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yanmar 2gm robert at 10:26am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1144 how do you drain the coolant on the yanmar 2gm20 to replace the fluid? thanks
Mounting TV antenna Palmer King at 10:04am 10.13.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/920 I just bought a Sheakespeare 2025 TV antenna from West Marine, and I'm looking for any insight/help
Yanmar 3GM30F fuel pump ? Pete at 9:47am 10.13.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1233 Here is my problem,after diconecting the engine throttle and trans controls to find out why they wer
331 furling main Jerry Hause at 9:27am 10.13.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1099 I have not cracked the code on getting performance from my furling main. I would appreciate hearing
Need info on fuel filter for 1986 Hunter 34' John Horton at 8:49am 10.13.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/945 I recently bought a 1986 Hunter 34' that is located near Tampa. I live in Pensacola, FL. and intend
H34 Reefing Hardware on Boom Tom at 8:48am 10.13.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1233 Was there any standard reefing hardware on the boom of the H34? I have the jiffy reefing line thro
Wiring A New Instrument Ed at 8:09am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1003 I just bought the Acugage 4-tank monitoring system to replace the Wema fresh water and holding tank
replacing lower shroud Mike at 7:46am 10.13.02 Smaller Boats 4/836 I have a 1987 Hunter 23. This is my second season sailing. I took down the mast yesterday and insp
Swing Keel - Pivot Pin integrity Steve at 7:17am 10.13.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1026 Anyone know how to check the (Cat 22) swing keel pivot pin w/o dis-assembly? How much side to side
Mounting a Furuno Compact Radar Dome Hunter 290 Mark Brown at 6:31am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1215 I recently purchased a Furuno Compact radar for my 2000 Hunter 290. Obviously, living in Idaho, I d
going offshore taylor roman at 5:48am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/877 II would like to prepare my boat (1989 30h) for the long trip down the coast (west) to mexico, what
Mizzen mast for a 240. Bart Ford at 4:44am 10.13.02 Smaller Boats 7/999 What are the advantages and disadvantages of putting a mizzen sail on a 240. I thought about using t
Cabin top Cracks Dave Snyder at 4:14am 10.13.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1145 Hi all 33 owners We've been trying to locate a good 33 footer that's been taking care of. We did c
Documentation of a boat - good idea? Ed at 4:02am 10.13.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1009 I have purchased a new boat and will be moving it around the east coast in the summer only. I used
Auto Pilot Installation Experience Request Big D at 3:31am 10.13.02 Big Boats 10/999 I am purchasing a new Hunter 356. I plan to install a autopilot - Raymarine ST4000 Plus+MKII.I am
Lifelines Larry Baswick at 3:14am 10.13.02 Other Sailboats 7/1037 My 1994 lifelines are discoloured (brownish). I've tried VIM ' Softscrub and steel soap pads and oxy
Access hole Jerry at 3:13am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/945 I just noticed an access hole in my chain locker. It is on the forward portion of the locker and has
State trailer law for hunter 260 Greg Hackworth at 2:47am 10.13.02 Smaller Boats 4/1459 After researching the web ' speaking with a few local dealers I am still a bit confused about the tr
towing a dinghy Ken Shur at 2:02am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/997 I am new to towing an inflatable dinghy. Can you tow one with the engine in place?Can you sail u
Bilge de-lamination problem Bob Zaki at 1:32am 10.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1162 How big of a problem is the following? Model Catalina 30, 1978. I noticed a de-lamination problem in

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My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. TomY at 1:36pm 04.24.20 I am most impressed by the potato gun.... :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: I recall
Porta-potties and pump-out stations Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:30pm 04.24.20 Interesting info...thanks! Thetford discontinued the 550P MSD last year (as far as I know, they
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. rgranger at 1:13pm 04.24.20 I am most impressed by the potato gun.... :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
Batteries JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 1:11pm 04.24.20 Measuring SOC using Blue Sea IPN Pro Remote battery monitor. Overnight usage is in the 30-35 ah ra
Line bags Witzend at 1:09pm 04.24.20 Not sure, me thinks $179 each. I have found a guy who will custom make 2 of them for ~$110. sgentile
Tankage JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 1:07pm 04.24.20 Jesse, Haven't done anything on the fuel tank yet. What do you mean by sump, extra pickups etc? A
Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted. JRT at 1:05pm 04.24.20 @DrJudyB write up is exactly why I went code 0 vs asymmetric.
Boom Vang knotbusy11 at 12:57pm 04.24.20 Thanks! Is the mast hound something that is difficult to install? Do I just drill a hole 1-2" above
Porta-potties and pump-out stations Leeward Rail at 12:54pm 04.24.20 Due to virus issues, I am assuming that our club's clubhouse will be closed this year. Which also me
Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted. DrJudyB at 12:53pm 04.24.20
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 12:48pm 04.24.20 I found Paul Overstreet on Youtube, and that is a really funny song. From there I clicked on "Garfu
Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted. DrJudyB at 12:44pm 04.24.20 Getting upwind is doable most times on Lake Diefenbaker. We sail out from the town of Elbow. prevai
Its funny Friday! DArcy at 12:31pm 04.24.20 Well @jssailem recommended a song by Paul Overstreet that might just be my new favorite song... Do
Boom Vang Dave Groshong at 12:09pm 04.24.20 I like a sturdy stainless hanger or bale: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?6392 https://shop
Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted. Ach616 at 12:09pm 04.24.20 Getting upwind is doable most times on Lake Diefenbaker. We sail out from the town of Elbow. prevail
Tankage Cat 310 #1 in GA at 11:59am 04.24.20 Curious what motor are you thinking of? As I recall you have a smaller one unique to hull #1 Al
Id like to thank the Board of Governors... JRT at 11:52am 04.24.20 I put thin 1/8" wide foam for windows from Home Depot on each bottom.
What bottom PAINT for a trailer sailor? LakeShark at 11:50am 04.24.20 well in the words of my kids favorite penguins of madagascar... Smile and wave boys , Smile and wav
What bottom PAINT for a trailer sailor? RussC at 11:38am 04.24.20 @LakeShark But is a slick surface REALLY the best surface for a race boat? I'd say no, but then I
Registration and Name lettering for new to me boat FastOlson at 11:38am 04.24.20 If state-registered, they WILL have font and sizing requirement for the the bow letters-n-numbers. U

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