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folding and feathering props. Warren H. at 3:54pm 02.09.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1016 I am going to install a folding or feathering propeller on my 310. Has anyone done this? can anyone
Starter N.H. Bennett at 3:51pm 02.09.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1047 How large a minium crew does it really take to sail a Catilina 25 in the intercoastal waterway?
Considering adding a Microwave Mike Spalding at 1:22pm 02.09.00 Mid-Size Boats 41/4660 Considering installing a small 110v kitchen style microwave oven. I do not have a converter (12v to
Wanted 30 Foot Catalina Michael at 12:58pm 02.09.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/1065 I am looking to purchase a Catalina 3079 to 83.Budget 12,000 to 20,000. I live in LA, CA. Any part
Stern Tube Robert Gillan at 12:34pm 02.09.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1180 When my '94 comes out of the water in a month or so for bottom paint I am also going to replace the
Racing Sails Dave at 12:23pm 02.09.00 Mid-Size Boats 4/1355 I have a Catalina 27 and am looking at purchasing new racing sails. Am interested in folks comments
FYI Center of the Cat 30 Ron at 12:21pm 02.09.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/1161 FYI Catalina e-mailed me with the center of weight for the catalina 30.In the manual it has a dra
Folding Prop Installed Dave at 12:04pm 02.09.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1867 Al: You sound like me a year ago. I purchased a Catalina 27 with a two-blade prop and wanted to go
Mastlight question for "Crazy Dave" or anybody Bill Welsch at 8:01am 02.09.00 Smaller Boats 10/1283 DaveYou always seem to have plentiful advice and input, and usually with good humor, so...the ma
Par vs. Raritan PH2 Bob G. at 7:36am 02.09.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/2631 Peggy, it is time to replace the Par manual head in my H33. I was going to replace it with the same
Boat Show Specials Paul at 4:05am 02.09.00 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1011 At the Boat Shows do they have specialdiscounts on electronics? If so approxhow much discount is o
H23 CG & CB Mikey at 4:03am 02.09.00 Smaller Boats 1/1129 ANyone know where I can get CG (center of gravity) and CB (buoyancy) specs ? I realize the CB chang
H26 Trailer Questions Dean Eiland at 3:53am 02.09.00 Smaller Boats 0/876 I learned how to painlessly extend the trailer for my H26 at this site, which has really helped, so
Hunter 31 Polars Robert DeJong at 3:23am 02.09.00 Racing 1/1881 I am interested if there is a set of polars available on the Hunter 31. I have a deep draft model th
Propane Conversion - P42 dave fraser at 2:13am 02.09.00 Big Boats 0/1020 If you have converted your CNG stove to propane, can you tell me how you did it?Can anyone tell me
Propane Conversion - Passage 42 dave fraser at 1:50am 02.09.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1149 Can anyone tell me an economical way to convert my CNG stove to propane? Is there a prefab insert av
Going to Ft Myers, Florida Joe Baker at 12:30am 02.09.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1060 We will be staying at the south end of Ft. Myers Beach the week of March 19th and are interested in
H33 Sole Jim O'Brien at 12:12am 02.09.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1047 I'm going to re-do my cabin sole this spring. Has anyone out there ever removed the sole completely
Hunter 18.5s on Lake Erie Guest at 12:02am 02.09.00 Smaller Boats 1/1315 Just wondering if there are any Hunter 18.5s floating (well, once the ice melts!!) around on Lake Er
Second reef points on 1998 C320 mainsail Ken Bateman at 11:49pm 02.08.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1293 Help if you can, with advice. I am planning to add (professional sail loft)a second deeper set of r

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Bilge turned black! Kings Gambit at 7:23am 01.27.20
dlochner at 7:21am 01.27.20 28" sounds about right for a 28' boat. Any smaller and you won't have the leverage necessary to stee
Bilge turned black! JamesG161 at 7:18am 01.27.20 He recommended us cleaning it with some Mean Green I did a bit of quick research on that. Not on m
Rudder Problem? (And solution?) kloudie1 at 7:17am 01.27.20 Probably a thrust bearing that has slipped. Most likely accessible through the lazarette hatches..
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? tfox2069 at 7:13am 01.27.20 I leave an older CPAP on the boat, which has a direct 12v plug. I don't recall what it draws, but
Three Bridge Fiasco! Pirate Dave at 7:03am 01.27.20 I resemble that remark, I started out there. But how did you understand them, it's another language
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. jon hansen at 6:58am 01.27.20 singlehanded sailing in prams and lasers is great for kids of any age. i have a trinka for the littl
Bilge turned black! JamesG161 at 6:58am 01.27.20 You can do some simple tests that might give you a clue by putting some black residue in... 1) Vine
SycloneDriver at 6:48am 01.27.20 I think the wheel on my 28ft Beneteau is 32 inch. It really gets in the way, but I think even a muc
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? rgranger at 6:46am 01.27.20 There was a guy on here about 3 years ago who posted a very nice thread about how he hooked up a sma
Bilge turned black! Mark48 at 6:46am 01.27.20 It could be deteriorating insulation from the engine compartment. The foil covered material used by
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. Gary Ryan at 6:42am 01.27.20 We just purchased a 2002 Hunter 386 sailboat in October. We have limited sailing experience, althou
Summer Wind 1986 ODay Ted at 6:39am 01.27.20 You've received some good answers. if all else fails, attach a light line to the head of the sail th
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. rgranger at 6:39am 01.27.20 i agree, solo sailing is not a good idea for a novice. solo sailing should only be tried after the
Ken Cross at 6:34am 01.27.20 If you shrink the wheel, steering would be more difficult. based on your perception of steering effo
refinishing interior woodwork Justin_NSA at 6:33am 01.27.20 I'm up to 4 coats now, it doesn't seem to build up like teak oil does so far That brings up memori
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. rgranger at 6:27am 01.27.20 holding a martini You had me at martini...:thumbup:
refinishing interior woodwork rgranger at 6:16am 01.27.20 Depends on how cold your lemon tree is.:) Feeling a little slow today. I had to read it a few tim
Hello all, Dean here from down under looking forward to chatting with you all and listening to your advice happy sailing. Justin_NSA at 6:10am 01.27.20 It's a longshot, but maybe the Australian Yacht Winch Co could help? They supplied me with parts for
Hello all, Dean here from down under looking forward to chatting with you all and listening to your advice happy sailing. Scott B at 6:04am 01.27.20 We are having trouble getting a water pump for the boat as we life down under any suggesting would

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