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Considering a 1979 Hunter 37' Cherubini Cutter Todd Atchison at 1:46pm 11.19.18 The Cherubini Hunters 13/6563 So how many times have you guys responded to this topic? I'm considering a 1979 37C. I understand th
Gravity is good until flotation takes over. (1) Kermit at 1:42pm 11.19.18 Sails Call Lounge 3/583 When Wateree Lake floods and your (my) pontoon boat floats away.
Deck fill o-rings (1) Rasselas36 at 1:31pm 11.19.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2713 I have a 2004 H36. Recently I noticed the o-ring on my deck fill diesel cap had split. I checked wi
1985 pre-microwave-oven salon, I want to install a compact micro but space issues... (1) limbodog at 11:55am 11.19.18 Big Boats 8/945 https://imgur.com/gallery/nuB1jhX https://imgur.com/gallery/nuB1jhX It looks like the newer models
furling mast repair miguelgdelrey at 11:07am 11.19.18 Big Boats 8/2245 Hello. I need to repair the inmast furling in my HUNTER 49 2009. Does anyone know a good rigger? Th
Beneteau Logos Mik at 11:00am 11.19.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/3512 Anyone have the logos for Beneteau - First - and maybe a 26? I am having some racing shirts and jac
Looking for a prop for my 42 Hunter JohnAC at 8:10am 11.19.18 Ask All Sailors 0/256 On the hard for a week or so and am looking for a new / used prop for my Hunter 42. The proper prop
Bolts found under engine (1) lasflyer at 7:16am 11.19.18 Engines and Propulsion 11/1054 I have a 4 year old Beneteau with a 54HP Yanmar. It was hauled last July to replace a thru hole and
New Flag (1) Simon Sexton at 8:55pm 11.18.18 Ask All Sailors 107/9497 Hey Everyone, Good evening! This Saturday, I sailed Valiant on my own, and, thanks to your
What brand of bottom paint is best for fiberglass small sailboats videorov at 7:37pm 11.18.18 Ask All Sailors 17/2560 Is there a good bottom paint that you don't have to rough up the gelcoat for it to bond on a new boa
I will have to check these Tatto boats out videorov at 3:03pm 11.18.18 Tattoo Owners 1/13966 I haven't seen one here in Fla yet.
Tohatsu SP (propane) throttle question ObiQuiet at 2:51pm 11.18.18 Engines and Propulsion 17/3834 I have a new propane outboard, the Tohatsu Sailpro. On the first test run, after the break-in, I no
Summary of Hunter 170 gluing the floor to foam trials (for all Hunter Luran shell boats) Shorefun at 1:32pm 11.18.18 Day Sailers 10/1708 So I now have a few different areas of the floor that have been re-attached to the underlaying foam
Best flip flop? RNC725 at 12:47pm 11.18.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 35/4900 Asking for advice on favorite flip flop, must have a deck shoe bottom. West Marine had their own but
Collision update? (1) DAVA390 at 9:58am 11.18.18 Ask All Sailors 3/602 Can any of you Annapolis/ Eastern Shore guys give us an update on this,?
Dutchman Stack Pack??? rpell1@msn.com at 8:24am 11.18.18 Ask All Sailors 5/1521 Hi all, My '97 Cat30 is rigged with a Dutchman Mainsail System. I would love to augment it with a S
Hunter 41 Solar & Mounting Recommendations Tucker67 at 7:50am 11.18.18 Big Boats 41/6572 I am looking to add solar to my AC 41 this winter current thinking is 2X 295 W mono panels instead o
Cat Rigged Sailboat - Pros and Cons catalanc at 6:50am 11.18.18 Ask All Sailors 5/8363 Hi Guys, I saw a Seaward cat rigged sail boat on Dillon lake a while ago. I sail single-handed most
composting toilet b crites at 5:41am 11.18.18 Ask All Sailors 6/1145 Any owners using composting toilets on there sailboat? I am researching that possibility of changing
Block island is a challenging place to anchor. (4) TomY at 5:05am 11.18.18 Ask All Sailors 9/2354 I know that having anchored here before. For Maine sailors -used to anchoring far from other boats-

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Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast Project_Mayhem at 6:39am 09.04.24 Welcome aboard. I'm curious as to the configuration of this vessel. CB or fin keel? I'm guessing
Does anyone have experience with a Torqeedo? Looking at using a Torqeedo 1003 on my Mac 25. dlochner at 4:58am 09.04.24 I have a 1103 for my dinghy. It can be a good motor depending on your expectations. Max speed on my
Pumpout Carts Suck shemandr at 4:41am 09.04.24 On the East End of LI town operated pump out boats are available and make the task quite easy. You
1/2/Both/Off Switch >>> Alternator Diodes east coaster at 3:50am 09.04.24 Maine Sail aka marine how to has a couple of great articles on battery switches, alternators and wir
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast G Newboat at 3:39am 09.04.24 The two small triangular plates on your upper stays are for raising and lowering your mast easily
Experience with Embarcaciones de Pesca? Spanish fishing boat site Apiqueras at 3:22am 09.04.24 I came across a website called Maquetas de barcos de Pesca , there are lots of fishing replicas and
Is my foresail too big? Shacklepin at 3:19am 09.04.24 You could add a short pendant on the bottom between the tack fitting and the tack. This will allow
Pumpout Carts Suck dlochner at 2:46am 09.04.24 My marina doesnt believe me when I tell them that the pump isnt working as well as it should. If it
3M 5200 MikeHoncho at 9:48pm 09.03.24 Been following this thread with the question in my mind as to what branch of the government is cons
What kind of propane regulator to use? MikeHoncho at 9:43pm 09.03.24 The bottles that I am refilling are designed to be refilled. They have a dip tube that will indicat
What to inspect on a C30 Universal M25 before purchase Project_Mayhem at 8:53pm 09.03.24 Are compression tests not performed on diesels? hus higher voltage to the glow plugs? Check the wa
Pumpout Carts Suck Project_Mayhem at 8:46pm 09.03.24 I'd like to see a vacuum gauge on the pump out station. My marina doesnt believe me when I tell them
3M 5200 Leeward Rail at 8:46pm 09.03.24 A prop 65 warnng is not a ban Yup. Simply a warning tell you the chemicals used in the product can
1/2/Both/Off Switch >>> Alternator Diodes Rick Webb at 8:42pm 09.03.24 If the test is will the jump starter alone start the boat? But you are concerned about the alternato
Hoping to start traveling with the boat :) Leeward Rail at 8:32pm 09.03.24 I wish we been lucky enough to trailer our C22 to places further away:( I would love to take part i
3M 5200 Leeward Rail at 8:20pm 09.03.24 Ok.. I was bored while waiting for the epoxy to cure. I wonder if the unsubstantiated rumour of a "
Pumpout Carts Suck Foswick at 8:11pm 09.03.24 Yeah, I know about different onboard approaches to waste management. I was wondering specifically if
Does anyone have experience with a Torqeedo? Looking at using a Torqeedo 1003 on my Mac 25. Cmackg at 7:43pm 09.03.24 Yes -- I have one and love it. You will not make headway in 12 knots of wind, but in all other situa
3M 5200 Leeward Rail at 7:40pm 09.03.24 Gosh, and here I thought you were a STAUNCH proponent of staying on topic. In fact, you seemed earl
Mac 19 Prairiesailor19 at 7:35pm 09.03.24 So, having sailed and motored my 19 for a few seasons I have found; rudders stay down during motorin

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