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CORRECTION to my posting concerning the C-22 Tech Manual CaptDon01 at 5:15pm 01.28.16 Catalina 22 0/509 OK, I have to make a correction, and eat some crow..... The C-22 Tech Manual is only available to me
Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor Drich at 5:00pm 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 10/2998 Anyone have ideas on sailing around the barrier islands from Charlotte Harbor? We are headed down th
Rotten core repair (2) gkmoore at 3:18pm 01.28.16 Catalina 22 13/3432 I've been potting the holes for hardware and when I removed the electrical connector found a signifi
Compression Post (2) Roland5048 at 11:50am 01.28.16 The Cherubini Hunters 9/3037 OK, so this is really a continuation of several other threads. Pulled the glass off the original I-
Beneteau 2008 Oceanis 43 HEAD door latches Hanrahan at 10:56am 01.28.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/834 Hi there, I am looking for a door latch for the head, Beneteau #072504, they are not in stock with B
Help with forestay / roller furling (3) Jim Hawkins at 9:27am 01.28.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 36/8752 Hello, On my 1984 Macgregor 25 the genoa is torn and in need of repair and I'm not sure how to remo
Gauerhauer Traveler JohnVTX at 8:14am 01.28.16 Catalina 30 21/2960 Has anyone tried running the traveler lines back to the cockpit closer to the wheel? I probably adju
Powertiller.com Products Fred at 8:07am 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 1/390 Does anyone have any experience with Powertiller.com products. (remote engine controls mounted on th
Ray marine ST60 won't power on patrickkidd at 7:44am 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 3/2641 I recently bought a 1984 Catalina 30 with a Raymarine ST60 Tridata (although might be an ST60+; it h
New Sailors: Walk before you run! Bad Obsession at 7:17am 01.28.16 Ask All Sailors 18/2586 I have been around here for a while and on a few other forums. Often I see these posts from a newer
East coast is done, Bahamas here we come JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 6:55am 01.28.16 Catalina 310 21/3767 So Smitty has now been in every state on the eastern seaboard. Maine to Florida. She was perfect f
H27 Inboard shot help with options? griffinburd at 6:50am 01.28.16 The Cherubini Hunters 28/3978 Good day everyone. I'm usually a reader, but decided to come out of the shadows to ask for help. I
Tach - Alternator connection (1) RAD88 at 8:21pm 01.27.16 Ask All Sailors 2/478 Is it possible to hook up a tach to this alternator?
Headsail for Hunter 340 kcmrock at 8:16pm 01.27.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2487 I am a new owner of a Hunter 340. I need to buy a new headsail, and am hoping to take advantage of
Pearson 28-2 owners in Annapolis area lshingledecker at 6:47pm 01.27.16 Pearson 2/1121 I'm a new Pearson 28-2 owner near Annapolis and I'm contemplating all sorts of projects. I know tha
How significant is this deck cracking (3) turneim at 4:39pm 01.27.16 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2092 I am looking at a O'Day 272. There is some cracking,... more than crazing,... on the deck around th
Wintertime Musing on "Cargo Holds" rgranger at 3:55pm 01.27.16 Ask All Sailors 4/535 Hello All: This is not meant to be a serious thread but rather some light informational musings
Raritan Mainenance Issue steve stark at 3:07pm 01.27.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1075 Welcome back, Peggy. Firstly, thank you for all of your years of service here that have certainly se
Waeco fridge capacity? Brahmany at 2:08pm 01.27.16 Mid-Size Boats 2/813 Hi all, Would someone here know the size (capacity) of the standard C320 mk2 Waeco refrigerator ? T
Rescued 9 times in 7 months ? Leeward Rail at 1:44pm 01.27.16 Ask All Sailors 38/3897 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35422061 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-35413080 http://www.

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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
water maker: taking the fresh water line to the main water pump? dlochner at 5:41pm 03.04.24 The other issue is the static pressure on the line to the freshwater pump. Typically water tanks dra
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing dlochner at 5:38pm 03.04.24 @Barnacle Bill makes a good point, categorical statements about a particular brand of boats is not a

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