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Happy Holidays (2) BlowMeAway at 10:54am 12.22.15 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1704 Thank you for the advice, support, and knowledge that many contributors have shared with me in my sh
DC System Discovery (3) GonzoF1 at 8:16am 12.22.15 Musings With Maine Sail 25/4712
H306 Mast Height From Waterline Robb at 6:28am 12.22.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3266 I'm trying to determine the mast height from waterline on a 2005 H306 with a furling main sail. I f
Boating skills for dummies? Macboy at 10:55pm 12.21.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3317 I was just thinking back to my cruising course and the things that come as you advance through the c
Brazing together a bow roller setup? Macboy at 10:33pm 12.21.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/5130 One of the other projects that has made the list of "that would be nice" is a bow roller setup for o
What do I have? (2) Wesman at 5:09pm 12.21.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/4554 A good friend recently suffered a stroke and was unable to handle his Macgregor sailboat. He knew I
Sailing to the shift markwbird at 3:10pm 12.21.15 Ask All Sailors 9/896 So, I'm a racing nerd. I read books on it. So, I've read that when anticipating a persistent shift
CNG Cooking Gas John Leben at 2:58pm 12.21.15 S2 14/5811 I live and sail in Saugatuck, Michigan, which is only 2-1/2 hours from Chicago. Lake Welding, the we
How much ablative paint for an Oday 22 davidmhull at 2:18pm 12.21.15 Ask All Sailors 11/1177 I want to repaint with ablative paint this winter. My boat is an Oday 22. I don't want to buy more t
Hunter 380 (1999) Where can I put A/C duct to stern cabin? Dave19573 at 1:58pm 12.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1186 I purchased this boat in Georgian Bay where A/C is not needed very often so I would like to put an A
HydraLink Sealed Multiple Wire Closed End and In-Line Butt Connectors marchem at 1:05pm 12.21.15 Musings With Maine Sail 2/1211 Any thoughts on these multi-wire connectors? http://www.cableorganizer.com/hydralink-multiple-wire-
Stripping old paint off of old fiberglass? IH82BL8 at 11:11am 12.21.15 Ask All Sailors 12/1248 What paint stripper can I use for this? It's the back side, not the gelcoat side. Thanks.
Still confused about charging! gettinthere at 9:55am 12.21.15 Musings With Maine Sail 39/4572 One of my zantrex chargers finally quit. I replaced it with a Pro Mariner 12 40P. It seems to shut
Hunter Market Report (1) JamesG161 at 7:40am 12.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/730 I found this information interesting and perhaps useful for many. I post it and it sources in which
IPad with Garmin Bluechart update Bob 04 H260 at 7:31am 12.21.15 Ask All Sailors 1/540 I recently had my iPad do an Apple update. Then yesterday I updated the North American/Bahamas chart
Stainless-steel rails and pulpits DianaOfBurlington at 6:47am 12.21.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/3230 I am looking to have custom-made rails built for Diana. Does anyone know of East-Coast (preferably
Battery Charging JohnVTX at 6:38am 12.21.15 Catalina 30 15/4285 If I have the batteries hooked up the normal way to be able to switch between 1 and 2 or ALL. When I
What Size Danforth? DaveJ at 5:40am 12.21.15 Catalina 310 4/1467 I have noticed that there is an area in our anchor lockers that looks like it is molded for an auxil
Charter advice needed DAVA390 at 3:43am 12.21.15 Destinations 22/2857 Ok folks, gather round. I have never been to the Caribbean and I have been tasked to investigate pri
23.5 ballast tank water level Chris Hansel at 7:54pm 12.20.15 Smaller Boats 6/1112 Hi, just purchased a Hunter 23.5. Read the owners manual, and it reads that there should be some typ

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3GM30 noise unknown? (1) jssailem at 2:44am 01.17.24 I do not know the specifics of your engine & transmission. I do know I have heard a similar noise be
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? CYQK at 12:55am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show?
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Richard19068 at 6:58pm 01.16.24 I used a galvanized pipe nipple and cut slots in it to engage the tabs in the thru hull. But if you
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 6:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150
3GM30 noise unknown? JoeWhite at 6:15pm 01.16.24 I do not have that engine, but the noise you are describing comes from the transmission. If you hav
Insurance question jssailem at 5:06pm 01.16.24 We met a local physician in St Lucia. Her practice is both public health and private. I asked her wh
Insurance question Crusty Ol Salt at 4:59pm 01.16.24 I am beginning to think it is an issue the availability of insurance with an international rider. Th
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? sesmith at 4:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150-
Insurance question Tally Ho at 4:24pm 01.16.24 We're not quite that smart. Our marina only asks you to check a box to confirm your have insurance
Bottom Streaking Project_Mayhem at 4:13pm 01.16.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. LaDonaMina at 4:09pm 01.16.24
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations (2) pclarksurf at 3:34pm 01.16.24 No intention of derailing the post and the sage advice-- as you proceed be cognizant of the material
Builders Certificate Will Gilmore at 3:21pm 01.16.24 Here's a link to a related problem on boatdesign.net. Problem with Documented vessel and Campbell Ya
Ranger 33 sail cover available shemandr at 3:00pm 01.16.24 I wish I had the Ranger 33 to fit it!
Bottom Streaking (1) jssailem at 2:56pm 01.16.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common u
Builders Certificate dLj at 2:48pm 01.16.24 Are you registering in a state or for the USCG Federal registration? I don't know much about such
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) jssailem at 2:47pm 01.16.24 Regarding the base for your V berths, I am thinking the EVA foam would provide an insulated base. Th
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) LaDonaMina at 2:22pm 01.16.24
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 1:45pm 01.16.24 I've used 1-1/4" X 1/4" flat bar as per @dlochner above. Cheap and solid IF you've got the grinder
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) PaulK at 1:14pm 01.16.24 What about putting it on the sides of the car?

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