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H240 B&R rig diagonal contacts lower shroud question? 2bysea at 7:29am 05.21.19 Smaller Boats 10/1132 On my recently purchased 1999 H240,,, the lower diagonal actually 'was rigged' to lay against the lo
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 3/1104 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 7/1573
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 8/1751
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 3/1237 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 2/1492 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 21/2755 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 14/1445
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 7/1826 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 2/516 Hi All: Anyone (@Crazy Dave Condon ???!!!) know the diameter of the stanchions that came standard o

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3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 9:46am 12.22.24 You may start wearing out belts very quickly.... I'd strongly suggest a dual v belt at a minimum fo
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:46am 12.22.24 Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD. You obviously get out much more than I do.
3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 9:44am 12.22.24 @Davidasailor26 , do you have an external alternator regulator controlling your 80A alternator ? N
Moisture prevention.... kappykaplan at 9:42am 12.22.24 Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year kappykaplan at 9:40am 12.22.24 Right back atcha, Claude! May you and yours have a delightful Christmas and prosperous New Year. :
3GM30F Alternator Query Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 12.22.24 When discharged below 60% SOC my 300AH of AGM absorb about 50A @Davidasailor26 , do you have an e
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.22.24 @Mika1 , I don't get out much. Could you please explain ..................
Mooring from GA to NC shemandr at 8:56am 12.22.24 You may be able to take advantage of the Jensen Beach Mooring Field just South of the Jensen Beach C
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year PNWE36 at 8:52am 12.22.24 Been on this site for many years now and I certainly am thankful to the crew that puts it up and a
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year jssailem at 8:40am 12.22.24 Thank you Claude. Right back at you. Thanks. :biggrin: You were a breath of fresh ideas as I wall
Install New Winches? (2) jssailem at 8:25am 12.22.24 I want to be able to run the jib sheets from the helm and possibly a spinnaker in the future. Good
PROP BLADE PREP colemj at 7:50am 12.22.24 We're using Crystal Prop this year as we travel. Easier to apply and less expansive than Prop Speed
Powering starlink colemj at 7:43am 12.22.24 While the mini operates on 12V, there are many reports of it failing when directly wired because 12V
Mooring from GA to NC dlochner at 7:20am 12.22.24 Probably the best 2 resources for dock information are Waterway Guide and Dockwa.com. Subscribe to t
Powering starlink NYSail at 7:13am 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
New England Ropes VIPER line reviews? Hiva Oa at 6:58am 12.22.24 The cover is horrible. Short life.
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

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