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Running rigging replacement recomendations (Canada) Good Vibes at 5:48am 05.16.19 Catalina 310 15/3567 Good Day. We have taken possession of our 2001 C310 hull number 63 and it has arrived in Ottawa. As
What, besides Sailing, is a hobby for you ? Leeward Rail at 4:56am 05.16.19 Sails Call Lounge 48/6922 For me it is vehicles. Currently doing a frame off restoration of a truck for my wife, have 2 vintag
Water coming in at hatch gfroch at 8:27pm 05.15.19 Catalina 30 3/1441 We have had big rain lately and water is accumulating in the channel where the sliding hatch over th
Hunter 310 - Dropping Rudder JimboSailboat at 5:50pm 05.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/381 I have to replace my propshaft and I have never dropped the rudder before. Does anyone have experien
What Model Jobsco Head in 2000 Hunter 340 Chew Oon at 4:48pm 05.15.19 Mid-Size Boats 25/3225 Hi, Does anyone know the model of Jobsco head in a 2000 Hunter 340? Thanks, Chew
Steaming and Anchor lights for 2003 Hunter 306 tom.p.brown at 4:38pm 05.15.19 Parts Search 0/476 Does anyone know the LED replacement bulbs for the Hunter 306 Anchor and Steaming Light. Would like
Cruising in a Hunter-Cherubini - 25 Plymouth Sailor at 2:12pm 05.15.19 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2056 Fellow Cherubinis, Interested in any anecdotes for long distance (20 miles or more) coastal cruises
Hinged lift-up tiller Minnesail at 12:24pm 05.15.19 Catalina 22 30/6077 Does anyone have some sort of hinge in their tiller so it can lift up when you're at anchor or docke
AC/DC meter Jac123 at 12:03pm 05.15.19 Catalina 30 6/1402 I am a new owner of a 89 Catalina 30 I am going to try my hand at some rewiring. I took the first st
The most explosive week in boating (1) Phil Herring at 12:02pm 05.15.19 Ask All Sailors 17/2477 Its July 4th week, everybody! And that means everyone who owns an object that floats will be on the
The current state of boat insurance (1) Phil Herring at 11:48am 05.15.19 Ask All Sailors 21/2357 We ask this question every few years so we can crowd-source the latest trends in boat insurance. Wh
Show us your trailer mods (1) Phil Herring at 11:32am 05.15.19 Ask All Sailors 16/3920 One of the most perilous and exciting events in sailing doesnt take place on the water, but on a ram
The Dreaded Head (1) Phil Herring at 11:10am 05.15.19 Ask All Sailors 21/4826 Does your head make you want to bang it against a wall? Clogs. Overflows. Poor drainage. Bad smells
A Swarm of Sailboats (1) Phil Herring at 11:02am 05.15.19 Ask All Sailors 36/4506 Do you like to sail in a swarm, pack, school, or fleet of sailboats? Some like the rafting and cama
Trading Phases (1) Phil Herring at 10:49am 05.15.19 Ask All Sailors 15/2321 When is it time to trade up to a bigger boat? When your boat starts to feel too small? When it dev
Widgeon Oar locks. Claybury at 10:36am 05.15.19 Day Sailers 1/1368 Anyone have experience mounting oarlocks to a Widgeon or similar boat? Where did you mount them? Wha
New design 22 for sale. Dug22 at 8:37am 05.15.19 Catalina 22 0/10 The boat is located at Birmingham Sail Club in Alabama. Comes with galvanized trailer. It is a new d
1979 Hunter Cherubini 33 Questions scottc3387 at 8:23am 05.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/3323 So I'm new to sailing. I've sailed smaller (21-27') boats the last couple years and am looking to up
Moving from JAM to Spin fleet Ben4195 at 8:14am 05.15.19 Racing 25/3328 Hi All, I am crew on a boat that has been racing JAM for the past 5-ish years, going from a complete
New to this forum Stlsailor at 7:35am 05.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/737 Hi, I am looking at buying a 1999 Hunter 260. Does anyone have any advice on what to look for? I hav

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Helm cover kappykaplan at 12:49pm 12.04.24 I had one made by my local sail loft. It was pricey, but it does the job. On the other hand, if yo
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 BAD ORCA at 12:43pm 12.04.24 The dxengineering fitting you are showing is the same as I have at the base of my mast as well. Mi
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 BAD ORCA at 12:38pm 12.04.24 I prefer the soldered fittings to the screw-on ones. They feel more secure to me. Silver PL-259 con
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 BAD ORCA at 12:32pm 12.04.24 Great! Thankyou for replies. I also have the LMR400 Ultraflex. My boat has open layout as well but
Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 dlochner at 12:21pm 12.04.24 I was assuming you were using a flush mounted plotter, with the extension and the leverage a beefing
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 (1) sailcapt340 at 11:58am 12.04.24 The dxengineering fitting you are showing is the same as I have at the base of my mast as well. Min
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core Reunion at 11:56am 12.04.24 I can't imagine that what you are proposing is economically feasible. It's not that I don't like th
Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 kappykaplan at 11:51am 12.04.24 Would starboard provide the necessary support? I'd think so. Its purpose is to prevent the fiberg
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core capta at 11:49am 12.04.24 I can't imagine that what you are proposing is economically feasible. It's not that I don't like tha
Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 rcoleman67 at 11:47am 12.04.24 McMaster-Carr. The chart plotter will be light and won't be subjected to stress, it doesn't reall
Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 rcoleman67 at 11:43am 12.04.24 Could you use a piece of starboard instead? Would starboard provide the necessary support?
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core FastOlson at 11:41am 12.04.24 Oh Crap, sorry about that Fast Olson. I am 30# overweight... no offense taken! :)
What is this mystery line? capta at 11:40am 12.04.24 I suspect the line will be strong enough. You need a solid clip to attach it to the dog's harness.
What is this mystery line? capta at 11:37am 12.04.24 Personally, I do not favor the use of harnesses and tethers unless one must go out a bowsprit in hea
What is this mystery line? kappykaplan at 11:13am 12.04.24 A 6-inch-deep mud puddle, preferably one that turns her white fur black/brown, has been her go-to d
What is this mystery line? kappykaplan at 11:12am 12.04.24 Meet Layla, the sailing doggo - Nice lookin' pup! :beer:
Hunter 26/260 trailers Crazy Dave Condon at 11:04am 12.04.24 If you are concerned about the posts being too wide; simply unbolt them from the trailer and the hun
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 Don S/V ILLusion at 10:56am 12.04.24 I was thinking of adding one of these at mast base. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-536-4
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 (3) jssailem at 10:47am 12.04.24 Regarding my mast, I do not expect to drop it again. I dropped it due to failure of the spreaders an
What is this mystery line? dlochner at 10:43am 12.04.24 I like the idea of using it for our dog. We have a 10-month-old Whippet now; she's a good boat dog

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