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Clamp or strap shape? AllBetsGo at 3:27pm 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 4/511 Hi, I am putting this out for some thoughts from the group. I have a Hunter 33 sailboat. I just inst
VHF Radio easy question (2) Anchor Lady at 3:24pm 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 7/737 Hey Gang, I have a very old Standard Horizon VHF Radio. It is probably 20 years old. Antenna is on
Replacing Jabsco Potable Water Pump...Again... Nichole340 at 2:36pm 06.20.20 Big Boats 20/4059 On my 2000 340, this is going to be the 4th Jabsco Fresh Water Pump I have to replace. This one las
Does anyone know a good Diesel Mechanic in Connecticut? Marianaipf at 2:03pm 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 6/565
Locking the CB Tarkus at 1:41pm 06.20.20 Catalina 22 18/1727 Does anyone lock the CB when sailing?
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years JDE at 1:17pm 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 24/3502
Hunter Legend 45 alankeene at 1:00pm 06.20.20 Big Boats 5/1320 Im looking at installing a new prop on my 1987 Hunter Legend 45. Its powered by the standard issue
'81 Hunter 36 cockpit drain hose question (H37 similar?) tmjb at 8:10am 06.20.20 The Cherubini Hunters 4/623 The hoses from the cockpit drains to the fiberglass tubes that serve as thruhulls on my '81 H36 appe
On Single-handing Kings Gambit at 8:03am 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 23/2003 Skippers should be prepared and able to single-hand their yachts, in my opinion, b/c they may unexpe
Coronado 15 traveler Removal. JsRodden at 7:15am 06.20.20 Trailer Sailors 3/498 Does anyone know if the C15 traveler pole installed across the cockpit is a structural member or can
Launch 2020 is just plain weird. (1) TomY at 5:03am 06.20.20 Ask All Sailors 9/804 My boatyard has been proactive shutting down for a month and practicing prudent distancing, masks si
Thank you Lance Lordimpala at 8:17pm 06.19.20 Trailer Sailors 0/399 Just wanted to say thanks to Lance. Our family are new Oday 23 owners. Helped me out with rigging
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks JasonFromJersey at 7:08pm 06.19.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/2160 I've added the tide pod-like packets, put some baking soda in the head sink. got a little better. op
Bow thruster not working on 2015 Hunter Marlow 37 Pat T at 5:28pm 06.19.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1304 Helping a friend tomorrow. His bow thruster not working when he launched this season. Was working la
Boat Dreamin' Seasong67 at 3:30pm 06.19.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/986
sonichub 2 will not power on JasonFromJersey at 3:05pm 06.19.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 27/10010 I purchased a sonichub 2 to replace the original Sonic hub that came on my beneteau. after finding t
2002 Catalina 28 transmission JoeK at 1:42pm 06.19.20 Engines and Propulsion 7/620 So the transmission on my 2002 Catalina 28 died last week. The shaft would not turn in either forwar
New Sirius owner Kevin&Karen at 11:47am 06.19.20 Sirius 21/22 8/2172 Hello all my wife and I are new to this forum. We just recently purchased a Sirius 21. Does anybody
Don't Be This Guy (1) fstbttms at 10:45am 06.19.20 Engines and Propulsion 5/883 Almost two years since the last hull cleaning. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/Pv
Hunter 30 AC load center question (1) tedheade at 10:00am 06.19.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/568

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Starting Engine on pallet JoeWhite at 1:06pm 03.31.24 Since the engine is out, I would recommend installing a #8 black wire from alternator ground lug to
Not understanding stop solenoid function JamesG161 at 12:48pm 03.31.24 Two things needed to start a diesel engine "normally". 1) Glow plug heat up. 2) Fuel pump start.
Not understanding stop solenoid function Tally Ho at 12:38pm 03.31.24 My friend has a newer Hunter 33 and he has no fuel cut-off cable. He had issues with it not runnin
Hunter 410 door latch JamesG161 at 12:35pm 03.31.24 interior door latch for a Hunter 46 Look here for the complete set. Hunter 460-466 door latchset
Stuffing box question. FastOlson at 11:12am 03.31.24 Great suggestions. For the future, consider a PSS "face seal" with no drips at all . We installed on
Starting Engine on pallet Rick Webb at 11:08am 03.31.24 If you have an electric fuel pump and want to run it for more than a minute or so a small wire from
Stuffing box question. jssailem at 11:06am 03.31.24
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Starting Engine on pallet Rick Webb at 10:54am 03.31.24 If you really think you need the coolant flowing just hook up a garden hose. A few pieces of PVC c
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 10:27am 03.31.24 Check carefully. A rotating shaft can and will grab anything that is near it. Best to turn the engi
Hunter 410 door latch jssailem at 10:10am 03.31.24 https://shop.sailboatowners.com/search.php
PHRF O'Day 192 jssailem at 9:54am 03.31.24 This is just club racing. :laugh: Club racing is some of the most competitive. Especially when Bee
Stuffing box question. jssailem at 9:44am 03.31.24 Check carefully. A rotating shaft can and will grab anything that is near it. Best to turn the engin
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 9:37am 03.31.24 Only one thing to consider ............................. what is the temperature of the gland nu
Stuffing box question. Ralph Johnstone at 9:33am 03.31.24 Only one thing to consider ............................. what is the temperature of the gland nut
Hunter 410 door latch Sailgunner at 9:31am 03.31.24 They sell them here.
3GM30F Service Issue Scott T-Bird at 9:28am 03.31.24 When you pull out the injectors, there are 5 little parts inside each chamber that probably should b
HUNTER 23 DIMENSIONS WOOD Crazy Dave Condon at 9:25am 03.31.24 First, in the left upper corner of this page, you will find three horizontal lines which is the menu
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 9:14am 03.31.24 The only time the stuffing box needs to drip is when you have the shaft rotating in the stuffing bo

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