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Transducer location on H23.5 Karyon at 3:45pm 04.09.16 Smaller Boats 4/673 I got me a new Hawkeye depth finder, I can either mound it on the stern or I can glue it on the insi
1989 Universal M 18 Oil sailors2 at 2:20pm 04.09.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1163 About to get involved in 1st Maintenance on my 1989 M18. 1st question concerns the oil used. I see
While replacing H34 Portlight.... (2) PGIJon at 11:14am 04.09.16 Big Boats 14/3935 I purchased 6 NFM Tri-Matrix port lights for the boat at the Miami Show. The first replacement in t
Newest project (2) Hydro Therapy at 11:02am 04.09.16 Day Sailers 4/1247 I wanted to add a tiller extension but felt that the prices were a bit high. I spun a piece of oak s
A hole in the hull for a fuel line? gitpicker2007 at 9:53am 04.09.16 Ask All Sailors 17/6650 Has anyone ever cut a small hole in the hull of the stern to run the fuel line out to the outboard?
Screwy Designs: What were those guys thinking? (3) Kings Gambit at 8:58am 04.09.16 Ask All Sailors 43/5910 I sometimes amuse myself while fixing yet again something on the boat, the construction or installat
Need Windlass for Hunter 320 Playpen2 at 7:53am 04.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 1/1052 Can someone recommend a windlass for a Hunter 320? Stephen Dale
Removal Sliding Mirrors cam at 7:00am 04.09.16 Catalina 310 5/1130 Hi all. Can anyone give tips on removal of the glass mirrors located in the head of a C310 ?. I thou
Polar Diagram 9.2A SoundWave at 5:30am 04.09.16 S2 4/1854 Have you ever seen a Polar Diagram for the 9.2a? I've searched, and I'm not sure one exists. If yo
Getting closer!! (1) Jammin jr at 3:34am 04.09.16 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1117 Just checked FedEx tracking and my new sails are out for delivery!!!! So to update, we have a workin
2002 Beneteau 361 Mast Step Replacement (1) onlinelee at 11:38pm 04.08.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1745 121604 Hi, This is my first post and wish to thank members in advance for any answers received. I a
first overnighter of the season on the new boat (4) RussC at 9:59pm 04.08.16 Trailer Sailors 16/2329 The 3-4 times we've trailer sailed so far in 2016 it seemed the wind was always just right during se
Ok! Greetings all... we, wife and I are looking for our next boat JJShockley at 7:03pm 04.08.16 Ask An Oday Owner 12/1577 Help with what to look for over the obvious on 1979 O'day 23... any known problem areas... we are g
conflicting information about solar install? centerline at 6:39pm 04.08.16 Ask All Sailors 55/5290 I have read 2 different ways for sizing the wire for the run from the panels to the controller and t
S2 7.9 Sail #185 - i am lQQking for YOU (1) AZExpedition at 6:05pm 04.08.16 S2 6/135 Hi I am looking at buying an abandonded S2 7.9 in Dallas area. She is missing some pricy hardware
Catalina 36 Mk I Mast support (?) drdanj at 5:34pm 04.08.16 Big Boats 2/1668 I look at boat listings to get ideas for things I might want to do on my 1983 Catalina 36. I've gott
The joys of boating Jalepeno at 3:55pm 04.08.16 Engines and Propulsion 5/1012 Started up my 37 year old YSM12 at the dock last night. Started on the second compression stroke as
Looking for hatch photo, ~1990's 30, 33.5, 35.5, 37.5, or 40.5 (1) Phil Herring at 3:12pm 04.08.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/787 We're trying to help a guy with a 1989 Hunter 30. It sounds like a prior owner replaced the hatch h
Canadian boat insurance. Karyon at 2:18pm 04.08.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1133 Need to get my 23.5 hunter insured with a trailer, what is the ball park one should pay? The boat w
Patching pvc dinghy Ken13559 at 1:36pm 04.08.16 Ask All Sailors 10/1102 I'm putting additional patch material over and existing at the corner of transom bottom and tube joi

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Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Barnacle Bill at 3:28pm 03.04.24 All boats are classified for various uses to include off shore passage making able to withstand spec
Hunter 170 Tater at 3:15pm 03.04.24 A recent issue of Practical Sailor has a section on plastic and how to repair it. West Systems G-Fl
Hunter 170 dlochner at 3:09pm 03.04.24 A recent issue of Practical Sailor has a section on plastic and how to repair it. West Systems G-Fle
Hunter 170 Tater at 2:54pm 03.04.24 I have a 170. I think they all crack. I have read that later models can be repaired with bondo/fiber
Sigma drive flex coupler Tally Ho at 2:00pm 03.04.24
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing David in Sandusky at 1:42pm 03.04.24 Henk Meuzelaar sailed his Hunter 43 around the South Pacific for years, delivering medical supplies
9.2C relocation (3) jssailem at 12:32pm 03.04.24 Chris... Most marina's have experience with mast removal. Check them out to get an understanding of
Electrifying my small sailboat? Maine Sail at 12:22pm 03.04.24 Te Bluetti uses a 12 Ah battery that is wired for about 24V internally. This allows them to use smal
Hunter Propeller Anode (5) jssailem at 11:47am 03.04.24 function only of shaft diameter. Yes. Additionally the space available between the prop and the cu
9.2C relocation kloudie1 at 11:26am 03.04.24 Not familiar with your boat but on most boats there is a connector at the mast base inside, where yo
stalling engine SawyerCurt at 10:51am 03.04.24 I had a similar problem and took all the same steps, and it turned out to be a connection: RPM Iss
Hunter Propeller Anode dlochner at 10:20am 03.04.24 Hi all, I have a 1994 Hunter 29.5 and I am told my propeller is missing an anode. but when I look a
Electrifying my small sailboat? Don S/V ILLusion at 10:16am 03.04.24 I'm coming up wit a different capacity and the ad is confusing. Energy capacity in a battery is mea
Hunter Propeller Anode Don S/V ILLusion at 10:15am 03.04.24 Are you asking about a prop anode or a prop shaft anode? The former being a function of what prop yo
Hunter Propeller Anode (2) rgranger at 9:51am 03.04.24 223354 You can find them at any chandlery (like West Marine etc.). You just need to know your sh
Hunter Propeller Anode Rich Stidger at 9:39am 03.04.24 A picture of your prop and running gear would be helpful.
Line for "boom topping lift" measured length and material required for 1989 Hunter 30 ? shemandr at 9:39am 03.04.24 You don't need anything fancy. Optimize UV resistance. For those of us who are not familiar with yo
Hunter 170 rgranger at 9:21am 03.04.24 Trailerable with a small cuddy.... I would throw in Montgomery Sailboats https://en.wikipedia.org
Linings cleaning JoeWhite at 9:13am 03.04.24 I can not think that this is how it was when it was new. My guess is that it is a vinal cover that i
Linings cleaning Yann85 at 8:53am 03.04.24 Thank you all for your answers. we will try the solution of the brush and a cleaning product availab

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