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Inverter Wiring Mark at 10:03am 03.16.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/813 I bought my '81 33ft hunter some time ago, knowing it had a 1000W inverter. My problem is I haven't
Hunter 28 holding tank replacement Gary Scheier at 10:02am 03.16.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1351 I just found out that the holding tank on our 1991 Hunter 28 is corroding and leaking into the bilge
Painting Aluminum Mast Tim Cross at 9:59am 03.16.04 Morgan 0/1850 Looking for advice on how to prepare and paint a 30yr.+ aluminum mast. Mast is weather beaten. Would
Sander Dana at 9:27am 03.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1041 What kind or type of sander do you use to take off bottom paint and prepare the bottom surface to be
Has anyone sailed the new H-33? Pat at 9:25am 03.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 15/958 We have seen many posts from folks who have seen and ordered the new 33, but has anyone had the chan
centerboard pendant repair Rob at 9:22am 03.16.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/906 I have 75 O'Day 23 which had a stuck centerboard that came free and now the pendant has pulled the s
Soooooo!! Whoooos.... Alan at 9:04am 03.16.04 Racing 6/1636 ..got their cerws ready to start preping the boat for the upcoming season?? We just got hit with som
How do I teach my dog to relief himself? Joe at 7:31am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1259 I am new to sailing. I also have a new dog and would like to take him with me on the boat. Where and
wheel bearings for `99 Mac trailer steve at 7:13am 03.16.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/869 Has anyone changed their wheel bearings lately and can tell me what size, whether tapered or not, so
Comparing capsize and comfort rates of boats Richard Marble at 7:02am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 21/17106 Here is a list of boats to compare. I have a 1981 Hunter 27. I know from sailing my boat that it f
Removed my Swing Keel - No Problems! Mike at 7:00am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1048 Hey Everyone,This post may apply to swing keel boat owners only, but I think that everyone can bene
Need Tech info Dana Kerr at 5:39am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1145 Hi all! I've bought a Columbia 8.7 and trying to get ready for launch. I'd like to torque the keel
DC Panel Breaker Light Replacement Bulbs Jerry Keto at 5:27am 03.16.04 Big Boats 6/762 I'm down to only a few bulbs that still work on my DC Panel. The original bulb appears to be a thin
Too Much Motor?? Mark Gibson Hunter22 Dilly Dally at 5:23am 03.16.04 Smaller Boats 4/740 I have the opportunity to purchase a 1992 Tahotsu 15hp electric start long shaft for my H22. Is this
Watch Schedules John Richard at 5:04am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1622 I am planning to go on a 125 mile, overnight, race. I will have five crew including myself. Three
Campanionway Steps? Larry at 3:28am 03.16.04 Smaller Boats 14/1514 Is there or was there a companionway step arrangement for the swing - keel model of the C22? It wo
Thompsons Water Seal on Canvas?? Mike at 2:39am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 12/12490 Hi everyone, I was in Borders Books looking throught their sailing section, and I had read somewher
Check your forstay bolts !! jamie snodgrass at 2:01am 03.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/915 Just a quick note to everyone. I have been working on my cat 30 and have removed all the deck hardw
Hot water jamie snodgrass at 1:51am 03.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/873 hello, i was wondering if someone could answer a couple of questions about my catalina 30It is a 19
H260WB - shore power/battery charging system Bill P. at 1:35am 03.16.04 Smaller Boats 12/1007 May be buying a used H260 that has a number of electrical systems but does not have a shore power co

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Sailing and restoring #9874 (7) AaronD at 9:58am 07.09.20 Trailer Brakes As you can see, our trailer brakes were pretty well shot; probably more rust than re
outboard tank fuel connector ID chasfrank at 9:57am 07.09.20 I ran into the same thing......They even have different sizes between tank and motor.....The parts m
Head Happiness Terry Cox at 9:56am 07.09.20 Terry... What about the hose that is further back in the image. It looks like a PVC or Vinyl hose wi
High or Low for CO? sail sfbay at 9:54am 07.09.20 While diesel fuel combustion engines produce much lower concentrations of CO than gasoline engines,
High or Low for CO? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:54am 07.09.20 Hot CO (heater) rises; warm CO (engine exhaust) rises.
outboard tank fuel connector ID justsomeguy at 9:45am 07.09.20 Tohatsu part is different size. Hmm, lost that bet, I guess. :facepalm:
Help with cooling system odaydokay at 9:39am 07.09.20 I agree with Richard here. And in general a blow through test is also probably not good enough. I
1992 Hunter 33.5 Folding Wheel? sail sfbay at 9:25am 07.09.20 New 40 inch diameter folding wheel from IMarin for $734. https://www.imarineusa.com/Lewmar89700408.
Folding wheel for Catalina 36 sail sfbay at 9:23am 07.09.20 Sure will, especially if you have a 42 inch now.. I have a 40 inch on my Hunter 46 and it is a nice
Tranny lever adventure Capt jgw at 9:23am 07.09.20 Yes, at least use an ss cotter pin. The area is not much exposed to salt water (you hope) so crevice
Keel Bolt proper torque. (1) sail sfbay at 9:19am 07.09.20 What stud torque is recommended for a Hunter 27' fixed keel ? I have a 26' Grampian that is very s
Running Rigging Aft...where to start sail sfbay at 9:18am 07.09.20 Thanks you for the quick reply! Looking at the line lengths table................I'll look into the
Hunter 380, 2001 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:10am 07.09.20 Yes. If you've had it more than a year, it's SCAD's version of the Profile Gauges...follow the cali
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind JohnShannon at 9:09am 07.09.20 You should be able to find "polars" for your boat. The optimum downwind angle is not 180 degrees (
Sun Images during a Solar Eclipse. JamesG161 at 9:07am 07.09.20 Also note that Picture was one year ago, when the Magnetic Poles of the Sun were balanced . Balance
Head Happiness Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:04am 07.09.20 The flush water intake line looks like fresh water hose
Sailing Backwards: splash day finally.... Jacktar at 9:00am 07.09.20 That halyard is for courtesy flags etc. Yacht ensign should be on stern or backstay. Just a suggest
A stand alone fridge system on a pocket cruiser... rgranger at 8:50am 07.09.20 Until you need to transport it in a dinghy & lift into your boat :) Yeah.... but that is not me.
A stand alone fridge system on a pocket cruiser... rgranger at 8:48am 07.09.20 My son has been doing something similar with his boat. One group 27 deep cycle battery and a 100 am
Shore Power set up jssailem at 8:36am 07.09.20 Lets break this down... When I set up the shore power I noticed that the 110 outlets in the boat ha

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