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Another wiring issue for Hunter 26.5 vidalia at 10:17am 10.06.19 Smaller Boats 16/1695 The anchor light (360 degree white light at the very top of the mast) and the steaming light (225 de
Appropriate amount of headstay sag? (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:18am 10.06.19 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 23/9158 One of the boats in our club thought that we had too much headstay sag in one of our races a few wee
Bleeding a Yanmar 3GM 30 (F) - is it always necessary?? Bluenose at 7:09pm 10.05.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1688 Hi all, In the courses I have taken, they always said to bleed after changing the primary and seco
Questions for 39 owners Sefuller at 4:26pm 10.05.19 Bigger Boats 2/906 I noticed on haul out that our propshaft strut has some movement. I'm wondering how it is attached
Sheet to tiller again garymalmgren at 4:21pm 10.05.19 Ask All Sailors 1/950 Well, posted the last one as Private so only I could watch it. Not much meaning to that. gary DOUgO-
Drilling new bow cleat holes RolfSail at 2:12pm 10.05.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1129 Hello veteran Hunter owners. I have a new to me 1999 260. I want to replace the bow cleats. You ment
st50 wind transducer repair fganz1944 at 12:44pm 10.05.19 Ask All Sailors 11/6264 My st50 wind transducer (Z135) has failed, first direction, more recently wind speed. Question: 1.
any 310 Catalina owners in Puget Sound/Salish Sea? matts997 at 11:29am 10.05.19 Catalina 310 9/1980 I currently own a Hunter 280 and am looking for a 310 or 320 Catalina. I've seen several 320s but ha
Deep water anchorages (1) Rltgold at 11:19am 10.05.19 Catalina 22 25/3394 After our last trip to Catalina Island we found out how many anchorages were in pretty deep water.
macgregor 26s ballast hedgy at 10:00am 10.05.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/3274 good morning, i just purchased 1993 Macgregor 26s, wondering as far as water ballast, its trailered
Re-leather the Wheel? Kings Gambit at 9:26am 10.05.19 Ask All Sailors 15/1929 The SS wheel of me 1999 Bavaria needs new leather covering. The leather there now is the original an
Oday 192: how to raise rudder to launch and retrieve boat at marina? tuna boat captain at 9:05am 10.05.19 Day Sailers 3/1788 Is it alright to drill hole in the trailing part of the rudder to raise rudder?
Sheet to tiller steering garymalmgren at 5:52am 10.05.19 Ask All Sailors 2/614 Third time lucky gary DOUgO-tSCDY
Prop shaft spar? Devins at 4:21am 10.05.19 Ask All Sailors 3/523 Good morning, I remember seeing a link for Hunter replacement propeller spars, and I thought it was
refrigeration insulation charles anthony at 2:30am 10.05.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1058 Does anybody know how the fridge=freezer is insulated on a 430 I suspect mine is wet. The freezer pl
Painting Catalina 22 deck question Erbardy at 5:56pm 10.04.19 Ask All Sailors 3/687 I have another question concerning painting the deck of my Catalina 22. I am looking at the hardware
Painting the deck of a Catalina 22 Erbardy at 5:42pm 10.04.19 Ask All Sailors 10/2152 I am a new owner of a Catalina 22. This winter I am going to paint the deck of the boat. I am planni
Piles of black smoke Yanmar 3GM30 Tim Mills at 4:47pm 10.04.19 Engines and Propulsion 12/1952 My boat has been sitting for about 2 months. I went to run the Yanmar 3GM30 tonight and this is what
Propane stoves & tank Tjbsailorman at 4:42pm 10.04.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2250
Outhaul to cockpit JRT at 4:29pm 10.04.19 Catalina 310 18/4252 Has anyone brought the outhaul to the cockpit? Any pics and part list would be appreciated.

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Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Blitz at 9:39pm 11.16.24 Blitz . The extension goes on the throttle . This allows you to sit further forward on the boat . I
Taking the mast down Project_Mayhem at 8:34pm 11.16.24 One question; were the wiring connectors stowed in the mast base? I'm going to have ours taken down
Hull sag problem (1) Davidasailor26 at 7:35pm 11.16.24 Fiberglass boats "banana" from having the backstay pumped tight. This drives the mast down and pull
Battery shelf Davidasailor26 at 7:27pm 11.16.24
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Skipper J at 7:16pm 11.16.24 Lol. Red-faced two-handed yanks on the side straps solved the problem.
Hunter 38 Lithium Ideas marcham at 7:00pm 11.16.24 My 3JH3 (40 Hp) starts fine with my AGM 10Ah motorcycle battery (in my RIB)... it's CCA is 170 I bel
Battery shelf Don S/V ILLusion at 5:52pm 11.16.24 My 1995 29.5 plywood battery shelf has delaminated to the point it needs replacing. I can't get the
Battery shelf jssailem at 5:51pm 11.16.24 Hey there, I'm Just checking in and saying HI. I noticed you posted your query in the Hunter forum.
Hull sag problem PaulK at 4:47pm 11.16.24 I haven't noticed hogging in glass boats, even when the yard has not supported the bow during stor
Question about solar panels and batteries. Calif. Ted at 4:08pm 11.16.24 It takes twice, sometimes 3 times as long to SAIL up coast as down. I don't use solar panels, maybe
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Captain Larry-DH at 3:18pm 11.16.24
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Skipper J at 3:05pm 11.16.24 Well I took the plunge and ordered a Suzuki last night. Good to know about that recoil - I'll watch
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan Dalliance at 1:29pm 11.16.24 If the engine comes out it is silly to not take the opportunity to replace the fuel and return hose
Taking the mast down PlaneTom at 1:10pm 11.16.24 The mast came down easy, wiring was all with connectors at the mast base. now we can finally clean
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan Dalliance at 12:57pm 11.16.24 Familiar with that specific Yanmar. Done that motor from wear to complete blue print rebuilds. Hav
Has anyone installed the Raymarine Linear Drive Type 1 in a H34? or similar boat? (2) kloudie1 at 11:56am 11.16.24 Mike, going to be a tight fit. Pictures below.. There may be room above the driven wheel but because
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 Don S/V ILLusion at 11:41am 11.16.24 https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dwa-cs-201a as th Daiwa I have introduces no loss. Coax switch
Cabin ceiling vent latch part (1) MachZ at 11:40am 11.16.24 Look as good as the originals.. What was the failure mode on the originals? I have had the rivet
DIY proyects The_Sailing_Pelican at 10:54am 11.16.24 Nigel Calder's book is one staple, I also like Don Casey's book.
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 Mark Maulden at 10:17am 11.16.24

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