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AC WIRING GORDON DALGLEISH at 1:47pm 11.27.99 Mid-Size Boats 2/1164 I recently installed a charger to my boat and wired the ac/120 directly into the shore power master
Singlehandling in the companionway? Bob at 12:52pm 11.27.99 Smaller Boats 2/1072 I saw a note from Ken Shubert where his favorite place to sail when single handling is in the compan
hunter 35.5 our new boat maybe Guest at 11:49am 11.27.99 Mid-Size Boats 5/1653 we are narrowing our search for a hunter looking at both the 33.5 / 33.6 and the 35.5.our local de
Pointing to the Wind Collin Casey at 9:22am 11.27.99 Smaller Boats 5/1122 I have a Hunter 170 and my only complaint is the boat does not seem to be able to point to the wind
Autoprop on a H34 Paul (Effervescence) at 7:58am 11.27.99 Big Boats 7/1298 Has anyone got any experience, good or bad having replaced the standard two blade propeller on the H
Hard Starting Yanmar - cold weather James Marohn at 4:39am 11.27.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1856 Remember reading a post a while ago about a hard starting yanmar. Was wondering if the author of the
Kitchen sink seacock? Timothy List at 1:01am 11.27.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1939 The owner of the 25.5 I just purchased told me to replace the kitchen sink seacock. He said I should
Late 80's Hunter's and open ocean John C. at 12:42am 11.27.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1055 I am interested in any opinions on the 1985-1990 Hunter 40 and its suitability for bluewater cruisin
C380 Asymetrical Spinnaker Setup HGAMSBY at 11:45pm 11.26.99 Big Boats 1/1328 I am interested in the C380 Asymetrical Spinnaker setup. Does it use the second jib halyard? Are add
Autohelm 4000 problems - Wanders! Steve Donahue at 11:00pm 11.26.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1595 Have had an Autohelm 4000 for several months. Once the wind gets to 12-13 knots, boat starts wander
Looking for Line Drawing Dan O'Connor at 10:48pm 11.26.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1230 I'm looking for a line drawing of a Huner 26.5. I'm working on some modifications and paint options.
Spring line placement sandy at 10:29pm 11.26.99 Big Boats 8/1568 Sounds easy but ...Any hints on where to attach spring lines? At this time we have them attached t
Curtin rod tracks, for C-27 John at 3:31pm 11.26.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1428 I am looking for where I can get the stock curtin rod tracks used in my 82 catilina to replace my b
Launching Wing Keel CAT22 Jim/ Mast Confusion at 11:57am 11.26.99 Smaller Boats 1/1364 I just purchased A cat 22 and I am wondering if there are any problems launching from a trailer. The
Roplene Hull Sam Morgan at 10:27am 11.26.99 Smaller Boats 4/2879 My question concerns hull materials and I couldn't find a better place on HOW to post the question.
Single handing larger boats Jay Eaton at 7:17am 11.26.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/896 AUTOPILOT!!!
Replacing mufler Tom Hinrichs at 6:27am 11.26.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1190 I'm replacing the muffler, a stainlesstype like an automotive, with a fiberglass waterlift type. I
Hank-on jib furling Jim Rice at 6:25am 11.26.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2129 Our H27 has a hank-on jib we'll be using for some summers to come. It has a row of reefing points.
Catalina 36 bulkhead Sharky at 6:24am 11.26.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1856 I have a Catalina 36 which seems to have some seperation of the bulkhead from the top of the headlin
Window Leaks Greg Webster at 5:08am 11.26.99 Big Boats 1/1204 I have several main cabin window leaks and figure since I am at it I should replace the windows due

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Compass location (1) fred1diver at 12:27pm 01.19.20 I was wondering about mounting one on top of the companionway, what do you all think about that loca
Compass location Joe at 12:13pm 01.19.20 I was thinking about buying a new one, but the compass itself is in great shape, just seems a shame
Electrical Problem, I think.... StanleyJ at 12:08pm 01.19.20 The articles on the trailer connectors are spot on. I only have the M12 diesel, but I rerouted all
Compass location (4) Joe at 11:58am 01.19.20 If it were my boat, I'd invest in a new compass- they ain't THAT expensive :) Completely agree. T
which better for sailboats, Old Hickory Lake or Percy Priest Lake in Nashville TN? StanleyJ at 11:52am 01.19.20 I spent a few months in Nashville in the late 1980s. Most of the sailboats were on Percy Priest lak
Compass location fred1diver at 11:27am 01.19.20 I was thinking about buying a new one, but the compass itself is in great shape, just seems a shame
Where the rubber meets the road (2) TomY at 11:25am 01.19.20 @TomY 's scaffolding is a bit more elaborate than mine, however he is rolling and tipping and paint
winter time, sailing videos i like when the boats are in the barn jssailem at 11:14am 01.19.20 Big sails and a strong breeze, What could possibly go wrong when multiple boats are racing in close
Electrical Problem, I think.... Skipper at 11:04am 01.19.20 This article may be relevant to your issue. https://marinehowto.com/universal-diesel-engine-wiring
Where the rubber meets the road (1) BlowMeAway at 10:46am 01.19.20
Atomic 4 electronic ignition jssailem at 10:29am 01.19.20 I'm getting real close to next boat Movin on up to the Big Boat, That deluxe condo on the water..
Beneteau 361 Flooring Mechone at 10:22am 01.19.20 Thanks for the idea. I had the thought but had not identified a suitable material to add the thickn
Compass location Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 10:20am 01.19.20 If it were my boat, I'd invest in a new compass- they ain't THAT expensive :)
Where the rubber meets the road (1) dlochner at 10:19am 01.19.20 @TomY 's scaffolding is a bit more elaborate than mine, however he is rolling and tipping and paint
Electrical Problem, I think.... dlochner at 10:11am 01.19.20 This article may be relevant to your issue. https://marinehowto.com/universal-diesel-engine-wiring-
Where the rubber meets the road (2) TomY at 10:06am 01.19.20 I see people struggling in the boatyard with buffers. I find their problem isn't the tool so much as
Suggested 30 Boats for Short Handed Long Distance Racing (1) jssailem at 10:06am 01.19.20 You could go to the dark side and consider an F-27 trimaran. Dmax... That is not really the dark s
Electrical Problem, I think.... Skipper at 9:55am 01.19.20 I have the same motor. It does the same thing. Model is M-18 (not D-18). Mine from the factory requi
Where the rubber meets the road dmax at 9:47am 01.19.20 I also find it's getting later a lot earlier these days :p
Suggested 30 Boats for Short Handed Long Distance Racing dmax at 9:27am 01.19.20 You could go to the dark side and consider an F-27 trimaran.

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