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Float switch direction Nichole at 9:05pm 07.07.03 Big Boats 5/2979 I had cleaned the bilge in the spring. Unscrewed the float switch, cleaned it out, cleaned the pump
Companionway Measurements RNummi at 8:14pm 07.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/856 Does anyone have the companioway measurements handy for a 79 C30? Boat is on the other side of stat
Tachometer Installation Dave Mariano at 6:18pm 07.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/926 I'm the recent owner of an 87 30 catalina tall rig. When purchased , the alternator was not function
outboard engine trouble Boat Babe at 2:11pm 07.07.03 Smaller Boats 9/1380 I have an 8 year old 3.3 HP Mariner outboard engine that suddenly doesn't run more than 30 seconds.
Air Conditioning Jacques at 1:52pm 07.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1010 Hello All,I am thinking of installing an ac system on the boat. Either a SeaMach ceiling mount..
h23 Mast stepping system John at 1:46pm 07.07.03 Smaller Boats 2/732 Finally got the pictures of the mast stepping system that I have been using successfully. Thanks to
LPG ?Tank Replacement Rob McClain at 1:29pm 07.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/783 I recently purchased a 2001 Hunter 340. One of the things I quickly noted was the fact that the 4lb
Need to replace halyards Mike Everitt at 1:27pm 07.07.03 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1452 I am in the process of refurbishing my 1980 Hunter 30. One of the projects upcoming is the replacem
Securing a dinghy on a H260 Pat Bendel at 1:06pm 07.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/936 we have a 4 person dinghy that we deflate and store inside our H260 so that it does not get stolen.
bimini for macgregor 25 Perry Martin at 12:47pm 07.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/3842 We've got a 1986 macgregor and every year we re-measure for a bimini. I've measured the rails - 82"
salt water cooled universal diesel Rick D at 12:44pm 07.07.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/930 I was just about to make an offer on a 1983 catalina 27 with a 11 hp universal diesel then found out
Used Mac 25 Parts/Cushions/Table Jay Litsey at 12:41pm 07.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1294 I am looking for a salvage yard to find some slightly used interior cushions, a table, etc. Any goo
Replacement Ports Briann Smith at 12:39pm 07.07.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1130 Does anyone know where replacement ports for a Hunter 31 (1985) can be obtained? The existing ports
Holding Tank Deck Fitting Bo DePena at 12:22pm 07.07.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1013 I does any one know where I can find a pumpout nozzle attachment that fits the holding tank, deck fi
Center vs Aft Cockpit CORKY TROTTER at 12:14pm 07.07.03 Ask All Sailors 7/7268 All,I would be interested in some discussion of the relative attributes of center vs aft cockpits.
Lightning protection Ken DeLacy at 12:14pm 07.07.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1092 Watching a beautiful lightning storm right now in the Gulf of Mexico and am wondering how a keel ste
Sprint Atlantic 'A' Windlass H410 Wayne at 12:08pm 07.07.03 Big Boats 1/1032 Hi,Over the winter the dealer installed a Simson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic 'A' GD 12V RC8MM windlas
rudder raising and lowering CORKY TROTTER at 12:05pm 07.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1203 For those of you who raise and lower your rudder often here is my solution to the problem of resista
Signet depth sounder Pejman at 10:53am 07.07.03 Ask All Sailors 2/2427 Can you tell me how to set the alarm on the Signet depth sounder (SL172)? I have never had one of t
Wind Instruments and GPS's and Wheelpilot help.... David Underwood at 10:23am 07.07.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1029 I have connected my CP150C to my WP30 wheel pilot and it works great for motoring and navigation, bu

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Replacement Muffler for 1984 Hunter 34 SFS at 8:00pm 10.25.20 Marine Muffler went out of business around 2008. One of their brands was "Naqualift". Do you need t
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F? (1) matts997 at 7:53pm 10.25.20 Where is that bolt head located and what's its function ? In this diagram, I think it's one of the
Lifeline autopsy JohnShannon at 7:46pm 10.25.20 The cool kids go bare. The issue with covered is you can't see what is going on with the important
H310 fuel shutoff valve wdonovan at 7:43pm 10.25.20 Sorry about not labelling that. No, the round flange you see was installed to provide easy access
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing CowboyWay at 6:19pm 10.25.20 186221186222 Thank you very much! I recently dealt with all of these same questions. You're come
Yanmar 3YM30 air filter Ralph Johnstone at 6:08pm 10.25.20 It peels off if you pull it. It was so dirty and cruddy that replacing it seems to make sense An
Battery Sizing sail sfbay at 6:07pm 10.25.20 Thank you for all the kind posts. Just purchased four (4) 6v Lifeline 220 Ah AGM batteries to replac
which winch cable to use (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:01pm 10.25.20 Did you mean serious sailor or serius sailor? Definitely not these guys .....................
Yanmar 3YM30 air filter (3) Davidasailor26 at 5:56pm 10.25.20 As another data point, this is my air filter after 7 seasons and 410 hours - ure, but in person I co
H310 fuel shutoff valve Ralph Johnstone at 5:54pm 10.25.20 So the 6 bolt flange with square head in center is the valve? Sorry about not labelling that. No
which winch cable to use dlochner at 5:43pm 10.25.20 To answer the OP's question, 7x7 or 7x19 wire is probably the wire he wants.These are more flexible
which winch cable to use Hunter216 at 5:40pm 10.25.20 I'm sorry. Perhaps a serious sailor will chime in. ;) Did you mean serious sailor or serius sailor
Electric fuel pump (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:38pm 10.25.20 BUT, it will not be heard if there is sufficient pressure, as it ramps up and or down depending on
Sea Tow to discontinue Automated Radio Check Service Brian D at 5:29pm 10.25.20 I believe these modern radios internally scan channel 70 for DSM messages, even if one is on channel
which winch cable to use Ralph Johnstone at 5:23pm 10.25.20 Perhaps a serious sailor will chime in. Serious sailors and leprechauns ........................
problems filling diesel tank Ralph Johnstone at 5:19pm 10.25.20 Different year (2012), different model (e33) but maybe close enough to get you started. I can't s
Lifeline autopsy Calif. Ted at 5:18pm 10.25.20 The covers haven't started coming off mine yet but it's time for replacement, can't decide between b
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:13pm 10.25.20 -what appears to be long-standing leaking around one of the head bolts;
problems filling diesel tank Tally Ho at 4:47pm 10.25.20 I notice that no other MH37 owner has jumped in to help and I am not sure if these pics will be of
Used Diesel engines SFS at 4:36pm 10.25.20 Sent you a private message.

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