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Generator selection for Hunter Legend 40 Alan J Richter at 3:07am 10.20.03 Big Boats 1/938 I am presently considering the installation of a generator on a Legend 40 (approximately 5 kw). If
Stancion Bracket Denise Kilpatrick at 3:03am 10.20.03 Big Boats 3/938 One of the stancion brackets that is screwed to the toe rail of my boat is broken. Where can I buy a
Propeller selection for Legend 40 Alan J Richter at 3:02am 10.20.03 Big Boats 2/1094 I have a Hunter 40 (1989) with a two bladed prop (17" x 12") and am interested in changing to a 3 bl
Washing Boat Canvas fred miller at 2:43am 10.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1054 Now that sailing season is pretty much done here on the Jersey Coast anyway, I'm stripping down the
New Prop for O'Day 30' Ray Larcher at 2:28am 10.20.03 Other Sailboats 4/1232 My O'Day 30' (1982) has the original two-blade prop, which is driven by the original Universal 16hp
Replacing cushion covers, suggestions for old ones Mike H at 2:06am 10.20.03 Smaller Boats 10/770 We bought an almost unused 1998 H260 a few weeks ago, and the first mate has expressed a great inter
Autopilot & GPS, Finding a Common Bearing John J Frank at 1:52am 10.20.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1001 1)I have a Raytheon ST4000+ autopilot with compass sensor mounted on the centerline, in the cabin, b
Not really a navigation question. colin at 1:19am 10.20.03 Ask All Sailors 2/917 I have been given a laptop to use with my chart plotting softwear (Fugawi). My problem is I should
Any 456 Owners out there? Jim at 12:11am 10.20.03 Big Boats 13/1148
H336 Roach flogging Ian at 11:55pm 10.19.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/1594 Does anyone have any pointers for sail trim with an in-mast furlingsystem? Over about 12-15 kts, I
H320 Fuel Gages / Sender don't work Kevin at 11:04pm 10.19.03 Ask All Sailors 2/929 From reading prior threads it sounds like the fuel gage on Hunters are rarely work. Being a determi
Garmin 182C track display? Patrick Randall at 11:02pm 10.19.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/976 Is it possible to display your actual GPS track (as dotted line or whatever) on the plotter as it is
Dead Diesel Matt Wolf at 10:29pm 10.19.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1063 I have an 1989 Hunter 28 equipped with a Yanmar 2GMF20 18HP. As I was backing out of my slip, I had
Clamshell Vent Locations? Marc_B at 9:55pm 10.19.03 Smaller Boats 0/676 I want to improve the ventiltaion in my 240. I plan on adding a powered vent in the front hatch, an
Yanmar Buzzer Doug Bland at 9:45pm 10.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1185 When I first start the engine, the idiot lights, test switch and buzzer all work properly. On resta
Need answers arturo devitalis at 9:42pm 10.19.03 Smaller Boats 6/819 What works best in refinishing the wooden transom that holds the outboard. Ive got mine on the benc
Runaway engine Tomm Maxon at 9:29pm 10.19.03 Big Boats 24/1273 Taking the boat to the marina for winter storage proved to be a very exciting time over the weekend.
Removing wax Bill O'Donovan at 8:41pm 10.19.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1012 Anyone know of a good way to remove old, oxidized wax that has built up? Thanks.
Question about a Main Sail Richard Marble at 8:35pm 10.19.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1144 I'm looking at buying a new main sail and a sail maker asked me this question; what is the tack of
remote shifter Jim K at 7:48pm 10.19.03 Smaller Boats 1/797 Anyone ever rig a remote shifter on an outboard. Coming into my slip, I have a hard time turning and

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Mystery boat* Brian D at 8:25pm 06.21.20 Welcome aboard. At first glance I want to say a 26' Pearson. But that is just a SWAG. Stand at the
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years MikeHoncho at 8:15pm 06.21.20 1 cylinders can often be turned over by hand if you have a crank handle. If it was me, after chang
Transducer placement on a 18.5 Hunter Benny17441 at 8:03pm 06.21.20 You can put it in a plastic bag filled with liquid and test the location where you want to set it.
Trailer to San Juan Islands Washington Ken Cross at 7:56pm 06.21.20 Here's an update for what's open in the San Juans: Covid-19 - Waggoner Cruising Guide Ken
Pressure washing teak decks higgs at 7:51pm 06.21.20 do you wash your car once a year? we do a quick wash before every sail. ok , i'm a nut. like a ca
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:50pm 06.21.20 Is it possible that the stagnant water in the shower drain and the faucet hoses was the source? I'v
Clamp or strap shape? (1) sail sfbay at 7:40pm 06.21.20 You can see the arm I installed from the davit to the arch on my Hunter 386.
Fitting jacklines with a pop top Ken Cross at 7:39pm 06.21.20 Ken. If you placed a properly backed padeye on the deck of the salon roof would the deck material b
Pressure washing teak decks capta at 7:39pm 06.21.20 I agree completely about a pressure washer ruining your teak, any teak. I like Snappy Teak two part
Pressure washing teak decks jon hansen at 7:38pm 06.21.20 i use amway's LOC soap. environment friendly. LOC means liquid organic cleaner. first product amwa
Pressure washing teak decks Mark Maulden at 7:29pm 06.21.20
Clamp or strap shape? AllBetsGo at 7:27pm 06.21.20 Thanks sail sfbay, I think that is the way I am going to go.
Life lines and padding ontherocks83 at 7:26pm 06.21.20 On our last family owned boat on lake Winnipesaukee we had cushions on the life lines in the cockpit
Transducer placement on a 18.5 Hunter Ken Cross at 7:26pm 06.21.20 I mounted ours in wax (from a new $0.99 toilet ring) until I was sure where I would place it. Once I
just bought 2014 Beneteau, and head reeks BigEasy at 7:25pm 06.21.20 Is it possible that the stagnant water in the shower drain and the faucet hoses was the source? I'v
Pressure washing teak decks jon hansen at 7:23pm 06.21.20 do you wash your car once a year? we do a quick wash before every sail. ok , i'm a nut. like a car
Transducer placement on a 18.5 Hunter Revv up at 7:23pm 06.21.20 I've mashed one into a wad of plumbers putty once. It worked great for two years before I sold the
Hunter 34 compass repair (1) kloudie1 at 7:21pm 06.21.20 Hello, Rich! I replaced mine with a Richie Powerdamp Plus with a blue card. It is a fairly heavily
just saved 90$ Ken Cross at 7:20pm 06.21.20 If you know what you are doing there is no reason you can't DIY your AC wiring. Just use quality com
Pressure washing teak decks (1) jon hansen at 7:18pm 06.21.20 thats a violation! you will wreck the decks. the bleach is a violation too, if you want to know the

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