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2004 Hunter 33 Generator JohnEh at 5:23am 08.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1983 My new Hunter 33 does not have a diesel generator. Hunter said it is not an option because ther is
2004 Hunter 33 Diesel Tank Indicator JohnEh at 5:07am 08.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 10/1240 The diesel fuel indicator first read zero when the tank was full. Then it seemed to have about 7/8
2004 Hunter 33 Shore Power JohnEh at 5:02am 08.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1354 My 2004 Hunter 33 has only one 30 amp shore power cord. The next model up, the Hunter 36, has two 3
companionway hatch squeak chris at 3:45am 08.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1617 I have a 1982 Hunter 27 and every time we open the companionway hatch my wife and I nearly have to j
4hp vs 5hp vs 6 hp? Jora at 3:44am 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 8/29318 Clearly I'm missing someting. I'm shopping for a new outboard. Beside the price, I have not been abl
Remedy for Hot Water odor? Bob at 3:42am 08.23.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/844 With the purchase of a 1988 Cat. 30 recently, I was running the hot water from the head and galley t
Which Universal engine? citadel83 at 3:40am 08.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1075 I own a 1997 Catalina 28 mkII and was wondering which Universal engine I had. Is there a plate on t
Shackle on Rollerfurl headstay? gball at 3:40am 08.23.04 Day Sailers 2/1557 I was rigging my 170 yesterday and the shackle that's joined to the eyelet at the base of the roller
Rigging at aft end of boom MacGregor Venture 22 Richard at 3:31am 08.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1973 Does anyone have a diagram or good photo re: how the aft end of the main sail boom is to be rigged o
Rub Rail repair Richard at 3:06am 08.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1066 The stern area of the rub rail on our 29.5 has slightly separated from the hull due to people appare
Sea Era replacement Pete Peterson at 2:02am 08.23.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1275 I need to replace the pump on my Jabsco 29090-2000 in my C320 because of base cracking. :{ I am con
Wilcox-Crittenden parts Capn D at 1:55am 08.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2294 I have a Wilcox-Crittenden Newport electric head. The water intake impeller has decided to head sout
outboard maintenance Jeff at 1:29am 08.23.04 Smaller Boats 3/1082 Any of you ever done any work on an outboard motor's lower unit? Yesterday after getting the last
Beneteau 361 Bilge Stan at 1:11am 08.23.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1860 I have had water collecting in one of the honeycomb compartmentsbelow the sole plates. The water t
Auto pilot errors John Richard at 12:28am 08.23.04 Big Boats 4/926 Our boat came equipped from the factory with a Autohelm 7000. We were making a six hour return trip
sail choices Tom Monroe at 12:21am 08.23.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/860 Had a wonderful day yesterday trying out all kinds of sail trim stuff. Still fine tuning my new-this
trailering a 235? Jay at 12:14am 08.23.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1108 We're looking for a weekend cruiser and like the size and interior arrangement of the 235. However,
Is alcohol alcohol? Andy at 12:07am 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 12/2000 I bought a jug of stove fuel (alcohol) at WM. A fellow sailor then said, "Why not go to the hardware
Bow Pulpit nfaz4 at 10:47pm 08.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1243 Does anyone know where I can get a used Bow Pulpit? I bought an older Oday 27 and the bow rail (pul
Twisting Without a Traveler Joe at 9:32pm 08.22.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1114 Sail Trim articles frequently talk about trimming the Main to add or remove twist. How can I (or can

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Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 7:11am 01.11.21 I wish our Hunters had lead keels like the C30s ! :(
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Whatfiero1 at 7:03am 01.11.21 Remove mounts one at a time and note any shims under them set new next to old on flat surface and us
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Whatfiero1 at 6:59am 01.11.21 For the cast iron keel I used osphoric acid to prep the steel prior to the epoxy paint install. read
323 air conditioner braddexter at 6:57am 01.11.21 Here are a few pictures of my AC install. The unit is installed under the settee with red and whit
26X speed when loaded Whatfiero1 at 6:55am 01.11.21 If you want speed in a sailboat get a melges 24. If you want speed under power get a power boat
Replacement feathering prop Justin_NSA at 6:52am 01.11.21 Practical Sailor has a nice article on folding and feathering props. I have a Gori twin blade foldin
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access DougM at 6:51am 01.11.21 Ron, your 2006 model must have had the optional velcro upgrade included in the price increase over
26X speed when loaded Joncons at 6:50am 01.11.21 You might get 20Knots with an empty boat and the sails off ( maybe the mast as well.). I have been s
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 6:47am 01.11.21 Pay attention to recommended application temperatures. This time of year they may not cure correctly
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Closing Time at 6:28am 01.11.21 I have been where you are several times before. You are on the right track. First, by a moisture met
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? dLj at 6:15am 01.11.21 Just a bit of an update. I emailed Goiot and they responded. Told me everything I needed to know, se
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Maine Sail at 6:14am 01.11.21
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 6:07am 01.11.21 You guys are on a roll this morning!! :laugh:
AIS Receive Problem Identification dlochner at 5:53am 01.11.21 It seems to me over the last year or so many fewer commercial ships ( tankers and container ships)
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Replacement feathering prop uncledom at 5:42am 01.11.21 I swear by my Brunton's Auto Prop. It is still the best upgrade I've made to my 2006 Hunter 41. I
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 5:42am 01.11.21 How a sailor places a personnals ad
Louisiana catboats / small trailerable daysailers rgranger at 5:36am 01.11.21
Mast Sail Slide Channel rgranger at 5:26am 01.11.21 I bet you could fab one out of some heavy guage PVC square pipe. Schedule 80 would make a very nice

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