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Composting head larryvan at 9:46am 07.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/611 Just wondering if anyone has installed a composting head on a Hunter 34 (1983). Ww live on our boat
Blue paint chipped away (5) SergioA at 8:57am 07.02.20 The Cherubini Hunters 4/632 I just pressure-washed the old bottom paint right to the original blue paint. It does a great job, B
American White Pelicans Terry Cox at 8:02am 07.02.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 8/1043 Returning from a week plus cruise around the San Juan Islands observed a flock of about thirty Ameri
Whitlock engine control bracket (volvo) (1) OWI at 5:29am 07.02.20 Parts Search 3/834 I am looking to replace the broken engine control bracket in the Whitlock cobra 5r engine control ho
Link tiller to engine? Tedd at 8:34pm 07.01.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1443 I saw a post somewhere (Hunter 260 forum, maybe) about linking the rudder to the engine for better s
Head waste water inlet valve on 326 stuendan at 6:54pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 26/2443 Hey guys, new Aussie owner on 2003 Hunter 326. Cannot find this valve! Manual indicates that it's be
Hunter 28.5 frest water tank Dan Hunter 28.5 at 6:30pm 07.01.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/632 I just bought a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. I am trying to access the boats fresh water tank. The tan
Beneteau 361 Looking for battery space Grip Fast at 6:07pm 07.01.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/1927 Folks, I am new to this forum and hoping to get some information. I am 7 hours from my boat and am
Summer in the Salish Sea Ken Cross at 5:23pm 07.01.20 Destinations 123/9551 This year with the border remaining closed, we plan to leave Everett around July 22nd and head south
Genoa cars for Beneteau 331 Mystic51 at 5:19pm 07.01.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/624 The Lewmar Genoa cars on my Beneteau 331 need to be replaced. I am having a hard time finding out wh
Replace floatation foam and bulkheads Mike from Beeton at 4:01pm 07.01.20 Sirius 21/22 1/958 I have a 77 Sirius 21 and the bulkheads are rotted and the foam is damp/wet. Anyone replaced these b
Good for Standard Horizon Ken Cross at 3:35pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1487 Today I ordered a small part for my Standard Horizon RAM mic. I caught it with my foot and broke the
Replacement window gaskets for Venture 25 goetz305 at 3:14pm 07.01.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/666 Has anyone tried to replace the rubber gaskets holding the plexiglass windows in a Venture 25. I to
Cockpit dimensions Willie G at 1:54pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 4/935 I am slowly beginning to look at acquiring a different boat and given the times that we are in, I wa
Hunter 28 Windlass Altman Yacht Works at 1:49pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 1/14 We recently installed a windlass on a Hunter 28. As the sailing population is getting older many don
cyclical vibration under power ontherocks83 at 12:35pm 07.01.20 Engines and Propulsion 10/1013 I'm not sure if cyclical is the correct word, but here is what I am experiencing. Quick back story.
Bulbs needed for Head and Galley (1) miketcook at 11:39am 07.01.20 Catalina 30 5/735 Anyone know where I can get bulbs for these lights? I called a couple of places, and they had bulbs
12 volt wiring question. (1) XE3 at 11:05am 07.01.20 Musings With Maine Sail 17/2092 My boat was built in 1980 and has an old Raritan Crown II 50 Amp charger. I finally sat down this we
Sailboat Transport - Looking for a Solution Jimbeaux at 10:56am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 22/1467 I currently have my boat on the hard in NY state. I have been trying DESPERATELY to get her back up
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 10:47am 07.01.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 32/2674 I need some advice or recommendations for my fresh water system. The original air vent for the fresh

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4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:05pm 04.03.24 You need all new tires. I would recommend new stems as well. I would suggest looking at tractor s
Rode for Desolation Sound (1) marcham at 7:54pm 04.03.24 At least you did not pull out. On my second charter to the Gulf Islands we anchored in Princess Cov
voltage drop with deck light only Don S/V ILLusion at 7:48pm 04.03.24 The quick connect is new and was pre wired by Catalina Direct I only had to attach the female end a
voltage drop with deck light only Davidasailor26 at 7:15pm 04.03.24 The drop is at my volt meter which is on the switch panel wired to the Guest switch. I only get the
Stuffing box question. Blitz at 7:12pm 04.03.24 Our stuffing box normally drips every six to ten seconds while rotating and none at rest. The box sh
Solar / lithium question Davidasailor26 at 7:12pm 04.03.24 I am looking at the Victron screen that shows the data I guess I need a bigger battery bank then A
voltage drop with deck light only chelsabella at 7:10pm 04.03.24
voltage drop with deck light only chelsabella at 7:09pm 04.03.24 Where are you measuring the voltage to see a drop? A voltage drop only affects points between the d
voltage drop with deck light only chelsabella at 7:08pm 04.03.24 Where are you measuring the voltage to see a drop? A voltage drop only affects points between the d
Rode for Desolation Sound Kings Gambit at 7:07pm 04.03.24 Never again will I stern tie in sour weather, especially with the weather abeam. Side loading, as y
Solar / lithium question leo310 at 6:54pm 04.03.24 lets find out what the loads are first. Turn off all DC loads then check your Victron meter to see
Ruined mast or not a big deal? dlochner at 6:53pm 04.03.24 The dent is not good. The mast needs to be in column for the high loads to be safely transmitted int
Solar / lithium question dlochner at 6:48pm 04.03.24 That's a lot of power draw overnight. What exactly are you running? Remember running AC loads off th
voltage drop with deck light only Davidasailor26 at 6:29pm 04.03.24 Where are you measuring the voltage to see a drop? A voltage drop only affects points between the dr
voltage drop with deck light only Captain Larry-DH at 6:28pm 04.03.24 Put a clamp-on ammeter on the wire to determine its current draw. The voltage drop elsewhere could
Naked 85 H31 (cabin sole removed!) SFS at 6:21pm 04.03.24 You've already thought of the epoxy coating the floors - all sides and edges. If you are screwing t
voltage drop with deck light only Don S/V ILLusion at 6:13pm 04.03.24
Rode for Desolation Sound Kings Gambit at 5:58pm 04.03.24 They do dig deep sometimes. For some reason this discussion brings to my mind something that occurre
Ruined mast or not a big deal? cstan at 5:57pm 04.03.24 Looks like a dent at the spreaders. That's a bad place for a dent. They probably dropped it. If it
Rode for Desolation Sound Terry Cox at 5:55pm 04.03.24 Side loading is very common when stern tied. Never again will I stern tie in sour weather, especia

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