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Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36" Hunter gmnormal at 12:08pm 07.28.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 25/2241 Iam haveing a problem locating the Deck light switch, I do believe that the steaming ligh switch on
Odd HIN / Hull Identification Number - ends in M? (2) HubertMagni at 9:50am 07.28.20 Day Sailers 9/3036 I've just rescued an O'Day 22 that was sitting in someone's yard for a while. Seems to be in reasona
"Sump Pump" on Nav Panel and Rule 650/750 Bilge Pump Quasimotor at 8:13am 07.28.20 Mid-Size Boats 9/1073 While tending to issues on my recenly purchased 2004 Hunter 326, i noticed the Rule 650 sump pump, w
oday 34 panel settings Swaney at 7:26am 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 6/528 I am new to my 34 oday. Could someone please explain what the panel selection difference between-Al
Inspecting the hull/ballast tank and looking for a trailer for a Hunter 23.5. Dfed at 5:33am 07.28.20 Smaller Boats 12/1180 My Hunter 23.5 was hit by a runaway boat in the storage yard. The boat is probably repairable, but
A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack on the coast of Maine. Makes me think of Pogies, thick as clouds of locusts? TomY at 4:08am 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1660 As the Gulf of Maine warms up faster than 99% of the world's oceans, things change. In the last few
New Furling Main Sail sail sfbay at 7:02pm 07.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/613 After 15 years planning to purchase a new furling main and head sail for my Hunter 46. In the past
GENOA SHACKLE thetone at 6:05pm 07.27.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/701 I have a 1990 Beneteau 35s5 with the roller furling barrel that sits below the deck. I need the shac
Interior wood trim repair or other ideas (3) forbin at 5:46pm 07.27.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 16/2161
Hoses and antifreeze Roasten at 5:06pm 07.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/975 Hi new user here. I recently purchased my first boat with a head on it. Researched many past posts
Hunter fuel monitor (2) take.yvr at 4:27pm 07.27.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/3867 Hi, British Columbia relaxed restrictions set in place to control COVID-19 and residents were allow
I want to charge a 12v battery with a 12v battery so I can have 12v Project_Mayhem at 3:54pm 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 19/2744 I use a trolling motor on my dinghy because it's fun. I typically use a small 7 amp gel cell because
Legend 37.5 upholstery. Jrtauber at 3:44pm 07.27.20 Big Boats 1/468 Stained a cabin seat cushion on my 37.5/legend. Has a zipper to remove beige cotton cover. Does any
Jelly fish are dying to keep me hot Tim Mills at 12:57pm 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1221 So I am at a new-to-me marina this summer and WOW the jelly fish are a massive headache. They are ev
Shurflo wrench - sea strainer Tim Mills at 11:56am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 8/2082 Does anyone know of there is a tool made just for unscrewing the clear Shurflow raw water strainer b
Handle sticks Alansails at 11:36am 07.27.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1038 On my friends Capri 26 he states his handle sticks pushing down to flush, I told him make sure he is
AC/LO on aft cabin AC unit Dr. D at 11:21am 07.27.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/605 My boat has two AC/Heat units, one in the main cabin and one in the aft cabin. Both are Dometic 16k
C&C 27 Mark 5 bow pulpit RitSim at 11:17am 07.27.20 Ask All Sailors 2/347 A friend has a damaged bow pulpit from the boat blowing over on the hard in his yard. The shippi g
Just a quick hardware swap he said...... (5) pclarksurf at 10:50am 07.27.20 Catalina 22 10/1335 Not that I needed to be reminded that a 47 year old boat invents new and unique ways to keep me busy
Forward hatch '87 Hunter 28.5 Baydragonfly at 10:00am 07.27.20 Parts Search 7/1448 My well-meaning brother-in-law stepped on the hatch and broke a hinge...can't just replace the hinge

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Bowsprit Protection from Chain jssailem at 5:40pm 03.22.25 I have heard owners utilize a piece of HDPE (Starboard) as a pad for the chain. I have a similar pro
Bowsprit Protection from Chain (1) dlochner at 5:35pm 03.22.25 The easy solution is to turn off the breaker for the windlass when the anchor is secure, that will d
Bowsprit Protection from Chain MFD at 5:34pm 03.22.25 A chafe protection sleeve with velcro to affix/remove it. In an emergency and if forgotten - it will
Play in Volvo Penta Folding Prop (1) jbmia at 5:05pm 03.22.25 Huge thanks for all the replies.. these have all been super helpful so far. colemj, that's what
Beneteau 311 swing keel drain tube...draining more than we'd like jbmia at 4:41pm 03.22.25 What are others doing to run this to a sink drain? Putting a tee in the drain hose from the sink?
Keel holes jssailem at 2:26pm 03.22.25 But @Davidasailor26 It is a "FREE" boat. :facepalm:
H49/H50 Factory Davits Question artboas at 1:28pm 03.22.25 I remember there were drawings and pictures of the davits located on this site. I can't seem to fi
Keel holes Davidasailor26 at 12:45pm 03.22.25 I found that the diesel blew a gasket two years ago and fuel, oil, etc. leaked into the bilge. The
Keel holes dlochner at 12:27pm 03.22.25 I found that the diesel blew a gasket two years ago and fuel, oil, etc. leaked into the bilge. The
can anyone explain how to remove by cutting the h26 front big table? I found 1 photo doing this Ralph Johnstone at 12:21pm 03.22.25 I agree with @Benny17441 's remark about raising the table but where I get completely lost is the ne
Hunter 240 owners here? patbratton at 11:20am 03.22.25 We bought our H240 about three summers ago. We had planed to take it to St. George once a year and k
can anyone explain how to remove by cutting the h26 front big table? I found 1 photo doing this Benny17441 at 10:59am 03.22.25 Not clear what you want to do, Won't that slide up the pole and be clamped out of the way?
Can gasket tape ahere to hdpe? jssailem at 10:27am 03.22.25 I've seen too much HDPE sag or crack in the sun. Is this a universal problem with HDPE or are ther
Keel holes jssailem at 10:23am 03.22.25 That helps. It sounds like the holes were drilled while seeking to empty the bilge. Drilling holes i
Keel holes dLj at 10:21am 03.22.25 I found that the diesel blew a gasket two years ago and fuel, oil, etc. leaked into the bilge. The
Keel holes dwillems at 10:06am 03.22.25 It looks like the fairing compound at the trailing edge of the keel joint was ground back (as well
Astronauts to Return in good weather. BigEasy at 9:19am 03.22.25 Didn't NASA plan for such a contingency? Well, I guess that the contingency is Russia or Spac
Can gasket tape ahere to hdpe? thinwater at 8:56am 03.22.25 I always wonder if I have ever been that dreaded "previous owner." Projects on my PDQ were often us
Mini Globe Race 2025 SteveHughessails at 8:23am 03.22.25
Hunter 356 rub rail removal gene thompson at 7:59am 03.22.25 Thanks, perfect information

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