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Bow, Anchor Roller Bob Miller at 3:49am 02.26.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1258 I'm planning on adding a 4 inch wide anchor roller on the bow of my 37C. I noticed while shopping in
Meriman pedestal-wheel lock ? Ian McGain at 3:20am 02.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1000 I have a 1979 30' Hunter with a Meriman pedestal. Does anyone know where I may purchase or acquire a
Charity Sailing Event Butch Berchem at 3:19am 02.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/795 You are cordially invited to participate in the Mid-Atlantic States largest freshwater charity saili
High output alternator for a Universal M25 Les Murray at 3:13am 02.26.02 Big Boats 5/8539 All,I have a 86 C-36 with a Universal M-25. I am in the process of trying to upgrade my batteries
Window replacement Paul Aubrecht at 1:33am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1002 I am looking at buying a 1993 28.It has 2 small cracks in 1 of the fixed windows in the salon.I want
Mast removal on 270LE Darrel at 12:53am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/927 I just acquired a B
Question - Mast length, Standard vs. Tall Rig Dick Peterson at 12:05am 02.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1138 I have a late 70s Catalina 30. I always thought it was a standard rig. I am buying a new mainsail an
Second try - PSS Shaft Seal Kim Efishoff at 11:35pm 02.25.02 Other Sailboats 2/1108 I had a PSS Shaft Seal installed on by 1977 Hans Christian 38 two years ago. To tell you the truth,
REVERSE POLARITY VERN at 10:40pm 02.25.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1079 WHEN I PLUG INTO SHORE 115 POWER, MY REVERSE POLARITY LIGHT COMES ON.....I KNOW WHAT REVERSE POLARIT
Batteries for Mk 1 C36 Chuck Reed at 9:54pm 02.25.02 Big Boats 5/1219 On the Mk 1 has anybody come up with a place to put two or four (if 6v) house batteries that are lar
Need site to post requirements for boat to buy? Ray Bowles at 4:02pm 02.25.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1294 I am looking for a website where a person can post the requirements they want in a boat. Any brand
Torn out reef eyelet John Kagan at 10:51am 02.25.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1136 I purchased a new Hunter 260 2002 model last November. This past weekend one of the reef eyelets tor
VHF/FM Converters Mike Maculley at 10:30am 02.25.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1319 I know that West Marine sells a VHF/FM converter so you can hook up a stereo to your VHF antenna, th
Non-Skid surface Johnny Henson at 9:55am 02.25.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1018 I am restoring an older Catalina 22. All hardware has been removed, and all exterior surfaces are b
Lubricating the head when using KO Paula Miller at 8:44am 02.25.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1206 Hi Peggy,I rebuilt our Groco head over the weekend and want to keep it in the best possible shape.
9.9 Johnson LS _ Oil from exhaust Steve Hall at 8:15am 02.25.02 Other Sailboats 2/894 I have an old 9.9 outboard and when I run it for a few minutes and turn it off, some oil comes out t
Chainplate Chris Glander at 7:32am 02.25.02 Big Boats 1/997 Has anyone taken the chainplate apart on their Hunter 34. Mine has what appears to be surface rust,
Questions re: moving traveler to cabin top. Patrick Gray at 6:46am 02.25.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1118 I have a old Catalina 30 and I am going to upgrade her rigging starting with moving the traveler to
need cockpit table for P42 John Faro at 6:29am 02.25.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/818 Edson has discontinued making a cockpit table specific for a P42?does anyone know if there is an a
Breakin' my heart Tony at 5:08am 02.25.02 Big Boats 3/949 My heart just breaks for some one with a new 410 IN ThE WATER in FEbit supposed to go down to 15 de

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Adding a Marine Head Alan Gomes at 5:26pm 08.01.20 +1 for an MSD portapotty...here are all the reasons why: On any boat much smaller than about 30',
M25 Universal troubles - need advice sailme88 at 5:24pm 08.01.20 Low oil pressure -pump might have suffered damage from dry pumping. Ditto
M25 Universal troubles - need advice shaunlahaie at 5:22pm 08.01.20 I wonder why the original poster said this, "Please don't say oil pump...maybe a sensor? maybe the
M25 Universal troubles - need advice shaunlahaie at 5:21pm 08.01.20 What is this new impeller you refer to ? IMO I would go with this first, based on a gradient o
Cruising RPM. Alan Gomes at 5:16pm 08.01.20 I talked to a Yanmar rep at a boat show and he said run it at continuous RPM all the time and at ma
Batteries/Combiners (1) Stu Jackson at 5:13pm 08.01.20 Is this a problem with using the combiner or just a problem that the battery went bad? Can I run in
First Sailboat Buying Advice - Victoria 18 or Triton 18 31seahorse at 5:06pm 08.01.20 Hello RPD677 and welcome to the SBO forums! Have your boat search adventures included this site in
Beating the heat on water. justsomeguy at 4:58pm 08.01.20 We also rig a wind scoop over our forward hatch, and made a stern sun shade that ties into the back
Catalina 27 ignition Reaching27 at 4:51pm 08.01.20 Actually, I enjoying just using the key for ignition, but thanks for your reply. (The wiring IS 35 y
Beneteau 361 Looking for battery space (1) SCFoster at 4:50pm 08.01.20 The floor of your sail locker must be a lot deeper than mine. Checked today and there's less than a
Nuisance water and new bilge pump recommendations? SailorFrank at 4:42pm 08.01.20 I've read through quite a few of the previous posts on this and appreciate the insights given. I h
Invest 92L Davidasailor26 at 4:37pm 08.01.20
Cruising RPM. Sailgunner at 4:35pm 08.01.20 I don't believe Yanmar recommends running it at its continuous rating all the time; this would be t
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide BigEasy at 4:32pm 08.01.20 I believe there was a huge difference in the local governments between Alabama , Mississippi and L
Hull numbers.... again rpludwig at 4:06pm 08.01.20 you have original sails?....if so what's on the main? maybe #689?
Beneteau 361 stiff steering (1) SCFoster at 4:05pm 08.01.20 There has to be one or two master links in the chain in the steering pedestal, so I can disconnect t
Adding a Marine Head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:59pm 08.01.20 +1 for an MSD portapotty...here are all the reasons why: On any boat much smaller than about 30', a
Fuse Holder for Propane System...... sailcapt340 at 3:55pm 08.01.20
Beating the heat on water. David in Sandusky at 3:54pm 08.01.20 Here is our cover that connects to our bimini and shrouds: https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.p
Boom Vang question justsomeguy at 3:50pm 08.01.20 There is no way from behind... Yep, gotta go up on deck.

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