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Fridge Replacement acevedolc2 at 10:18am 07.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1253 I own a 2008 Hunter 36 and the refrigerator is not cooling enough. It maybe time to replace. It has
Swing keel / centerboard depth effect on Lee or weather helm IASailor at 9:51am 07.02.20 Ask All Sailors 2/1463 I read and a thread that mentioned how adjusting a centerboard could change the effect of Lee / weat
Composting head larryvan at 9:46am 07.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/758 Just wondering if anyone has installed a composting head on a Hunter 34 (1983). Ww live on our boat
Blue paint chipped away (5) SergioA at 8:57am 07.02.20 The Cherubini Hunters 4/756 I just pressure-washed the old bottom paint right to the original blue paint. It does a great job, B
American White Pelicans Terry Cox at 8:02am 07.02.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 8/1502 Returning from a week plus cruise around the San Juan Islands observed a flock of about thirty Ameri
Whitlock engine control bracket (volvo) (1) OWI at 5:29am 07.02.20 Parts Search 3/1000 I am looking to replace the broken engine control bracket in the Whitlock cobra 5r engine control ho
Link tiller to engine? Tedd at 8:34pm 07.01.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1728 I saw a post somewhere (Hunter 260 forum, maybe) about linking the rudder to the engine for better s
Head waste water inlet valve on 326 stuendan at 6:54pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 26/3046 Hey guys, new Aussie owner on 2003 Hunter 326. Cannot find this valve! Manual indicates that it's be
Hunter 28.5 frest water tank Dan Hunter 28.5 at 6:30pm 07.01.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/784 I just bought a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. I am trying to access the boats fresh water tank. The tan
Beneteau 361 Looking for battery space Grip Fast at 6:07pm 07.01.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/2499 Folks, I am new to this forum and hoping to get some information. I am 7 hours from my boat and am
Summer in the Salish Sea Ken Cross at 5:23pm 07.01.20 Destinations 123/13588 This year with the border remaining closed, we plan to leave Everett around July 22nd and head south
Genoa cars for Beneteau 331 Mystic51 at 5:19pm 07.01.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/769 The Lewmar Genoa cars on my Beneteau 331 need to be replaced. I am having a hard time finding out wh
Replace floatation foam and bulkheads Mike from Beeton at 4:01pm 07.01.20 Sirius 21/22 1/1101 I have a 77 Sirius 21 and the bulkheads are rotted and the foam is damp/wet. Anyone replaced these b
Good for Standard Horizon Ken Cross at 3:35pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1887 Today I ordered a small part for my Standard Horizon RAM mic. I caught it with my foot and broke the
Replacement window gaskets for Venture 25 goetz305 at 3:14pm 07.01.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/784 Has anyone tried to replace the rubber gaskets holding the plexiglass windows in a Venture 25. I to
Cockpit dimensions Willie G at 1:54pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1066 I am slowly beginning to look at acquiring a different boat and given the times that we are in, I wa
Hunter 28 Windlass Altman Yacht Works at 1:49pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 1/14 We recently installed a windlass on a Hunter 28. As the sailing population is getting older many don
cyclical vibration under power ontherocks83 at 12:35pm 07.01.20 Engines and Propulsion 10/1222 I'm not sure if cyclical is the correct word, but here is what I am experiencing. Quick back story.
Bulbs needed for Head and Galley (1) miketcook at 11:39am 07.01.20 Catalina 30 5/897 Anyone know where I can get bulbs for these lights? I called a couple of places, and they had bulbs
12 volt wiring question. (1) XE3 at 11:05am 07.01.20 Musings With Maine Sail 17/2700 My boat was built in 1980 and has an old Raritan Crown II 50 Amp charger. I finally sat down this we

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Raritan Marine Elegance vs SeaEra QC Conversion Kit Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:01am 11.16.24 see two options:Marine Elegance, freshwater, standard height with the angled back for $734, perhaps
Hunter 38 Lithium Ideas Hayden Watson at 7:30am 11.16.24 You will get a ton of opinions on this issue so as with any info found on the internet, you will nee
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Captain Larry-DH at 7:16am 11.16.24 I had a Suzuki DF2.5 motor and hated it because it would often recoil hard on the starter cord and t
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Timm R Oday25 at 6:56am 11.16.24 Blitz . The extension goes on the throttle . This allows you to sit further forward on the boat .
Question about solar panels and batteries. Tin Kicker at 6:50am 11.16.24 I like simple. The link shows percentage state of charge for AGM battery voltage levels. I have a sm
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan Tin Kicker at 6:30am 11.16.24 If the engine comes out it is silly to not take the opportunity to replace the fuel and return hoses
Hunter 38 Lithium Ideas Tin Kicker at 6:13am 11.16.24 Engine alternator output should always go to the start battery which should be kept lead AGM due to
DIY proyects (1) JBP-PA at 6:09am 11.16.24 Nigel Calder's book is one staple, I also like Don Casey's book.
DIY proyects JBP-PA at 6:02am 11.16.24 You can find instructions for just about anything in the world on YouTube. You have use your discre
DIY proyects Tally Ho at 5:35am 11.16.24 It might be better to make a list of those projects, and then focus on finding resources for those s
Raritan Marine Elegance vs SeaEra QC Conversion Kit colemj at 5:11am 11.16.24 Fwiw, I have a personal bias against the 4 option "Smart Flush" panel because it has a circuit bo
DIY proyects Davidasailor26 at 4:15am 11.16.24
DIY proyects kappykaplan at 3:58am 11.16.24 staying in the boat with Sophia, my Viszla We'd love to see photos of your dog! :beer:
Hunter 38 Lithium Ideas marcham at 11:01pm 11.15.24 I have class T fuse about 12 inches from the lithium batteries, then the 2/0 cable goes to the Victr
Stuffing box wrench size question Blitz at 8:30pm 11.15.24 I agree with Tally Ho. Purchase the quality correctly sized Buck Algonquin hose and while you are at
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Blitz at 8:02pm 11.15.24 Do you really need a long shaft outboard for the Trinka? wouldn't it be too long for the Jon boat?
Hull sag problem capta at 7:27pm 11.15.24 Wooden boats do hog - even while floating. It is repairable, but pricey. Mystic Seaport is current
Stove on Hunter shemandr at 6:52pm 11.15.24 Thank you, we don't really use it. Thank you So then where do you store your cookware? :biggrin
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan Charles Erwin at 6:40pm 11.15.24 Familiar with that specific Yanmar. Done that motor from wear to complete blue print rebuilds. Have
H340 Midship Cleat Access Ralph Johnstone at 5:02pm 11.15.24 The remaining screw you can put two nuts on each and tighten them onto each other and turn the bott

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