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mbs at 6:53pm 05.08.19
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Trying to replace the darn oil pressure switch. a deep 15/16 socket can't get in there due to the
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My first post here so hello to all! I recently acquired a 1981 Hunter 37 Cherubini that has suffered
Dug22 at 4:52pm 05.08.19
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I need some advice. I am planning on racing this Saturday. It is basically a straight line about 5 m
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We purchased a 1997 Beneteau 461 recently. Many of the light lenses are either burned or cracked. Ar
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Hi all! Looking for suggestions for a website that sells leather wrapping for dodger rail handle. An
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Does anyone know what size and pitch that the lock nut for the bolt that attaches boom to mast. I f
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Unfortunately, I allowed a good bit of rain water to sit in the cabin sole long enough for stains to
MaxinCalgary at 10:07am 05.08.19
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164558 I added two anodes to my rudder post on my H260. Last season some pitting by the end so added
DArcy at 9:48am 05.08.19
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I was watching this video of the American Magic training boat. This is the boat being used to train
pateco at 9:44am 05.08.19
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So my 1983 H31 has had a small leak dripping on the countertop for quite a while. Since we never use
Rick Templeton at 8:53am 05.08.19
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I am contemplating some serious open water cruising and would like some references for literature fr
Tristan Simonds at 7:47am 05.08.19
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I have installed and isolation transformer on my Hunter 376 and it trips the breaker in the port laz
Jackdaw at 7:38am 05.08.19
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Less than a week after we got back from the Grenadines, BlueJ needed to be in the water. The deadlin
All U Get at 7:18am 05.08.19
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Hi all, I just redid my power survey for our boat. I added 100 amp hours for my wife. This may ev
SawyerCurt at 6:56am 05.08.19
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The membership list has been updated on the Association web site, and I also fixed several broken li
Fly By Night at 6:20am 05.08.19
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So I bought a new Mantus anchor and was hoping to keep it on the bowsprit roller. With the angle the
David Marteney at 5:56am 05.08.19
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My Hunter Owners manual provides the line specifications for the main halyard of the in-mast furling
ping141 at 5:08am 05.08.19
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Hi! Has anyone installed a manhole in their diesel tank with any luck? Thanks! :)
Jac123 at 5:05am 05.08.19
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I bought Life Chaulk to install pergo (plastic) thru hulls above the waterline Got back to boat and
Ponelio57 at 8:44pm 05.07.19
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We bought a 1984 Morgan 323 last year. Turns out it has nasty odor issues. We are replacing the bla

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Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Dalliance at 3:21pm 11.08.24
Last year, which may be the last time I do a bridge run for a long time, it turned out to be a beau
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Tally Ho at 3:16pm 11.08.24
I added pics you can see, and yes, I went with bronze ports. I also had some leaking from the forwa
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TomY at 12:44pm 11.08.24
Is it possible or even wise to convert a compressed natural gas stove and oven to propane? Of cours
Convert roller furling main to traditional ?
spadaforaj at 12:13pm 11.08.24
thanks all - will probably just get a new sail for the roller and hope for the best - was hoping to
42cc Passage Rudder Post & Ressed Furling Drum Questions
Shokunin21 at 11:10am 11.08.24
Here is the article that I wrote about the Hood furling drum issue. Hunter 42 Owner Modifications a
Plumbing
sailcapt340 at 10:52am 11.08.24
The original fresh water piping was polybutylene tubing, 3/8" ID by 1/2" OD gray Mine was the same
42cc Passage Rudder Post & Ressed Furling Drum Questions
Terry Cox at 10:01am 11.08.24
Here is the article that I wrote about the Hood furling drum issue. Hunter 42 Owner Modifications an
Plumbing
Terry Cox at 9:48am 11.08.24
I am having some leaking problems on some of the hose coupling and T-fittings. Hi Randy. Just anot
Recore deck around chainplates.
monocerosin at 9:29am 11.08.24
Curious how the deck core replacement went around the chainplates for you? I am soon to tackle the
Recore deck around chainplates.
Apollo newbie at 9:24am 11.08.24
Curious how the deck core replacement went around the chainplates for you? I am soon to tackle the s
Oil Leak
Ralph Johnstone at 9:07am 11.08.24
Does this mean it is a main seal on the engine? DO NOT look for the most difficult (aka $$$) thin
Looking at a Catalina 36 MKII
JoeWhite at 9:04am 11.08.24
Jim, I sail in San Francisco bay and 20 and 30 knot winds are expected always. She does very well, I
Looking at a Catalina 36 MKII
jssailem at 9:03am 11.08.24
Jim. The MK1 and MK2 have the same solid built hull. With nearly 12ft beam drawn well back you get w
Vendee Globe 2024!
LakeShark at 9:01am 11.08.24
I thought I remembered seeing that thread and could not find it. No worries. My favorite is like
cabin lightbulb change
Rich Stidger at 8:56am 11.08.24
I agree. Twist the white part with both hands and perhaps push upward to remove. CCW definitely.
cabin lightbulb change
Ralph Johnstone at 8:47am 11.08.24
I find that washing your hands really well in hot soapy water helps to improve your grip on the cle
Vendee Globe 2024!
jssailem at 8:32am 11.08.24
Andrew, started a thread back on 19 October. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/vendee-globe.
How to rig a dinghy for a Catalina 28
jssailem at 8:23am 11.08.24
Hello @Surfside. Welcome to the Forum. It depends on the type of dinghy you carry and the conditions

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