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Satallite GPS messaging devices rgranger at 8:39am 07.11.23 Ask All Sailors 3/291 On an earlier thread, we got on a tangent about some of these new-ish satellite gps messaging device
Winch handle safe use stickinthemud57 at 7:05am 07.11.23 Ask All Sailors 67/2776 At the expense of exposing my ignorance, I'm going to pose a question: When handling jib sheets whe
DIY Electronics? (1) jviss at 4:36am 07.11.23 Ask All Sailors 39/2287 I know a couple of guys on the forum dabble in electronics, Arduino, etc., I just can't recall who!
What is this material? (2) TamBamK at 9:48pm 07.10.23 Ask All Sailors 2/395 A previous owner replaced bilge covers and a bulk head with it. Seems water proof as the bilge cover
Electrical Gremlins (1) skunther at 8:47pm 07.10.23 Ask All Sailors 12/493 I have a DC parallel panel patched onto whatever panel came with my 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5, and it
Sea Hood Core Deterioration (2) BigEasy at 7:06pm 07.10.23 Ask All Sailors 3/398 Recently noticed that the seahood panel flexed ' felt spongy when foot pressure applied. I usually
Honda BF2 outboard fuel problem Hayden Watson at 6:39pm 07.10.23 Ask All Sailors 10/654 I am leaving on a cruise in a couple of days and got the 2-hp Honda out to move to the boat. It ran
Looking for Santana21 owners. rebel4443 at 6:16pm 07.10.23 Other Sailboats 0/398 Looking for Santana 21 owners that will not mind sharing info on rigging. I purchased a Santana 21 a
Perkins 20 Engine Elissatoo at 6:06pm 07.10.23 Engines and Propulsion 7/799 I own a Catalina 270 with a Perkins 20 diesel engine. Is anyone familiar with what the oil.capacity
Creases in the mainsail - any suggestions? AndyL at 6:05pm 07.10.23 Big Boats 6/465 Our 2004 Hunter 36 came with a newish mainsail so I know it's not worn out. It's a traditional full
Need a Gudgeon for my 1980 Macgregor Venture 22' sailboat (2) Sal10419 at 3:29pm 07.10.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/911 Hi All, The original gudgeon for my 1980 Macgregor Venture 22' sailboat is corroded at the bottom. I
Need a Gudgeon for my 1980 MacGregor Venture 22 sailboat (1) Sal10419 at 3:17pm 07.10.23 Parts Search 1/556 Hi All, The original gudgeon for my 1980 Macgregor Venture 22' sailboat is corroded at the bottom. I
Rigging information NTLESQ at 2:25pm 07.10.23 Bristol 5/2213 I'm looking for information on how to properly rig my newly acquired Bristol Corinthian. I believe I
Found On Deck (2) RoyS at 11:42am 07.10.23 Ask All Sailors 18/800 Found this lying on my deck shortly after launching. Any ideas about where it might belong?
170 Motor Mount Fasteners rsmithfh at 11:25am 07.10.23 Day Sailers 10/811 I ordered a motor mount but haven't heard back on the proper fasteners for the 170. Anyone have info
41 DS Head Floor Peeling - Repaint? manufreak at 9:50am 07.10.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/227 The floor in our main head is peeling in several places with paint chips showing up in our sump filt
Adler/Barbour Refrigerator 37C DanMaine at 8:40am 07.10.23 The Cherubini Hunters 5/764 How, on Earth!..., can you get at the refrigeration unit to clean or check it? mine seems low on 13
Against the wind - in the docks sbrogden at 8:26am 07.10.23 Trailer Sailors 20/1537 The lake close to me has two ramps with docks - facing SE. The prevailing winds are from the SE. Bot
Catalina Metal Plaque Rltgold at 8:21am 07.10.23 Catalina 22 13/941 I have a 1989 Catalina 22 that has a small etched metal plaque on the inside of the stern cockpit. M
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Philly2DC2LBI at 8:20am 07.10.23 Ask An Oday Owner 22/1667

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Main Cross Traveler ... SnowSurfer at 7:15am 06.12.24 I'm not aware of any "efficiency" benefit between the two. The side by side style can be more comp
Main Cross Traveler ... Joe at 7:12am 06.12.24 I'm not aware of any "efficiency" benefit between the two. The side by side style can be more compa
Wiring SiriusXM antenna or solar panels (1) jdrutten at 7:10am 06.12.24 Very nice! Sounds like you're getting ready to do some proper cruising. Shore power comes in at the
Group 24 starter battery jdrutten at 6:50am 06.12.24 A dedicated starter battery will last much longer as a starter battery than a hybrid battery will w
Main Cross Traveler ... SnowSurfer at 6:39am 06.12.24 https://www.garhauermarine.com If you don't find it in this catalogue, try google "mainsheet har
280 doghouse chp at 6:39am 06.12.24 My hinges are still well attached. I managed to open the mounting bolt holes slightly to move the fe
Leaking deck plate replacement kloudie1 at 6:27am 06.12.24 Check for a crack where the pull tab axle pin goes thru..
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 6:24am 06.12.24 Thank you so much for that. I will check it out.
Leaking deck plate replacement Tally Ho at 5:53am 06.12.24
Group 24 starter battery Alan Gomes at 5:44am 06.12.24
rigging tension JamesG161 at 5:35am 06.12.24 This is not for DYI , in my opinion. The B&R mast has to have some Bow-Aft bend it or it will Fatig
Just bought a new rudder and tiller for my 170. Varnish recs? CurtisC at 5:13am 06.12.24 I recognize the handiwork of Rudder Craft. I had to replace my Hunter 18 rudder and also bought fr
Auto Pilot fixable? Anchor Lady at 5:04am 06.12.24 Searching for unicorns are you? :biggrin: First check the electrical connections, make sure all o
I'll trade ya my Irwin for your Pearson, the state of the boat biz Indysailor at 4:17am 06.12.24 I think people are just as much into being on the water as ever, maybe even moreso. But they are cho
Group 24 starter battery east coaster at 3:56am 06.12.24 Check the wiring to the battery and also the starting circuit, it may be the cure. For a factual and
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners caverun at 3:41am 06.12.24 Welcome, great boat and sounds like a great deal. I had the 240 before moving up to a 260. There is
Leaking deck plate replacement kappykaplan at 3:16am 06.12.24 Is it leaking around the edge that's sealed to the deck, or around the gasket under the removeable c
Group 24 starter battery dlochner at 3:11am 06.12.24 Why is it hard staring? The bigger battery may mask a bigger problem... hard starting means more c
Group 24 starter battery marcham at 11:15pm 06.11.24 Why is it hard staring? The bigger battery may mask a bigger problem... hard starting means more cu
Group 24 starter battery skunther at 10:41pm 06.11.24

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