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Hole in Hull Carter Leary at 11:21pm 07.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/910 I recently purchased a 1977 Hunter 27'. After pulling and cleaning the bottom , I found a large fibe
New USCG regs for COD numbers..where to put 'em.?? Frank Arndorfer at 11:17pm 07.14.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1540 I recently took delivery of a new boat and just received my official Certification of Documentation
Manual Request - Rigging Assist Daysailer 2 J.Montemerlo at 11:16pm 07.14.03 Day Sailers 1/1487 I have purchased a Daysailer 2 (Model Year 1973) without a manual. The boat has experienced some cu
Mounting a GPS Richard A. Marble at 10:55pm 07.14.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/964 I want to mount my GPI so that I can move it either inside or outside my cabin. I purchase a univer
Flushing a diesel J Cianflone at 10:16pm 07.14.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1146 What is the best way to flush a raw saltwater cooled diesel engine? Can I run water through the wate
Starter rewiring. Ed Schenck at 9:48pm 07.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/901 Since I last posted my final starter fix I have had some e-mail requesting the details. So I saved
Peggy's book Alice C. at 9:18pm 07.14.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1096 Hi, Peggy. I am interested in purchasing your book, but I am reluctant to give a credit card number
St. John's River, Florida odaysailor at 3:27pm 07.14.03 Destinations 3/1866 I'll be relocating to St. Augustine, Florida in the near future and was wondering if any sailors can
Replacing Aqualift Muffler Laurie Lockert at 3:11pm 07.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/6298 I believe my boat has the original Aqualift muffler (1985) which has developed a leak on top in the
Settling a 260 on the sand Mark at 3:05pm 07.14.03 Smaller Boats 4/735 Have any 260 owners let their yacht settle down on the sand as the tide has gone out.We are thinkin
Hunter 380 review Lon Gordon at 2:22pm 07.14.03 Big Boats 4/17007 I am considering the purchase of a 2000 Hunter 380I would like to hear honest comments from curren
Bimini Blues JimW at 1:30pm 07.14.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/897 I'm in the process of designing a cockpit bimini to add to our existing dodger. Does anyone have an
Steering Quandrant Bolt Seized Mark at 1:24pm 07.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/825 My I have and Edson steering system in my 1994 Hunter 37.5. The stainless bolt in the quandrant that
Cockpit Bimini JimW at 12:59pm 07.14.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/996 I'm trying to design a bimini for our '79 H-37c. Does anyone have any suggestions to attach a bimin
Holding Tank Replacement on Hunter 30 Raymond at 12:23pm 07.14.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/3952 My original metal holding tank is leaking, and it appears that I must replace it. Any advice from e
Which Macgregor 26 to buy?? S, D, X, C advice help tjakacki at 12:13pm 07.14.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1563 I am looking to buy a Macgregor 26 and would like to know what experiences you all have had with the
Macerator Wires FRIED!!! Bob Seiden at 11:46am 07.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/995 The wires to the macerator on our Catalina 320 are fried at the pump. Burnt and broken. We do not
I would like more muscle from my Yanmar Dave at 11:40am 07.14.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1005 I am a new to sailing and would appreciate some advice.I recently purchased an 1989 O'Day 322. The
LOCATE STANCHIONS Wm. J. Morrison at 11:33am 07.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1085 I need help locating original stanchions for a 1990 Hunter 28.
leak around mast Dick Cravedi at 11:30am 07.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/938 I have a 1991 Hunter passage. During driving heavy rain I get terrible leaks around the interior of

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Teak and holly finishing fred1diver at 2:33pm 08.27.20 Either thickned epoxy Or contact cement
Trailering a Ranger 23 (2) Adriaan at 2:29pm 08.27.20 Main sheet pulley, possibly use the winch as well, or I might use an entirely separate rope pulley b
Yanmar 2QM15 injector pipe leaking. jmce1587 at 2:26pm 08.27.20 Try Yacht Equipment Services in Kemah Tx. Jim or Cindy can help. 281-538-9377. They stock quite a
Teak and holly finishing dlochner at 2:08pm 08.27.20 Not sure about epoxy coating but this youtube video shows how to varish the teak and holly paying s
Teak and holly finishing alexco38 at 2:05pm 08.27.20 https://www.sfgate.com/homeandgarden/sweatequity/article/Tung-oil-brings-out-the-character-grain-of-
Trailering a Ranger 23 shemandr at 2:00pm 08.27.20 Whether you lower it forward or backward how are you going to control the speed of it dropping?
Teak and holly finishing sail sfbay at 1:46pm 08.27.20 Not sure about epoxy coating but this youtube video shows how to varish the teak and holly paying sp
Teak and holly finishing fred1diver at 1:44pm 08.27.20
Teak and holly finishing dlochner at 1:41pm 08.27.20 Teak oil on epoxy will leave you with a hockey rink in the cabin. Nothing against hockey of course,
Teak and holly finishing justsomeguy at 1:40pm 08.27.20 What is its intended use?
Trailering a Ranger 23 Adriaan at 1:30pm 08.27.20 Ah yes, good point! I think you are correct on both counts. Thanks for the input.
Yanmar 2QM15 injector pipe leaking. S/V Honu at 1:17pm 08.27.20 You most likely need new copper gaskets that seal the banjo fitting at the injector, part number 234
OD34 M25 engine exhaust Sefuller at 1:12pm 08.27.20 Wow, wish I had seen the 180 elbow, maybe I'll redo mine this winter.
OD34 M25 engine exhaust (1) dlochner at 1:10pm 08.27.20 That looks roughly like my set up, albeit with a 3 bolt flange. Was more curious about the PVC rou
Bought an H170 Edzzed at 1:08pm 08.27.20 It is also a 2008 boat.
Installing an electric bilge pump 1979 O'Day 30 odaydokay at 12:45pm 08.27.20 In my view, one needs both an electric and a manual, in case the electric dies I use the manual to h
Rat tail swimming odaydokay at 12:40pm 08.27.20 You need an exterior screen either on or over the thru-hull. Groco makes some. This in addition to
Kudos to the SBO team rgranger at 12:25pm 08.27.20 :plus: I also ordered some parts from SBO this week. The owner (Al) actually called me to go over
Kudos to the SBO team Phil Herring at 12:25pm 08.27.20 Thanks @Roland5048 , we appreciate the feedback! :beer:
Trailering a Ranger 23 (1) rgranger at 12:21pm 08.27.20 You clearly have some play in your mast hinge (red oval) so I don't think you will have any trouble

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