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Need Assistance in Little Compton, RI Rick M. at 5:24am 07.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/756 New to sailing. Purchased 1995, 23.5 in the spring. Had it stepped ' launched by boatyard because pr
batt charging Brad at 5:11am 07.31.03 Smaller Boats 8/811 I just put a stereo and VHF on my '03 260 and I would like to be able to use an electric cooler, and
A Genset or not a Genset? Chris Hamilton at 4:47am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1502 In planning our full time cruising (liveaboard) my wife and I have problems in deciding the right ap
Nav light flaky Sea Gypsy at 4:26am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/872 On a '83 30 ft Catalina, the bow nav light does not work. The stern nav light is working fine. I r
Outboard on 1979 27 Greg Garner at 4:15am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/745 I have to replace the Renault RC8D. Has anyone replaced with an outboard? If so, what size? Was it b
Outboard on 1979 27 Greg Garner at 4:05am 07.31.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1113 I have to replace the Renault RC8D. Has anyone replaced with an outboard? If so, what size? Was i
Dry(er) bilge. Frank Arndorfer at 2:02am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 7/981 I have a 2003 Hunter 426DS. It seems to be a dry boat. The only water that seems to accumilate in th
where can I escape the spring break crowds? Tom Monroe at 2:02am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 3/866 I work for a college, so I get spring break off, and my wife and I want to drive our motorhome down
Ever Bleed a Motor Underway? Ned Strain at 1:45am 07.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/857 Check out this story..... (and you thought you could handle anything!)Ned and Tani Strains/v Fam
Locker Hatch Covers Rick Webb at 1:39am 07.31.03 Smaller Boats 3/860 I was wondering if anyone had tried to replace any of the Formica covered pieces of plywood that ser
Cabin floor John at 1:22am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1010 My 83, Catalina 30 has a light tan colored non skid cabin floor and I have cleaned it, but it gets s
Kayaks on a 356 Deac Manross at 10:15pm 07.30.03 Big Boats 6/1638 Instead of traditional dinghy's what luck have any of you had with a kayak? 1.Can you get on and
Removing water tank Mark Gibson Hunter22 "DillyDally" at 9:41pm 07.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/775 I am thinking of replacing the original water tank on my '84 Hunter22.Could someone give me instruc
Engine exhaust may contain a little bit of oil warren feldstein at 9:23pm 07.30.03 Big Boats 2/800 I wonder if there is a little bit of oil in the exhaust as the surface to the water seems to have th
Hood roller furling George Wilson at 5:07pm 07.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/1327 I have the factory installed Hood roller furling on our 33.5, I am getting tired of having to winch
3-Bladed Prop Glenn Hermes at 1:39pm 07.30.03 Big Boats 8/734 I have a 1986 Hunter 34 with the Yanmar 3GM30. I am interested if anyone has had experience to share
What coating to use on teak? Mike Eschete at 1:05pm 07.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/1034 I'm about to redo the teak on my H31 and am interested in learning what everyone is using these days
Tri-radial vs. Crosscuts Bob at 12:44pm 07.30.03 Ask All Sailors 5/5963 I'd appreciate some input on the pros and cons of buying tri-radial dacron sails vs. conventional cr
Weather Helm Martin Henry at 11:37am 07.30.03 Smaller Boats 5/867 While (singlehanded) sailing on a closed reach in 15 knots to 18 knots, about half of the 150 gennie
Quiz? They did what? Jeff D. at 11:19am 07.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/856 Ok only one answer per post. What is the biggest design flaw on your boat. Specify which model. My 2

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Catalina 310 boom end cover leo310 at 1:14pm 06.09.20 cut the top off on a 2l plastic bottle and slide the bottom over the end.
Insurance question (yawn) ... jssailem at 1:07pm 06.09.20 Scott. I would call back to BoatUS which will connect you to the Boat Insurance department. I had to
Grunert Passagemaker Refrigeration Problem JamesG161 at 1:06pm 06.09.20 JamesG161 You mentioned that you found a replacement compressor for your unit. yes I did but it to
H260 Boat Covers h2o_snow at 1:06pm 06.09.20 TTT Just home - any other insights on a H260 cover? Appreciate it. JT
Insurance question (yawn) ... sailme88 at 1:05pm 06.09.20 The racing question is a means of declination and or premium enhancement. The fact of the matter i
Water feed to head sink DJAY at 1:03pm 06.09.20 Sean: Unless someone added it there is no control valve for water going to the head faucet. I'm pret
Jump Start Pack Wont Charge Leeward Rail at 1:03pm 06.09.20 On the other hand the old traditional battery packs powered by a small 12V wet cell will have enoug
Battery Management dlochner at 1:01pm 06.09.20 Thanks for your reply. Is that backwards? Anyway, I was just planning on charging them via the co
Help identify Furler Drum... LakeShark at 12:56pm 06.09.20 The little sailboat denotes a Winchard turnbuckle if I remember correctly though I think they have c
Battery Management jviss at 12:56pm 06.09.20 Thanks for your reply. rds? Anyway, I was just planning on charging them via the combining relay, A
Water feed to head sink HMT2 at 12:48pm 06.09.20 First I would check aerator on the faucet. It may be clogged with debris.
HANK ON FRUSTRATION Ben4195 at 12:43pm 06.09.20 Will do!
Battery Management dlochner at 12:42pm 06.09.20 I think there are some significant issues to consider. FLA batteries want to be charged at much hig
Jump Start Pack Wont Charge Benny17441 at 12:38pm 06.09.20 Get a new one, the battery alone sells for as much as new one. I do not like these lithium Ion bat
Jump Start Pack Wont Charge Jake N Eggs at 12:36pm 06.09.20 I just changed mine. It was a different manufacturer but it was an AGM battery. About half the cost
Marine Batteries dlochner at 12:35pm 06.09.20 If there is any kind of drain on the battery the low wattage solar panels are pretty close to worthl
3rd Reef on a 22 ? Hardhead at 12:33pm 06.09.20 Will you apparently have no idea what Lake Dillon is all about. re of man on it - with exasperatio
Jump Start Pack Wont Charge Leeward Rail at 12:31pm 06.09.20 Most common fault for battery booster packs is it needs a new battery. Not occasionally charging it
Holding Tank ryansk at 12:21pm 06.09.20 Thanks
Holding Tank dlochner at 12:20pm 06.09.20 Im getting water (not water) in the bilge and under the aft berth. Access isn't a problem. I'm not

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