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Cal2-29 Boom Macmanjams at 6:41am 05.21.19 Cal 1/1197 Boom broke on the SF Bay, Looking for a used boom, general info or info on getting a new one. 3 yea
Is Halyard Latch Adjustable? (1) SirMichael at 5:56am 05.21.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1619 I have an 88 Hunter 28.5 and yesterday I replaced the main halyard with a 7/16 line, replacing the o
Sacrificial Anode Plymouth Sailor at 5:43am 05.21.19 Ask All Sailors 3/1103 Dear Fellow Sailors: I've never had an anode on my 25' sailboat (lead keel). I don't believe I've
1987 Hunter 31 B&R rig cost thelilnauti at 10:13pm 05.20.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1315 Hi all, I'm just trying to get a ballpark cost for replacing all the standing rigging on a 1987 Hunt
Venture 222 keel lock bolt (1) MaxWell905 at 7:12pm 05.20.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1572
What type of keel is this? (1) pumpkinpie at 6:35pm 05.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/492 I noticed this keel on a 38 hunter and was wondering if anyone knew what type of keel this was? And
Question about prop (1) Will423 at 6:12pm 05.20.19 S2 8/1747
Where to buy spreaders? LadyHawk at 5:36pm 05.20.19 Catalina 22 7/707 We are getting very close to launch on our Cat 22 project boat. This past weekend we tackled the ma
H26: Hatchboards/washboard dimensions (1) rgranger at 3:58pm 05.20.19 Smaller Boats 42/3553 By chance? Anyone have the measurements of the bottom most hatchboard on an H26? My boat is an ho
Newer Models (1) JudgeFudge at 3:32pm 05.20.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1751 Is it worth it to upgrade to a newer model? I have a 2004 Catalina but for a while now I've had my e
INTERIOR PLASTIC CAPS (2) twodzusfittings at 2:52pm 05.20.19 Bigger Boats 3/1236 As I slowly remove rotted shelves, old faux wall panels and nasty crud from this new to me boat, thi
Rustoleum Plymouth Sailor at 2:31pm 05.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1491 This post is more of a review than an ask for feedback however feel free to do so. I just painted m
Info needed on 2001 Catalina/Capri 16 wing keel SoCalAngler at 2:09pm 05.20.19 Smaller Boats 1/885 Looking to get back into a trailer sailing. As far as trailer sailors go, I've owned.... M17, Marin
Alden 44 tthanrahan at 2:07pm 05.20.19 Alden General Chat 1/4927 I am seriously considering making an offer on a 44 from 1977. I am being told it is hull number one.
Lower Gudgeon Access pastormb at 2:01pm 05.20.19 Catalina 22 21/2753 I've been able to gleam a lot of helpful information from the forum, and appreciate the wealth of kn
The Black hulls at work! (1) Jackdaw at 12:52pm 05.20.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1444
How to make your stairs look great!!! (1) artboas at 12:16pm 05.20.19 Big Boats 18/2518 So, Hunter did something with their wooden stairs which has been a pain for just about everyone. For
Mast step issue (3) PugetSounder at 11:43am 05.20.19 Smaller Boats 7/1825 Hello all, I raised my mast for only the third time and had significantly more trouble getting the f
H26 stanchion diameter? (1) rgranger at 11:40am 05.20.19 Smaller Boats 2/515 Hi All: Anyone (@Crazy Dave Condon ???!!!) know the diameter of the stanchions that came standard o
End caps for Hull Blankets? (1) Mike Oldak at 11:36am 05.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/556 I'm replacing the hull blankets on my 1984 H34 and would like to get the plastic end pieces(?) that

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Install New Winches? Crusty Ol Salt at 6:48am 12.22.24 I'm planning on adding combing winches this year. Looking at the Harken 20 ST radial. Curious to wh
3GM30F Alternator Query marcham at 6:48am 12.22.24 Marcham, that's what I think I have done. I'll release the tension and see if I can save the situat
Install New Winches? JBP-PA at 6:44am 12.22.24 At the end of the day, once you get your winches and drill the mounting holes, you will know if ther
44DS Jib Furling line? dlochner at 6:37am 12.22.24 Does anyone happen to know the size and length of the jib furling line on a 44DS with in mast furli
Automatic bilge pump question dlochner at 6:26am 12.22.24 Checking the fuse is the cheapest first step. Don't be surprised if the fuse is good as float switch
3GM30F Alternator Query dlochner at 6:20am 12.22.24 The internal regulators on Hitachi alternators are set up to protect the alternator not charge the b
3GM30F Alternator Query shemandr at 6:11am 12.22.24 Da, da, da. The plot thickens! :yikes:
Powering starlink ShawnL at 5:53am 12.22.24 I was writing almost the exact same thing as @dlochner. Guess he beat me to it.
Powering starlink dlochner at 5:51am 12.22.24 I think the Mini can be powered directly from 12v so you don't need the inverter. If I had a mini I
Install New Winches? chp at 5:06am 12.22.24 Yes and no. Yes, I have the same mounting points on my H280. Yes, I have added winches there. No,
3GM30F Alternator Query nhodgson at 4:36am 12.22.24 I work on a 3GM30F that has an 80A Delco. If it fits is more a function of the enclosure than the b
Sailing courses in Thailand dlochner at 4:24am 12.22.24 Apparently I need a VHF operator's cert and 200+ sailing miles as a prereq for the course. The mila
3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 3:43am 12.22.24 I know the 3YM30 can be equipped from the factory with the 60A Hitachi or the 80A as an option. Ours
Automatic bilge pump question (1) Davidasailor26 at 3:21am 12.22.24 The 2014 37 has a pair of glass fuses in the battery switch compartment in the aft cabin. A small w
Moisture prevention.... Mika1 at 2:50am 12.22.24 I am a live aboard in the Pacific Northwest and agree with the above about the need for a dehumidif
Upgrading Thru-Hulls & Valves on a (Beneteau) Production Boat? Mika1 at 2:45am 12.22.24 I think it's important to keep a few things in mind: 1) A main purpose of backing plates is to distr
Sailing courses in Thailand Will Gilmore at 2:23am 12.22.24 Opinions about sailing courses, experience, suggestions, anecdotes, places to go, food to eat, thing
3GM30F Alternator Query marcham at 11:18pm 12.21.24 I work on a 3GM30F that has an 80A Delco. If it fits is more a function of the enclosure than the br
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month DaveWants2Sail at 9:39pm 12.21.24 I haven't had any luck with our local dealer. Do you have a good dealer reference? Clarks Landing
Sailing courses in Thailand dLj at 7:50pm 12.21.24 Will, I have several friends that live in Thailand. What info are you looking for? dj

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