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Propeller sizing question (diameter/pitch tradeoffs) for upgrade to folding RichW9603 at 2:18pm 08.15.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/4215 Hi all, I have a 1989 Hunter 33.5. From what I have been able to research, the OEM propeller is a 1
Barlow Model 19 Winch Replacement? (1) Euphoria2011 at 2:15pm 08.15.16 Bigger Boats 0/902 Hello, My 83 Oday 28 has a Barlow 19 winch for the main sail and I was thinking of replacing it wit
What's up with this scupper drain? (3) SFS at 1:24pm 08.15.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1833 I need to replace, or at least rebed, the port cockpit scupper drain on my 1983 H31. It is leaking,
Politics Jim Hawkins at 1:03pm 08.15.16 Sails Call Lounge 36/2629 At the risk of being Keelhauled is it OK to talk politics in this forum?
C30 Mark II windlass Diybrad at 12:14pm 08.15.16 Catalina 30 2/1095 I keep reading posts and seeing 1986+ C30s posted for sale that state they have electric windlass bu
Replacement of soles in a 1983 H31 (4) SFS at 11:00am 08.15.16 Mid-Size Boats 52/8329 126859 (Exactly! There wasn't one.) Here is the new one, installed: 126860 Material was 3/4" exter
Be Aware of welding flaws - aluminum masts with welded pad eyes. (3) Mitch Witt at 10:56am 08.15.16 Ask All Sailors 15/2634 I am seeing an increasing number of aluminum masts on catamarans that have one or more welding probl
Boats been dry five years. Re-bed the transducer and speed sensors? travelingjerryb at 10:55am 08.15.16 Smaller Boats 15/796 So, boats been dry five years. Would you re-bed the only two thru hulls? Depth transducer and speed
Pearson HAWK 16' Cody Stewart at 10:52am 08.15.16 Ask All Sailors 1/1116 Hello, I just picked up a Pearson HAWK 16'. The boat is in good sailing condition equipped with all
Person HAWK 16' Cody Stewart at 10:39am 08.15.16 Pearson 0/834 Hello, I just bought a fully functional Pearson HAWK 16'. It's in fairly good sailing condition and
Hunter 39 Aft Cabin locker doors Knotty Dog at 10:17am 08.15.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/411 Hello, Does anyone know if doors for the aft cabin lockers are available for a 2012 H39? If so, whe
Businesses Dying in the Gulf Islands? druid at 9:27am 08.15.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 13/1810 I found out last trip that Silva Bay no longer has a grocery store (used to have 2!). There's still
Outboard Motor help (2) kclancy at 9:09am 08.15.16 Catalina 22 17/2386 Hi All! It looks like I might be able to get my boat wet for the first time possible this weekend. M
true vs. apparent wind Justin_NSA at 8:41am 08.15.16 Ask All Sailors 54/5289 I've never had this luxury before. My instrumentation allows me to see true or apparent wind. I also
Mystery Bolt in Bilge (2) Domingo630 at 8:39am 08.15.16 Mid-Size Boats 17/2379 I discovered a bolt in the pan underneath the engine of my 2009 H33 after a recent trip. I assumed
Electric head? capt_clyde at 8:31am 08.15.16 Catalina 310 7/1704 I am considering replacing the manual head on my 2001, C-310 with an electric unit. Has anyone done
Replacing refer compressor capt_clyde at 8:28am 08.15.16 Catalina 310 4/1356 The compressor for my refrigerator has died and prices for a professional replacement are over $2000
Is my mainsail really helping? capt_clyde at 8:20am 08.15.16 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 50/11600 Recently I've been singlehanding my Catalina 310 alot and I've noticed that in similar wind conditio
Another drone video! gettinthere at 8:07am 08.15.16 Ask All Sailors 19/1119 Haters gonna hate. The rest of you may enjoy this ... xQgcY9EeEic
Hi I just bought a Sirius 21, (2) Sirius Fun at 7:22am 08.15.16 Sirius 21/22 3/2347 first day I found water on the storage port side V berth, it seems to come under the gasket of the t

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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
want to raise main from cockpit Tally Ho at 6:09am 05.03.24 I highly recommend the Strong Track. I added mine when I bought a new main sail with full battens.
Lost swing keel for Oday 22. Please help with fabrication measurements Indysailor at 3:20am 05.03.24 D&R Marine still makes rudders for specific ODay models, not sure about center boards. Try calling t
Where is water pressure pump on Catalina 320? Ted10028 at 10:21pm 05.02.24 The switch on the panel is a breaker, they are all breakers. so then I guess it is not the breaker
Adventures with a Beneteau faucet Ralph Johnstone at 10:10pm 05.02.24 I am exhausted after reading that. I won't be getting up before high noon tomorrow, thank you very
5230 Alternative? thinwater at 8:47pm 05.02.24 PMS 60 is still made, but that is only a guess because you gave us numbers but no manufacturer. But

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