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hull flexing john jankovic at 9:08pm 01.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1350 I'm considering the purchase of a 1985 Hunter 28.5. I just had her hauled and a marine survey condu
changing the oil jon at 7:41pm 01.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1248 i can't find enough space to change the oil and screen on my hunter 30's yanmar diesel. can anyone h
Capri 18 Owner's List Erik at 6:07pm 01.07.00 Destinations 3/1719 I'd like to make a list of Capri 18 owners and their e-mail and mailing addresses. Is anyone intere
Algae-X??? George Kornreich at 11:38am 01.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1822 Has anyone used the product called Algae-X, which "cleans diesel fuel by magnetic induction"? Their
hunter vs catalina warren feldstein at 11:37am 01.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1205 Hunter sells alot of boats.Catalina sells alot of boats.Both owners associations have similar web
MSD legal question Bob E. at 9:57am 01.07.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1795 I sail on Lake Ontario and I know that a "Y" valve between the head and the holding tank that would
New Sails for Old Boat Rick at 9:43am 01.07.00 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/1190 I'm in the market for new sails for my 1974 Hunter 25. I have gotten quotes from several sail make
280 Cabin Heater d. girling at 9:24am 01.07.00 Other Sailboats 1/873 I would like to install a small propane cabin heater our 1998 Hunter 280. The forward exterior of t
Radar on cat 42 Greg Estep at 6:51am 01.07.00 Big Boats 3/1614 I would like any information in regards to Radar units. Should I be looking at LCD or the standard
Catalina 36 halyards Keith at 5:10am 01.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1566 I am thinking of replaceing my halyards. The manual suggests 3/8 low stretch line. This is also the
Reef point Michael Bell at 4:40am 01.07.00 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1026
Universal 5411 overheating Solved! Todd Osborne at 4:00am 01.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/1380 I wrote to the forum in late October about my engine overheatring (180 deg.) and since then have fou
owner's manual Roger at 2:26am 01.07.00 Smaller Boats 2/1043 I have a hunter 23' and would like to find an owner's manual
1977 Catalina 27 General Information Hal Dearing at 2:16am 01.07.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1273 I am interested in trailering our bout to Key West for a vacation. I need to know the max beam width
Main Sail Halyard Joe at 12:47am 01.07.00 Smaller Boats 3/1154 I own a 1984 22' Catalina with a pop-up top,I would like some help in designing a system to raise
Details; taking on water Bobby Crouch at 12:31am 01.07.00 Smaller Boats 3/1056 Thanks for the several responses; here is more detail on my problem:The Hunter 23 cabin has port an
??cat22,capri22,tall rig, mk2.Whats the difference Rick at 11:37pm 01.06.00 Smaller Boats 3/1615 22' boats?? Wing or fin keel, Cat 22,Capri 22,Tall rig, Mk2,sloop rig: Is there enough difference i
Leech Modification Steve Lucas at 10:55pm 01.06.00 Smaller Boats 6/980 Has anyone modified the mainsail leech or custom ordered a main so the boom remains horizontal and d
prop probs Greg Beckner at 10:39pm 01.06.00 Big Boats 8/1273 We've had our '99 P 420 for several months now and have found her to be a great boat overall. Our
Hunter vs Catalina John at 8:29pm 01.06.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2714 I am looking to purchase my first boat. i have looked at catalina 30 and Hunter 31. It seems like I

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Choosing a forward hatch ... any good ones? free cruiser at 3:05pm 01.22.20 Not much you can buy which is as good as one can make for oneself.I always build my own. A piece of
Can I dock my boat stern first? free cruiser at 2:49pm 01.22.20 If it's windy , dock bow first. Much easier, and safer. If you prefer it the other way around, come
Solar vents in the Pacific Northwest free cruiser at 2:42pm 01.22.20 A computer fan, hooked to a main battery ,powered by a solar panel, is the same as a solar vent ,bu
Pilothouse in the PNW (1) free cruiser at 2:33pm 01.22.20 Here is my boat. I have put together over 3 dozen of them. This is the third one I have owned. After
Scimitar rudders Drinky Crow at 2:28pm 01.22.20 As I suspected, thank you.
Genoa Repair free cruiser at 2:25pm 01.22.20 Its always a good idea to carry a big roll of peel and stick sail repair tape.Lets you repair small
Pilothouse in the PNW (1) Will Gilmore at 2:19pm 01.22.20 So... I take it, you're in favor of pilothouses, free cruiser? I'm sure we would all love to see so
Moving Trailer with Forklift? Project_Mayhem at 2:16pm 01.22.20 Thanks for everyone's feedback. I think we have an overwhelming answer that this should work. I'll h
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise free cruiser at 2:16pm 01.22.20 Brooks Peninsula is one of the "Great Capes" between Mexico and Alaska. Two years after our Vancou
Moving Trailer with Forklift? sailme88 at 2:12pm 01.22.20 Your greater concern should be the tires. Some fork lifts are tired for warehouse floors only. As s
Can a boat motor be too low in the water? Project_Mayhem at 2:12pm 01.22.20 Learning to steer with the rudder only is easier than one might think. A bit daunting at first but y
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise free cruiser at 2:09pm 01.22.20 The trip sounds amazing! I lived in BC for quite a few years and managed to get to Vancouver Islan
Frozen M-18 - Rebuildable? Afrakes at 2:08pm 01.22.20 Run a compression test on the engine before you do anything else. Sounds like the problem might not
Moving Trailer with Forklift? Serenity on Hudson at 1:57pm 01.22.20 My marina moves everything on a trailer with a fork lift.
Moving Trailer with Forklift? Rick Webb at 1:56pm 01.22.20 Spent many years operating forklifts capable of lifting all the way up to 25k to move munitions in t
Moving Trailer with Forklift? Meriachee at 1:56pm 01.22.20 Too much analysis.
Tank monitor Ilanortho at 1:53pm 01.22.20 Thanks. Will check it out. PS: Peggie; I have your book! Great.
Pilothouse in the PNW free cruiser at 1:49pm 01.22.20
Outboard Motor Cowling Sailor Sue at 1:46pm 01.22.20 Magic eraser in grocery store The magic erasers I've seen are abrasive and will take the gloss off
Moving Trailer with Forklift? Project_Mayhem at 1:44pm 01.22.20

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