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Cabin Table Bracket/Support alfaguy at 8:37am 07.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/394 Would some fine Hunter owner post a photo of the bracket that holds up the fold-down table leaf on a
Companion Way Doors (4) Long Story at 8:26am 07.01.16 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 4/2729 Great design - frame slips in place of hatch boards, door has lift off hinge to frame. Windows come
Boat sank in a race. Lessons learned (1) Jackdaw at 7:59am 07.01.16 Ask All Sailors 81/9575 Last evening we lost a Capri 25 during an race. It was blowing 12-15, with 22 knots gusts accompanie
m-25 over heating captcoho at 6:51am 07.01.16 Engines and Propulsion 6/964 Engine started over heating the end of last season. Replaced hoses, impeller, fresh water pump, new
Missing Compression Tube? dlochner at 5:27am 07.01.16 Musings With Maine Sail 4/1552 The Hitachi Alternator on a Yanmar 3jh2 has a saddle mount. The engine only has a single ear in the
Trouble sailing in 7mph wind...? (2) shermanator at 12:58am 07.01.16 Ask All Sailors 12/3972 Had a quick question.. It was my first time sailing and I was moving along pretty nicely, but wasn't
Companionway Cover Color evan709 at 9:08pm 06.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/816 When I bought my 1993 Hunter 23.5, it didn't come with a companionway cover. I want to order one.
Question about my solar set-up Bad Obsession at 7:10pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 10/534 Most of those on here frequently know of my set-up already. 100W flexible panel that I take on and
Refrigerator Rschipman at 6:05pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 3/416 I recently bought 1983 hunter34, how do I turn on the refrigerator ?
Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 5:26pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 1/391 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Thanks
Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 5:25pm 06.30.16 Smaller Boats 10/1552 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Thanks
How to deal with mainsheet and Bimini on H23 isaksp00 at 5:21pm 06.30.16 Smaller Boats 30/4867 I just installed the Bimini that came with our boat for the first time. When opened the front edge
Raymarine Auto Helm problem njlarry at 3:53pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1177 The locking lever on our Auto helm ST 4000 keeps unlocking right after being engaged. It started las
3KW Alternator? smokey73 at 3:26pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1187 While passing a Hunter 40.5like mine today on Port Royal Sound near Parris Island I struck up a shor
SPOT Tracker (Gen3) issues SFS at 1:49pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1179 This past week I purchased a SPOT tracker to use on a delivery of an Endeavor 37 from Mobile to Tamp
O'Day 27 Mainsheet rigging Mitch27 at 12:32pm 06.30.16 Bigger Boats 5/2755 So, first I'm brand new to sailing. I took a class, have some books and now have an O'day 27. My p
Sarasota. Risks, judgment, laws. Jackdaw at 11:09am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1016 There is a VERY GOOD editorial in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune regarding boating laws, and their infl
Adjustable split backstay length (2) George Da Porge at 10:46am 06.30.16 Catalina 30 17/5256 Looking for feedback on where split in backstay can/should be located. 1990 C30 tall rig, we purcha
Squeaking shaft/drive train George Da Porge at 10:26am 06.30.16 Catalina 30 7/2245 We been out sailing 5 times this season. Have a 2014 ZF transmission. In neutral when sailing. 3r
1989 Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 10:14am 06.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/381 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Than

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Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake? dlochner at 8:04am 02.17.24 Check your boom angle when the sail is down. If the aft end of the boom is too far down, when you
Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake? smokey73 at 8:00am 02.17.24 Check your boom angle when the sail is down. If the aft end of the boom is too far down, when you g
Cockpit vhf replacement Mike? dlochner at 7:46am 02.17.24 Unfortunately, the answer to your questions is no. You may get lucky and find a used mic on eBay, bu
1980 c and c 32 refrdge question dlochner at 7:35am 02.17.24 We are going to need more information. What brand of refrigeration? Is the refrigeration engine driv
Advice on transcontinental shipping sailme88 at 6:48am 02.17.24 You have several modes available. Over the road.. Club mate did this from San Diego to Maine... In M
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina sailme88 at 6:41am 02.17.24 there is a video floating around ( our intended) out there of a race boat stubbing it's toe and the
Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake? dlochner at 5:40am 02.17.24 Hi Legend owners, I am close to buying a 1989 Legend 37. The main is impossible to raise the last
Legend 37 - How Much Mast Rake? (2) Marmalade at 4:54am 02.17.24 My guess is it's the full battens loading-up/binding. We had the same problem... went with a Tides
Removing Fischer Panda 8 Mini-DP from Hunter 45CC Slipin Away at 3:26am 02.17.24 I have the same boat and did remove the generator. It was actually not that hard. Unbolt the gener
Sunwind 311 - question about hull Kostas Metaxas at 1:02am 02.17.24 Thanks Everybody for taking part in assistance! Wish You nice weekend!
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Crusty Ol Salt at 7:14pm 02.16.24 Among other things this part puzzles me. Usually a grounding damages the bottom of the boat, not th
Water Leaks marcham at 7:12pm 02.16.24 Another option cutting the top / fittings off and inserting a flexible tank. https://www.plastimo-p
Removing Fischer Panda 8 Mini-DP from Hunter 45CC (2) Bogart at 6:11pm 02.16.24 Thanks for your replies. Here are a couple of pictures. You will see that the genset is installed (i
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Davidasailor26 at 6:08pm 02.16.24 previous owner was doing a short cut to close to shore and the boat stopped dead and the mast went
Black Butyl tape? Sutric at 5:24pm 02.16.24 Check out McMaster-Carr. I seem to remember that's where I found mine.
Removing Fischer Panda 8 Mini-DP from Hunter 45CC (4) kbgunn at 4:50pm 02.16.24 Pictures would help. The genset should have a lift point (a ring?) on top that can carry the weight
Sunwind 311 - question about hull jssailem at 4:18pm 02.16.24 You have a challenging project. Rather than tell you some of the ideas, I am attaching a source of k
Musings On Boat Electrical Panels (1) BAD ORCA at 4:01pm 02.16.24 Follow up: yes, confirmed. On mine, because of the way the plus bus is attached to the breakers, o
Sunwind 311 - question about hull PaulK at 2:40pm 02.16.24 Ouch! Take Dave's advice (above). We were quoted $5000 (USD) for a new rudder. That did not include
Bilge pump fuse question? BAD ORCA at 2:10pm 02.16.24 No need for me, I understand what you're doing. Thanks, after re-reading your first post, i think

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