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Hunter 30T Wisker Pole attachment fbcoache at 4:46am 09.18.18 Mid-Size Boats 12/1280 On my Hunter 30T, I have a wisker pole that came with the boat attached to the foredeck. However up
Image of Isaac (1) Brian D at 8:04pm 09.17.18 Weather and Forecasting 15/1044 I believe this was taken by a friend of mine in Jamaica. He is the British Ambassador there. Very ni
Cutless (2) Charles Erwin at 5:38pm 09.17.18 Ask All Sailors 8/1303 156447 How to change cutless on a boat with no strut? Options: remove stern tube altogether? Remo
New to Sailing (1) dc volts at 1:52pm 09.17.18 Ask All Sailors 39/1729 156395 My wife and I have been power boaters most of our marriage(22years), and recently jumped shi
18-3 Interpretation danstanford at 12:34pm 09.17.18 Racing 29/2366 During a recent race we watched a scene unfold that resulted in a disqualification for one of the bo
New to sailing, just picked up an ODay 23. 1979Oday23 at 11:59am 09.17.18 Day Sailers 31/5306 Hello everyone, I've been around the water since my teenage years, have my USCG 6pack, and just ful
Finally made good on a promise (1) Jackdaw at 11:49am 09.17.18 Racing 13/966 All season I've been trying to get out for a race with a boat owned by a couple that sail in our PHR
Part Name? Safety Line threaded D hook. thetailwind at 10:52am 09.17.18 Catalina 22 9/731 I did not know that the safety line D hook was a threaded part. It backed out and dropped to the bot
Chicken Cam? Brian D at 9:50am 09.17.18 Sails Call Lounge 9/820 @Jackdaw, something for your boat? Y5rhLCRlm0U
Jabsco Discharge Angle (1) mnmpizza at 7:39am 09.17.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2124 I recently installed a replacement Jabsco Manual Toilet. For some reason , there is a leak at the d
Glad I Have a Day Job Bill19233 at 5:47am 09.17.18 Racing 14/1078 Because, I couldn't make a living racing sailboats. Came in like, eleventh or something in Saturday'
Yanmar SB8 spare parts? PotomacDaysailer at 4:53am 09.17.18 Ask All Sailors 18/3888 Anybody have advice on how I go about finding rebuilt parts (specifically fuel lift pump) for a 1976
Rapid Fluctuation in Battery Voltage With Engine Running PDReynolds at 4:51am 09.17.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1057 Hi All, An unusual situation seems to have developed. When I am under power, my battery voltage will
Catalina 30 thoughts? dmdiehl64 at 6:34pm 09.16.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/1811 https://saginaw.craigslist.org/boa/d/catalinanew-lower-price/6685516604.html Good, bad, ugly? Than
Can anyone identify this part?? (3) recess218 at 5:03pm 09.16.18 Ask All Sailors 8/713 I was given this part many years ago by a sailing friend. I assume it is a furler for a head sail bu
Portlight Gaskets tjholland at 3:57pm 09.16.18 Big Boats 2/468 I have a 1988 Hunter Legend 40 and the interior gaskets for all of the portlights are old and need t
Diesel engine identification (3) rickster65 at 3:03pm 09.16.18 Engines and Propulsion 5/963 156377 I just bought a 1978 Morgan O/I with the YANMAR in it. I can't locate on the engine the exact
Why the topping lift? jngotasail at 1:40pm 09.16.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1496 Hi, I am new to sailing so might be asking a dumb question but here goes. Considering my Hunter has
40.5 Questions fero at 1:01pm 09.16.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 78/5058 Hi, After loosing our Bav 41 to Irma last year we are in the process of looking for the replacement.
1978 hunter 25, should I buy? clmartin0721 at 12:58pm 09.16.18 Smaller Boats 6/1222 hello all, I am looking for feedback on a boat I am looking to purchase tomorrow. She is a 1978 hun

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O'Day Widgeon stern/transom emblem Clutch Cargo at 5:20am 08.12.23 I know of a boat boneyard with a few widgeons lying around. I'll check for you.
Prop size for O 322? SycloneDriver at 5:05am 08.12.23 Holy :poop: ! What engine and how many horsepower and RPM ? Still relevant and most interesting
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Ward H at 4:03am 08.12.23
DIY Electronics? Davidasailor26 at 2:53am 08.12.23 Depending on the cost and difficulty of running wire you could also consider just putting individual
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:41pm 08.11.23 I have the I now have the motor sitting in my salon. Now that does sound just a little peculiar !
Prop size for O 322? Ralph Johnstone at 10:31pm 08.11.23 It still makes a solid 6.8 knots in good conditions and lightly loaded. Holy :poop: ! What engin
Top Down Furler (1) Hayden Watson at 9:44pm 08.11.23 Cutoff is at 10kts. My Star of Papillon is also a very oversized Asymm. It measures in at a bit m
Sailing post heart attack Stu Jackson at 8:27pm 08.11.23 and I'm not aware of any such groups - not that we've looked. Hmm, cause and effect... If you want
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? (1) Dalliance at 8:07pm 08.11.23
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? PaulK at 7:54pm 08.11.23 @PaulK But this thread is about travelers, not mainsheets. Oops. Please note how our J/36 trave
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 7:39pm 08.11.23 Yes, I had disconnected the coupling first. The shaft is difficult to turn not connected to the gear
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 7:26pm 08.11.23 Most definitely wrong. Should be the same length as the strut. Not a major problem, just looks sl
Sailing post heart attack Scott T-Bird at 7:26pm 08.11.23 What is a "Heart Attack"? Sounds like a stupid question but there are several ways to have a cardia
Prop size for O 322? SycloneDriver at 7:24pm 08.11.23 I did a little more testing today. It is a little smoother than the old beat up prop. The prop wal
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Ralph Johnstone at 7:22pm 08.11.23 Mine is currently extending roughly 1-1.5 out of the strut. I believe this to be incorrect. Most
Ducks in my backyard! (6) RSHunter27 at 7:15pm 08.11.23 a few more pic of my upgrades.
Sailing post heart attack shemandr at 6:59pm 08.11.23 What is a "Heart Attack"? Sounds like a stupid question but there are several ways to have a cardi
Ducks in my backyard! (2) RSHunter27 at 6:53pm 08.11.23 I guess I never showed you the completed companionway. The trim is staggered and overlapping. Had a
Dimensions of the companionway boards for a 1980 27'? (2) RSHunter27 at 6:39pm 08.11.23 I will have to measure. But here was my solution. 4 mini doors on lift off hinges, overlapping trim
Sailing post heart attack jviss at 6:20pm 08.11.23 I'm sorry to hear you had heart damage, Scott. I hope it heals up.

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