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Interest in a Cat Harbor, Catalina Hunter Meet-Up in April? 29palmsailor at 7:59pm 01.07.16 Big Boats 11/2205 First, I hope this is ok on this forum, I'm not trying to break the rules- I wanted to reach out a
Upgrading house batteries to Golf Carts scevrog at 7:51pm 01.07.16 Catalina 30 11/3750 Hi. I have two batteries in my bank. One of which is reserved for the engine (battery 1), and the
Mast wiring deck pass thru! (1) ttac at 6:37pm 01.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/930 Hello all! I am looking for the box that I see on the 1990, 91, ... Larger Hunters. It is the mast
Mast wiring deck pass thru! ttac at 6:34pm 01.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/453 Sorry I posted this two times!
Selden Anodized Mast & Boom Knotallthere at 6:33pm 01.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/4476 Hi, The anodized mast and boom on my 356 is a little chalky (boat was in salt), I would like to try
Anyone going to Vancouver or Seattle Boot Shoe? druid at 6:32pm 01.07.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 40/4448 I'll be going to the Vanc Show to look at engines, hopefully Fri if I don't have to work, otherwise
Propeller Cleaning / Polishing (1) Knotallthere at 6:23pm 01.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/7089 Hi, Our 356 was used in salt water but will now be sailed on Lake Ontario. I would like to replace
356 Keel Joint (4) Knotallthere at 6:11pm 01.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2984 Good day, We acquired our 2002 356 in Sept 2015 and as you can see from the photos the keel joint n
Yacht club mikenovit at 5:31pm 01.07.16 Ask All Sailors 0/40 One of our members failed to pay storage so we took over ownership of his sailboat. 3 sails look fi
New Design VS Earlier Model Keel Foil Shape. thetailwind at 4:15pm 01.07.16 Catalina 22 4/1185 Hello, I was reading Stingy Sailor's write up of the keel refinishing and shaping. He mentions that
Simpson-Lawrence Horizon Express Windlass (1) Gunni at 3:26pm 01.07.16 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/2250 S-L Horizon Express (2003). Needs a motor (sold here), and a control solenoid. 900 lb capacity, ge
Seacock, Nps or Npt? (2) toliver at 1:29pm 01.07.16 Ask All Sailors 32/9561 I want to replace a 35 yr old raw water engine intake gate valve (it is just a "screw on" type thru-
Swift 40 Ketch Mike H. at 12:36pm 01.07.16 Ask All Sailors 16/6757 Looking at purchasing a 1978 - 1980 Swift 40 Ketch. They were designed by Sparkman ' Stephens and b
Hey Phil, what is happening? Benny17441 at 12:26pm 01.07.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/901 Phil, I'm not being allowed to post and I'm getting this message, "Please read guidelines before pos
Dinghy registration Display Squidd at 11:52am 01.07.16 Ask All Sailors 14/4335 I just recently purchased a PVC Dinghy.. Whats a good way to attach state registration numbers and
V-berth dimensions Collin at 11:24am 01.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/762 Does anyone know the V-berth and aft cabin dimensions of a 2008 Hunter 31, or know where I can find
Wireing harness nightmare Casagf66 at 10:32am 01.07.16 Ask All Sailors 7/2044 Hello again sailors, So my next step in renovating my new 1989 jeanneau 42 voyage will be to start
Best bang for your buck for jacklines obdoor at 1:28am 01.07.16 Ask All Sailors 19/6491 I'm looking to buy new jacklines for my 1987 Pearson 33. Any suggestions?
Adding a Tach to a Yanmar YSB12 RAD88 at 10:28pm 01.06.16 Ask All Sailors 5/4574 I need a little help from the mechanics and Yanmar owners on this one. I'm sure it is possible but i
winch maintenance Christophe at 5:02pm 01.06.16 Ask All Sailors 17/5063 What is the best type of grease or lube for a single speed winch like a lewmar #7?

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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
Electrifying my small sailboat? pgandw at 5:19pm 03.04.24 If you don't want the size/weight of a full 12V 100AH LiFePO battery (about $250, 25lbs, size of a c
9.2C relocation shemandr at 4:51pm 03.04.24 I would consider just cutting the mast wiring. And that's what some/a lot of boatyards do. Then wh

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