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Re: Hunter 29.5 Re-bedding forward cleats?? Tim McCarty at 4:11am 04.20.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/962 I have a '94 Hunter 29.5. The forward cleats are currently located in the anchor locker. This beco
PHRF Rating for Hunter 26 gary verburg at 3:19am 04.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1335 Does anyone out there know the PHRF rating for a water ballast 1995 Hunter 26?
Crazed Side Windows Hunter 34 Ted A. at 2:15am 04.20.03 Big Boats 14/1769 Hi, I was wondering if anyone has replaced the plexiglass side windows on their Hunter 34. If so,
M-18/Hurth MDW-50 transmission leak Steve W. at 1:28am 04.20.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1113 My transmission is leaking about 4 oz./hr. around the shift linkage shaft that enters the trasmissio
O'Day 34 Sea Trial Michael O' at 12:52am 04.20.03 Bigger Boats 18/1671 We've made an offer on a 34' O'Day and will haul/survey on Friday morning, followed by the sea trial
Stiff throttle Mike at 12:20am 04.20.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/859 I just purchased a 2000 Catalina 320 with a yanmar 27 H.P. engine. The throttle does not just push a
Spinaker Halyard, mechanical fitting/snap shackle William Niessen at 12:07am 04.20.03 Big Boats 1/920 I have never worked with the Norseman type mechanical fitting for attaching the snap shackle on a ha
Comp Post gary at 11:26pm 04.19.03 Big Boats 7/859 With out taking the mast down can you remove the comp. post and replace it?
Mast Wiring gary at 11:23pm 04.19.03 Big Boats 5/1511 I have a problem with my steaming light. The light won't light. I tried all the usuall things but no
Mainsail Halyard Jam with Sail Raised Paul Dixon at 10:22pm 04.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1385 Yesterday, I experienced an problem with lowering my mainsail. The wire halyard jumped out of one of
stuffing box nut frozen on (1) Tom R. Evans-Kennedy at 9:29pm 04.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1052 getting my 1980 hunter 27 ft. ready for the spring sail and would like to change the stuffing box pa
Leaking fuel pump Colin at 9:16pm 04.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1021 The fuel pump on my Yanmar 2GM is leaking slightly. I believe the best method of fixing it would be
raisng main on 376 David at 3:57pm 04.19.03 Big Boats 0/795 Just a quick THANK YOU to those who responded to my seeking a solution to raising the main without t
SUNBLOCK FOR ACP HUNTER SAILBOATS J Mashburn at 2:01pm 04.19.03 Day Sailers 1/1525 I am starting to keep my Hunter APC sailboat at the sailing club. Is there away to keep my boat from
Hey Guys! Here is a photo of my Hunter 27-1979! Skipper (Eric) at 1:53pm 04.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1024 Hey Guys, I have a photo to show you of my hunter 27...1979. I purchased her up at Port Clinton,
Hey Guys! Here is a photo of my Hunter 27...1979! Skipper (Eric) at 1:52pm 04.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/858 Hey Guys, I have a photo to show you of my hunter 27...1979. I purchased her up at Port Clinton,
Hey Guys! Here is a photo of my Hunter 27...1979! Skipper (Eric) at 1:44pm 04.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1145 Hey Guys, I have a photo to show you of my hunter 27...1979. I purchased her up at Port Clinton,
New Mainsail Questions Jon at 1:31pm 04.19.03 Smaller Boats 2/927 I want to get a new mainsail for my Catalina 25 and have several questions:1. Should I get a loose
Inquiry about adjusting compass Mark at 1:05pm 04.19.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/2086 Hi all,I have an O'Day 23 which I'm refitting and getting ready for it's sailing days. When I bou
H-33 Leak source Mike at 1:04pm 04.19.03 The Cherubini Hunters 15/1214 I've read through the archives but haven't quite found the answer to my problem.I have water leaki

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basic marine electrical system help Dil at 12:36pm 10.08.20 I have 2 house batteries one motor i think what I'm seeing now that the batteries are fully charged
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences) Justin_NSA at 12:33pm 10.08.20 So that stuff works eh?:thumbup: The PO left a jar on the boat we bought. Haven't had to use it ye
basic marine electrical system help Justin_NSA at 12:24pm 10.08.20 I have the same fridge. When it comes on, and that's not often, it's about the equivalent of a 65w
basic marine electrical system help Dil at 12:16pm 10.08.20 I have the motor running shore power charger turned off belt is tight now some dust but not tons alt
basic marine electrical system help Meriachee at 12:13pm 10.08.20 Something to think about based on that last post, a battery is not something you want to drain past
basic marine electrical system help Davidasailor26 at 12:10pm 10.08.20 Is there much belt dust around the engine, or did you hear any squeaking indicating it was slipping?
basic marine electrical system help Dil at 12:05pm 10.08.20 it also seems and i could be wrong this is my first experience with a boat but im having to learn as
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Davidasailor26 at 12:03pm 10.08.20 The ACR will prevent the start battery from being overcharged, when the start battery reaching a fu
basic marine electrical system help Dil at 11:59am 10.08.20 I am wired that way the belt was loose enough that when I turned the alternator wheel by hand it sli
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 11:51am 10.08.20 All 3 batteries are essentially connected on the output side. Scratch that, it is horribly wrong
basic marine electrical system help Justin_NSA at 11:43am 10.08.20 I think you should be able to turn your charger off, run the engine and check the alternator output
Safety on deck Justin_NSA at 11:41am 10.08.20 I like what @Justin_NSA said. On my H26 I installed a second 3-set of rope clutches and a 3-set d
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Nichole340 at 11:40am 10.08.20 Scott, Photos are coming that should clear up my very bad drawing. But the wiring I drew is accurat
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? Seasong at 11:40am 10.08.20 As I said I have no precise estimate on this kind of boat, I inquire, and instinctively it is precis
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 11:38am 10.08.20 This one: https://www.bluesea.com/products/7610/SI-ACR_Automatic_Charging_Relay_-_12_24V_DC_120A
basic marine electrical system help Don S/V ILLusion at 11:29am 10.08.20
Safety on deck rgranger at 11:29am 10.08.20 I like what @Justin_NSA said. On my H26 I installed a second 3-set of rope clutches and a 3-set de
Starting Battery won't hold a charge Scott T-Bird at 11:25am 10.08.20 I am probably ignorant to the variety of 1+2+B switches, but the OP diagram doesn't make any sense t
basic marine electrical system help Dil at 11:24am 10.08.20 I'm at the boat the batteries are charged i picked up a volt meter now I have the engine covers off
Starting Battery won't hold a charge jssailem at 11:16am 10.08.20 BlueSea makes a good 120AMP 12V solution. https://www.bluesea.com/products/7610/SI-ACR_Automatic_Ch

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