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Life lines. Karyon at 1:46pm 01.20.17 Smaller Boats 2/522 I was just checking on my boat as it sits in storage on the trailer with all the snow melted off. As
Prop shaft removal John L at 1:43pm 01.20.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/6359 Need to replace the prop shaft on my 1985 Hunter 34 due to wear at the cutless bearing. Can I get pa
Ah The Fever Is Building Terry Cox at 12:41pm 01.20.17 Pacific North West Cruisers 46/3877 Post the following article in another thread, but thought here would be a better place with its own
Time again for your favorite sailing pictures (1) Ken Cross at 12:30pm 01.20.17 Ask All Sailors 82/5824 Unfortunately, I haven't been sailing lately and need my sailing fix. If you have an interesting hob
guppy 13 mast head (4) sailorforever at 12:21pm 01.20.17 Guppy 0/2013 hello, i redesigned the mast head on my guppy 13 D i replaced the sheaves and 5/16 bushing with cop
port st Joseph peninsula state park recommended TortugasRoyal at 10:12am 01.20.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/623 water ballast macs will have no problem entering and exiting eagle harbor at any tide. iron keels m
What is this used for? (1) Mike Kegley at 8:05am 01.20.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 25/1974 I can't seem to figure out the intended use of the little recessed cubby in the middle of the table
Fresh water strainer mounting CYQK at 4:35am 01.20.17 Ask All Sailors 10/577 Getting ready to install a new groco fresh water strainer. Thought about moving it outside the engin
Cabin Sole boards stuck SailingShadow at 11:10pm 01.19.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/968 I an looking at a 35 legend. It has been partial sunken in its slip, fresh water The engine has been
End of my sailing days? Kermit at 5:05pm 01.19.17 Sails Call Lounge 9/1061 Why sail when you can have a submarine? No word about how many torpedoes are included. XjwZJF1sIsg
Starting new with the wiring (1) japtenks at 5:05pm 01.19.17 Catalina 30 6/1232 I've decided that now is the time to tackle the DC part of my Catalina 30. I think I've got it worke
Headliner removal RWSlater at 4:31pm 01.19.17 Big Boats 3/709 In the 2007 45CC there's a soft headliner in the salon. Does anyone know how it is removed to get t
Table leaf storage lorisjohnson at 12:02pm 01.19.17 Big Boats 6/758 I have a Hunter44 with a removable table leaf. Hunter usually thinks of details like ths. Is there a
Northstar 1000 northstar 1000 at 10:30am 01.19.17 Ask All Sailors 10/2674 just put on the hard a Northstar 1000 . any owners past or present ?
H39 Shower Head Brand Knotty Dog at 9:19am 01.19.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/977 Hello, does anyone know the brand of shower fitting for a 2012 H39? I'd like to find a new head as o
port charlotte / punta gorda richard9525 at 8:48am 01.19.17 Big Boats 5/1510 Hello Group Looking for feedback for sailing in the port charlotte / Punta Gorda area. I sold my H 3
Hunter 376 New Sails Burleigh Haycock at 6:55am 01.19.17 Big Boats 4/972 I have received prices for a new Roller Genoa and In mast Mainsail, but I am now confused as the fir
302 (doesn't) loose keel! (2) the_alpine at 6:35am 01.19.17 Bigger Boats 3/1740 Ive got the boat hauled for a few projects (paint, cutless, strut work), and, as everyone knows, the
O'Day 272LE stuffing box StanleyJ at 6:33am 01.19.17 Ask An Oday Owner 2/849 Hello Sailors! I am lining up the spring commissioning projects and will need to repack the stuffin
Sailing DDW, poled out ... Gene Neill at 6:32am 01.19.17 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 12/2035 How much belly do you want, if any, in a poled out jib or Genoa running DDW, or nearly DDW? And what

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WINDLASS Captain Larry-DH at 9:24am 02.21.24 All chain is great, especially if you have a 20,000 pound boat. The OP (and I) have boats closer to
Looking to replace my 6 gal water heater on Hunter 320 Stu Jackson at 9:17am 02.21.24 Stu, I'm afraid you must have missed this since it was the opening post .... Do you see where it sa
Bang! Bang! What would you have done? (1) rgranger at 8:59am 02.21.24 I guess he was shooting away from the marina, toward what looks like empty land on the other side?
Western L.I. Sound marina dlochner at 8:22am 02.21.24 Good thing my wife agrees that boating expenses come under healthcare in the family budget...dare I
WINDLASS Alan Gomes at 8:20am 02.21.24 That only works in mild winds. Not really helpful in strong winds with adverse current. Plus a kell
Western L.I. Sound marina danm1 at 8:16am 02.21.24 I don't think you will find a mooring with launch service for a 30 ft boat for less than 2000-2500 a
WINDLASS Captain Larry-DH at 7:55am 02.21.24 Easily solved with a kellet. (This does not address your other points, though.) That only works in
WINDLASS American_Mainsail at 7:04am 02.21.24 Contrary to what 99% of the world would tell you and Im sure there will be much opposition to my st
Paddlewheel suggestions? twodzusfittings at 7:00am 02.21.24 I sail mainly in the Chesapeake Bay. I use my Garmin GPS for my speed over ground. When that isn't w
Moving Up... w4swk at 6:57am 02.21.24 Thank you, Stu! I have read many of your posts and find them to be informative and accurate! I will
st 4000 and rudder position (1) john2 at 6:45am 02.21.24 After some diy stuf, i got it working. The autopilot now displays rudder postion, also in standby m
West Wight Potter 15 Center board replacement sbrogden at 6:07am 02.21.24 Hello. I am purchasing a potter 15 and need a replacement center board as it is missing one. Lookin
Paddlewheel suggestions? JVB at 6:04am 02.21.24 Hey, Does anybody have any suggestions for keeping the boatspeed paddlewheel spinning? I clean mine
Fuel locker and propane American_Mainsail at 5:40am 02.21.24 I recommend doing it 100% right. Drain the propane downhill, directly overboard. Measure three times
Bang! Bang! What would you have done? American_Mainsail at 5:31am 02.21.24 I would've done the same: call 911. I may have considered calling the harbormaster and/or the Coas
Looking for seal reference American_Mainsail at 5:29am 02.21.24 Hi Yann85, Do a search in the store for hatch or port light seals in the SBO Store. That looks lik
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification American_Mainsail at 5:26am 02.21.24 Thanks John!!! I plan to begin this testing soon. I have found a wood shop in Mass that seems to sp
Paddlewheel suggestions? Davidasailor26 at 3:25am 02.21.24 MDR makes a paint for transducers that I've used on my knotmeter. ring until at least mid summer. I
(re) location of hot water heater (1) john2 at 2:56am 02.21.24 i got one from Isotemp 40ltr
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink fero at 2:35am 02.21.24 A bit of long story. After quite a bit of reflection, following unsuccessful tracking even with the

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