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Autohelm for the O'day 25 supercub at 5:52pm 12.19.18 Bigger Boats 7/1310 I found a new Raymarine Autohelm ST1000 tiller autopilot unit on ebay for $325.00, thinking of getti
What's this? (6) Sanctuary2 at 5:40pm 12.19.18 Catalina 22 9/1513 When I use a bleach-containing product it disappears but it comes back in a couple of weeks. I've h
Assault with intent to... Brian D at 4:47pm 12.19.18 Sails Call Lounge 33/3102 glitter. In some states, this is now illegal. Too bad, I think it is brilliant. xoxhDk-hwuo
Where to attach the backstay tensioner? (1) CoralRose at 12:49pm 12.19.18 Smaller Boats 24/5306 Hello, I am a new sailor and sailboat owner (1987 Hunter 23). I bought my boat in Nov.-2018 and I h
prop strut casting number on Legend 35.5? Tropicdawg at 8:26am 12.19.18 Big Boats 1/379 I have to replace it want to check with old one.
Hunter 46 Cockpit Cushions sail sfbay at 7:55pm 12.18.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/387 Plan to purchase cockpit cushions for a Hunter 46 and would like to know if the cockpit dimensions a
Universal alternator bracket Sefuller at 5:51pm 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 6/487 Does the alternator mounting issue only apply to the M18 and M25? The alternator mount on the 5444
Hunter 37 Standing Rigging odonnellryan at 3:18pm 12.18.18 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1097 Hi all! First post here. Currently there is 9/32 on my backstay and forestay and 1/4" on everythi
To the "Babe" wherever she is Mike4116 at 2:01pm 12.18.18 Sails Call Lounge 3/682 Babe: Hoping you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and a splendid 2019. Best regards, Mike
Trailer sailor in San Diego azsailing at 12:13pm 12.18.18 Destinations 12/2092 Hi Guys, I am planning to trailer my mac 26 to San Diego this winter for about 4-5 days vacation.
Thank You! StargazerP303 at 11:44am 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 6/493 I just want to thank you all, for the many years of making boating fun and a learning experience. A
Vented Loop Change (2) CaptKimble at 11:27am 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 14/1003 I was noticing corrosion on the top of my Westerbeke from water being purged from my vented loop on
Portside Poetry Pennings (2) 31seahorse at 8:53am 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 6/442 First, congratulations to the photo contest winner and the runners up! Respect to all who offered t
Flag Etiquette Cowpokee at 7:52am 12.18.18 Ask All Sailors 4/844 Since our president has ordered flags to fly at half staff for 30 days, I intend to get out for a sa
Halyard/topping lift sheave replacement choices KVNJR at 5:27am 12.18.18 Mid-Size Boats 3/756 Good morning and Happy Holidays all! Looking for some advice in helping me choose the style and mate
Windlass removal questions (2) Billportland at 10:40pm 12.17.18 Ask All Sailors 8/705 Does anyone either know the make of this windlass or know how to disassemble it from the boat? I hav
O'day 23 vang Captmayhem at 8:39pm 12.17.18 Ask An Oday Owner 14/2019 So the little wire end with the steel ball let go at the end of the season, killing my last sail, I
Need recessed instrument panel blanks Sefuller at 8:15pm 12.17.18 Ask All Sailors 9/3716 I would like to find a source for a new recessed housing approximately 16" wide by 6 - 8" high to mo
Looking for a Hunter 49/50 starboard stern rail tkwhalen at 4:47pm 12.17.18 Big Boats 6/698 if anybody knows where I can get one used or new let me know
Winter standing rigging maintenance Capt Robbie at 4:01pm 12.17.18 Big Boats 24/2808 The other day I had a disagreement with a commercial rigger about my standing rigging on my boat. I

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Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues Sailor Sue at 5:56pm 09.08.24 When you your refer to "short link plates", might the attached pictures be what you're referring to?
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:52pm 09.08.24 First thing; Beneteau used 25mm or 30mm shafts, not 1 inch. OUCH ! Now that wouldn't help the si
Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues Hunter Enthusiast at 5:21pm 09.08.24 Hi, I really appreciate this; thank you! It's good to know people with the same boat!! Earlier tod
Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues (1) heritage at 5:12pm 09.08.24 That's a great idea; thank you. I'm headed down shortly to see if adjusting my mast rake will give
Hunter 27 (1984) - Furler Clearance Issues (2) Hunter Enthusiast at 5:08pm 09.08.24 Good evening all, I simply want to say thanks to everyone who offered their insights/advice/comment
Preferred helm wheel cover? (1) Caboteur at 4:51pm 09.08.24
1986 Hunter Legend 45 documents kappykaplan at 4:47pm 09.08.24 Welcome to the forum! :beer: There is some documentation here, but it doesn't look like it has what
Universal M18 leaking oil / low oil pressure adamv at 4:22pm 09.08.24 Oh... and one more question.. has anyone tried Stop Leak such as: https://www.amazon.ca/AT-205-ATP-R
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Captain Larry-DH at 3:16pm 09.08.24 I use Navionics to make sure that I have not fallen off course too much. I live in Canada, so I can
Hunter 41 fuel gauge doesn't calibrate ice breaker at 3:03pm 09.08.24 My sender quit working at year 5. I replaced it with a wema tank sender and a round faria( Spelling
I may buy listing 5 degree H26, can water collect in hidden spots??? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:33pm 09.08.24 Yes you might get a free boat but the listing is unexplainable and could be a headache for you which
what are h26 stanchions made of, aluminum? can they rust? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:27pm 09.08.24 Stainless steel. Post a picture of the stanchion. I think the plastic piece is a cover over the sta
Lost Water ballast valve in Hunter 23.5 help me please Crazy Dave Condon at 2:03pm 09.08.24 @dLj Very difficult to push down rod through the proper hole in bottom of the hull. The store does
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario shaant01 at 1:53pm 09.08.24
Preferred helm wheel cover? Nichole340 at 1:36pm 09.08.24 Is that a wood or other material table I see in the photo? Where can I get one of those?
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations BigEasy at 1:32pm 09.08.24 looking for what prop I need to replace it. It's a 1 inch shaft propelled by a Westerbeke 30B engi
Merit 22 owners (1) SailingLoto at 12:44pm 09.08.24 2 years later... it still sits here.
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations Ralph Johnstone at 12:04pm 09.08.24 In addition to what @Tally Ho has advised, you might want to check your shaft taper to see what dama
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations Tally Ho at 11:37am 09.08.24 I know you want to stick with a fixed prop, but if you contact Fred at PYI / Max Prop, he can quote
315 Question: What light wind Sail are you using to handle beam to broad reach? Furling Genneker, Doyle UPS, Code 0, whisker pole on the Genoa? DaveJ at 11:29am 09.08.24 The idea of a code 0 or similar with a fuller is excellent, but $$$$. I use a whisker pole that I bo

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