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H410 for live-aboard - blue water? Alan D at 7:44am 11.12.02 Big Boats 5/1072 We are considering buying a H410 for live-aboard cruising. We would spend most of our time around th
Fuel Tank Capacity Re-visited Mickey McHugh at 7:11am 11.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/990 I was checking the archives and in July 1999 I had posted the following on HOW and got the two respo
321/322 Reviews? Tim at 6:22am 11.12.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1088 Hi all,Looks like my desire for a 361 is being trumped by reality for now (361 now = no new house i
Perkins M30? Tim at 6:15am 11.12.02 Ask All Sailors 7/2861 Hi all,I've been used-boat shopping and it seems the Perkins M30 engine is one of the variants inst
How to step a mast on an ODay 27 Michelle at 6:13am 11.12.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1114 I need to trailer my O'Day 27 (which is hard enough on its own! having a trailer built!). In order
Does a salt water cooled Yanmar have a thermostat? Fred G at 6:08am 11.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2174 I have an 81' H30 with a Yanmar 2QM15. I had a temp guage installed and it basically stays on the b
Documentation - Direct with CG or use BoatUS Ed at 6:07am 11.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/786 I haven't decided wheither to document my new boat - can't get my arms around the advantage Vs. any
How long to perform bottom job??? Catalina 30 Paul at 5:09am 11.12.02 Ask All Sailors 10/2369 Hello All,A bottom job is in the future for my Catalina 30. It has been regularly cleaned in the
Performance rig settings? Darryl Lanier at 4:58am 11.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/846 Does anyone know of any performance rig tension settings for a H-33 also has anyone converted to an
336 Information Bryce Custer at 4:46am 11.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/893 There is a very clean 336 for sale at our marina that I am considering. Would be upgrading from our
Owner exchanges Rob L. at 3:50am 11.12.02 Destinations 1/1386 I am interested in a yacht chartering vacation in the Australian Whitsundays, but dismayed at the hu
Rudder Stuffing Box Jim at 3:15am 11.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1000 I have a 1980 27 with a wheel. I need to repack the stuffing box on the rudder. It looks like the
When to use ratchet on furling main - seldon input Ed at 3:06am 11.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1146 I asked two questions of when you need to use the ratchet on a seldon mast and got a rnage of answer
mapping GPS Art Butler at 2:51am 11.12.02 Big Boats 4/798 My 27 year old daughter is severely directionally impaired. When she refers to the 4 points of the
H356 Window Leaks Jim Seamans at 2:49am 11.12.02 Big Boats 4/946 Yesterday, (Monday 11/11) we were at the slip while we had a thunderstorm and rain thicker than bein
Shaft is not bent, but can't get it to run true??? gary b at 2:42am 11.12.02 Big Boats 7/939 Where to begin. I could never get this jump from my engine at low speed and every one said it was a
Capri 14.2 Masthead Dick of Sylvan at 1:54am 11.12.02 Smaller Boats 0/962 I just added a Capri 14.2 to my Catalina fleet (the other is a 22). The 14.2 is a 1998 Mod. 3, and
Replacing "old" stove Jack Spencer at 12:42am 11.12.02 Trailer Sailors 5/1671 I want to replace the old pressurized alcohol stove. Should I use propane, butane, or non-pressurize
bilge smells Jim Pohl at 12:00am 11.12.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1356 I recently bought an 84 Catalina 36. There is a strong smell coming from the bilge. It seems to be
Mainsail to top of mast? David Mosley at 11:54pm 11.11.02 Smaller Boats 6/764 I have been worried that my boltrope had shrunk, and I had lost some effeciency in my main until I s

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Leaking Sea-Tech water radiator in 2003 Hunter karellen at 9:02am 04.29.20 Thanks, that was helpful. There was one spare valve on the radiator, l believe it was for the freshw
Looking for Hunter 340 owner help (8) sailcapt340 at 8:59am 04.29.20 I saw your post and was at my boat this morning (2000 340). I took a few photos for you to compare
Paint for Universal M25XP dmax at 8:58am 04.29.20 The GM camel color was a perfect match but I can't find it anywhere now. People suggested using Rust
Gelcoat color for 1987 Pearson 33-2 Sailfanatic at 8:58am 04.29.20 I dont think gel coats had identified, repeatable colors, unless you could get the original from the
Oday 28 Pivot Point Sailfanatic at 8:50am 04.29.20 The pivot point for most sailboat hull forms would be located near the mid-point of the keel. So for
Boat shopping and getting interesting feedback AaronD at 8:49am 04.29.20 Thank you @LakeShark! I think the versatility of the boat is just what we are looking for in a sta
Learn something new everyday (2) pclarksurf at 8:44am 04.29.20 it is in fact some version of an X track sandwiched on the original bar-- it is ugly, but also sturd
Perkins Prima M50 - Volvo MD22 Noodat Lady at 8:36am 04.29.20 Thanks for the tips, and also for that manual. Invaluable material! Bob
Boat shopping and getting interesting feedback TheSoggyDollar at 8:36am 04.29.20 Thank you @LakeShark! I think the versatility of the boat is just what we are looking for in a star
Paint for Universal M25XP Rich Stidger at 8:36am 04.29.20 Try your local auto paint supply dealer. I was able to get a perfect match for my Volvo (green) fro
Boat shopping and getting interesting feedback LakeShark at 8:28am 04.29.20 If your in protected or semi protected waters the boat is great. If you looking for something to be
Trailer to San Juan Islands Washington jssailem at 8:28am 04.29.20 Hi John.... First off you are heading into some fun waters... most of the time. There are a lot of a
Paint for Universal M25XP Hayden Watson at 8:28am 04.29.20 I will also be having the heat exchanger boiled out and it will come back bare copper. The last tim
Paint for Universal M25XP Stu Jackson at 8:24am 04.29.20 It's always been too expensive, Hayden. GM used to make a Camel color, don't know if it's availabl
Replacing detaching interior vinyl with wood slats Michael Davis at 8:18am 04.29.20 I put kerfs about every inch on the battens and still had to brace them while the glue dried. Was th
Paint for Universal M25XP Hayden Watson at 8:16am 04.29.20 My boat is a 1988 and according to CD the paint should have changed in 86 but mine is bronze. Appar
Need Pictures Electric windlass B 351 Pir8te King at 8:11am 04.29.20 We cruise every week, primarily in the San Francisco Bay with overnighters at a destination marina.
Trailer to San Juan Islands Washington Justin_NSA at 8:10am 04.29.20 BWY is up there. I wonder if they have the scoop on trailer sailing the area and where to leave the
Seaward 25 question Noodat Lady at 8:07am 04.29.20 Resail19, Welcome to the SBO forums. Glad I could welcome you to this incredible site. There is d
Replacing detaching interior vinyl with wood slats Oceanis 440 NY at 7:58am 04.29.20 I should have seen that in your initial response. Apologies. Any issues you encountered with the F

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