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Knots, which ones? Shorefun at 9:49am 05.06.19 Day Sailers 7/3222 For the mainsheet, what knot to hold it on the whatever it is called? Should I just use 2 stainless
1980 Catalina 22... keel damaged Mayaken at 9:13am 05.06.19 Catalina 22 9/1605 Hello all, Bought a 1980 Catalina 22, hull number 9708, at 2 pm on the 18th of April in Destin, Flo
Rebedding salon windows on 42 Passage tb4sail at 9:07am 05.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/292 Has anyone rebedded their side windows in the main salon. I have a 42 passage and a pretty signific
Pepe Le Pew, Skunky Around Our Docks! (1) BrianRobin at 8:40am 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 14/920 This past sat was our clubs "docks go in day", where all the member help out. If you look closely y
Diesel Rated Coolant? Rick D at 8:14am 05.06.19 Engines and Propulsion 13/4355 I am due to change out my coolant on my Yanmar 4JH2E on my 1994 Hunter 40.5. Hunter installed the gr
Replacing foam blocks: Good idea or not JP-M25 at 7:33am 05.06.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/4833 All, I have a relatively new to me M25. I've seen mention that you are NOT to remove any of the foa
PVC Thread sealant SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:29am 05.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1223 Anyone know what type of thread sealant Hunter used on the PVC threaded connections on the holding t
Engine Parts Jac123 at 2:16am 05.06.19 Catalina 30 4/801 I am looking for the best place to buy OEM or better - hoses, belts, impellars etc for a M25XP (1989
H260 Tiller GBGraham at 2:15am 05.06.19 Smaller Boats 5/731 I was just wondering of you guys with tiller steering. How one locks their tiller when at their moor
BAVARIA CRUISER 37-50ft pumpkinpie at 11:02pm 05.05.19 Ask All Sailors 6/1395 Wife and I have been back on the search for a sailboat that we intend to hang out in the keys and th
Catalina 30 A4 engine Newbie3 at 10:41pm 05.05.19 Ask All Sailors 66/7810 I'm looking at a good deal on a Catalina 30. We're talking about $2500. The reason being that the At
Boat Name Change Procedure (1) MikeHoncho at 7:03pm 05.05.19 Ask All Sailors 9/938 When I bought my H30 a little over a year ago I transferred and continued its documented vessel with
Sail cover for a Victoria 18 karena at 4:02pm 05.05.19 Other Sailboats 3/1242 Anyone have (or know where to buy) a reasonably priced sail cover for a Vic 18? I believe the boom
Hunter 23 Rigging a spinnaker?? A-Mac at 3:19pm 05.05.19 Smaller Boats 9/1782 I just bought a 1986 Hunter 23. I would like to fly a spinnaker but I don't see a sheave in the mast
Sliding Hatch Covers Big Mack at 3:15pm 05.05.19 Newport 0/752 Just bought my Newport 28. I've noticed considerable gaps with daylight streaming through the edges
Transmission oil wing15601 at 3:13pm 05.05.19 Bigger Boats 4/2060
Assmetrical tack attachment point leemarkadams at 2:49pm 05.05.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/407 Hello all, can anyone please confirm the best tack attachment point is for a cruising chute on a 41a
antenna splitter mm2347 at 1:36pm 05.05.19 Ask All Sailors 17/2293 I have found mixed info. on using the VHF antenna and a splitter for a VHF and an AM-FM radio? Has
1989 Beneteau 35s5 Questions Mike H. at 11:37am 05.05.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3675 We are in contract to buy a 1989 Beneteau 35s5. We are very excited, it's a sexy boat. I have some
Main hard to raise Franzcat at 11:14am 05.05.19 Catalina 30 24/6566 The mainsail on my MkII tall rig goes up easily until it is about 2/3ds of the way. It then becomes

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2nd Bilge Pump Don S/V ILLusion at 10:42am 12.18.24 . should I install a dedicated hose for the 2nd pump or T it in to the existing hose going to the
Am I missing anything for the layup? JBP-PA at 10:38am 12.18.24 Fresh bucket of DampRid?
Am I missing anything for the layup? dlochner at 10:36am 12.18.24 If there is any AF in the head or hoses, removing it will make recommissioning more pleasant. AF tur
Hunter 34 keel bolts dLj at 9:47am 12.18.24 First question that comes to mind - are you sure you don't have a lead keel? I thought most Hunters
2nd Bilge Pump kappykaplan at 9:41am 12.18.24 Alternatively, I could mount it as a "high water" pump on the lip above the bilge and it would, the
2nd Bilge Pump kappykaplan at 9:40am 12.18.24 should I install a dedicated hose for the 2nd pump Yes
Am I missing anything for the layup? dLj at 9:40am 12.18.24 About the only two things that come to mind are: 1) Open up the sails to make sure no critters/inse
Rufus and the Christmas Weather Forecast WayneH at 8:32am 12.18.24 I still like F for temperature. It was 19C this morning 0700 and the front came through at 0945 and
Taking the mast down PlaneTom at 8:02am 12.18.24 if you make an opening at the end/aft of the boom just in front of the block for the outhaul. that
Has anyone installed the Raymarine Linear Drive Type 1 in a H34? or similar boat? jssailem at 7:57am 12.18.24 Wheel mount systems, like the EV150 are practical in that they are a light user of electricity and d
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34? jssailem at 7:46am 12.18.24 Welcome to the forum @markymac1961. Your boat looks to be a beauty. Your reference to "Rack&Pinion"
Rufus and the Christmas Weather Forecast jssailem at 7:26am 12.18.24 It is a balmy 12.2 degrees here this morning. I can see the mosquitos floating about outside the win
Propane locker replacement dmax at 6:57am 12.18.24 My understanding is those plastic liners are not available, you may be able to find a used one, mine
Propane locker replacement Richardwm at 5:31am 12.18.24 Thanks for the good thoughts, David.
Rufus and the Christmas Weather Forecast Hello Below at 5:06am 12.18.24 It was beautiful weather and a great experience. It was 22C yesterday. You do the math.
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34? dlochner at 4:59am 12.18.24 Below deck autopilots are typically more robust than wheel pilots and consist of 2 main parts, a com
Taking the mast down sailme88 at 4:48am 12.18.24 Our mast is deck stepped with the wiring going down the compression post to the bilge area. I'm not
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34? (2) markymac1961 at 1:11am 12.18.24 Hi folks, Slightly late to the chat here... but I am MOST interested as I have just excitedly taken
Has anyone installed the Raymarine Linear Drive Type 1 in a H34? or similar boat? (2) markymac1961 at 12:26am 12.18.24 Hi folks, Slightly late to the chat here... but I am MOST interested as I have just excitedly taken
Taking the mast down (1) john2 at 12:25am 12.18.24 if you make an opening at the end/aft of the boom just in front of the block for the outhaul. that

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