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Engine Shutdown Bill Sheehy at 4:22am 09.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1000 This morning we were getting ready to leave for 3 weeks. Right before we were to cast off the engine
Boom furl;ing for full battened main on 336 Eric Mitterndorfer at 4:15am 09.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1559 Can anyone out there give me any information on adding boom furling to a 336 with a full battened ma
1985 Catalina 27 John Perri at 2:49am 09.02.02 Ask All Sailors 9/2663 I'm, fairly new to boating but definitely have the "bug" after taking basic sailing lessons. Now i'm
Winter Lay Up-To Shrink Wrap or Not fred miller at 2:34am 09.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1290 I hear mixed messages about shrink wrapping for winter storage. In my area winter means snow, ice an
Black Smoke/power loss in 9.9 Yanmar Scott Blahnik at 2:21am 09.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1500 I have been having problems with the diesel on my 2001 270. It started with soot, the went to overhe
Parts required in UK Lee at 2:01am 09.02.02 Other Sailboats 1/768 I am looking for a new relay for an Adler-Barbour Combi-cold refrigeration unit.Does anyone know o
Renolt engines & trans Richard Marble at 1:36am 09.02.02 Other Sailboats 2/812 I just bought a Hunter 27, 1981. It has a Renolt single diesel in it. It's a real shaker at low RPM'
Capsize Hunter 22 in Galveston Bay Linda at 1:14am 09.02.02 Smaller Boats 2/1283 We are the happy owners of a 1981 Hunter 22. Being new sailors, we were wondering what would have t
1995 or 1996 MacGregor26 Peter at 12:59am 09.02.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1230 What are the major differences between a MacGregor 26 from 1995 and 1996?Thanks for your help.Pete
Freezer temperatuture too high Ivan Bekey at 12:19am 09.02.02 Big Boats 6/1029 Are other 356 owners also unable to get freezer temperatures below about 30 degrees without raising
Best anti-mildew strategy?? Ivan Bekey at 12:09am 09.02.02 Big Boats 6/1686 I hear conflicting supposed fixes to prevent mildew from forming. Questions: Does mildew form becau
Centerboard Pivot Bearing Steve Shenkel at 11:17pm 09.01.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1565 In the course of chasing another problem, I pulled the center board to paint the trunk and replace t
One or Two Axles? Don at 9:55pm 09.01.02 Smaller Boats 4/927 I trailer my '86 C22 on it's original trailer which has one axle and 15 inch tires. I have been tryi
Pointing Problem Gary at 4:56pm 09.01.02 Smaller Boats 1/835 Since we sail in an area of extreme tides and frequent strong winds we have the boat reefed alot. M
Boats loans SailboatOwners.com at 2:55pm 09.01.02 Ask All Sailors 64/3592 Does your boat ever go out on the water without you at the helm? If so, who takes the boat out witho
How's a 96 M26x different than newer ones? Gary at 2:07pm 09.01.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1284 Found a 96' Mac 26x and was wondering what the major differences were between the later models....if
fuel polishing steven f. at 12:34pm 09.01.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1309 Has anybody out there in never-never land used a do-it-yourself fuel polishing kit? I've been readi
Leak between cabin pan and hull? Tom at 8:59am 09.01.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1016 I'm trying to find the source of a leak in my H34. The leak is below the waterline because it is co
Potomac, Cobb Island to Chesapeake Bay sailing Jim Seamans at 4:28am 09.01.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1385 My wife and I are ready to place our boat into a slippossibly year around. We have currently a Hunt
Mast removal for winter storage Michael Wallach at 3:25am 09.01.02 Mid-Size Boats 9/1510 I have a 1992 Hunter 33.5 which is hauled and stored on land for the winter. Last year I kept my ma

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Alternator charging for lithium batteries Maine Sail at 9:07am 09.02.20 DC to DC charigng us useful for more than just charging LFP batteries. The article below delves pr
1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension curt in CO at 8:53am 09.02.20 It's not a boat dependent number. It's wire dependent. you have to help me with that Shemandr.
1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension curt in CO at 8:43am 09.02.20 My H22 has quite a bit of slack on the lee when heeled over. what is the harm to this?
had the windows are done Revv up at 8:38am 09.02.20 Would powder coat work?
Water heater Mikem at 8:36am 09.02.20 I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard time believing you have space anywhere o
Water heater smokey73 at 8:28am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat! I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard
Funny Friday!!! dmax at 8:28am 09.02.20 I spotted her today and before putting an offer on this beauty, I am asking ya all to give me your
Water heater Mirwin at 8:22am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat!
Leaks in 1986 Catalina 30 MK1 dmax at 8:15am 09.02.20 Catalinas from that era are well known to have deck leaks. As Benny says, plan on properly re-beddin
Water heater smokey73 at 8:09am 09.02.20 Wow! 20 gallon? A couple of my water tanks are only 20 gallons each. Most on boats I've seen have
Alternator charging for lithium batteries dlochner at 8:03am 09.02.20 Voltage is one part of the charging equation, the other is current. Will the alternator produce enou
Purchase a 1969 H.R. Pufnstuff boat. rgranger at 7:51am 09.02.20 Perfect.... now you just need to attach foils.
Water heater sail sfbay at 7:51am 09.02.20 You might this recent thread on replacing a Catalina 310 water heater helpful: https://forums.sailb
Chartplotter Connector Brian D at 7:51am 09.02.20 Where are you with this project right now? Are you still stalled? If so, can you tell us what will b
Catalina 310 Water Heater Mirwin at 7:43am 09.02.20 Hey all, hope you are staying safe during this troubling time. Our water heater is also leaking. I
Winter Cover for a 2007 336 sail sfbay at 7:41am 09.02.20 Try these guys OR contact your local canvas guy OR lowest cost is make one yourself..............jus
Hot Water Heater Leaking... Don S/V ILLusion at 7:34am 09.02.20 My 12gal Raritan hot water heater is leaking into a hose that goes into my bilge. There is no Rar
The WTF Thread rpwillia at 7:10am 09.02.20 Professional mariners are not always that professional. Best to just avoid them when you can. OTOH
Dolphin Senoir parts sail sfbay at 7:02am 09.02.20 Might check on ebay for a used sail: Sails for sale \| eBay
Beneteau 411 Main Sail (in mast) (1) sail sfbay at 7:01am 09.02.20 I assume you know that a used furling main is likely sufficiently stretched, which could make it dif

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