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Jabsco Marine Head Rebuild Question Bob F at 12:46pm 11.24.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1609 My plunger/pump O-ring is getting tired, and I find myself removing the plunger and relubing it ofte
Reefed Mainsail Shape Bob F at 12:36pm 11.24.03 Big Boats 6/1282 While out this weekend, wind was a bit stronger than usual, 17-21 kts. I have single line reef setup
Companion way Plexi glass Jamie Gartland at 11:43am 11.24.03 Big Boats 10/1212 When it rains it pours.....Has anyone replaced their Plexi over the companion way???I think that i
still on the hard Thad Gilder at 11:03am 11.24.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/913 Still drying on the hard. Need to finish some projects quickly as hull will be ready for patch and
Remote control for Merc 110 Dan at 10:47am 11.24.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/770 I think my motor is a 1975. It's got mounting holes on the shift and throttle for remote control. An
compass refinish/ saildrive Jason L at 9:26am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1149 Hi all, I have two questions for you. First, the compass on my newly aquired O28 is glazed from UV
Best headsail furler for 25.5 (on a budget)? Bill at 8:41am 11.24.03 Smaller Boats 1/835 We will be sailing in relatively light winds - usually < 15 - 18 k - on inland lakes. Would like to
Bending pulpit Ivan Edwards at 8:33am 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1237 Backed into a dock post, and bent one of my stern pulpits.I sort of leans forward a couple of inch
Up the pole Ray at 8:32am 11.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/933 Has anyone got any input on climbing the mast with the boat on the hard. She has five stands under
San Diego to Hawaii - When to Go? Michael O' at 8:24am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1128 We're talking of making HI our next Big Trip, but want input on best time of year to shove off from
Best caulking/sealer for new bow pulpit, stanchion Jack Swords at 8:05am 11.24.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/2435 Hurricane Marty smashed all my stainless on my Cat 30. Got new pulpits and stanchions from Catalina
Deck Fill Caps Joe at 7:51am 11.24.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/951 Where can I buy Replacement deck fill caps. Winch handle Type..I have looked everywhere.Joe
Question on Epoxycop bottom paint Mark Reiland at 7:44am 11.24.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1845 Hello,I'm conteplating which cost effecient anti-fouling bottom coat paint I should put on my Oday
We are having a problem Marian at 6:53am 11.24.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1133 with our head "bubbling" up when the switch is over at the dry setting. After a few pumps, it will
Keel Stepped vs Deck Stepped Chris at 6:27am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 7/6143 I hear a lot about keel stepped and deck stepped boats. What is the difference? I have a C30, it is
Standing rigging diameter? re - Loos tension gauge Dennis at 5:20am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 6/2670 I think my standard rigging tension may need to be adjusted. I posted a question several weeks ago,
Preparing for a move on a truck Lori at 5:05am 11.24.03 Big Boats 8/736 We are preparing to move our Hunter 376, via truck, to our new home in Northern California. We plan
Mystery Hose on Beneteau (1) Bill lowe at 5:04am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1152 I bought a 1995 Oceanis 281 this summer and want figure out how everything works. The attached phot
self tacking jib hardware JR Castro at 5:00am 11.24.03 Ask All Sailors 5/2956 anybody with ideas, information regarding appropriate size track, car, other hardware for rigging a
Mystery Hose Bill lowe at 5:00am 11.24.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1037 I bought a 1995 Oceanis 281 this summer and want figure out how everything works. The attached phot

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Windlass Seized Clutch rgranger at 7:23am 09.23.20 I got mine at Harbor Frieght.
Windlass Seized Clutch rgranger at 7:22am 09.23.20 At some point you are going to have to go for it but I think penetrating oil is the right approach.
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer rgranger at 7:17am 09.23.20 ... was left to a raccoon for twenty years best I can figure. thnx. I once acquired a Mac V22-2 o
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer jssailem at 6:58am 09.23.20 You can always find another bolt. If too stubborn grind it off. I wonder why you are removing the o
1991 - 28: Bulkhead Delamination? jssailem at 6:55am 09.23.20 David, If this is an expensive purchase for you, it might be time to get a professional opinion to
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD Ranger_12 at 6:52am 09.23.20 For starters, M25 universal diesel on my Catalina 30 is old and rusty. We were motoring along, at a
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD rickleyard11 at 6:49am 09.23.20
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD Don S/V ILLusion at 6:45am 09.23.20 Too little information - oil level? What happens when you crank it over? Have you disengaged the shi
Information Crazy Dave Condon at 6:32am 09.23.20 Not sure if the Spindrift trailer was designed by a friend of mine but check with Road King ( forme
Tank Monitor shemandr at 6:31am 09.23.20 The fuel monitors are known problems. I forget the OEM but they weren't very good. Search the thre
Searching for hunter 19-1 manual Crazy Dave Condon at 6:22am 09.23.20 Go thru those archived under brochures and the other regarding the 20 model year 1981-1983
outboard motor Freedom77 at 6:19am 09.23.20 Had Merc 4 shortshaft on our Venture 21. worked great.
Hunter 260 Hull Crack Below the Water Line rgranger at 6:18am 09.23.20 ... blow air into the ballast tank vent hole with a shop vac exhaust, leaf blower, or compressor. .
Searching for hunter 19-1 manual Crazy Dave Condon at 6:16am 09.23.20
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer rgranger at 6:15am 09.23.20 Sometimes a sharp tap with a hammer to the nut will break the crud in the threads that is holding it
Simple 33.5 sheets and halyards question. shemandr at 6:12am 09.23.20 Is the mast up? If it is and you don't have running rigging don't put away that climbing harness.
Hunter 260 Hull Crack Below the Water Line Crazy Dave Condon at 6:08am 09.23.20 Reverse of finding a leak. great idea @caverun Thanks. measure from rub rail to top of crack a
Tank Monitor buddy0 at 5:58am 09.23.20 I would pull it out and see what type of sending unit you have to start with. If its a traditional o
A cure for leaking chainplates RoyS at 5:55am 09.23.20 I like your raised block idea. Well done. The solid block also provides a good base for the cover sc
Winter Projects Justin_NSA at 5:51am 09.23.20

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