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Hunter Vision 32 Winches Shawn at 6:40am 01.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1043 When I have purchased a 1991 Hunter Vision 32 I was told that the main halyard winch motor was not w
Removing painted name Paul at 4:57am 01.18.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/827 I am looking for recommendations on how to best remove the painted on name of a boat. What method w
navigation/charts/software question (and rant!) william at 3:58am 01.18.04 Smaller Boats 3/764 everyone has an angle to get into your pocket! (like thats news to anyone huh!) noaa, the place supp
The new H33. (1) Ed Schenck at 3:36am 01.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/933 I have been showing the H33 at the Cleveland show. It is an interesting comparison, the Henderson de
A/P Installation Randy Jarrell at 1:56am 01.18.04 Big Boats 3/679 Am researching autopilots for my 37.5. Would prefer below deck installation. Any recommendations as
I am curious... St Simon at 1:25am 01.18.04 Smaller Boats 9/1043 I am new here so please don't flame me.I have read several questions posted on this forum, Catalin
Speedmate Sailboat Knotmeter/Log Jim Quibell at 12:29am 01.18.04 Ask All Sailors 0/2603 Hi all,Have checked the archives and was unable to find any reference to the Speedtech Speedmate Kn
Swing keel mods Drew at 12:15am 01.18.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/950 I own a 1982 Mac 25 , I have taken the keel off the boat to refurb and service the bolts and gaskets
2004 Catalina Rendezvous? Peter at 12:07am 01.18.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/896 Anybody have any idea when the 2004 Catalina Rendezvous is scheduled to be held at Catalina Island?
Hunter 41 Dan at 12:05am 01.18.04 Big Boats 6/751 I am considering a new H41. Anyone with experience/opinions welcome. Am particularly ineterested i
Refrig/Frezer Hatch/Doors Jeff Letteri at 11:58pm 01.17.04 Big Boats 6/814 I have a 356 hull Number 4; both Refrig/freezer doors/hatches have had problems with air leaks (prov
Hunter 170 and cracks Luan Do at 11:57pm 01.17.04 Day Sailers 0/1591 Dear Hunter 170 owners:We have Hunter 170 model year 2000. It has developed cracks that run throu
O'day Classic Logo R Hart at 11:36pm 01.17.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/875 Hello!I'm looking to see if anyone knows where I can find either a decal, or the actual molded logo
Priming you Yanmar idea.... John at 10:16pm 01.17.04 Other Sailboats 3/666 I have a Yanmar late 70's SB8. I have only had it one season with very few problems. In all the lit
Help With Wheel Steering Al at 9:38pm 01.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/813 Greetings all, My '84 H27 has a tight steering problem.It's feels like the wheel brake is too tigh
Single line reefing Art at 9:29pm 01.17.04 Smaller Boats 8/1434 Ahoy, I have a '84 C-22 and I am not sure how to rig for single line reefing. My boat has cleast an
Deck Delamination Roy at 8:32pm 01.17.04 Ask All Sailors 0/947 Am looking at a project boat that has deck delamination forward of the cockpit. The boat is a 37', 1
Stress cracks in cockpit gelcoat of 36CC Stuart Dimmock at 7:30pm 01.17.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1258 I purchased a new 36CC in 2001 and she was commissioned in June that year. I am trying to find out
Plans for a 25.5 pop top enclosre Bill at 1:23pm 01.17.04 Smaller Boats 1/772 Does anyone have plans for a pop top enclosure for a 25.5? If there is a pattern or even a complete
Need advice for a sailboat Sage at 12:20pm 01.17.04 Ask All Sailors 22/1470 First I am so GLAD to stumble onto this forum and to hear from real sailors and not sales people. M

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YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot Sofraniaeth at 6:53am 07.09.20 Normal temperature on my Hunter 50 is 165 degrees. I think 180 degrees is too hot. Over the last we
Head Happiness Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:53am 07.09.20 The flush water intake line looks like fresh water hose. If that's what it is, it's not rated for b
YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot SycloneDriver at 6:52am 07.09.20 After reading through the links above it really sounds like you have a problem with the governor ins
YANMAR 4JH3TE Slow throttle response when hot Sofraniaeth at 6:49am 07.09.20 Fuel tank vent is wide open. It's right next to the fuel fill and I can hear the fuel gurgling while
Stuck Stove Valve jssailem at 6:45am 07.09.20 This changes the conditions. It happened quite suddenly, that's what I find puzzling. Condition 1
outboard tank fuel connector ID Ron20324 at 6:41am 07.09.20 It's been a while, but for the can that came with the Honda 8, I had to get a connector from one of
Stuck Stove Valve kloudie1 at 6:39am 07.09.20 A little benign solventy-luby like WD40 will help.. spray a little where the shaft enters the housin
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind shemandr at 6:25am 07.09.20 Some sailors think downwind sailing is basically point the bow at your destination and go. You can
Sailboat delivery done right! shemandr at 6:15am 07.09.20 ...hope you were able to sample the Portuguese lobster sandwich at the Chart Room.... Sounds yummy!
Running Rigging Aft...where to start Justin_NSA at 6:15am 07.09.20 You are going too have to turn the lines at the base of the mast. When I led lines aft I my Mac26s I
Running Rigging Aft...where to start MaritimeOliver at 6:08am 07.09.20 Thanks you for the quick reply! Looking at the line lengths table, I'm going to assume that this is
Stuck Stove Valve jviss at 5:56am 07.09.20 Thanks, @jssailem , but I'm not generally a fan of spraying stuff in or scraping with sharp objects.
Stuck Stove Valve jssailem at 5:46am 07.09.20 JV. Just guessing here, the spaghetti sauce boil over catastrophe of summer 2011 was the initial ca
Sailboat delivery done right! jviss at 5:31am 07.09.20 I'm curious about the part of the route from the LI Sound, into the East River, Hell Gate, etc. Is
Insurance premiums Justin_NSA at 5:31am 07.09.20 In 1990 we acquired a 1973 Bristol 32. In 1993 we experienced a premium increase. Investigation s
How can I keep it hard longer? Scott T-Bird at 5:31am 07.09.20 Something like these? https://shop.inflatableboatparts.com/product/bravo-in-line-inflatable-boat-p
Beneteau First 35s5 downwind jssailem at 5:26am 07.09.20 Tom. Are you sailing with a purpose or just wandering about? As an example - CRUISING: When I am
Beneteau 361 refrigeration problems361, RitSim at 5:24am 07.09.20 I did the LED lamp check and it was my controller that was bad but I couldn't find a reasonably pric
Autohelm recommendations smokey73 at 5:05am 07.09.20 I've never tried the clutch or tiller tamer but since it locks the rudder in a fixed position I woul
outboard tank fuel connector ID Crazy Dave Condon at 5:04am 07.09.20 Look up manual or parts list to see part number. Tohatsu part is different size. Former dealer

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