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Lewmar Hatches With Solar Ventialtors (2) jviss at 2:22pm 08.19.17 Tartan 11/2462 The new boat has solar-power ventilators in the deck hatches. We don't care for them, and prefer ju
Trailer launching with extension (3) Submarine at 12:27pm 08.19.17 Trailer Sailors 12/7751 So I'm getting close to being able to launch this Hunter 25.5. It has a 20ft ncluded with the trail
Magna Round Propane BBQ with rail mount (2) Rich Stidger at 11:11am 08.19.17 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/1340 This is the original round model. Included are the base, lid, burner, burner tube, and an universal
My New Boat - A Tartan 3800 jviss at 9:58am 08.19.17 Tartan 121/25150 I have a 1996 Tartan 3800 under agreement, hull no. 20 (only 43 or 44 were made). I am pretty cert
Replacing Deck Organizer 86-95 model Carrollco at 9:45am 08.19.17 Catalina 22 13/1231 I recently purchased a 1986 new style Catalina 22. The PO had taken the original deck organizers of
B&G Triton Display Question jviss at 8:51am 08.19.17 Ask All Sailors 1/255 Is there any way to program a B'G Triton display so that it changes to a particular page with an ext
Screens for cabin ports (1) Concerto at 8:40am 08.19.17 Catalina 310 2/812 140040 I have not been able to figure out how to install this screen on the cabin ports. Does anyone
Suggestions for a Bimini supplier for a 26S Bfranchini at 7:04am 08.19.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1081 We are considering installing a Bimini on our 26S, naturally, being retired, we don't want to spend
Lock the prop or let it spin? 386 Hamish_s at 5:58am 08.19.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 24/6074 Hello folks, We have a new-to-us 2002 386. Under sail, we lose a full knot when the prop is locked
23.5 at Moomaw Lake in VA Crazy Dave Condon at 5:18am 08.19.17 Smaller Boats 7/977 To much surprise, I saw the lonely and only sailboat on a small mountain lake yesterday. As the hal
Port Browning BC eye candy (4) Ken Cross at 7:02pm 08.18.17 Ask All Sailors 13/1196 A race begins here at Port Browning, BC tomorrow morning. We will miss it, but had a great time look
AM radio interference from drive shaft Skipper at 5:12pm 08.18.17 Ask All Sailors 16/843 Not really a question but comments welcome. More of an observation. Sailing today with AM talk show
AM radio interference from drive shaft Skipper at 5:12pm 08.18.17 Ask All Sailors 0/7 Deleted. Duplicate.
Hot water flow diminishing Wedgie at 4:37pm 08.18.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1836 We own a Hunter 45CC and the flow to the hot water taps in the heads and galley have been slowly bec
Hunter Legend 35.5 Fresh Water System Saints2Sailors at 1:10pm 08.18.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1166 We are down in the Bahamas right now having a hard time with our fresh water system. With tank toppe
Mast-top spinnaker for my 1992 Legend 35.5. (3) Michael-Louis at 1:05pm 08.18.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/900 I want to share with you two important improvements on my boat. We lifted up the roller furling drum
Close cross (1) Jackdaw at 12:07pm 08.18.17 Racing 38/3579 We had a race last night in 12-16 knots of breeze. On our second upwind we had to take the transom o
Mac 26d engine mount Captaindon1991 at 10:03am 08.18.17 Trailer Sailors 20/4967 Alright. Been doing my research and found some helpful insight but now I need a few suggestions. So
1995 Hunter Vision 36 Holding Tank lumberczar at 9:55am 08.18.17 Big Boats 18/2625 Help. Somehow my holding tank and/or hoses are leaking into my bilge. After trying to flush tank t
Adler/Barbour cooling systems mbaker at 9:17am 08.18.17 Ask All Sailors 4/600 I need to replace the power module from my 1993 Adler/Barbour refrigeration system. I replaced it f

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Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested dlochner at 2:10pm 05.03.24 I would not take the trailer down the road in it's current condition. With about 8 short pieces of
Compasses don't agree elink at 2:08pm 05.03.24
Compasses don't agree elink at 1:56pm 05.03.24 I am pretty sure they did. However, I have only owned the boat a few months and I am not 100% sure.
Compasses don't agree Davidasailor26 at 1:55pm 05.03.24
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested Siamese at 1:34pm 05.03.24 I would not take the trailer down the road in it's current condition. With about 8 short pieces of
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested dlochner at 1:24pm 05.03.24 Welcome to SBO! The trailer has to get home sooner or later, might just as well bring it and the bo
Compasses don't agree shemandr at 12:08pm 05.03.24 Did the compasses agree in the past?
teak oil stain dmax at 11:44am 05.03.24 Acetone followed by a wash with soap and water.
Compasses don't agree Don S/V ILLusion at 11:15am 05.03.24 Stainless is an alloy composed primarily of iron, I.e., ferrous metal.
Prop Install with a stop? Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 05.03.24 The prop was improperly fitted last time. Even worse, the prop pitch may not be the correct match f
want to raise main from cockpit David in Sandusky at 10:03am 05.03.24 Here is my project to lead lines aft from the Mast: https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task
Convert florescent fixtures to LED bulbs Justin_NSA at 10:02am 05.03.24 Converted my galley overhead flourescents with LED back in 2019. One red and one white. Purchased th
Prop Install with a stop? jssailem at 9:49am 05.03.24 Simply stating it... NO! Michael. You want the prop to be fitted to the shaft. The prop should be gr
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. BAD ORCA at 9:43am 05.03.24 BAD ORKA: I think this is a great topic! Using a cell phone the way you describe is an iffy propo
Roller Furling system Recs jssailem at 9:40am 05.03.24 By "Roller System", just guessing here, you mean a system to furl your foresail (jib/genoa)? If so
5230 Alternative? jssailem at 9:29am 05.03.24 Was just hoping to use manufacturer recommended if it was still produced. Many products manufactur
Roller Furling system Recs justsomeguy at 9:03am 05.03.24 a roller system Check out CDI furlers.
Convert florescent fixtures to LED bulbs SirMichael at 8:15am 05.03.24 I replaced all of the incandescent bulbs on my Hunter 28.5 with LED bulbs. The take a LOT less curr
Where is water pressure pump on Catalina 320? Scott T-Bird at 7:04am 05.03.24 You have 2 water tanks as you probably know. I consider the primary tank to be the one under the af
5230 Alternative? dmdiehl64 at 6:48am 05.03.24 I did not realize PMS 60 is a trade name and not synonymous with a manufacturer (i.e. 5200). I note

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