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Hunter Vision 32 isomat single line reefing system (1) rkinross at 10:49am 03.18.19 Mid-Size Boats 9/3253 I am currently trying to repair the isomat single line reefing system on a 1991 Hunter Vision. I tr
When holding tanks don't (1) Phil Herring at 10:40am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 16/3951 Many of our boats are creeping into two or three or more decades of age now... and that means tanks
Halyard organizer repair (1) mermike at 10:30am 03.18.19 Yamaha 8/3126 Hi all, I would like to repair the halyard organizer at the mast base. I'm missing 2 sheaves and th
How to remove holding tank from HL 37.5 - 1987 AlexRH at 9:48am 03.18.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/580 Has anyone tried to remove the holding tank from the head compartment - sub side - of a H L 37.5. I
Hunter Vision 32 - ST50 knot meter? rkinross at 8:31am 03.18.19 Mid-Size Boats 2/801 I have a 1991 Hunter Vision 32 recently purchased and I am trying to fix some problems discovered af
Replacing forward hatch on 1987 Hunter legend 37 AlexRH at 8:06am 03.18.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/661 Would like to replace original hatch and screen. It appears to be a BOMAR hatch. Having trouble fin
Trailer question jroon at 7:26am 03.18.19 Trailer Sailors 11/1347 Forgive if this is a silly question. I have an O'Day 25, swing keel. I have seen these boats on roll
Yearly bottom paint...... NYSail at 8:54pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 30/3307
WIDE OPEN, HAMMER DOWN, TP52 MATCH RACING WOW! jon hansen at 8:24pm 03.17.19 Racing 7/1041 mnvdam3Ag1Y
Headroom in a.... Drinky Crow at 7:30pm 03.17.19 San Juan Sailboats 2/1836 ....San Juan 7.7 is....?
Thread sealant for diesel fuel lines? Gene Neill at 4:59pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 8/6322 I have Permatex aviation form-a-gasket #80019, and Permatex thread sealant #80632 on hand, as well a
New bilge pump and wiring drcov at 4:55pm 03.17.19 The Cherubini Hunters 3/990 1979 Hunter 33, since the fiasco with the self filling head, time to install new pump and wiring The
Seems all nav lights are NOT created equal Jackdaw at 4:54pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 31/2877 Interesting notice from the USCG. https://www.solosailors.org/public/pdfs/uscg_nav_light_safety_ale
roller furling asymmetric sail on Catalina MK 28II circa 2003 eberns at 3:48pm 03.17.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/2118 I am interested in adding this to my boat but want to know if I can attach the roller fuller to anch
Cutless bearing replacement tool for rent? SWagner at 12:06pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 10/6194 Does anyone have this tool, StrutPro, https://strutpro.com or the like who would be willing to lend
So this beaver walks into a bar... (2) Kermit at 8:21am 03.17.19 Sails Call Lounge 19/1984
Mainsail h26 to 260 jbreland at 6:34am 03.17.19 Smaller Boats 1/453 Anyone know if the main sail from a 260 will fit on a hunter 26 ? I think I heard they decreased the
FTZ correct crimp and Ancor heavy duty lugs? kristof at 6:33am 03.17.19 Musings With Maine Sail 3/1727 Hi everybody. Quick question: Do I need any adjustment to crimp #6 Ancor heavy duty lugs with FTZ co
Mac 26S head stay Joel23807 at 8:43pm 03.16.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/724 Can anyone tell me where I can buy a new headstay for my 26S that fits inside the CDI FF2 furler?
What is it? (1) Bama Boy at 5:14pm 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 12/940 Can anyone tell me what this is. It is located on the port side of the cockpit backrest between the

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Winterising Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:46pm 11.02.24 Not quite how I recommend winterizing the sanitation system (toilet and holding tank.) If you go to
H280 Dog house hinge Calif. Ted at 5:43pm 11.02.24 Looks like someone already tried those plastic anchors for drywall, previous owner fix no doubt. Cle
Hole for gin pole in the mast CrispyCringle at 5:24pm 11.02.24 Thanks for your response. We do intend to use and store the boat at a local lake. I talked to Dave
Full enclosure questions Project_Mayhem at 4:44pm 11.02.24 @Project_Mayhem that arch would need to be very strong and stiff -- would move the effective sheeti
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? capta at 4:41pm 11.02.24 I was able to confirm the suspect leak with dye under black light (green dot inside the red drawn c
CNG Stove Alan Gomes at 4:32pm 11.02.24
CNG Stove Tally Ho at 4:30pm 11.02.24 Make that, "non-pressurized alcohol stove." I like mine a great deal, by the way. If it is an Ori
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? mforum at 4:02pm 11.02.24 I once brought this very idea up with a local tank welder. He said repairs are possible, but very t
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? FastOlson at 3:38pm 11.02.24
Hole for gin pole in the mast Eric S W at 2:43pm 11.02.24 Thanks for your response. We do intend to use and store the boat at a local lake. I talked to Dave
Winterising Barnacle Bill at 2:38pm 11.02.24 For the inboard, you want to make sure you use a non-toxic engine antifreeze so protect the environm
Source for Metric turnbuckle dlochner at 2:29pm 11.02.24 Can you provide anyone who sells Hayn metric turnbuckles? I was unable to find any. Rigging Only do
Full enclosure questions Captain Larry-DH at 2:18pm 11.02.24 @Project_Mayhem that arch would need to be very strong and stiff -- would move the effective sheetin
Source for Metric turnbuckle JBP-PA at 2:17pm 11.02.24 To answer your question, Hayn has metric and standard sailboat turnbuckles, studs and swage fitting
Urban Sailing Scott T-Bird at 2:11pm 11.02.24 Interesting comment about taking the Cape May channel to avoid the offshore rollers crossing Delawar
What is this doohickey in the cockpit? Barnacle Bill at 2:08pm 11.02.24 It is the throttle control handle base and if there is another hole in the half closest to the fiber
Source for Metric turnbuckle Barnacle Bill at 2:03pm 11.02.24 To answer your question, Hayn has metric and standard sailboat turnbuckles, studs and swage fittings
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat Barnacle Bill at 2:01pm 11.02.24 I didn't read all of the responses so I apologize if I repeat something, but here is my take on your
Old whisker pole locking mechanism R Squared at 1:48pm 11.02.24 The version of the whisker pole that you have is from the early 1970's. Since it is a three-section
Yanmar 3JH2E Commissioning run and lost all oil in an hour dlochner at 1:35pm 11.02.24 I feel your pain. My oil pressure switch failed with nearly a gallon of oil in the bilge. At the tim

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