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Steaming light. jaypur at 11:26am 03.22.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2136 This is my first posting and am not sure I can get back to it, so here goes. I've had my 1977 27'
active ads vs. expired ads?? centerline at 9:52am 03.22.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1257 is there any way on the "my ads" page to see which of my ads are currently active, and which ones ha
New impellor test run, now some questions. DAVA390 at 8:55am 03.22.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/1002 Today was start up test run on my 2009 6hp Tohatsu 4strk. that I worked on a few months ago. In the
Battery location? fanatic1596 at 8:13am 03.22.15 Musings With Maine Sail 7/1849 I have a 1999 hunter 310 that has a starboard list and I am considering moving the batteries from th
Need advice on proper anchor for 26C Bfranchini at 7:50am 03.22.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/2256 We just bought a 1980 26C and I could use some serious advice since we are new to both sailing and M
Hah! April Fools??? philwsailz at 7:41am 03.22.15 Ask All Sailors 15/2300 So I get my copy of Cruising World for April. I glance in passing and think to myself: "Huh, they se
Question about through hull fitting (4) davidmhull at 7:36am 03.22.15 Ask An Oday Owner 24/3157 I made some modifications to my boat that leaves me with a through hull fitting that I am a bit conc
Source for 240 rudder washers? (1) caverun at 7:12am 03.22.15 Smaller Boats 3/691 Does anyone know a source for the plastic washers that are on the head of the H240 rudder? Mine are
Cabin sole varnish? dtex at 7:04am 03.22.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1402 What type of varnish should be used on cabin soles and companion way steps?
Waterline; Interesting technique (1) McIntoshUSA at 4:55am 03.22.15 Ask All Sailors 9/1378 I guess if you placed a light level with the string this concept would work. Just thought it was nea
Exact length of Vberth in Catalina 25 Chimera at 4:04am 03.22.15 Smaller Boats 4/3727 I am considering buying a Catalina 25, am 6'4 and want to know if I can fit comfortably, lengthwise
Very impressed Matpearce at 12:41am 03.22.15 Catalina 310 24/4117 Hi I have just purchased a Catalina 31 2000 model and sailed it home from sydney to Hobart a 630 nm
Indispensible item for all our 22's lpolliard at 8:58pm 03.21.15 Catalina 22 18/1883 Hat do you think it is used for?
Is it really one of the best days??? Ken Cross at 8:47pm 03.21.15 Ask All Sailors 24/5088 I had to go to the classifieds today and take my ad down for our San Juan 28. I had to watch a new o
281 Waste Line Replacement TCanary at 6:09pm 03.21.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/896 I'm planning to replace my aging waste lines - just wondering if anyone has suggestions about how to
Partial bottom paint. Waste of time and $$? SFKjeld at 3:34pm 03.21.15 Smaller Boats 6/1110 Moving my new to me 23.5 from Lake Tahoe to SF Bay. The boat was just given a $1700 epoxy paint job.
Remove deck bolt bigsick at 2:03pm 03.21.15 Mid-Size Boats 6/1022 Last year the boat was shrink wrapped too tight and the stanchions got bent over so much it popped b
Flip Out Lifeline Solar Panel Install gettinthere at 1:43pm 03.21.15 Ask All Sailors 1/4488 Thought I would post this here for anyone looking for suggestions on lifeline mount solar panels.
Battery charging system for Hunter 30T dsaniti at 12:33pm 03.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1424 I'm looking for advice on a completely new battery charger system. I want to replace my alternator w
Water Intrusion JourneyToIthaka at 12:17pm 03.21.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1884 I have searched this site many times to see if anyone has successfully stopped the water intrusion o

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Removing Ritchie Compass and Mount Joe at 7:11pm 06.28.23 Even if there were such a rule requiring a fixed mount compass, which I find unlikely, you don't cer
Removing Ritchie Compass and Mount Tally Ho at 6:52pm 06.28.23 You could get a bulkhead mount compass. https://www.westmarine.com/ritchie-navigation-bulkhead-moun
Shooting some video in the harbor dLj at 6:28pm 06.28.23 I like the video, but you asked for a critique... Images had too much water, too much dinghy. I'd h
In-mast furling Mechone at 6:27pm 06.28.23 On my boat its 8mm or 5/16 same size
P42 Strut replacement JoeWhite at 6:05pm 06.28.23 I am not an expert, what of you filled the front 2 holes with fiberglass, then install the strut an
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 6:02pm 06.28.23 good grief, I'm subscribed to this thread and never got a notice that anything had happened - and th
P42 Strut replacement Jim_H42 at 5:58pm 06.28.23 I'm curious what was the symptom of needing to replace the strut and where did you get the replaceme
ST4000 auto pilot rpwillia at 5:37pm 06.28.23 Lou, What most of these guys did not answer was that the install manual tells you generally where to
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't MikeHoncho at 5:28pm 06.28.23
Shooting some video in the harbor shemandr at 5:20pm 06.28.23 Yeah, pretty place. The rotation is a little fast for the eye. I didn't mind the dingy gunnel in
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. Crazy Dave Condon at 4:54pm 06.28.23 First determine what is holding those screw before doing anything. You may not be able to move or
Outboard depth in water. Davidasailor26 at 4:18pm 06.28.23 The flat blade portion is called the "Cavitation Plate" to prevent the prop from gathering and chur
Removing Ritchie Compass and Mount Calif. Ted at 4:16pm 06.28.23 Unless there is a state or local requirement I don't believe a compass is required, never had anyone
Bimini and Dodger replacement smokey73 at 3:46pm 06.28.23 I think you're referring to this site: CopyCovers - Custom Sewing Duplication Services Using Sunbre
Its funny Friday! jviss at 3:43pm 06.28.23 Great idea! I may use it!!! I'm surprised no one in China has developed a product for this - to re
Which Bomar Gaskets ? spadaforaj at 3:16pm 06.28.23 this is really helpful- thank you
Its funny Friday! dLj at 3:09pm 06.28.23
Shooting some video in the harbor dlochner at 3:06pm 06.28.23 Dang, there are a lot of pretty boats in your harbor. Don't have much to add to your self-critique
Spring lines nitrogenase at 3:02pm 06.28.23 Lines which limit side to side motion are breast lines. Lines which limit moving end to end are sp
P42 Strut replacement Terry Cox at 2:56pm 06.28.23 Never done it before, so no sage advice. Sorry Keith.

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