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29.5 engine problems Jane at 11:00pm 10.15.01 Mid-Size Boats 6/1268 Last weekend my engine died ( Hunter 29.5, Yanmar 2gm20f, 18hp) . The rpms dropped (without touchin
12v fresh water pump JT at 10:13pm 10.15.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1465 I finally pulled out the old 12v. fresh water pump. It is a Jabsco #36900 which is an automatic 4.2
Airmar (Raytheon?) transducers in 23.5 Matt Nelson at 5:24pm 10.15.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/2953 I recently purchased a 1993 H23.5. I has an ST50 tridata and I believe Airmar transducers, but I am
ST6000 Danny Reid at 1:37pm 10.15.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/967 I have a new 2002 Hunter 380 and I am looking for an autopilot. The new module based autolearn syste
Catalina 34 stern tube John C at 12:57pm 10.15.01 Big Boats 0/1230 Heard reports of C 34 with Yanmar motors having to replace new original engine mounts with real stif
What size prop? Just a straight answer, please Kevin at 12:08pm 10.15.01 Other Sailboats 4/969 Hey there,I have a bastard model C30 sr w/uni 25xp. I believe the prop is a 3 blade 12x12???What
difference between hunter 26 and 260 tracy at 11:19am 10.15.01 Smaller Boats 5/1362 what is the difference between a h260 and 26??
NEW Hunter 326 John K Kudera at 10:07am 10.15.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1112 I had the pleasure of being crew on a new H326 last week, We motor sailed the boat from Annapolis MD
Barnacle Rings and Inflatable Boat Bottoms Frank LaBrake at 9:32am 10.15.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1978 Any suggestions for cleaning barnacle rings from the tubes and floor bottom of an inflatable dink?
How to clean bumpers Philip Block at 7:51am 10.15.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1460 Any body have a reasonably easy way to clean those white rubber dock bumpers?
AH 4000 remote Hayden Watson at 6:17am 10.15.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1024 When my remote is hooked up to my unit the auto pilot will sometimes just stop working. If I unplug
Rudder Post Stuffing Box 1988 Hunter 35 Bill Johnson at 6:12am 10.15.01 Big Boats 3/1334 I've owned subject boat for 2 years and am about to do first haul out for bottom paint, but my quest
How often do you paint your bottom? SailboatOwners.com at 1:21pm 10.21.01 Ask All Sailors 17/5262 How often do you paint the bottom of your boat? Do you cover it annually, or more frequently?Is
Icebox Insulation Dennis at 11:13am 10.21.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1011 I have converted the icebox to a refrigerator and now the refrigerator is cycling for an extended pe
engine shut down David Alves at 4:54am 10.15.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1023 Does anyone know where to get a electric solenoid to convert from cable for the engine shut down?
RL70CRC screen fogged Patrick Blair at 7:47am 10.21.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/904 I have a new RL70CRC. Last time out the sun was out and a patch of moisture formed on the inside of
throttle cable Ron F. at 1:34am 10.21.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1310 I purchased a 1982 C-27, inboard with an Edson steering wheel.The steering pedistal has levers for
cabins in the summer tracy at 4:10am 10.15.01 Smaller Boats 5/846 i am interested in a hunter 26 do the cabins get enough ventilation in the heat of the summer. a lo
O'day 22 stability Drew at 9:27pm 10.20.01 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1161 I have owned my 22 for about two months now and do most of my sailing on an in-land lake. My questi
Relpacing Broken Stantions and Lifelines Mike Denman at 11:44am 10.20.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1152 Does anyone one know where to get replacement stantions, Pelican hooks, and lifelines for an 87' Hun

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Winterizing batteries. Yeah, getting WAY ahead of myself here... SoSound at 7:02pm 06.25.20 Probably a Xantrex like mine? Mine made it almost 6 years, then two of its capacitors looked like t
Fun playing in the wind. PaulK at 6:58pm 06.25.20 We went out racing yesterday evening in a strong northerly. Nine boats in our non-spin division. F
Storage SFS at 6:56pm 06.25.20 The 34 must be a lot different from the 31. We lived on/cruised our 31 for 6 months and had plenty o
Used sails from other boats? srimes at 6:54pm 06.25.20 Try BaconSails.com for used, or they can make new. Thanks Ron! That looks like a good site. My
Used sails from other boats? srimes at 6:47pm 06.25.20 I'm sailing off the Oregon coast. Literally "coastal sailing." How will a heavy storm jib put excess
Adding fresh water valves/drains to make winterizing easier? jviss at 6:41pm 06.25.20 I know valves would make this a lot easier, but it can all be done without valves. The only valve i
Fiberglass locker repair rgranger at 6:36pm 06.25.20 Fantastic! You are now the new resident expert:biggrin::thumbup:
Used sails from other boats? PaulK at 6:32pm 06.25.20 Concur with dlochner. You can put tractor tires on a sports car to go off-road, but the frame won't
New battery bank size, charging mods... AGM or Carbon Foam Good Vibes at 6:28pm 06.25.20 I was back at the boat today and confirmed with the meter that the voltage on the solar controller i
Winterizing batteries. Yeah, getting WAY ahead of myself here... (1) Davidasailor26 at 6:27pm 06.25.20 I will also include in my electrical research and on my projects list, learning more about chargers
Used sails from other boats? Dave Groshong at 6:12pm 06.25.20 In winds that high, I would consider a different type of boat altogether, I realize budget is norm
Winterizing batteries. Yeah, getting WAY ahead of myself here... Mark Maulden at 6:07pm 06.25.20
Storage scottdube at 6:01pm 06.25.20 I had a 340 it had good storage. Take a look at that boat, a good little cruiser.
How to cool a 25 Macgregor on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida in the Summer,,, Zero Breeze? jviss at 5:55pm 06.25.20 I just had a funny idea, what if you developed a "hatch unit," an A/C that is analogous to a home wi
Used sails from other boats? dlochner at 5:52pm 06.25.20 Thanks! Looking at Minny's headsail list now. Would a storm jib oversized for my boat work for heav
18.5 outboard shaft length Crazy Dave Condon at 5:46pm 06.25.20 29 inch shaft. Former dealer who introduced the boat for Hunter
Excessive wiring jviss at 5:46pm 06.25.20 What is the price of copper at the junk yard ? #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap $0.70/l
Sailboat rudder pulling to port dlochner at 5:46pm 06.25.20 So do you think the build up on the trailing edge would work and if so which side ? To me it would
Used sails from other boats? Ron20324 at 5:45pm 06.25.20 I could also use a light-air sail, but I'm more worried about heavy air first. Any advice? Try Bac
Headmate Pump Assembly sail sfbay at 5:44pm 06.25.20 Pretty typical of marine parts.........according to link below no parts are available and you need t

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