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cradle plans Guest at 1:14am 08.16.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1220 I am looking for plans for a cradle for my deep keel 1987 hunter 31 sailboat.
16k BTU for a C36?? Russ Williams at 1:00am 08.16.00 Big Boats 3/1164 I'm considering a project this winter of putting AC in my 1984 C36. Will 16k BTU cool a C36 along t
M3-20 Cooling System Maintenance Mike Elmore at 12:23am 08.16.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1215 I just bought Windward Hull last year. It's my first boat. I've been learning things as I go. The
Shaking at certain RPM 3HMF Doug at 11:56pm 08.15.00 Other Sailboats 6/1423 Being new to owning a boat with a Diesel, My 3HMF similar to 3GMF shakes quite a bit at around 1100
Still running continuously Kevin O'Sullivan at 11:56pm 08.15.00 Other Sailboats 3/818 All of the suggestions I received on this problem have been checked and eliminated as possibilities.
inspecting the 27 Andy at 11:44pm 08.15.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/996 Next week I will take a final look at a 1982 Hunter 27 before making an offer. There will be a profe
Charter Boat Certification ??? Rich Prange at 10:08pm 08.15.00 Smaller Boats 5/1038 Deep in winter when my "26" is snow bound and I have been cruising the charter ads in the back of my
Rocking Head Bill Rogers at 10:05pm 08.15.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1014 The 2 bolts that hold the front of my head assembly to the floor have become extremely loose. It mak
Looking for Winter Cover for 310 J. Michael Joyal, Jr. at 2:21pm 08.15.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1059 Can anyone suggest where I can find a custom made cover for winter storage? I am looking for a cover
Auto pilot troubles Terry Jack at 2:03pm 08.15.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1031 I have an Autohelm 4000 wheel autopilot in my Catalina 28. Since new it has given me fits. Seems to
Engine overheats Doug Margison at 1:35pm 08.15.00 Other Sailboats 2/977 My 18 hp yanmar is supposed to run at 3400 rpm. When I set it to this rpm it gradually backs off an
How to run radar cable through base of mast Jim at 12:52pm 08.15.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1296 I am looking for some advice on running my radar cable through the base of my zspar mast. I have a
A cup of water Mark Cooper - Caribbean Soul at 12:47pm 08.15.00 Smaller Boats 6/914 Okay, here's one for the serious troubleshooters among ya:Last Sunday, when I was retrieving somet
Rain Accumulation in Cockpit Laurie at 11:47am 08.15.00 Smaller Boats 5/1085 This is showing my newess to owning a boat, but am planning on keeping my newly acquired 1973 Cat22
CDJ Flexible Furler N.H. Bennett at 11:37am 08.15.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1138 Can anyone supply the website or e-mail address for the GDJ Flexible Furler manufacturer?
Raw water pump on YSB12 Yanmar Henry Weber at 10:46am 08.15.00 Other Sailboats 1/1473 On my 1977H30 the raw water pump started to leak badly. I replaced the seal which stopped the leak b
Traveller Relocation John Karpowich at 10:26am 08.15.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1163 Interested in hearing from any owners of 27' Hunters that have moved the traveller from the stern to
Barrier coat for new boat Bob Halter at 9:53am 08.15.00 Big Boats 4/1104 I am about to commission a new Catalina 36mk2 hull 1945 and would like to know if a barrier coat is
Anyone hauled their barber? Bill at 9:00am 08.15.00 Smaller Boats 3/961 My h22 is currently rigged with a 135 genoa, sheets led outside the lifelines and stanchions to a bl
The oil change blues....... Bob Rutland at 8:56am 08.15.00 Other Sailboats 5/765 Everytime I change the oil in my Yanmar 2GMF, I can never seem to get all the dirty oil out. I'm usi

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Hunter H240 furler sail raise/lower DrJudyB at 7:19pm 03.02.20
Oday 34 Rub Rail Absorber Cushion jssailem at 7:18pm 03.02.20 Check Taco Marine. https://tacomarine.com/rub-rail They make a vaiety of rub rail designs for variou
(1) jssailem at 7:06pm 03.02.20 I was talking about a lovely cuddly dog... They say dogs and dog owners begin to look alike. Think
Bare Mast jssailem at 7:01pm 03.02.20 What is your goal? A bright and shiny mast? Then have at it. Eventually your mast will get wear spot
Repower for Beneteau 473 SG at 6:57pm 03.02.20 I thought they had Yanmar engines in the US -- as I recall? Did you check that?
Bare Mast SG at 6:52pm 03.02.20 They used to make aluminum cleaner (that would remove the oxidation); and, then you'd wax the alumim
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT (1) Ward H at 6:49pm 03.02.20 For comparison, here is a photo of my ELCI breaker as wired by Blue Sea. I bought the AC panel, not
Hunter H240 furler sail raise/lower Offpiste at 6:45pm 03.02.20
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT Will Gilmore at 6:43pm 03.02.20 So glad to read that you DIDN'T burn down your boat. -Will (Dragonfly)
hit a rock in the keel chuckwayne at 6:37pm 03.02.20 Maybe dave can confirm, but the 30T is the earlier generation design, the 3 digit boats used lead. I
Ward H at 6:30pm 03.02.20 @Scott B Another very pretty mate. Yes, I'm very partial to Goldens. I like that mix that gives her
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT walt at 6:19pm 03.02.20 A wire carrying 30 amps I believe should be minimum 10 gauge. Cant tell from your picture.. but it l
Hunter H240 furler sail raise/lower (1) GL-WindPower at 6:14pm 03.02.20 I have a 2004 H240. My Halyard is tied off just above the roller hub. If I were even able to pull th
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT Ward H at 6:03pm 03.02.20 An overload caused by the heaters should have tripped the local breaker for that circuit. If that fa
Stern Rub Rail Hunter 30T 1992 Sailgunner at 5:55pm 03.02.20 29.5 totally different design.
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT Maine Sail at 5:43pm 03.02.20 Max continuous load on a 30A shore service is 24A per NEC/NFPA code. Two typical electric heaters an
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT Johnb at 5:21pm 03.02.20
(1) Will Gilmore at 5:13pm 03.02.20 175595 Our first dog, Bear, loved to sail. Canoe, Hobie, or big 50 footer, he just loved the water
Stern Rub Rail Hunter 30T 1992 jssailem at 5:11pm 03.02.20 Welcome to the nature of Boats. Just like cars in parking lots, they get the occasional ding, rub ag
Repower for Beneteau 473 NYSail at 5:10pm 03.02.20 Beta...... they are not electronically burdened engines and sorry to hear

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