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fresh water tank Mac MCcomish at 12:52am 07.09.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/937 I have tried everything on the market to clean my fresh water tank and lines. The smell just dosn't
rudder problem joe at 12:00am 07.09.03 Smaller Boats 11/1031 I am having problems with keeping the rudder down. It seems that I can not tighten it enough and whe
Engine won't restart after a short outing. Intuition at 11:41pm 07.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/782 After a short outing sailing our yanmar 3HM35F will not restart. The starter button does not activat
leaking coolant Tim Op't Holt at 11:11pm 07.08.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/921 I noticed coolant dripping from the underside of the 2GMF while it is running. What are possible cau
No Speed reading Warren at 10:03pm 07.08.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1017 On a recently purchased Cat 30 the speed indicator stopped working. I have electrical power and it w
interesting fuel flow problem, clogged screen Dave Amspacher at 4:59pm 07.08.03 Big Boats 2/768 This past weekend we were motoring into Rock Creek when my Yanmar diesal stalled and would not resta
Where do you store your dingy motor? (1) Brigg Franklin at 3:46pm 07.08.03 Smaller Boats 6/972 I have been planning on placing a motor mount on my starboard side cockpit pulpit rails for my dingy
Hunter 170 Hiking Straps Steve Sharp at 1:28pm 07.08.03 Day Sailers 1/1224 Has anybody installed hiking straps on the Hunter 170?Interested in your experiences.Many thanks
Hunter 170 Center Board Steve Sharp at 1:26pm 07.08.03 Day Sailers 1/1637 I recently bought a used Hunter 170 (1999).I understand from this forum that the later model Hunte
Hobie Mast Float Steve Sharp at 1:21pm 07.08.03 Day Sailers 3/1976 I recently bought a used Hunter 170 (1999), and also bought a Hobie Cat "Baby Bob" mast float frm a
specs for standing rigging Sam at 12:19pm 07.08.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1880 I would like to know what the appropriate tension should be for the shrouds and stays. I only use t
auto alternator regulator stuart at 12:05pm 07.08.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1187 I have a an auto-mac by weems and plath its an external alternator regulator It was givin to me by
PHRF for a Hunter 30' 1992 Zach S. at 11:58am 07.08.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/985 I sail a 1992 Hunter 30'. If anyone out there knows the PHRF rating for it I would greatly appreciat
Dry Bilge m- OK so How? Striner emptying Ed at 11:03am 07.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/872 I see on the site many owners with the creedo that their bilge is always clean and dry. To that end
Raymarine ST60 Depth Instrument Rip Fleming at 10:45am 07.08.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/838 Does anyone know what is the procedure for removing the through-hull speed paddle (for cleaning) whi
MYSTERY COWLING PHILIP COULTER at 10:40am 07.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/886 THERE IS THIS 4 INCH DIAMETER / 2 INCH HIGH COWLING LIKE DISK ON THE BOW OF OUR 30 FOOT HUNTER THAT
SOSPENDERS customer service. Sid R Ballantyne at 1:05am 07.08.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1433 Nice to Know That is great news and I agree that good customer service is rare these days. I have S
MYSTERY CANVASS PHILIP COULTER at 10:34am 07.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/809 HAVING RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1977 30 FOOT HUNTER WE CAME UPON SEVERAL BLUE CANVASS AWNINGS OF SOME SO
A Weird Leak Solved! (1) Jim Seamans at 9:20am 07.08.03 Big Boats 3/774 This can apply to other boats also. I've had a very strange leak showing up in the H356 in the far
To Bond or not to Bond Scott Wilson at 9:13am 07.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/819 So when I was tightening down the lid on the raw water strainer, one of the studs or bolts broke whe

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Hunter 260 Faucet Replacement rk1sails at 5:39am 06.05.20 Thanks so much for the input but both faucets say they are "hand pumps". I know so little about mari
Uh oh! Recore foredeck deltaten at 5:23am 06.05.20 Greg m, Quite a process to describe,, as no photos here on my phone. Shot story ? Ripped 3/4" styro
How to buff out acetone on plastic window? dlochner at 5:20am 06.05.20 Butyl tape is a good sealant, however, it does not have good adhesive properties. The J30 has framel
Floor flooding. Scott T-Bird at 5:16am 06.05.20 Yes, we are still in the phase where we decide to go forward or walk away. Basically, the survey sa
More Alternator questions jviss at 5:14am 06.05.20 an alternator running below its capacity generates less heat and becomes more efficient How does a
Diesel Wont Start - Completely Frustrated. jviss at 5:10am 06.05.20 OK, new key switch; since you have no power to the idiot lights or buzzer, go back to the key switc
Floor flooding. Tally Ho at 4:54am 06.05.20
Pedestal Tally Ho at 4:47am 06.05.20 That picture is REALLY small. I cannot blow it Up enough to even see the screws you mention. tha
Ignition wiring Ron20324 at 4:45am 06.05.20 SHOULDA TAKEN A PICTURE before YOU STARTED.
Just finished new renovations Will Gilmore at 4:41am 06.05.20 Very pretty boat. Love the color. I'm afraid I'm no help with this problem. No experience setting
Any Seaward owners here? Islands at 4:34am 06.05.20 Mine is a 2011
Block Island is open as of June 1 Will Gilmore at 4:33am 06.05.20 Beautiful. The lack of crowds makes it like you have gone back in time as well as to a beautiful is
Floor flooding. Will Gilmore at 4:24am 06.05.20 In the bottom pic the wood next to the engine stringer is dark, indicating what I said above and th
Uh oh! Recore foredeck blowingbubbles at 4:21am 06.05.20 For what its worth, I made the decision to go with end grain balsa (1/4"). It comes in a roll with a
Block Island is open as of June 1 (1) Captain Larry-DH at 4:14am 06.05.20 Looks like you are approaching from the north before rounding 1BI. Love BI. Wondering how crowded a
Uh oh! Recore foredeck blowingbubbles at 4:10am 06.05.20 Hi... pictures of that would be most welcome! Indeed!
Davidasailor26 at 3:40am 06.05.20 2. Use an inline water filter on the hose as you fill. Camco makes several for RVs/boats that are h
Floor flooding. Davidasailor26 at 3:33am 06.05.20 Scott, perhaps I missed it, but you keep asking us to help you with "only" pictures, which do help,
What is the proper maintenance routine for a 76 C22 in salt water. rpludwig at 2:56am 06.05.20 to Benny's point....we have a local dive service that cleans ours 4-5x/year VERY reasonably. He cha
How to buff out acetone on plastic window? Project_Mayhem at 11:17pm 06.04.20 +1 for Butyl tape if you have the frame for it. Cleans up with Goo Gone which also doesnt harm Plexi

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