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Unable to get any tension on the backstay rzxtc at 1:48am 07.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/909 My wife and I just bought a 25 and are now trying to figure out many things. We put the mast up yes
Manual for 1995 Hunter 35.5 Legend Gene at 1:35am 07.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1535 I would like to know if anyone has this manual in digital format. I am working on an electrical diag
bow hatch wing nuts nelson kelly at 1:17am 07.09.03 Smaller Boats 0/999 i have an older hatch model with fin-like wing nuts for securing the hatch in an open position. in
Blister repair Neil at 1:07am 07.09.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1358 I just bought an F235. It has been in the water about 3 yrs and has about 7 large (~1.5x3") oblong-s
fresh water tank Mac MCcomish at 12:52am 07.09.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/977 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 11/1085 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 3/796 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 2/975 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 5/1126 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 2/792 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 6/1005 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 1/1303 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 1/1735 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 3/2067 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 5/2206 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 1/1204 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 2/999 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 4/887 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 5/864 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 2/907 THERE IS THIS 4 INCH DIAMETER / 2 INCH HIGH COWLING LIKE DISK ON THE BOW OF OUR 30 FOOT HUNTER THAT

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Replacing the gooseneck on the boom, C-18 kappykaplan at 10:35am 08.26.20 and a picture of the improved version at Catalina Direct Second photo didn't make it. :beer:
Yanmar 1GM10 fuel injector pump issue. jmce1587 at 10:33am 08.26.20 Here is the link to the 1GM & 2GM Manual. https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Yanmar_1GM-10L
Mystery line on '86 Hunter 31 BobH57 at 10:31am 08.26.20 Sounds like an outhaul, used to tension the foot of the main to adjust sail shape. Or maybe a toppin
Questions About Composting Toilets Capt jgw at 10:18am 08.26.20 I've been doing some research on composting toilets. However, the re-fit of my head is a couple of
H26.5 - Where do the bow light wires go? Hunter216 at 10:16am 08.26.20 I did not have the manual. That is a very good step in the right direction for me. Thank you very
Anchor bow roller ScottySailor at 10:15am 08.26.20 Did you get the roller installed? Have any pics? I am hoping to do this soon on the exact same boat
Yanmar 1GM10 fuel injector pump issue. jmce1587 at 10:07am 08.26.20 Here is a link to the 2GM parts list. Fig 32 shows the make up of the fuel injector. This should
H26.5 - Where do the bow light wires go? Capt jgw at 9:59am 08.26.20 I don't know about Hunter, but quite often they bury wires between the deck and liner, or even embed
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working (1) Mag97 at 9:54am 08.26.20 many thanks. I am attaching another pict from a different angle showing the two (2) red wires, no b
Dodger woes Benny17441 at 9:53am 08.26.20 Report them to the Better Business bureau and sue them in small claim' s court.
H 31 battery location jmce1587 at 9:51am 08.26.20 I have both house batteries in this location and the starter battery in the starboard cockpit locker
180W Constant Current Electronic Load 200V/20A Battery Tester Discharge Capacity Benny17441 at 9:40am 08.26.20 Nifty tester but testing one battery at a time can be time consuming and testing just the whole bank
Removing a kink from a CDI FF2 Furler luff extrusion (Aluminum) twistedskipper at 9:36am 08.26.20 Curious, were those aluminum extrusions manufactured in one piece or in sections? If in one piece t
180W Constant Current Electronic Load 200V/20A Battery Tester Discharge Capacity Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 08.26.20 Thanks for the info. I may break the bank here but it'll be interesting while I do it.
Storing Boom for trailering Noodat Lady at 9:01am 08.26.20 In the cabin. It's very light and fits easily
Removing a kink from a CDI FF2 Furler luff extrusion (Aluminum) joel@CDI at 9:00am 08.26.20 ..... Evidently I have an older CDI furler as the extrusion is aluminum and not pvc. ..... I checke
Primary Winch Upgrade SailingCal21 at 8:51am 08.26.20 Thanks for the input, all. I feel better about my decisions and will consider mounting as a direct
H26.5 - Where do the bow light wires go? JimInPB at 8:47am 08.26.20 You likely have already looked at this but there are some hints as to wire routing in the manual. L
Dodger woes capta at 8:40am 08.26.20 I would call another canvas place and use the 20% to pay them with. If the first place demands their
Boat Preparations for Storms Sailm8 at 8:24am 08.26.20 Good luck everyone.

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