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John Bannister at 1:46am 10.21.02
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Anybody out there know if there is a drain to the bilges from the Transom Lockers. I have tried in v
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Hi All, Like most C30s of this vintage, a couple of my windows leak. I would like to upgrade them a
Richard Abineri at 1:25am 10.21.02
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I just bought a 1986 Mac 25. I have not had it in the water yet. Can someone advise on the best ma
Bob Hutchison at 12:38am 10.21.02
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I need to replace the stainless steel muffler on my 1980 Hunter 33. I can't find a fiberglass repla
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2000 - 2002 Macgregor 26X Does anyone have experience using a motor larger that 50 hp? A 2-Strok
Fred G at 12:21am 10.21.02
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I hear a lot of folks talking about checking the mast compression post. I don't know anyting about
Tom Madura at 11:39pm 10.20.02
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Having just gone through the annual ritual of filling the fuel tank prior to winter storage, I'm won
Brent Headberg at 11:30pm 10.20.02
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This past weekend I was re-plumbing my head/holding tank system with a macerator pump and y-valve.
fox at 11:22pm 10.20.02
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I am looking for advice on ramp launching the capri22 fin keel. I finally got my trailer set up with
Jeff Bacon at 11:14pm 10.20.02
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Hi All: While searching high and low for some oil this weekend, I started wondering about the API c
Bob Lufkin at 10:48pm 10.20.02
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Mine seems to crank real slow like a dead battery would sound in a car. Takes 2 or 3 tries and then
Bob at 10:41pm 10.20.02
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If you had all had money in the world and were going to purchase a true ocean going yacht (but betwe
Jon at 9:20pm 10.20.02
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Current quiz could use a couple more choices: #5 "All of the above" #6 "Experience Gained, outweighs
Reinhold Fussle at 8:17pm 10.20.02
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Has anybody considered or actualy installed additional portlights in the aft bunk area under the coc
Michael Angier at 7:59pm 10.20.02
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I have several pieces of plexiglass on my boat--ports, hatches, companionway cover, etc. They have s
Gary P at 6:34pm 10.20.02
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I'm thinking of buying an 18.5 and note that it displaces 1600 lbs. (dry). Does this also mean its w
SailboatOwners.com at 3:38pm 10.20.02
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What's the worst night you've ever spent on your boat? What made it bad? Did an unexpected wind s
dstormont at 1:30pm 10.20.02
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I recently took delivery of a Hunter 356...and I love the boat, but I am concerned w/the quality....
Carl at 1:04pm 10.20.02
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I purchased a custom deck organizer from Garhauer for the port side along with a triple crutch from
Summerwinds at 1:01pm 10.20.02
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I would like to change my stove from cng to propane. I have been told only the top burners and the

Recent Replies

Hello from Upstate NY
Justin_NSA at 12:49pm 09.23.20
Your more likely to have engine and trailer problems than "clorox bottle" problems. Yep. that's what
Stink Boat
Scott T-Bird at 12:44pm 09.23.20
I hadn't heard that a 3-way valve is a problem. I have a T-fitting just ahead of the macerator pump
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
Capt jgw at 12:38pm 09.23.20
I ordered a New PRM60D transmission the old Hurth 50 is toast Good move. I'm now finishing my seco
Hunter 34 - Relocating House Bank Batteries
kloudie1 at 12:29pm 09.23.20
only thing that comes to mind is access to the stuffing box, sea water strainer, and fuel filter.. I
Frigoboat
Brahmany at 12:27pm 09.23.20
Cheers, Our problem was the push on speed control unit. Up and away now !!
Engine oil level rising Westerbeke 58
Rodd at 12:24pm 09.23.20
Thanks everyone- Also, I was told by Hansen MArine that I do not have a fuel pump on this engine.
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
rickleyard11 at 11:46am 09.23.20
@Ranger_12 sounds like a possibility! How did you fix it? @kloudie1 that too, but the prop is spinn
Engine shut down, stuck in FWD
rickleyard11 at 11:45am 09.23.20
@Ranger_12 sounds like a possibility! How did you fix it? @kloudie1 that too, but the prop is spinn
Orca Attacks?
justsomeguy at 11:45am 09.23.20
Or maybe red bottom paint. Yah, I've heard this.
Orca Attacks?
Head Sail at 11:41am 09.23.20
Wonder if depth sounders had anything to do with this? Or maybe red bottom paint.
Orca Attacks?   (2)
rgranger at 11:37am 09.23.20
That's just a map of crazy You got me curious so... I did the google thing. This is a map of craz
ProNautic 1230P installation in Beneteau 331
Justin_NSA at 11:36am 09.23.20
the link you put up is for a DC to DC charger I am charging AC to DC. I found what I think you mea
Old propane tank
SabreToothedEngineer at 11:35am 09.23.20
I just finished the exercise of updating the entire propane system on my '83 H34. The original "syst
H26 bow Hatch port hardware
rgranger at 11:29am 09.23.20
Its been 8 months since I replaced this plexiglass but I didn't get the hardware installed before t
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel
Rick Webb at 11:27am 09.23.20
30mm = 1 3/16". 25 - 26mm is approx 1" https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/length/mm-to-inch.html
Hunter 260 Hull Crack Below the Water Line
Rick Webb at 11:23am 09.23.20
Brilliant! Much less work than dye in the tank with water. Rethink the compressor suggestion. Cou
Orca Attacks?
Rick Webb at 11:19am 09.23.20
Don't judge me No judgment here, love is love. Just wondered how thought out the plan was. I've
ProNautic 1230P installation in Beneteau 331   (1)
sf34dtw at 11:09am 09.23.20
It won't be until the weekend. Meantime, Main Sail's article may help https://marinehowto.com/under
Stove for 1981 O'Day 28
seanmcclain at 11:05am 09.23.20
It's not worse than pressurized white gas because it's not gasoline. That was my thought too. I h
Hello from Upstate NY
srimes at 10:53am 09.23.20
Call up local inspectors and see what they charge. Should be a lot less for a trailer boat than a 40

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