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Sticks in the air. Torrence Jenkins at 11:13pm 08.15.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1203 Is it me, or when you see another sailboat going your way, you start duelling. I can't help myself,
Owners out for fresh air ?? Wayne Estabrooks at 9:21pm 08.15.99 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1152 Phil,When I click on the ventilation article http://www.sailboatowners.com/forums/pview.tpl?sku=19
creaking bulkhead eric stones at 7:03pm 08.15.99 Mid-Size Boats 3/1563 I bought my 1978 30 last year and have noticed that there is a creaking sound when under sail commin
Adding Cockpit Speakers Paul Akers at 8:32am 08.15.99 Other Sailboats 1/934 Jim, I own a Legend 37 (like you). I want to add cockpit speakers, but can't seem to identify a go
sails bampy5@aol.com at 6:31am 08.15.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1220 buying a 33.5 with a 110% jib. whats the max. size recommended by hunter.also would like to know the
Stowage of dinghy fuel for the 380 Myrna from Washington at 5:28am 08.15.99 Big Boats 3/1425 We are outfitting our new Catalina 380, hull 214, Windarra. One of the things that we need to decid
Working load Myrna from Washington at 5:23am 08.15.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1375 Can anyone out there explain to me what is meant by the term "working load".We are looking at diff
Odor in the cabin Jill Mulford at 2:42am 08.15.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1197 I notice an odor in the cabin of our '97 Hunter 29.5. It seems to be a "chemical-like" smell and is
Cracks Forming Around Cleat Greg Holmen at 11:00pm 08.14.99 Other Sailboats 2/1139 i have a 1996 Hunter 26 purchased new in 1997. My boat spends it's summersin a marina slip in Minne
Catalina 1981 Allen Savage at 9:58pm 08.14.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1542 What would be a good asking price for a catalina 30 1981 vintage tall rig with a atomic 4 recently r
mainsheet patrick e. boole at 7:04am 08.14.99 Mid-Size Boats 0/1321 i am new to the mid boom mainsheet on the cat.30. any advise on sheeting in and single handling esp
Yanmar 2QM vs 2GM Toby Miller at 6:32am 08.14.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/3577 I have read that I have a Yanmar 2QM20 in my 1981 Hunter 36. I see a lot of references to the 2GM20
Why is Hunter not there for us older boat owners Bob Helta at 5:46am 08.14.99 Smaller Boats 2/1138 i have a Hunter 19' daysailer. I contacted the florida hunter dealer with 2 Q's and what i got was p
Why is Hunter not there for us older boat owners Bob Hleta at 5:45am 08.14.99 Smaller Boats 1/1184 i have a Hunter 19' daysailer. I contacted the florida hunter dealer with 2 Q's and what i got was p
Teflon tape on plastic fittings? Bob E. at 1:51am 08.14.99 Other Sailboats 7/8862 A recent post advised not to use teflon tape on plastic fittings, saying that it can crack them over
HOW CAN I LIVE IN A SAILBOAT nachi@iname.com at 12:52am 08.14.99 Big Boats 3/1411 HOW CAN I LIVE IN A SAILBOAT?I know this may seem like an extremely naive concept or notion, especi
How Do You Rig a Temporary Forestay? David at 11:59pm 08.13.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2382 Can anyone provide instructions for Safely rigging a temporary forestay. I am having problems with
thingamajigs etc. steve aka clueless at 10:17pm 08.13.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1234 i have a 90 23' hunter and i love the boat. i took a couple quick lessons and am trying to learn th
Running Back Stays Ken DeLacy at 1:40pm 08.13.99 Other Sailboats 1/987 I have a 1979 37 cutter with running back stays. I am interested in removing these and wonder if add
Outboard Engines Sam Morgan at 11:19am 08.13.99 Smaller Boats 5/1134 What is magic about keeping the outboard engine horsepower below ten horsepower? I see a number of

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Edson Pedestal Upgrade? jdsevier at 8:51pm 01.05.20 Thank you Dave, Yes, looks pretty strait forward. I appreciate the photos and links!
This is why we cant have nice things. Will Gilmore at 8:48pm 01.05.20 2gLlBv_SrZw There's a moral to this story. It's all good fun 'til somebody loses an aye ;) -Will (
Adding another battery Lazy1 at 8:44pm 01.05.20 The bus bars by the MPPT are not needed for one panel and not absolutely necessary for running two p
Oday 27 Lower Shroud Chainplate Will Gilmore at 8:33pm 01.05.20 Dashaw, I have been trying to find an example of a O27 chainplate in pictures of sales ads, online
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell Screen Saver at 8:27pm 01.05.20 Yes Sydney is or was my home. Left there 10 years ago to go cruising, so family friends etc still th
This is why we cant have nice things. (1) RussC at 8:25pm 01.05.20 What??! ya'll only have ONE boat babe each ?!?! :biggrin:
Port lights Ralph Johnstone at 8:21pm 01.05.20 So I take it you're replacing acrylic glass AND installing new gaskets (aluminum frame to FG outer c
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Will Gilmore at 8:20pm 01.05.20 The central point is that limitation can immunize only an owner . Others at fault do not qualify fo
Adding another battery Zinger88 at 8:19pm 01.05.20 Gene, As noted previously, I'm planning on using only one 30 watt panel and Victron MPPT 75/10 cont
Port lights Brian D at 7:54pm 01.05.20 Well, Ralph, that was a vision I had. But I have to make make-shift gaskets that work. I'll take on
This is why we cant have nice things. justsomeguy at 7:52pm 01.05.20 omD3m-xwBWk
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell SG at 7:35pm 01.05.20 Screen Saver, Are you from Sydney, Australia? If so, my condolences to all of you, your fauna and
Bow thurster Terry Cox at 7:22pm 01.05.20 without the make of your Maxwell windlass, I really can't say what weight of tackle it's sized for
Port lights Ralph Johnstone at 7:22pm 01.05.20 I'm assuming these are hinged opening ports. If you're into hobby woodworking in a serious sort of
Bow thurster Ralph Johnstone at 7:04pm 01.05.20 Hi Ralph, no clue regarding the power draw of our windlass. Terry, without the make of your Maxwe
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell Screen Saver at 7:03pm 01.05.20
1981 Hunter 30 main sheet / traveler / boom rigging Dalliance at 7:02pm 01.05.20 I often sail Dalliance solo. I choose my days carefully and make use of the wheel brake when I need
Port lights Brian D at 6:48pm 01.05.20 In theory, any gasket can work as long as the fit and function are correct. The form is irrelevant.
In-Mast Mainsail question DrJudyB at 6:45pm 01.05.20 Sails should be rinsed (at the least) to remove salt and washed to remove organic dirts and material
Bow thurster (2) Ralph Johnstone at 6:23pm 01.05.20 The tackle weight is sort-of a misnomer, in my opinion. Misnomer is an understatement. The entir

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