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2 issues sheila at 10:31am 10.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/897 We have a 1985 31 hunter, we have two issues, 1 the motor smokes (yanmar 2gm )when we start up, when
Fin keel repair Lee Y at 10:04am 10.27.04 Smaller Boats 2/934 After pulling the boat out of the water for the winter, I noticed large chunks of thick paint flakin
search for used parts dealer carl at 9:52am 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1142 does anyone know a dealer where i can buy some used rigging stuff. i am working on setting my boat
replacing cutless bearing gary8041 at 9:41am 10.27.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/918 I have a little play in the shaft at the cutless bearing. to replace it do you have to remove rudder
ADDITIONAL BALLAST IKE at 8:24am 10.27.04 Trailer Sailors 8/1733 I'm thinking of adding another 100lbs of ballast on my 22Oday fixed keel. I have two lead bars that
I think I blew it BobFuller at 8:16am 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1694 I spent the better part of a weekend fixing a fuel leak and changing filters, etc. on my Beneteau 28
Hull number question Bill18593 at 8:09am 10.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/796 I'm trying to figure out my hull production number on our h25.5.The hull identification number is:
Safe cruising RPM JohnEh at 7:33am 10.27.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1022 We have a new 33 with a Yanmar 3YM30 engine. The operators manual indicates 3600RPM, but the Yanmar
Compass cover David W at 7:07am 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1487 Hi, the compass on our new-to-us boat does not have a cover. It as an Aquameter Gemini, 80's vintage
Building A Rudder Paul Zetlmaier at 7:02am 10.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/913 I am building a kickup rudder for my Venture 24. I have the top post done withoriginal pintals. B
Bottom Paint Robbin at 6:47am 10.27.04 Trailer Sailors 7/1693 We are going to paint the hull this winter. The boat will be in a slip during the summer and dry du
need specs for 73 Islander30 Russ Merrill at 5:24am 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1168 I was given a 73 Islander 30 and need a trailer for it. Does anybody have the specs for a trailer.
Stripes and plumbing. Ed Schenck at 4:54am 10.27.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1099 Topics not related, just among the current Cherubini projects. I spent about three hours on the lad
Macerator pump reccomendations David W at 4:51am 10.27.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1554 Peggy, I am looking for your opinion on macerator pump models/brands. I am considering a Jabsco 1859
Fall Teak Cleaning Paul at 4:30am 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 2/985 I am thinking about giving the teak a two part cleaning before we shrinkwrap for the winter. Thay wa
Catalina 30 Universal 21 Johnson at 3:46am 10.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/772 I wish to remove the transmission on my Universal 21 and it seems like it would be fairly easy. Any
two batteries John F at 3:44am 10.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/825 Here's another question from this potential 26 owner (and it shows my lack of knowledge with this bo
Furler for 26S Bob Garcia at 11:10am 06.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/795 m26s furler I wrap the furler end in a towel when raising and lowering the mast to keep it from ban
Shower replacement Jared at 3:18am 10.27.04 Big Boats 9/998 Has anyone had any luck replacing the shower in an older Hunter 34? Ours is a 1987 and it seems tha
Anyone need crew in the Boston area Steve at 2:42am 10.27.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1068 I just got my first sail boat but I don't have much experience on sailboats. I would love to find so

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So Many Projects, Where to Start? Lazy1 at 11:15am 01.10.21 So there are a few things with this one. First up the handle threads on which is great for raising
Eye Splice double-braid jibes138 at 11:11am 01.10.21 For small diameter line just use some smaller wire like safety wire bent in half. If using saf
Eye Splice double-braid (1) jibes138 at 11:07am 01.10.21 I tried to search for this picture but couldn't find it. I gave away all my fids and pushers and ot
Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk? Ward H at 10:59am 01.10.21 Congratulations on the 380. Nice boat! It sounds like you already have a SeaTalkng backbone as part
My Penobscot Archipelago. (1) Michael Davis at 10:45am 01.10.21 188963 @TomY , I wonder how many of us have walls like that. I think most of us dream into next year
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access Sippingsister at 10:22am 01.10.21 Hi Kenosha. If by the wood panel at the rear of the engine you are referring to the one that has a s
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) SycloneDriver at 10:10am 01.10.21 Here is a good thread that's not too long. There is talk of using the decompression levers and the
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) MikeHoncho at 10:01am 01.10.21 The thermostart could be installed in the air silencer, AKA air filter, housing. You will probable
Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk? Team118 at 9:57am 01.10.21 Hi Dave, she'll be called Toole'n Around. I bought our C-30 from Kaitlin Marina. Her name as Tom Kat
Catalina 38 Team118 at 9:56am 01.10.21 Hi Vince. Been through the same myself. Started with a C-22. Had no idea how to sail and what was w
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) SycloneDriver at 9:55am 01.10.21 Roy, Many folks don't have the filter element installed in the air filter assembly anymore. My fir
Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk? daviddp at 9:51am 01.10.21 CAN'T WAIT FOR SPRING!!!!! Been a long time since I've thought that. Congrats on the new boat. So
My Penobscot Archipelago. Mikem at 9:47am 01.10.21 Well said and documented. I think the same of our great pacific north west. Puget Sound, Hood Canal,
Winch Handle Holder sail sfbay at 9:28am 01.10.21 Never used one..................we use Lewmar winch handle holder ($20 from Amazon) for our one touc
Catalina 350 extended range fuel daviddp at 9:11am 01.10.21 I have noticed a huge difference in fuel burn based on sea state. We see .75 per hour in seas under
So Many Projects, Where to Start? alexco38 at 8:51am 01.10.21 Project always has dependencies: time, money, other project first etc. One thing always lead to anot
So Many Projects, Where to Start? Jacktar at 8:50am 01.10.21 On the keel winch question - check the condition of the winch itself, and its attachment to the base
My Penobscot Archipelago. AlastairLC at 8:16am 01.10.21
So Many Projects, Where to Start? Justin_NSA at 8:15am 01.10.21 Sailability, and safety first, then livability. How's the motor?
So Many Projects, Where to Start? AaronD at 7:34am 01.10.21 Thanks for the tips, I'm going to look at moving the electrical panel. Where too? There's no perf

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