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Windlass up-down switches. Derek Rowell at 10:43pm 07.12.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1057 After talking about it for a couple of years, I'm finally getting around to installing a windlass ;)
New Rudder Question Calvin266 at 10:35pm 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/886 Several months ago I purchased a new rudder for my 99 260 from the manufacturer. This rudder has now
Impeller stuck Tom11579 at 9:55pm 07.12.04 Big Boats 3/830 This weekend I tried changing the impeller on my Yanmar 4JHE that is im my Hunter 40 Legend. I trie
H216 sail cover bmwbob at 8:30pm 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/950 Does anybody need a mainsail cover for a 216?I have a new one still in the package you can have for
What does a bad strut bearing sound like? capejt at 6:32pm 07.12.04 Ask All Sailors 4/4416 I just changed my stuffing box this year to a dripless model. Since launching, I'm hearing a rhythmi
First 235 Keel Joe Bainbridge at 4:24pm 07.12.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1398 Does anyone know where I might find a deep keel for my 235? I'm on deep water now and I'm consideri
help I am sinking Diego at 4:15pm 07.12.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/954 On my recently purchased 1989 C22 I noticed a small amount of water beginning to accumulate in lower
new 44AC Steve B22166 at 3:55pm 07.12.04 Big Boats 7/902 I am new to the Hunter list, and in the process of having a new, 2005 44AC comissioned. If anyone on
Gelcoat flaw on new boat Steve B22166 at 3:36pm 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/910 I have a new hunter and notice on the deck, non skid, that there are several, triangular shaped are
Zincs for Yanmar 3GMF Engine? Don12380 at 12:12pm 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1401 I have a 1983 Hunter 34 with a Yanmar 3GMF engine and was wondering if this model engine has any zin
I have oil coming out of the yannar air cleaner. Ed A at 11:21am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/924 44 h.p. yanmar, just a small amout of oil comes out of the air cleaner, im not sure when it happens,
vibration over 2000 rpm C310-on-Erie at 11:15am 07.12.04 Other Sailboats 2/788 Operating my universal engine over 2000 rpm generates a vibration whith a frequency of about 1 hz. I
Forward Deck Hatch Kelly13387 at 11:13am 07.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/820 I work at a Boy Scout Resevation in Missouri at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we have a 1977 27' Hunte
356 Rigging Modification Marc14857 at 11:01am 07.12.04 Big Boats 7/1272 I am considering a couple of simple mods on the running rigging on our 2003 356. The goal is to brin
Coronado-15 Parts Sources dierenarts at 10:49am 07.12.04 Smaller Boats 0/2738 Acquired a coronado-15 last year.....painted it this year....looking for a source of parts for this
Broad reach Sail Settings? Rick at 10:12am 07.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2417 OK, a question me and some mates have been struggling with. Say we're sailing on a braod reach. Wind
Lubrication for head pump Jim O23107 at 8:52am 07.12.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1209 I was considering a warm water/mineral oil mix to lubricate 15 year old seals. Is this viable and w
low frequency vibration ChuckF at 8:24am 07.12.04 Day Sailers 3/1222 While out off Cape Cod yesterday in beautiful weather yesterday, we noticed a strange vibration that
New Rudder or rebuild? Marty15431 at 8:18am 07.12.04 Big Boats 5/877 A couple of weeks ago my 340 dragged her anchor in a very unexpected blow (45-55 knots) while we wer
Smelly heads MutualFun16778 at 8:07am 07.12.04 Big Boats 5/1232 Just curious how many haver smelly heads? Also why does not Catalina install a vented loop in the di

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Ballast Cracked Problem Goatman at 3:29pm 08.02.20 Walt, good to know about the 2psi. We were going to pump air into it to see if we could hear any oth
porthole windows for a Balboa 24 dlochner at 3:27pm 08.02.20 Welcome to SBO. Photos and measurements would be very helpful.
Shower refinishing chichiflys at 3:25pm 08.02.20 oh and x2 on Rustoleum Topside paint - good product for a good price!
Shower refinishing chichiflys at 3:23pm 08.02.20 Fantastic job - looks better than a factory job. I love our Natures head - we have one in our 1982
Batteries/Combiners Stu Jackson at 3:17pm 08.02.20 I'm going to put a new #2 battery in the boat this week, and keep one of these old ones around at h
Ballast Cracked Problem Goatman at 3:16pm 08.02.20 It is a water ballast so right now it's just air. We'll be opening it up on Monday to look deeper in
Beneteau 361 stiff steering (1) SCFoster at 3:15pm 08.02.20 Unhook the cables from the quadrant , you should be able to grab the quadrant and move rudder easy.
Ballast Cracked Problem walt at 3:14pm 08.02.20 I have the same boat and I think you were maybe not told the whole story.. and unfortunately it woul
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Codybear at 3:13pm 08.02.20 Yes, I know you were talking about internal cost rate. But no company is going to give labor at cost
Ballast Cracked Problem jon hansen at 3:07pm 08.02.20 first of all, everything is fixable. i don't know your boat, but if you think there is water below
New Furling Main Sail VanIslandGuy at 3:00pm 08.02.20 We went with cruising laminate sails, (tri-radial) last year and are very happy with the upgrade ove
Shower Sumps and Raw Water Intake NYSail at 2:41pm 08.02.20 In regards to your shower..... why not just Bring the discharge hose to the hull and pump over board
Lets talk tongue weight... Hunter216 at 2:34pm 08.02.20
Ceramic coatings anyone? Brian D at 2:20pm 08.02.20 Well, guys, looks like we have digressed. Might I recommend we go back to the OT? Else if I see this
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33 Maurice Doran at 2:19pm 08.02.20 i had a problem similar to this and it turned out to be the drain in the anchor locker. The anchor
Invest 92L shemandr at 2:15pm 08.02.20 Local news as seen while watching golf is still selling the storm. TS warnings for Palm Beach Count
Installed Marvair CR330 Condensation Rob&Cindy at 2:05pm 08.02.20 I was just looking at this earlier today! Looks good. Why the tupperware bucket? Couldn't you go str
Cleaning Non-skid Gelcoat Surfaces? Tally Ho at 2:01pm 08.02.20 I like Bar Keepers Friend powder for stubborn stains and cleaning....it has some oxallic acid in it
Invest 92L Rick486 at 2:01pm 08.02.20 I knew Jim that once I called your attention to this, you would fix it. :)
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 1:55pm 08.02.20 It's been windy but not dangerous. I would estimate maybe a few gusts in the mid-forties but very b

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