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battery location Chuck Petty at 8:17am 07.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/982 That's the Place I just looked at the DC Wiring Diagram from the Owners Manual and it shows a singl
New Fresh Water Pump Randy at 1:40am 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1302 Fresh water pump is making a lot of noise. It is nine years old and probably in need of replacement.
Installation of autopilot on Hunter 310 P Dixon at 1:36am 08.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1325 I would like to install an autopilot on my Hunter 310. I had a person from West Marine on board to d
Fuel tank cleanup mrkayak2 at 12:44am 08.03.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1195 I want to clean the 22 gal diesel fuel tank. I tried a company but they can't get a straight access.
Fuel tank cleanup mrkayak2 at 12:43am 08.03.04 Big Boats 0/786 I want to clean the 22 gal diesel fuel tank. I tried a company but they can't get a straight access.
Replacement Proppeler for a Legend 35.5 Charles Vega at 12:29am 08.03.04 Big Boats 7/1603 Friends,I have a two blade propeller (16- 13 bore is 1") that I would like to replace. I have a lo
O'Day 28 faucet repair dave t at 12:21am 08.03.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1263 Might be purchasing an O'Day 28 depending on marine survey. I noticed the left (hot) galley sink pr
Spiders!!! Tony at 11:51pm 08.02.04 Big Boats 5/952 This seems to be a banner year for spiders. Don't mind them but hate to clean the spider doo Any
Tiller pilot suggestions Chip Tobey at 11:16pm 08.02.04 Smaller Boats 5/874 What experience do folks have with tiller pilots? If you've used them, which models? I'm looking a
What is the best ICW guide book? Bob4203 at 11:14pm 08.02.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1789 Okay cruisers, I know their are over a dozen if not more ICW guides for the east coast (Maine to Flo
Which Sail?? gop711 at 10:47pm 08.02.04 Ask All Sailors 0/864 My question is what would you sail with for club races, a new jib or an old Genoa.The races are us
Accugauge upgrade in 380 for water/holding tanks John V at 9:55pm 08.02.04 Big Boats 10/1594 The original holding tank and fresh water gauges in our 1999 380 have required replacement/attention
Batten down the hatches Jim22039 at 9:41pm 08.02.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1078 Just finished preparing the boat for her date with Alex today. Good luck to all in his path. This
Need Parts For NAVICO WP4000 Auto Pilot Joe Mullee at 9:14pm 08.02.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2727 I'm looking for a backup belt for my auto pilot. It's the type that has the drive unit attatched to
Recommended boat cover Adam Olson at 7:07pm 08.02.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1031 Hello everyone....After browsing the canvas section and not seeing much, I thought I'd post here.
how many blisters is too many? Dan Geltmacher at 4:17pm 08.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1059 81 Hunter 30. Last haulout was Dec 99. I had significant blistering. I grinded them out and glass
Length of halyards and sheets Russ at 3:06pm 08.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1007 Catalina 30 short rig...Can you assist with stadard lengths of halyard and sheets on my Catalina 30
Battery advice jeff ernst at 1:20pm 08.02.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1003 I just purchased an Oday 20 and can't find out the battery voltage. My guess is 12 volts. Any advis
Consensus on intermitent use of water heater Don at 12:18pm 08.02.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1397 A dock discussion today failed to reach consensus on how to prolong the life of the water heater. So
Last inch of water from bilge, how to get rid off. abe at 11:57am 08.02.04 Ask All Sailors 13/7205 On a Hunter 36 your bilge pump does not get rid of all the water. You still have a few inches left

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Propane heater jssailem at 8:57pm 11.14.20 @merit25 propane heat puts you and crew at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Sailing in the Salish
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights dziedzicmj at 8:54pm 11.14.20 I will install and use my 12V lawnmower battery to test correct polarity Or make yourself an "exte
My turnbuckle has failed........ (1) dLj at 8:46pm 11.14.20 On the bolt, I don't think I agree. Yes, the damamge starts with transfer, but often it is only vis
29mm DrJudyB at 8:44pm 11.14.20 What matters is the safe working load and safety factor. Using a J24 vangas an example, take a look
My turnbuckle has failed........ thinwater at 8:34pm 11.14.20 With all due respect, this is not galling. Galling presents itself with material transfer between t
Propane heater leo310 at 8:17pm 11.14.20 you may want to look at a diesel heater as it would be safer than using propane and easer to install
New Sails - advice? Tally Ho at 8:07pm 11.14.20 That one and all other Hunters equipment with the B&R rig. These are new sails on my H25. &R rig.
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15 ggrizzard at 7:59pm 11.14.20 No cracking or movement in the past 7 years. I suppose you could get a machine shop to make them out
Cracked liner after keel strike Jackdaw at 7:58pm 11.14.20
My turnbuckle has failed........ dLj at 7:52pm 11.14.20 That's not a mismatch, that is classic galling damage. With all due respect, this is not galling.
'Splain this rule to a non racer? Benny17441 at 7:51pm 11.14.20 The market for Diesel Fuel just took a dive. Let's roll.
29mm Jackdaw at 7:07pm 11.14.20 1/12th of the vang load of a 165 sqr/ft main?? No problem.
Question about AC wiring TimFromLI at 7:06pm 11.14.20 The box would not be hidden, it would be in the battery compartment. I will spend the 20 bucks and r
Wiring dlochner at 6:53pm 11.14.20 Sometimes its easier to start over and sometimes its easier just to tap off of an existing line (gr
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why gettinthere at 6:52pm 11.14.20 I've done some work for Mack Sails and have had discussions with the owners about sail construction.
New Sails - advice? (2) Sailavie1 at 6:25pm 11.14.20 That boat is about the only production boat that could carry that sail That one and all other Hunt
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why David in Sandusky at 6:06pm 11.14.20 When I was buying my first set of sails in Cleveland, the situation was similar. I went with the sai
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta nightowle at 5:57pm 11.14.20 When time, money, and opportunity present themselves I highly recommend you visit Saba in the Nether
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top (2) kloudie1 at 5:33pm 11.14.20 As M. Auger, my spin block is on the port side.. I have two jib halyards and a spin halyard.. The sp
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why Kings Gambit at 5:12pm 11.14.20 Of those you mentioned, North has the best customer service plan. I have a 3-yr-old Quantum mainsail

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