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Hunter Cherubini Hulls George Swan at 3:11am 08.21.02 The Cherubini Hunters 14/2784 I'm curious about the Hunter Cherubini hulls. Is the hull a stock Hunter hull or is it a stronger d
FYI Warning - Mac26x flips killing two children BostonClipper at 2:40am 08.21.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 41/4592 Please check warnings! Please email fellow Mac owners ASAP!http://www.ne-ts.com/ar/ar-407capsize
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m-3-20 repairs David at 2:25am 08.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/767 I just started to notice oil in my bilge. I had it checked out and was told that the main seal was
Holding Tank Pumpout M Gullett at 2:13am 08.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/796 Just purchased a '80 30'. Trying to figure out if you can pumpout the waste holding tank(well offsh
Westerbeke Diesel Not Pumping Water on 1983 H34 Debbie at 2:09am 08.21.02 Big Boats 12/1451 We just bought a used Hunter 34 1983 with a Westerbeke 21 Diesel Engine this summer. Most of our fo
Routing Transducer Cable Tim Dranttel at 1:14am 08.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1057 Okay, so my depth finder transducer quit working. This was verified through trouble shooting. So I
Ocean Sailing? Bob Vasile at 12:53am 08.21.02 Smaller Boats 2/883 I have just purchased a 1977 Catalina 22 with a new galvanized trailor. The boat is in great condi
Cost to Winterize and Store Sailboat in NewEngland David Tomlinson at 12:38am 08.21.02 Ask All Sailors 8/3301 We are getting ready to move from the Carribbean to Newport, RI. Can anyone give me a rough idea
Vetus Diesels John at 12:18am 08.21.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1093 Anyone have any experience or knowledge about Vetus diesels? How do they compare to the Yanmar?
cabin vent jack at 11:39pm 08.20.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1017 has anyone installed a nicro day/night vent in a 270?
Schaeffer Snapfurl roller furling Page Proffittq at 11:19pm 08.20.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1578 I am concidering purchasing a Schaeffer Snapfurl very soon for my 1978 O'Day 25. If anyone has any s
Problems With Diesel Engine DaveL at 10:44pm 08.20.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1037 I have been having problems with a Farymann A30 M diesel engine.The engine starts on first crank a
Sending Unit (1) Paul Jaudon at 10:43pm 08.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/941 I recently purchased a 1985 c27 (tall rig) with a non-working fuel guage. After determining the pro
hauling a 22 ft catalina L Masters at 9:57pm 08.20.02 Trailer Sailors 7/1873 I learned from my question on another forum site that my car (6 cyl. ford taurus wagon) is undersiz
O'Day 27 Owners Manual [author]Capt Pete at 9:52pm 08.20.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1736 I have just purchased a 1977 O'Day 27, and in desperate need of owner's manuals or any other documen
H426 pictures from Waukegan Boat Show Frank Arndorfer at 7:49pm 08.20.02 Big Boats 7/1218 Visited the Waukegan Boat Show (Larsen Marine) over the weekend and saw the new 426 up close and per
Sticky Winch Mama Bruff at 1:45pm 08.20.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1408 Just bought a lovely boat from a couple who "never used those winches"...One of the winches is super
Prop turns while sailing Travis at 1:34pm 08.20.02 Big Boats 3/882 I have been sailing my 1983 H34 for only a month now and I have noticed that at hull speed while sai
Best Bottom Paint for Trailerable? Mama Bruff at 1:25pm 08.20.02 Trailer Sailors 9/4236 My trailerable boat needs a fresh coat of paint for her bottom, as the original (black - yuck)is so

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Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Ralph Johnstone at 11:23am 07.06.20 That would most likely be Stem to Stern: https://www.stemtostern.net If you use any other company,
Eight month old water pump has changed colors sail sfbay at 11:17am 07.06.20 Looks like corrosion. I had that issue on my 2004 Hunter 386 and discovered a pin-hole leak that ha
Eight month old water pump has changed colors jssailem at 11:17am 07.06.20 If it has gone from Shiny to green grunge, then you are seeing moisture on the metal. The question i
Eight month old water pump has changed colors Ralph Johnstone at 11:15am 07.06.20 The green is from corrosion of the bronze pump casing. My first guess would be that the pump's mech
Fuel filter relocation jssailem at 11:05am 07.06.20 As a maintenance and precaution task, I changed out the o ring on the cap. Said to myself " Self, w
Raymarine Rotary drive? scottdube at 11:03am 07.06.20 Scott. Not sure which unit you have.. But worked with a friend on his Raymarine AP with a "DriveSto
Raritan PH Super Flush Water leak Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:01am 07.06.20 Btw...would y'all remember to select "thumbnail" when you upload photos? Clicking on the thumbnail
Keel Bolts (1) sail sfbay at 10:55am 07.06.20 You might find this Sail Magazine article on what sealant to use helpful: How Secure is Your Keel?
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 10:54am 07.06.20 Thanks for the update... dcovHHOCtpQ
2002 Hunter 386 Bimini Gary Ryan at 10:53am 07.06.20 We don't have a dodger. I'm heading to the boat today to do some more work. I'll take some snap sh
So what are you? jssailem at 10:51am 07.06.20 It appears I "Walk like an Egyptian". But my heritage is Celtic - with likely a little Baltic thrown
2002 Hunter 386 Bimini (1) sail sfbay at 10:44am 07.06.20 Gary, If you can provide photos of your transition bmini layed on the ground and fasteners on the do
Raymarine Rotary drive? jssailem at 10:40am 07.06.20 Scott. Not sure which unit you have.. But worked with a friend on his Raymarine AP with a "DriveStop
Turning block replacement questions Ron20324 at 10:34am 07.06.20 My B323, and I'm sure other models use something like that block. The groove in the bottom- along si
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose jssailem at 10:31am 07.06.20 HB I had to click on the various hoses to get the data regarding their use as "below water line" use
Removing keel crank handle Tarkus at 10:29am 07.06.20 Epoxy itself is a strong adhesive, but pretty brittle, so you want to add something with a little m
engine will not remain running when shift into gear Bobalong at 9:59am 07.06.20 Perhaps blocked fuel tank air vent. Blocked creates a vacuum stopping fuel flow. Test by opening f
Removing keel crank handle AaronD at 9:55am 07.06.20 Is "thickened epoxy" the same as the 2 part slow curing epoxy sold at Lowe's or do I add something
White smoke 2001 Westerbeke 30B3 Guan at 9:50am 07.06.20 no sign of water as mentioned. will need mechanic to check your kind suggestions. Tks.
White smoke 2001 Westerbeke 30B3 Guan at 9:48am 07.06.20 thanks will get it checked

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