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Fresh water leak B40 GWG at 11:42am 07.03.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1774
Boom Rigging for 1982 Hunter 25 Alan in Colorado at 11:06am 07.03.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1101 I recently bought a 1982 Hunter 25. The running rigging is a very sad tale but through perseverance
Water heater replacement btmarino at 8:47am 07.03.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1952
Trouble w/email alerts rgranger at 8:18am 07.03.20 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/784 Starting yesterday, when I clicked on an email alert associated with a watched forum, I would get a
The Times they are a Changing... (1) sailme88 at 5:29am 07.03.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1336 We are lucky... We managed to launch and step on time without a COVID derailment. So far, there ha
Brass Cleaner? rpludwig at 5:06am 07.03.20 Catalina 22 10/2465 what do you guys recommend for brass cleaner, quick, eze, w/minimum elbow grease? Have some big stu
Bukh DV8SME Drinky Crow at 12:21am 07.03.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1253 These old diesels are no longer made amiright? Laser owners reduced to parts swapping?
Force 10 Gourmet Four Burner Range - Sparker Location? (1) jviss at 2:53pm 07.02.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1403 Greetings, Does anyone else have this range, and know where the sparker is located? The sparker is
28.5 fresh water tank replacement (2) Dan Hunter 28.5 at 1:24pm 07.02.20 Mid-Size Boats 1/1023 I just opened the fresh water tank on my 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. OMG! A lot of mold and blisters
Bimini for 29.5 Hunter 1994 JHS at 11:33am 07.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1039 Is there standing room at wheel and good height over the rail seats. I do have a traveler in front
Fridge Replacement acevedolc2 at 10:18am 07.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1360 I own a 2008 Hunter 36 and the refrigerator is not cooling enough. It maybe time to replace. It has
Swing keel / centerboard depth effect on Lee or weather helm IASailor at 9:51am 07.02.20 Ask All Sailors 2/1595 I read and a thread that mentioned how adjusting a centerboard could change the effect of Lee / weat
Composting head larryvan at 9:46am 07.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/812 Just wondering if anyone has installed a composting head on a Hunter 34 (1983). Ww live on our boat
Blue paint chipped away (5) SergioA at 8:57am 07.02.20 The Cherubini Hunters 4/886 I just pressure-washed the old bottom paint right to the original blue paint. It does a great job, B
American White Pelicans Terry Cox at 8:02am 07.02.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 8/1832 Returning from a week plus cruise around the San Juan Islands observed a flock of about thirty Ameri
Whitlock engine control bracket (volvo) (1) OWI at 5:29am 07.02.20 Parts Search 3/1100 I am looking to replace the broken engine control bracket in the Whitlock cobra 5r engine control ho
Link tiller to engine? Tedd at 8:34pm 07.01.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1873 I saw a post somewhere (Hunter 260 forum, maybe) about linking the rudder to the engine for better s
Head waste water inlet valve on 326 stuendan at 6:54pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 26/3404 Hey guys, new Aussie owner on 2003 Hunter 326. Cannot find this valve! Manual indicates that it's be
Hunter 28.5 frest water tank Dan Hunter 28.5 at 6:30pm 07.01.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/830 I just bought a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. I am trying to access the boats fresh water tank. The tan
Beneteau 361 Looking for battery space Grip Fast at 6:07pm 07.01.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/2864 Folks, I am new to this forum and hoping to get some information. I am 7 hours from my boat and am

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Which halyard to use extra sheave for? dLj at 2:08pm 04.13.25 Wow! Ugly crack! I bet that was an unhappy day... dj
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? dLj at 2:06pm 04.13.25 I worked in the mining industry in the 1980's. Looks like I need to do some research on what has c
Should there be water in here? Tally Ho at 1:11pm 04.13.25 Is the boat in the water? If so, then NO. If on the hard, then still no, but not as emphatic :co
Should there be water in here? shemandr at 1:02pm 04.13.25 I'll go with "OK." Condensation alone over a period of time could accumulate that much water. Th
Should there be water in here? jssailem at 12:57pm 04.13.25 Being on a lake in Indiana, finding the source will be more challenging than if you were on a coasta
Cockpit hatch slides? DonEvans at 12:48pm 04.13.25 Replaced mine last year. Took advantage of having to remove the teak trim and refinished it while it
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Tom J at 11:37am 04.13.25 Yup Stu got it running. Had loose wire in male electric connector between fuel pump and wiring har
Should there be water in here? EnamrdSalr21 at 11:15am 04.13.25
B&R rig tuning take 1 SteveHughessails at 9:54am 04.13.25 This pre-bend is likely too much but I can see it basically includes the entire mast centered around
Cabin Ventilation kloudie1 at 9:33am 04.13.25 I tend to go to no ventilation and run a dehumidifier constantly.
Should there be water in here? kloudie1 at 9:29am 04.13.25 Seriously, though, Ya need to figure out if that is rainwater or water from outside the boat. I agre
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? PNWE36 at 9:03am 04.13.25 I worked in the mining industry in the 1980's. Looks like I need to do some research on what has ch
Catalina 310 market value Tom J at 8:58am 04.13.25 I think the C310 will always have a high market value. It's unique features make it a highly desirab
Cracks in the bilge DianaOfBurlington at 8:19am 04.13.25 I like what Dalliance said but I would strongly advise using fiberglass for your backing plates. Try
Alternator Temperature Sensors colemj at 8:17am 04.13.25 If you are getting a new regulator, why not just get a Zeus and be done with it. everything comes
Alternator Temperature Sensors Hayden Watson at 8:05am 04.13.25 If you are getting a new regulator, why not just get a Zeus and be done with it. everything comes i
Rebuilding Yanmar (Hitachi), 12V 60amp Alternator BigEasy at 7:16am 04.13.25 Quick update on my 60 amp Hitachi alternator rebuild project. Appears that it is working normally n
Catalina 310 market value Alansails at 7:04am 04.13.25 Sounds Like No matter what you have gotten value from your Boat/trip ,somethings cannot have plus/mi
Should there be water in here? shemandr at 6:45am 04.13.25 I saw a tee shirt once that said: "I would rather be on a boat with a drink on the rocks, then in
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better Terry Cox at 6:43am 04.13.25 Last year, I needed some new fenders. Taylor Made brand fenders, in my mind, hold up the best. Use

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