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Cutlass Bearing Replacement Henry Rozanski at 7:07am 02.04.04 Big Boats 17/1693 I have a "Frozen propeller stuffing box on a 1996 P-42. I decided the easiest way to fix it is to pu
Deck Leak? Rick at 6:53am 02.04.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1263 The 1985 Beneateau 305 we are using from time to time has a wet starboard bunk in the forepeak appar
H40 Rigging Aaron at 5:46am 02.04.04 Big Boats 3/908 I am putting together my new-to-me H40 and have some questions regarding the rigging. Firstly the I
Help a dream. Tom Hull at 4:47am 02.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1073 I truly appreciate the spirited woman. I have since before I left the prairie for the Navy in '87,
Standing on one leg Gerry Griffin at 4:30am 02.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/770 Am I bonkers?. Maybe so,but I was wondering as I saw a P42 taken out on slings.Will it stand up on
Hanging Locker Conversion Gary at 4:20am 02.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1329 Is it just me or do others regard their hanging locker as wasted space? Anybody ever seen (or consid
Cabin lights Jack Spencer at 3:34am 02.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1040 The orginal cabin light have rusted and yellowed over the years and I would like to replace them. W
This Old Boat???? Ron at 2:33am 02.04.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/940 Does anyone know which issue of this old boat had the article on Hunter/Cherubini's?? Thanks in adva
Deck Leaks in 1984 Hunter 34 Brad Hoff at 2:26am 02.04.04 Big Boats 10/3141 I read about some past posts on problems with the deck leaking on Hunter 34 models. I just pulled th
Cockpit Cushions, Mesh vs Bottomsiders Kevin at 2:22am 02.04.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/4880 I have a 27' 1980 hunter with wheel steering. Wanted to replace the cockpit cushions.Can anyone sug
New opening ports Tom Sullivan at 1:02am 02.04.04 Big Boats 4/827 I am updating my '85 H34. Will be replacing the 8 original opening ports. Any suggestions on brand
Noise Abatement Gary Wyngarden at 12:30am 02.04.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1452 Cruising World had an interesting article in their January issue on dealing with engine noise. They
Anybody have an autopilot or wheelpilot they like? Doug at 12:09am 02.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/897 I'm trying to find the wheelpilot or autopilot which best fits the Mac 26X. Of course, the boat's sm
Forum Replys Bud Cook at 11:03pm 02.03.04 Ask All Sailors 18/1196 My Forum Replys ocassionally (not always) begin in mid sentence. How do I scroll up to read the enti
just curious Dan at 10:24pm 02.03.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1049 under the proper sailboat thread, I noticed as a general comment that the more expensive proper sail
Ullman sails John at 9:34pm 02.03.04 Ask All Sailors 5/3141 I'm about to order a new main through CatalinaDirect who sells Ullman sails. I have seen higher and
Correct displacement figure for O'Day 27 Tony Turner at 8:53pm 02.03.04 Bigger Boats 2/1176 Can anyone provide an accurate figure for the displacement of an 1978 O'Day 27 with inboard diesel (
Parts for Oday Craig Brown at 7:14pm 02.03.04 Bigger Boats 2/1055 Does anyone know where to get the exact replacement gasket under the stantion base or the exact repl
Epoxy lump under fuel tank Bill at 7:00pm 02.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/916 I have removed the fuel tank from my 1984 C-30 TR for cleaning. Once the tank was removed, I found
Solomons to Cobb Island David Guthridge at 2:19pm 02.03.04 Ask All Sailors 11/2091 This May we plan to make the run in our Pearson 26 from Solomons to Cobb Island up the Potomac River

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Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue All U Get at 9:46am 11.25.20 Just helped my friend with a NL generator. Had him take the cover off the water pump and start. No
Preventors do I need one dLj at 9:21am 11.25.20 This conversation is another reason why I like a solid top rail instead of lifelines. That gives you
Preventors do I need one Justin_NSA at 8:47am 11.25.20 Good sailing discussion :thumbup:
House bank bus bar for 2009 45DS seanmadian at 8:27am 11.25.20 Wrote an article awhile ago about solving a similar problem, but with the negative side of things.
House bank bus bar for 2009 45DS seanmadian at 8:27am 11.25.20 Welcome to the forum @seanmadian. Hunters area nice boats. be sure to check out the Pacific Northwe
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 Ron20324 at 8:25am 11.25.20 ... Thanks... here is the confusing part... The Lewmar V1 with Gypsy pulls 1000 pounds and is aroun
What type hose.... ontherocks83 at 8:19am 11.25.20 this is what I use, it says it is rated for below waterline and engine intake or water drain uses. S
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 swisssally at 8:18am 11.25.20 Thanks... here is the confusing part... The Lewmar V1 with Gypsy pulls 1000 pounds and is around 13
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue Terry Cox at 8:11am 11.25.20 Still waiting for the Cummins tech to show up and solve the problem. Apparently a very busy time of
What type hose.... Terry Cox at 8:00am 11.25.20 Any quality marine chandlery will carry marine grade double walled wire reinforced hosing for below
H31 - Input on servicing original stuffing box Justin_NSA at 7:59am 11.25.20 Is your stuffing box plastic like mine was? I was committed to replacing mine with a bronze one or g
Preventors do I need one Ken Cross at 7:58am 11.25.20 in most cases, If wing on wing, I put our traveler all the way out, which shortens the sheet. This w
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Kings Gambit at 7:58am 11.25.20 There's an older thread on this. Not much help though https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/win
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Justin_NSA at 7:53am 11.25.20 There's an older thread on this. Not much help though https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/wind
H31 - Input on servicing original stuffing box MarkSails21 at 7:49am 11.25.20 Here's the link https://marinehowto.com/re-packing-a-traditional-stuffing-box
Wowza. these AC75 boats have become spaceships Hunter216 at 7:47am 11.25.20
H31 - Input on servicing original stuffing box MarkSails21 at 7:45am 11.25.20 I would suggest that you use Buck Algonquin shaft log hose. Also look at the article that was posted
What type hose.... NYSail at 7:37am 11.25.20 Yes without a doubt wire reinforced.... Just started seeing so many different types (rubber/ silicon
problems filling diesel tank (1) Justin_NSA at 7:37am 11.25.20 Not sure you have room to add one, but consider a fuel vent dryer. PS thinks highly of them. My olde
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Kings Gambit at 7:30am 11.25.20 IMHO, a 26 or 27-ft boat should not need an electric winch/windlass if proper anchoring technique is

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