.20 The charger cables run to the battery switches, just like on the 37, probably only about 2 feet for
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter Bill Creadon at 7:53am 08.18.20 Yes, the price is ridiculous.
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter joker460 at 7:52am 08.18.20 I assume this is what he's talking about. Looks like they increased the wattage. https://shop.hunte
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter JohnShannon at 7:50am 08.18.20 Sunpower makes a flexible 50 watt panel about 2"x2". I think the trickle charger is a good idea, my
Backstay Failure Don S/V ILLusion at 7:39am 08.18.20 Not actually a bad idea, but there ARE dozens of books on the subject... and Christmas is coming !
Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 7:29am 08.18.20 Rick Webb - It is starting to appear that the community's consensus is that the trailer is at least
Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 7:25am 08.18.20 Crazy Dave Condon - I see it the water ballast tank the needs inspection. I was thinking that you wh
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working Kings Gambit at 7:25am 08.18.20 My Sprint 1000 once showed the same behavior (click) that persisted intermittently for several years
What GPS unit fits this mount? SailingIsGood at 7:24am 08.18.20 If you insist, it's either a GPS 50 (Garmin's 1st handheld GPS) or GPS75 the 2nd model. GPS50 Ebay
HukilauMike at 7:07am 08.18.20 RKA: sorry for the late response; I don't look at this site much since I sold that boat last year.
Backstay Failure Ron20324 at 7:05am 08.18.20
Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors (1) sail sfbay at 7:03am 08.18.20 ........"Marine Use" CO detectors must meet ABYC standard A-24.............. American Boat & Yacht
Hunter 240 dry weigths Rick Webb at 7:02am 08.18.20 Mine is not a Magic Tilt but very similar and was 980# with the single axle, if I remember right.
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter dlochner at 6:50am 08.18.20 The starting battery. It keeps it topped up. It probably doesn't do much at all. At best it gener
How do/would you do it? Jackdaw at 6:47am 08.18.20 counting them the same as a whole series helps encourage participation. That's an angle I didn't
Sewage smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:41am 08.18.20 It's odor from your holding tank, escaping via the tank vent. Where is the vent thru-hull located--i
84 Catalina 27 bilge pump install Jon Jenney at 6:38am 08.18.20 Actually on Catawba Island. Herl's Harbor. Thanks!
(2) jssailem at 6:38am 08.18.20 Lou. Frustrating when you jump into install a desired upgrade and discover new things about the boat

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