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Stantion Bases (Extruded Aluminum Type) Joey at 1:39am 05.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1006 Does anyone out there know of a supplier of extruded aluminum stantion bases for a 1985 31' Hunter?
Painting Under the Cradle Supports Mike Hopton at 1:05am 05.03.04 Big Boats 4/1693 Before doing something I might regret, I will consult the collectivewisdom of the list. Our 356 has
Shallow Bilge Problems Kevin Higgins at 12:13am 05.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1837 I recently purchased a 1984 Hunter 27. I really like the boat with one exception. The bilge is so
Informal 'survey' Diane at 11:47pm 05.02.04 Ask An Oday Owner 16/860 OK, fellow boaters, I'd like to get your opinion on something. We patronized a local sailing store
what year is this sail boat Rich at 11:26pm 05.02.04 Smaller Boats 3/814 I have have come across a catalina 22 . I'm interested in getting the year it was built, the s/n # 8
Can't Get Yanmar 3GMF Above 2600 RPM Joe Mullee at 11:26pm 05.02.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1631 I have a 1983 Yanmar 3GMF in a 1983 Hunter 34. Since I bought the boat three years ago I had to repl
Spreader repair Henry Heath at 11:11pm 05.02.04 Big Boats 2/1105 I have 1983 34' Hunter and need to replace lower spreader. Anyone know where to find replacements?
Ground w/out engine Paul at 10:53pm 05.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/896 The Atomic 4 is currently out of my boat, being rebuilt. What is the optimal way to ground the batt
West Marine hose fitting warning Tim at 10:45pm 05.02.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1497 I rebuilt my entire sanitation system this past off season. I bought the 1 1/2 inch elbows for this
Leaking Hull On Oday 25 JayK at 10:44pm 05.02.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/992 Hello, So this past saturday was the first day in the water with a recently purchased Oday 25. Unfor
Hot water heater John at 10:29pm 05.02.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1091 About a week or so ago I posted a question about my hot water heater. Well, I removed it from my bo
Seat belts, motorcycle helmets... now PFDs? Ward Niffenegger at 2:14am 05.28.03 Ask All Sailors 274/10436 legislate where the numbers are Every year there are nearly 3500 drowning deaths in the USA (not in
What rudder? What motor? John Nicolson at 2:27pm 05.02.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/860 "Broadsea" (MacGregor 25, 1982)is a new boat to me but obviously has been through several other skip
C350, electric head problem John Mac at 1:43pm 05.02.04 Big Boats 3/1001 My Wilcox Crittenden will not flush. The motor whirs but no action. I hear others have had this pr
heeling Gordon at 11:51am 05.02.04 Day Sailers 4/1017 Does anyone know how far a DSII can heel before capsizing? I'm new to this boat and trying to get m
water tank Mac at 11:45am 05.02.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1181 I is time to get ready to sail up here in Maine. Took the cover off today and decided to check a few
Cracks in my 2000 model 170 !! Russ at 11:32am 05.02.04 Day Sailers 3/1100 I bought my 170 new in the summer of 2000. I keep it covered while not sailing and in a garage for
Took Delivery Eight Hours Ago.....Woo Hooo! ;D Mark D'Etcheverry at 11:22am 05.02.04 Smaller Boats 1/818 ...And already have stories to tell. Figure to wash, wax, put numbers on....and have her in the wate
Unit won't stay on. Russell Egge at 11:03am 05.02.04 Other Sailboats 4/706 Our Supercold Machine started up fine for the first time this season. After a period of time (1hr or
upgrading motor John D at 10:23am 05.02.04 Smaller Boats 8/921 I currently have the original nissan 5hp motor that is standard on the 1986 23. Anyone know what the

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What are these? (1) dhmetheny at 3:30pm 07.19.20 I used to own an olympic Dolphin as well and they are to hold a table in place, my brackets were a
What are these? fred1diver at 3:28pm 07.19.20 I used to own an olympic Dolphin as well and they are to hold a table in place, my brackets were a b
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Guan at 3:25pm 07.19.20 That would most likely be Stem to Stern: https://www.stemtostern.net If you use any other company,
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues garyskip30 at 3:18pm 07.19.20 Thank you
Solar.... getting colts but no amps???? Brian D at 3:09pm 07.19.20 Unless you have a shunt between the solar panel controller and the battery I don't think you will se
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues Hayden Watson at 3:04pm 07.19.20 I have a 1983 Catalina and have found I need to glow the plugs for one minute in order for the engi
Sailing an AeroRig Hayden Watson at 3:02pm 07.19.20 Some of the strange aspects of the rig is that it is impossible to get true wind from the masthead w
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Hello Below at 3:00pm 07.19.20 YIPES :eek: ! ! ! Well, it happened. Thankfully you got your hands on the manual before the 90W w
Catalina 30 Universal Model 25 Engine Starting Issues garyskip30 at 2:51pm 07.19.20 I'm considering buying a 1986 Catalina 30 that had difficulty starting from a 'cold start' on a 90
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts Ran-Dee9229 at 2:45pm 07.19.20 Returned the first. But had to pay for shipping. I believe the first was from Amazon and the second
Sailing an AeroRig (1) Hayden Watson at 2:44pm 07.19.20 Here is another photo of the working side of the mast. The aft winch is for main outhaul, 1st, 2nd,
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts Ran-Dee9229 at 2:42pm 07.19.20 I sent this conversation link to my mechanic as well the link to the Universal wiring article. Scar
Hunter 306 New Owner Questions jaysweet at 2:26pm 07.19.20 Hi again, I thought I'd keep my thread going here as I work through the remaining puzzles and chall
Baby stays Hunter 23 decktosser at 2:18pm 07.19.20 Here are the rest of the pics. Note the top of the strut has a threaded rod for adjustments. The se
Solenoid shut-off switch jaysweet at 2:16pm 07.19.20 I went the other way, and replaced the stop-switch-with-solenoid with a good, old fashioned manual f
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts envisionvenicefl at 2:14pm 07.19.20 Returned the first. But had to pay for shipping. I believe the first was from Amazon and the second
Baby stays Hunter 23 (5) Sailavie1 at 2:08pm 07.19.20 Here are the rest of the pics. Note the top of the strut has a threaded rod for adjustments. The sec
Hunter 23.5 forestay/pulpit damage Serenity on Hudson at 2:04pm 07.19.20 I opened the front to access a sheared bolt on a cleat. No foam in mine. 1996 model. It wasn't caulk
What are these? ggrizzard at 2:00pm 07.19.20 But he has brackets on both sides! Hmmm.
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Ralph Johnstone at 1:56pm 07.19.20 Ralph, not to burn bridges but you asked. YIPES :eek: ! ! ! Well, it happened. Thankfully you g

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