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Full Batten? SirMichael at 4:37pm 02.14.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1035 I am thinking about buying a new main sail for my 1988 Hunter 28.5. When they talk about a full batt
Beneteau First 38 pedestal compass removal Michael Davis at 4:32pm 02.14.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2054 My new to me First 38 has a BEN compass with no visible screws holding it on. I would like to inspec
New sails for Hunter 310, reefing lines, stack pack (1) karellen at 4:11pm 02.14.17 Mid-Size Boats 2/988 Just got new sails and took the opportunity to also add a stack pack/lazy bag setup. We came from a
Jib sheet(s) attach to clew. Two lines or one? (1) BlowMeAway at 3:20pm 02.14.17 Ask All Sailors 72/23549 132742 I'm curious as to what your preference is to attach the jib sheets to the clew of your headsa
What fluid does the transmission need? Lee Scott at 1:46pm 02.14.17 Big Boats 14/4808 I need to add some transmission fluid to the tranny, and it says on the fill cap to use Type A trans
Recommend a Personal Locator Light freeheelbillie at 1:33pm 02.14.17 Ask All Sailors 7/743 Its long overdue that I replace my old personal locator light from the 90's. Its not a very glamorou
Marine Sanitation in Ontario rickwarner at 1:26pm 02.14.17 Trailer Sailors 6/3764 I am thinking of trailering my Hunter260 up to Blind River, Ontario to cruise the North Channel. I h
Cart before the horse! Looking for a Legend 37.5 hj5150 at 10:25am 02.14.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/525
Spinnaker Halyard... SVPardonMyFrench at 9:43am 02.14.17 Big Boats 8/983 Ok so I flew the gennaker for the first time this Sunday on my 40.5. It was a beautiful day as you
Do we need yacht, or yachting, protocols and do many folks really care about them? Kings Gambit at 8:37am 02.14.17 Ask All Sailors 42/3078 The yachtsman's world is rich with protocols, it seems. We have flag protocols, communication proto
Broke Steering Cable c130king at 7:28pm 02.13.17 Catalina 310 10/1657 Broke the steering cable tonight. Guest turned the wheel too far with too much muscle and broke the
Raymarine ST60 Wind Speed Indicator Sluggish wstockho at 4:33pm 02.13.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/3188 I own a 2005 Hunter 33 with ST60 instruments. A few months ago, the wind speed indicator stopped wo
h34 oldsman41 at 4:17pm 02.13.17 Big Boats 18/1501 new guy here ive been sailing for years but never a big boat. that being said i have a chance at buy
Upgrading My Freezer on my Hunter Mainehunter426 at 2:44pm 02.13.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2654 We have a stock 12 volt refrigerator and a stock 12 volt freezer on our 2003 - 42' Hunter. The refr
Bottom Job with a cast iron keel markwbird at 1:30pm 02.13.17 Ask All Sailors 4/487 I'm getting ready to do a bottom job on my 1984 H34. I plan to do it myself. It's been three years
February in Minnesota (1) cb32863 at 11:49am 02.13.17 Ask All Sailors 6/376 Hell, at this rate, we are going to launch in March! Though, I am sure we will get a reality slap up
First 435 Strut rebed ddrewry at 7:57am 02.13.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/538 Anyone know how the strut is attached on the First models? Mine had a small amount of play at the l
My keel Jorge Guerra at 7:01am 02.13.17 Ask All Sailors 3/611 I having a problem with my McGregor I have already finished the bottom it's all painted and nice now
Looking for identification (1) Mtman1021 at 6:39am 02.13.17 Ask All Sailors 23/4315 trying to find out who made my boat. Title says it's a 1969 Bristol but I suspect that's not what it
Question about paint filler Les Pendleton at 6:34am 02.13.17 Ask All Sailors 8/685 I've just completed a massive re-coring of my front and rear decks. I'm putting down on Kiwi Grip on

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3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 8:19pm 06.08.24 The engine cranked over stronger and started up within 10 seconds. Not as good as it was before, but
Portlight Polish rgranger at 6:52pm 06.08.24 When I sold the boat four years later, the ports were still clear. I did not use any UV protective s
Portlight Polish rgranger at 6:50pm 06.08.24 Very nice results. Did you machine polish with foam or wool or did you hand polish? I need to wor
Minneapolis Cat 22 advice morbidfollower at 4:03pm 06.08.24 Welcome
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Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's Prozac at 1:24pm 06.08.24 As in life, so it is with diesels ............... DO NOT go for the most complex and expensive so
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:12pm 06.08.24 I am guessing a bent prop shaft or struts? Any advice would be appreciated. As in life, so it is
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested Barnacle Bill at 12:59pm 06.08.24 First of all, as seen in the photos, the trailer has surge brakes. Whether they work or not, is anot
Moving the traveller questions dlochner at 12:57pm 06.08.24 Well, if you have lots of money to burn on a new traveller system and lots of line and a new boom to
Moving the traveller questions Barnacle Bill at 12:30pm 06.08.24 There are a few things to think about. First of all, when you move the mainsheet attachment to a mid
Shaft coupling flange Barnacle Bill at 12:22pm 06.08.24 My guess is you don't have the right coupler.
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's jssailem at 7:43am 06.08.24 If this were a crime, the detectives would go to the streets and round up the "Usual Suspects". :big
Propeller shaft length Hunter 376, 380 or 386 JamesG161 at 7:16am 06.08.24 You should never replace your shaft while in the water. Jim...
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's Stu Jackson at 7:12am 06.08.24 Is the leak coming from the stuffing box? Have you properly adjusted the packing gland? Could the
Small Outboard Motor Stands (1) JBP-PA at 6:45am 06.08.24 After building a stand much like the others here, I made the uprights much longer so that they can s
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's kloudie1 at 6:44am 06.08.24 Another WAG is shaft hitting the shaft log .. The Yanmar mounts are very springy and if the shaft is
Color-matching gelcoat docofthebay at 6:32am 06.08.24
STAINLESS PELICAN HOOK jssailem at 6:04am 06.08.24 listings show left or right hooks This reference is to the thread twist. Match the twist to that
STAINLESS PELICAN HOOK KGarvey at 5:46am 06.08.24 Thanks for following up. I noticed that some listings show left or right hooks is there a way to det

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