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Jack Line attachment Jwhy at 9:00pm 05.14.16 Catalina 30 20/4904 How should I set up the jack lines in the cockpit? What kind of ring should I connect it to and whe
At wits end Willemvan at 8:54pm 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 2/507 so I keep getting water in the bilge under the aft bunk. I revealed the speedo and the depth sounde
DSC link to GPS Jwhy at 8:53pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 6/512 I have registered my DSC equiped radio and set up the current location data in the memory. What do I
FM radio antenna position PAC3142 at 7:24pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 13/2795 So, while a cold front passes, we are sitting below in our just launched boat listening to the world
Halyard buying and installing Spence at 6:42pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1483 I'll need 3 new halyards as they have had a mouse nest built around them on the interior of the alum
mac 224 venture sailnewbie at 4:33pm 05.14.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/1370 3rd time sailing on avg. 7 mph winds with 15 mph gusts, 7 was very comfortable but when the 15 mph h
antifouling paint help fred1diver at 2:15pm 05.14.16 Trailer Sailors 8/1019 hey everyone, I started painting my bottom but I'm stuck at painting where the trailer bunks are hol
failed relaxation splax at 1:38pm 05.14.16 Big Boats 16/1681 Well, I wanted to take a few days and spend them on the boat in the river fishing without internet o
Small spider cracks on my 1987 O'Day 272LE? Chuck Powell at 11:17am 05.14.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1564 How do I repair the small spider cracks on my 272LE? I don't think they are stress related. Some are
Dolphinite: Anyone with suggestions? Ilanortho at 10:56am 05.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/573 I need to bed in my refinished teak cabin top handrails. I came across a video using dolphinite. Any
Companion way boards on H23.5 Karyon at 7:57am 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 6/598 What was used as the original companion way boards on the H23.5 ? The ones that are on our boat are
Table needs some refinishing - ideas appreciated (4) rssmith2468 at 7:54am 05.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/965 After a spring full of nessessary commissioning work and repairs to our (new to us) H290, the Admira
Bleach into water system? rssmith2468 at 7:33am 05.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 26/9006 I was told to add "some" bleach to "freshen up" the water system at the beginning of the year. yes
Vinly Beadboard rich26nc at 5:39am 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 6/2396 Has anyone glued vinyl beadboard directly to the hull using construction grade contact cement for al
Cetol on Teak johnm5858 at 4:21am 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 7/771 I recently sanded down all the old flaking varnish on my deck rails on the Hunter 27. Ive used Ceto
Hunter 27 charging system johnm5858 at 4:09am 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 12/949 I have a newly aquired 1982 Hunter 27 with a Yanmar 1GM the alternater is 35 amps I have 2 batterie
2002 Volvo Penta MD2030 - B361 (1) onlinelee at 2:15am 05.14.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/3741 Hi Beneteau Friends, I just completed my very first engine service, ever!! The closest I ever came
Converting to electric motor ronharben at 12:25am 05.14.16 Fantasia 35 6/3967 I have a Fantasia 35 (Hull No. 11 - although I've never actually seen it). I am thinking about repla
Oh My Lord, what have I done. (2) Texas Gun-Man at 8:19pm 05.13.16 Catalina 22 26/1951 Hello all, I'm new to the forum. I took two semesters of sailing in college 25 years ago and always
Looking for a swim ladder for a 1982 Hunter 27 GJC825 at 8:02pm 05.13.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/461 Someone ran into my fold up swim ladder and damaged it. I am seeking a replacement for a 1982 Hunte

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Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: (1) Ted10028 at 8:37pm 03.15.24 If the battery charger says the batteries are being charged at 12-13v, the battery isn't accepting
Hunter Legend for Sale? DoctorShredd at 8:04pm 03.15.24 Great value, well designed, nice layout and thoughtful build. Thanks, Terry! Hopefully I can joi
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor: dlochner at 7:38pm 03.15.24 If the battery charger says the batteries are being charged at 12-13v, the battery isn't accepting a
Main Sail Issue Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:56pm 03.15.24 Speaking of "main sail"...has anyone heard from Rod ("MainSail") recently, know how he's doing? (m
Bad Layered Fiberglass? Tally Ho at 6:51pm 03.15.24 For a brand new boat owner, I would highly recommend a survey. Tartans are generally decent quality
Uniseal tank thickness Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:51pm 03.15.24 You can always put a rubber gasket under the flange on the outside of the tank. --Peggie
Rudder Sensor Terry Cox at 6:11pm 03.15.24 Our 1991 boat came with an Autohelm 7000 course computer, 6000 control head and rudder sensor. Alway
Hunter Legend for Sale? Terry Cox at 6:07pm 03.15.24 Hi Ed. Welcome to the forum and best wishes on your hunt. The Legend 35.5 is a very nice boat. I've
Venting Battery Compartment JMR at 4:26pm 03.15.24 When I redesigned the battery system on my S2 9.2c I added a vent on the front of the box the batter
Bad Layered Fiberglass? dlochner at 3:33pm 03.15.24 Nothing struck me as being odd. The previous owners have taken the time to keep her looking good, cl
Aftermarket arches for sailboats for mainsheet traveler FastOlson at 3:25pm 03.15.24 The travler is located int eh cockpit on our 1982 Hunter 33. A real PITA. Can you verify that it i
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated dlochner at 3:05pm 03.15.24 Interesting idea. How do you get around the MMSI requirement? All AIS must have a MMSI programed int
House Battery Upgrade Help dlochner at 2:41pm 03.15.24 I would have said the worst thing about LFP batteries is getting used to being at 50% SOC without f
Bad Layered Fiberglass? Davidasailor26 at 2:26pm 03.15.24
House Battery Upgrade Help gouldx at 1:57pm 03.15.24 I would have said the worst thing about LFP batteries is getting used to being at 50% SOC without f
House Battery Upgrade Help JBP-PA at 1:54pm 03.15.24 If you are ready to buy, the very best deal out there today is a 100ah Kilovault, $222! These are h
And I Complain About 12' Tides dLj at 12:47pm 03.15.24
Stuck Marelon seacock bob45 at 12:15pm 03.15.24
Stuck Marelon seacock Tally Ho at 11:50am 03.15.24 What is the peacock used for? I disconnected the hose and poured one ounce of olive oil in the open
Replacing C 310 fuel tank Tom J at 11:47am 03.15.24 I had the same issue with my 2003, hull #231. Shortly after I bought it in 2005, I noticed diesel f

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