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How high up the mast to put a radome? Mike at 3:27am 09.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/846 I am installing a Raymarine 18" radome on my H306 mast. Any suggestions on how high and why? Any o
Refrig compressor and battery together? Mike at 3:25am 09.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/813 Has anyone installed a battery in the same locker as a refrig unit? Is there any danger in doing th
Deck Leak Walt at 3:00am 09.12.02 Big Boats 1/1057 Have started getting a fresh water leak in an odd location - the bottom of the hanging closet, starb
Internal mast wiring John Emmerich at 2:48am 09.12.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/862 I have recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 27. It will be transported to Louisville by road so the m
trailering Jim Hughes at 2:40am 09.12.02 Trailer Sailors 4/1466 I've got a 1974 MacGregor Venture 21ft.When I trailer it,I leave the 5hp.chrysler motor on the boat.
Haul or Not howard meyer at 2:37am 09.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/725 I'm told I should haul our Vision 32 every year or two. Our bottom job is now 4 years old and we ha
Prop Damage due to Electrolysis Eric Nelson at 2:00am 09.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1356 Howdy again!A while back I hauled out my H 37 and I noticed a great deal of electrolysis pitting o
Interior Trim Board Question Robbin at 1:40am 09.12.02 Smaller Boats 0/779 When I purchased my 84 C22 all the interior trim boards had been removed for refinishing. I want to
Yanmar Oil Leak Jim at 1:32am 09.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1088 We find one or two teaspoons of oil in the engine bilge after about an hour's running. Check of dip
Survey? Mark at 1:10am 09.12.02 Smaller Boats 2/789 I am interesting in purchasing a used C-22. It looks like a great boat with a wonderful support sys
Rudder Float Eric Nelson at 1:04am 09.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1131 Hello gang!I am looking for anybody who has experience with their rudder rubbing on the hull as it
Torque Steer while under power Eric Nelson at 12:57am 09.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/900 I have noticed quite a bit of discussion with "torque steer" or the wheel pulling to port while unde
Tell me about Inverters Frank Arndorfer at 12:31am 09.12.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1027 After successfully succumbing (again) to our bi-annual case of two-foot-itis, we've ordered a new Hu
Drawings and measurements Charlie Bloomer at 12:12am 09.12.02 Bigger Boats 2/975 We're contemplating ship transport of our O'day 40. The transporter wants drawings of the boat, inc
H340 Mast Step Leak Carl and Juliana Dupre at 12:04am 09.12.02 Big Boats 4/1566 Hi, all! We would like to hear some feedback and experience with the H340 (or similar boat) mast st
Block placement Ernie at 11:42pm 09.11.02 Smaller Boats 5/846 I've just acquired a 150% headsail for my H23, but don't have tracks for the blocks. The original b
Fitting Trailer to Oday 240 Michael Moorman at 11:39pm 09.11.02 Day Sailers 1/1266 My son and I are in the process of modifying a trailer for use with his 240. The trailer was formerl
Replacement of Original Stereo AM/FM radio Phyllis Stendebach at 1:00pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 9/749 We would like to replace the original stereo with a modern AM/FM-CD unit. The old size (est 4"x6")a
Stanchion braces-hold down screws not holding. Phyllis Stendebach at 12:53pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 10/1038 There seem to be nuts, or other threaded device, imbeded in the fiberglass deck where the 2 stanchio
Refrig thermostat Steve Feinsilver at 12:16pm 09.11.02 Big Boats 4/923 My frig (Adler-Barbour, stock on my 2000 h410), gave up the ghost in a creative way this weekend. C

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H460 Washer Dryer artboas at 2:45pm 04.22.20 Dittom Mike...........As far as model Splendide wd2100xc combo with vented dryer (see link below).
Hunter 320 2001: which windlass? (3) Ralph Johnstone at 2:45pm 04.22.20 Welcome to the site. This will identify your winch model: https://www.p2marine.com/simpson-lawrenc
Hunter 34 depth transponder location artboas at 2:37pm 04.22.20 Thank you all for your suggestions, I'll keep looking. The speed transponder is under the floor boa
Shaft trough hull log parts ggrizzard at 2:32pm 04.22.20 Sergio, I'm glad you've got it sorted. I should have noticed that 'reversal' in the pics. I'm just n
Cut insert or not? (3) Dr. D at 2:25pm 04.22.20 Thanks for all the inputs. I got the job done today. I picked up marine plywood from Chesapeake Ligh
Yet another boat off the trailer thread pclarksurf at 2:18pm 04.22.20 nice! Jib Halyard? looks like it might be wrapping backside....
HURTH ZF HBW10 Transmission Replacement on Perkins 4.108 FastOlson at 2:13pm 04.22.20 IF.... you are removing the trans and either rebuilding or replacing it, be sure* that you replace*
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair BobbyFunn at 2:09pm 04.22.20 You dont want to inject anything in the original screw hole. If the screws wiggle you need to rebe
Hunter 34 depth transponder location JFKeller at 2:04pm 04.22.20 Thank you all for your suggestions, I'll keep looking. The speed transponder is under the floor boar
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair Rictifyit at 1:46pm 04.22.20 I see, if I put the screws in half way, wiggle them, it will tell me if it's all still bonded togeth
MacGregor 17 (1974) vs. Vandestadt and McGruer Siren 17 (1984) Woreign at 1:42pm 04.22.20 Being a Canadian boat, most of the Siren owners are in Canada sailing similar waters. In a recent po
1984 C and C 41 world cruiser? Prestonrockstar at 1:35pm 04.22.20 Ok thanks everyone for your insight! Very much appreciated. I think I need to give up on this one an
Raymarine I40 depth display problem justsomeguy at 1:34pm 04.22.20 I think it was rainwater Ah. But you're still lucky. ;)
Yet another boat off the trailer thread (1) Grotto at 1:33pm 04.22.20 driveway sailing........ have a brand new main, (shown) and a brand new furling 135 Genoa ( not show
HURTH ZF HBW10 Transmission Replacement on Perkins 4.108 TomY at 1:33pm 04.22.20 It turns out I was mistaken, the existing transmission is an HBW 100 2-R at a 1.79 ratio. From ever
Shaft trough hull log parts SergioA at 1:31pm 04.22.20 Thanks everyone! Thanks Heritage for your pictures. It made me realize my problem so I found what wa
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair BobbyFunn at 1:27pm 04.22.20 You have some tough choices. The foam underneath probably looks fantastic. Both resin and epoxy wi
Port lights Repacement tom.p.brown at 1:24pm 04.22.20 thank you all but i decided to buy the port window (glass) hinges and clips from the SBO store. they
Catalina 310 history questions KZW at 1:20pm 04.22.20 Here is a picture of the 1/4" hole that I recently drilled in the mast base. After a rain storm th
1984 C and C 41 world cruiser? DayDreamer41 at 1:10pm 04.22.20 We have one that docks next to us, they race and we race, we go out with 2, 3 or 4 crew, they go out

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