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Similar -but different - Single Handed Docking jbulot@yahoo.com at 8:57am 05.04.16 Ask All Sailors 27/2612 I have a similar question to that by Raven on single handed docking. I sail from a marina that doesn
Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard CA BudGates at 8:54am 05.04.16 Ask All Sailors 1/413 Last fall I told someone on this site that I'd let him know the next time we'd be heading to Channel
O'day 192 Masthead light plug - LEAK! rswift at 8:54am 05.04.16 Day Sailers 16/3649 I have a 1987 O'day 192. I noticed a small wet area in the carpet inside the cabin. It appears that
Hunter 376 refrigeration Larry737 at 7:44am 05.04.16 Big Boats 16/2929 I looked at a 1996 Hunter 376 for purchase yesterday and discovered that while it has the standard r
Mast raising pole mast fitting? flynhi4u at 6:47am 05.04.16 Trailer Sailors 11/2275 I just made a mast raising pole for a friend's Hunter 212. I was amazed how easily it raised the mas
Hunter 306 T Base Mast Step Question Gianna at 6:26am 05.04.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1841 The Hunter 306 is a new boat to me. Just stepped the mast yesterday using the yard crane. There was
Meeting Forumites All U Get at 5:16am 05.04.16 Ask All Sailors 8/537 Hi all, We sailed into Annapolis and met up with Ron 20324 and did some catching up while Ron took
New Old Macgregor Venture 21 (1974) Owner with questions EV21 at 5:30pm 05.03.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 90/20203 Just acquired a Macgregor Venture 21 about 2 weeks ago. Knew going in the craft needs a good bit o
mac26s owner needs help gbrian at 5:09pm 05.03.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/861 I need detailed pics on installing a 26s mast raising system.
Wiring the Sea Era electric toilet in Cat 30 MKIII Tucson Sailor at 3:41pm 05.03.16 Catalina 30 15/3612 We bought the Sea Era and purchased some gear to wire it in the boat. I ran a snake from the panel t
H31 owners treat yourselves to one of these (2) IH82BL8 at 2:45pm 05.03.16 Mid-Size Boats 9/2636 I had to pull the engine control panel and found that is was in really bad condition. One of the PO
Time for turning lights?? ronald.hudson1 at 2:38pm 05.03.16 Ask All Sailors 58/3866 One of the few arguments that we have on our boat is "Do we accept that the approaching boat underst
Prop Size Windborne at 2:32pm 05.03.16 Newport 2/1304 Greetings. Does anyone know the prop size on a 1988 N30 MKIII with Universal M25XP engine? There are
NEW hose stinks! IH82BL8 at 2:21pm 05.03.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1080 So I'm finally ready to replace the hoses to the head. I've done a lot of work to get to this point
dinghy davits frankies56 at 1:07pm 05.03.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/971 I have been pondering or more like postponing the the thought of putting dinghy davits on the boat,
Ideas on boat color for new paint (6) jssailem at 10:39am 05.03.16 Ask All Sailors 37/15593 Since last fall I began working on restoring my 1974 Cal35C. We removed the mast in January and are
Where's the water draining? (3) plenny7 at 10:32am 05.03.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1327 My wife and I bought our first boat in November, a '92 Hunter 33.5. It's a boat we had sailed on ma
Advice needed on new jib - 2003 Hunter 356 shayes914 at 9:11am 05.03.16 Big Boats 2/850 Hi. I still have the original sails on my 2003 Hunter 356 and I am ready to replace the jib. My mai
Mobile diesel mechanic - western Lake Erie Joe5893 at 8:39am 05.03.16 Engines and Propulsion 2/739 I keep my boat in Michigan on the western end of Lake Erie. The marinas in my area do not offer die
Quick Pinstripe Removal? Alexander38 at 7:53am 05.03.16 Ask All Sailors 13/5029 Hey Everyone! Do any of you out there know about a quick way to remove pinstriping? I am currently u

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Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! kloudie1 at 9:02am 03.05.24 Kinda reinforces the general opinion that the insurance guys are sometimes crooks in nice suits. ..
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! American_Mainsail at 8:58am 03.05.24 Replaced mine recently as they were over 10 years old, put the old ones in the cars. I do this sa
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 8:33am 03.05.24 Yes I agree with all of your comments. I do indeed follow "Sailng Jibsea" and yes, they make out ju
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 8:30am 03.05.24 Thanks for sharing this story and info, Dave. I wish I got the chance to meet Warren and pick his b
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing (2) American_Mainsail at 8:09am 03.05.24 As pointed out, Warren Luhrs, who owned Hunter was a global solo racer who enjoyed it on boats that
GOB Gone? FastOlson at 8:06am 03.05.24 We have subscribed to PBO for many many years. Read it pretty much cover to cover, and re-read many
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Calif. Ted at 8:01am 03.05.24 Replaced mine recently as they were over 10 years old, put the old ones in the cars.
Advice on transcontinental shipping 373Sailor at 8:00am 03.05.24 I had a set a date last fall for Sailors Moving Sailors to move me out east this month. In January h
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! FastOlson at 7:52am 03.05.24 Dave, you sure do have my attention! I just sent this story to our insurance agent for comment. Than
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 7:49am 03.05.24 Excellent feed back. Thanks so much.
Weekend Login Difficulties dlochner at 7:01am 03.05.24 I think the electronic gremlins just wanted to have a little mid-winter fun.
Large Frame alternator in M25XP Hayden Watson at 5:36am 03.05.24 Well, I pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered my 250A large frame alternator and serpentine belt
Weekend Login Difficulties Hayden Watson at 4:34am 03.05.24 I was thinking. "What did I do to get myself banned, I'm a good boy?" Thanks for the effort. gary
9.2C relocation dlochner at 4:16am 03.05.24 At the time of going to the crane there should be only the forestay, backstay, port and starboard c
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing David in Sandusky at 11:27pm 03.04.24 Henk Meuzelaar sailed his Hunter 43 around the South Pacificfor years, delivering medical supplies t
Hunter 23 worth salvaging? Straycat22296 at 8:00pm 03.04.24 I do not know who said it but I believe the saying goes: The most expensive boat I ever had was a fr
Portlight hatches for 1981 ODay 34 GeorgeC at 6:38pm 03.04.24 Lynno..... My 1983 O'Day 30 came with 4 Beckson # 410 plastic ports with an outside diameter of 6-3
Sigma drive flex coupler Hayden Watson at 6:08pm 03.04.24
water maker: taking the fresh water line to the main water pump? xavpil at 5:51pm 03.04.24 . The watermaker would have to push water up the intake hose into the tank. That can be a lot of hea
Hunter 170 quiggers at 5:45pm 03.04.24 Great list of other options. I have always liked the look and reputation of the O'Day. Of course I

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