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Don Bodemann at 6:15am 03.18.00
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Hello Kevin, following Jim's question and perhaps shedding some light. If one were to look at the
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i am interested in any improvements made by owners to increase performance and/or upgrades to origin
Hrab John at 3:51am 03.18.00
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I have destroyed several impellers because of weeds clogging the system. Yhey rapidely fill the str
Guest at 3:31am 03.18.00
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What is you opinion of the use of the '84 Hunter 34 for cruising the Florida coasts, Bahamas and Car
Don Bodemann at 3:21am 03.18.00
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While discussing 30 vs 33, Carl suggested considering a 36. Of course if I could afford a 36 I prob
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On my recently purchased 85 H31 (2GMF engine) the alarm buzzer on the engine instrument panel (B typ
Randy at 12:51am 03.18.00
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Do any of you know if there is a way to manually start the Universal M-18 (14hp) diesel? A hand-cra
Russell at 12:38am 03.18.00
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We will be taking a 4 week trip this summer around Long Island Sound and maybe out to Cape Cod on ou
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Has anyone ordered a "sew your own" spinnaker kit from Sailrite. My wife sews alot and has a profes
Don Bodemann at 8:25pm 03.17.00
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Is there anyone out there that is familiar with the older Autohelm 3000? I was given a used one and
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I am looking for somebody who owns a Hunter on the Chesapeake who would like a co-op partner to shar
Dakota Jim Russell at 1:18pm 03.17.00
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Just attempted to access: "My Site Suggestion Jay Hill - 03/17 - 10:27AM" And was switched over fr
Gary at 1:18pm 03.17.00
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Does any one know where I can get a set of swing keel X-section templates? I suppose I can always go
Bob Rutland at 11:00am 03.17.00
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I just had my H31 hauled for a bottom job. When I went to the yard to check the progress, I noticed
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We are currently looking around for material to redo all the interior cabin cushions...but our boat
Dan L at 9:22am 03.17.00
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Is there a way to lower the table on the Hunter 31 to make it a bunk? I've looked at it and cant fi
Charlie at 8:59am 03.17.00
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Peggie, My boat came with a 12 inch hose and I have not been able to get rid on the smell so per yo
Bly Berken at 8:30am 03.17.00
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Can anyone give me the IJP'E ratios of the Capri 18? Many thanks in advance! Bly
Phil Herring at 6:46am 03.17.00
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The bad news is, the store will be inaccessible for periods this weekend, as we are moving to a bett

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Battery Cable Butt Connectors
Ron20324 at 8:49am 02.02.20
This would be a good time to make a wiring diagram with the length and size of the wires used. And t

SV_IdleHour at 8:30am 02.02.20
Sounds like shifter tab is installed backwards, I would look to change that before reversing prop.

sailermaned at 8:27am 02.02.20
Sounds like shifter tab is installed backwards, I would look to change that before reversing prop. F
H38 Packing Size?
jssailem at 8:23am 02.02.20
I used flax packing material. I have a 1 3/8 diameter shaft. I used 1/4 but bought both 1/4 and 5/16
Westerbeke 10-2 folks -- coolant qs, anybody know?
SV_IdleHour at 8:14am 02.02.20
Good clear photos Idle. My guess is that engine has never been flushed properly and on top of that
Solenoid valves in head discharge
Mainemando at 7:58am 02.02.20
Dave, The discharge hose from the head is 1" (post macerator) and works fine as is. I plumbed a fr
noco chargers
Ron20324 at 7:53am 02.02.20
For just $22 more you can get a great Sterling Charger from @Maine Sail and support one of our most
In-mass furling on 376
Sailm8 at 7:52am 02.02.20
What does the sailmaker say? They probably know more about sails than anyone on this site. Since y
Peace and freedom
jmce1587 at 7:44am 02.02.20
If your working your way East, check out the gulf coast. Barrier islands off Ms and Bama are great

Robert H. Wood at 7:38am 02.02.20
You gotta love this forum! Thanks so much for your informed advice. I think it would be easier for m
Solenoid valves in head discharge
dlochner at 7:04am 02.02.20
The line from the seacock to the valve needs to have a vented loop. If not, when the valve is open s
Bilge Hose size problem
Jim26m at 6:51am 02.02.20
Respectfully, I disagree. Again, I'm not trying to get sideways with you. I really enjoy your post
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
Hunter216 at 6:49am 02.02.20
I think this is the company who made the panel for the original J88 sail https://www.solarclothsyst
Tandem-axle trailers with no springs
deltaten at 6:40am 02.02.20
Up to 14x70 schoolroom/office trailers have as many as 7 axles, none sprung. No springs is one less

deltaten at 6:29am 02.02.20
Referencing the above.... it is possible if you can change the gearing/sprocket/lever arm below to

Davidasailor26 at 6:13am 02.02.20
Thanks. Would there be any harm in reducing it to a 21 inch? I know there would be a reduction in l
Peace and freedom
rgranger at 6:06am 02.02.20
I made a rudder for a Mac 21 once before. There is also rudder craft that will sell you one
Bilge Hose size problem
JamesG161 at 6:00am 02.02.20
The "Air Lock" on the video has 2 issues that should not occur in a good centrifugal bilge pump inst
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
danstanford at 5:44am 02.02.20
@danstanford You likely already have this link but I thought I should post for others that are inte

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