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Synthetic Teak Decking (3) sail sfbay at 7:05am 07.09.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2468 I researched the many products out there, including PlasDeck and SeaDek. I selected SeaDek based on
Lighting Striking Sailboat - 7/8/19 mnmpizza at 6:44am 07.09.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1374 In case you all didn't see this: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/weather/2019/07/08/lightning-s
Cherubini-Hunter 25 circa 1976 (1) Plymouth Sailor at 5:24am 07.09.19 The Cherubini Hunters 1/803 I'm still trying to understand and maximize my 76's rigging, particularly it's boom. If anyone owns
Isotherm self pumping refrigerators riversloth at 5:21am 07.09.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1105 I'm just wanting to know if anyone is familiar with these self pumping units. Do they really work a
How to clean the diesel tank 1986 Sabre 32 Blue Wolf at 4:01am 07.09.19 Sabre Sailboats 8/2399
Just a cool photo (1) markwbird at 10:06pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1939 Friday night beer can racing on SF Bay. Blowing 20 kts and choppy. No one from my regular crew show
Raymarine EV-1 Sensor Location sjsflyer at 6:22pm 07.08.19 Catalina 310 9/6345 Previous owner replaced the original autopilot with the new Raymarine Ev- 100. BOE Marine in Maryla
Checking gearbox fluid in 8 hp Yanmar captain tom tom at 5:49pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 1/289 Should the engine (YSM8) be running, like some cars, to check the gearbox level? Warm or cold? Thank
Need a Catalina Mechanic rpell1@msn.com at 4:16pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 2/486 Hi all, I'm at that point where I can no longer handle any physically complicated projects. I now n
30' - 42' catamaran tour or sail Jsuser2 at 2:46pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 1/655 Greetings fellow sailors. My wife and I will be visiting family in San Diego county July 16th throug
I need a Volvo MD2B Davegem123 at 2:35pm 07.08.19 Engines and Propulsion 7/2068 mine is finished ...it just died ....looking for a decent replacement ...reasonable hours good cond
411 gas strut for freezer VCristi at 2:32pm 07.08.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1035 Good afternoon... Does anyone know what type and size gas strut holds up the freezer lid on a Benete
French hitch on windless capstan Hayden Watson at 1:55pm 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1044 I have a Maxwell 500 that only has a capstan and no chain gypsy. I typically pull the chain section
Interesting idea... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:32pm 07.08.19 Sails Call Lounge 29/2968 Someone posted this on FB When using a public campground a tuba placed on your picnic table will kee
External Bow Thruster Install on a H41DS (6) Nodak7 at 11:03am 07.08.19 Big Boats 21/3633 I just wanted to share my experience with the installation and operation of the external thruster on
Bulb type for steaming light, 2006 H41 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 9:36am 07.08.19 Big Boats 1/938 Hi All, Anyone know what type of bulb is used in the steaming light on a 2006 Hunter 41? Thanks
News video - lightning strike sailboat Skipper at 9:00am 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 6/757 ....Repost. For some reason can't edit headline on other one ... What are the odds... I saw this vi
Cooler drain sailnoproblem at 7:34am 07.08.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1049 Last week I posted a tread about helping a friend bring a new to him boat on a maiden voyage. Well i
Who uses an ATN sock w/Asymmetrical Spinnaker on a h36? (1) Dan_Y at 7:10am 07.08.19 Big Boats 14/2318
LEAKY 23 Volkswatson at 6:35am 07.08.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/436 Hey folks, Has anyone experienced significant leakage in their H23(from the topside)? Every time we

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Cups on strings on covers? Why?? (1) jssailem at 11:23am 12.09.24 And they say... Oh, look at that cute little mousy face...
Fresh Water Leak kappykaplan at 11:15am 12.09.24 I had a friend do that and it was salty! The problem was it was a freshwater boat. Turns out his wa
Interior wood slats for C30? Stu Jackson at 11:01am 12.09.24 BTW I don't think those are slats but Ash plywood. It's Ash but not plywood. Go to any lumber sto
Cups on strings on covers? Why?? Timm R Oday25 at 10:51am 12.09.24 I've had mice in both my sailboat and powerboat over the winter . Even mice can do a fair amount of
Interior wood slats for C30? jssailem at 10:45am 12.09.24 Maybe you could find tongue and groove thin flooring or paneling to make your repairs. Finding an
Cups on strings on covers? Why?? jssailem at 10:37am 12.09.24 To prevent mice from climbing up? Those look more like rats:yikes: than mice...
Capri C-15 Coronado parts needed jssailem at 10:32am 12.09.24 Rubrail, or hull joint that has broken apart Rub rail is different that the hull joint. Check Taco
Route & weather planning jssailem at 10:28am 12.09.24 It just seems we haven't progressed very far even though we have alot of good Data available. When
replacing portlights (2) PNWE36 at 10:00am 12.09.24 Hi, I replaced all the portlights in my 2011 H36e this spring. I tried to find the same information
Fresh Water Leak BrianH at 8:50am 12.09.24 ou began with the premise that you had a fresh water leak. Have you absolutely confirmed by tasting
Route & weather planning dLj at 8:25am 12.09.24
Looking for a sailing buddy in Colorado! roowhyduh at 8:21am 12.09.24 Oh nice! Do you know anyone who has a boat that would be willing to take me out?
Route & weather planning CrispyCringle at 8:16am 12.09.24 I use PredictWind. It seems to do a pretty decent job, with a max forecast of 10 days out. You can b
Route & weather planning BarryL at 8:01am 12.09.24 Hello, I believe that all of the serious racers use Expedition Software https://www.expeditionmari
Interior wood slats for C30? Calif. Ted at 7:10am 12.09.24 The original supplier in California was a place in Rancho Dominguez that closed about a decade ago.
Cups on strings on covers? Why?? Project_Mayhem at 7:07am 12.09.24 Ahh that does make sense though I don't know how effective the cups would be. I had a racoon get int
Route & weather planning Davidasailor26 at 7:04am 12.09.24
Route & weather planning dLj at 6:59am 12.09.24 Sounds like you want a computer to drive your boat. Weather prediction is darned good 3 days out,
Cups on strings on covers? Why?? dlochner at 6:50am 12.09.24
Cups on strings on covers? Why?? kappykaplan at 6:45am 12.09.24 To prevent mice from climbing up? Yes, a poor man's rat guard.

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