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New Distribution Panel (1) decktosser at 1:45pm 08.19.18 Smaller Boats 7/614 IMG_2716 by decktosser posted Aug 19, 2018 at 3:44 PMMy guess is that most Hunter 23 owners wish the
Catalina 18 Owners Opinions jimmcgee at 1:29pm 08.19.18 Smaller Boats 4/3992 We recently sold our Catalina 30 and I'm looking at downsizing to a 17-20 foot day sailer. My sail
H34 Roller Furling to Cockpit? mnmpizza at 1:20pm 08.19.18 Big Boats 8/1282 Fellow Sailors, As I get a little closer to actually 'sailing' my boat, I've been trying to solve a
1990 35.5, hose length to Hot water heater Steverhnm at 12:30pm 08.19.18 Big Boats 5/666 Anyone with a 1990 or so Hunter 35.5 have an idea how much hose I need to get to replace my hot wate
Hunter 34 Cabin Redo/ Redesign (2) Ilanortho at 10:27am 08.19.18 Big Boats 12/2981 Hi; Got tired of sleeping in the V-berth. Refinished the cabin sole this winter, and installed a co
1976 O'day Widgeon Rigging Instructions (4) joegagliano31 at 9:23am 08.19.18 Smaller Boats 4/1118 I just picked up a 1976 widgeon that came with all of the documents and wanted to share this with an
Perfect day! (3) w4swk at 9:12am 08.19.18 Catalina 22 10/729 This post has only a little to do with sailing but hopefully you all will allow me to stray some.
Hunter 340 " does size matter " Sand-Ra-Jean at 8:50am 08.19.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2234
Blue Streak Chemical Metering System For Marine Toilets jviss at 8:00am 08.19.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/719 Has anyone tried this? We're on a mooring, and our cruising grounds are NDZ's. We always use the
Lightning strike again Capt Robbie at 7:26am 08.19.18 Big Boats 16/1014 Took another lighting strike Saturday morning at 3am during one of the most intense electrical storm
Backstay adjuster for Hunter 25 Cu Na Mara at 7:18am 08.19.18 Smaller Boats 6/490 I'm looking at the Harken 12:1 non-split backstay tensioner to be attached at the backstay bracket a
C-80 wireless seadaddler at 6:57am 08.19.18 Ask All Sailors 2/223 I have a C-80 and love it and not changing it. Is it possible to add some kind of multiplex box of s
WOW! Brian D at 8:02pm 08.18.18 Sails Call Lounge 7/909 I think he is OK, but... rPe1BO-Eowc
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 JRT at 7:40pm 08.18.18 Ask All Sailors 37/12593 I have fallen in love with the Jeanneau 349. The size, layout and modern hull looks perfect to me.
Where to mount non portable AC system for Hunter 23 and what type to buy. scott hall at 6:50pm 08.18.18 Ask All Sailors 3/379 I live in Nashville area. Have slip on marina. Can buy a Cruisair portable for hatch but wondering i
Yanmar 2gm question Tartan 30 at 3:55pm 08.18.18 Engines and Propulsion 16/1739 Hello, New to this site, so I hope this question hasn't been asked and answered already. (didn't fi
Sailboat, Auxiliary (1) Bill19233 at 2:06pm 08.18.18 Engines and Propulsion 8/1065 155156 This boat has been anchored or tied up in various places around the bay the last couple week
Searching for a dock or seawall dehler25 at 1:52pm 08.18.18 Ask All Sailors 0/181 Looking for long term dock or seawall around the Tampa Bay area, prefer Apollo Beach or Ruskin side.
Hunter 410 aft bulkhead noise Don Lucas at 1:23pm 08.18.18 Big Boats 10/1528 The aft wooden berth bulkhead in my 410 squeeks, goans, and clicks when the boat gets to rocking. Th
New first 305 907Juice at 1:06pm 08.18.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 29/2769 hello, I am looking to buy a 1985 first 305. The boat looks to be in good shape and has had lots of

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Well, it's been two years.... Rich Stidger at 7:33am 08.07.23 Wonderful! Enjoy the whistling wind in your sails and the swish of water under the hull.
16' Restoration... How do I rig this lady? (2) christophermoorkelly at 7:25am 08.07.23 Interesting. I sort of figured the high shroud would go to the aft chainplates. And, I meant that th
New Mainsail, sail loft in southern Maine jviss at 7:19am 08.07.23 WOW, I thought those guys were out of business. I'm glad their sail worked out for you, you were l
Tank Monitoring Systems like SeeLevel Captain Larry-DH at 7:17am 08.07.23 I have the SCAD system (2 of the TM2 models). One measures 2 fresh water tanks, the other measures
Skimmar Seagull 12 Genaker (3) rgranger at 7:02am 08.07.23 @shemandr makes some very good points. If you are willing to spring for a new main, consider gettin
16' Restoration... How do I rig this lady? rgranger at 6:53am 08.07.23 ... on some rigs (notably the B & R rig) there is no back stay. The lower shrouds are slighly aft
Merit 22 owners Centex at 6:53am 08.07.23 Thanks for the info on that, the furled jib came packed in a large pvc style tube that was stored ne
16' Restoration... How do I rig this lady? (1) rgranger at 6:50am 08.07.23 Nice looking boat. Should be a lot of fun once you get it all sorted out. I'm not sure what you me
Well, it's been two years.... cymeyer at 6:48am 08.07.23 Safe travels!
Tank Monitoring Systems like SeeLevel BL_Sailor at 6:23am 08.07.23 The one I have which is extremely accurate and reliable is a Levelguard 200 two tank system but I be
Skimmar Seagull 12 Genaker shemandr at 6:13am 08.07.23 I hate to be a stick in the mud but I don't see that much to be gained with a gennaker. You have a
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather (1) JamesG161 at 4:47am 08.07.23 After the next 48 hour, @dLj will be in a HIGH pressure system until the Azores.:clap:
New Mainsail, sail loft in southern Maine jviss at 3:22am 08.07.23 WOW, I thought those guys were out of business. I'm glad their sail worked out for you, you were l
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? Screen Saver at 1:40am 08.07.23 I have FP PMS 12. Its done just over 3000 hours. had 1 re-occurring problem with the exhaust water m
Replace bulbs in stove light in the galley and sink light in the head lbess at 11:47pm 08.06.23 Remove the big metal piece to the left, it's like a u-shape clips, then you can remove the glass, th
Flush Thru-Hulls replace with Mushroom Type trogers122 at 9:10pm 08.06.23 I would avoid any epoxy alternative; its more expensive, time consuming, & an absolute nightmare i
Flush Thru-Hulls replace with Mushroom Type trogers122 at 9:06pm 08.06.23 Lots of good replies here! Thanks guys. Down at the boat today, I did a quick check on the thru hul
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? dlochner at 8:30pm 08.06.23 I can't believe FP is still in business. I've known literally hundreds of unhappy FP owners. In fac
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? capta at 8:28pm 08.06.23 I can't believe FP is still in business. I've known literally hundreds of unhappy FP owners. In fact
Hunter 33.5 false bilge? rgranger at 8:00pm 08.06.23 FoR your question about sea water versus freshwater https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Salinity-Tester-

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