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Forstay Hunter 26 bmorr at 8:58am 02.21.15 Smaller Boats 12/2069 The roller furring on my Hunter 26 does not attach to the flange that the forestay would normally at
Boarding Handle (1) Dan D at 8:15am 02.21.15 Ask All Sailors 17/3818 The Captain and Rear Admiral of our boat each have a new hip, but we still have one old one. It wo
Should You Lock Your Prop Or Let It Spin (2) Genesis V at 8:00am 02.21.15 Big Boats 12/3162
Boating etiquette Rick J B at 7:47am 02.21.15 Ask All Sailors 41/6154 Hi friends! Could you please share a polite way of communicating( specifically - what wording to wr
How to remove the ceiling lights? forte at 6:21am 02.21.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1322 Hi, Anyone any tips on how to remove the ceiling lights ? ( B3612002) . I can see ( and fee
Beneteau PHRF ratings sailordel at 5:30am 02.21.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/12770 The US Sailiing PHRF rating handbook lists a multitude of Beneteau models. From what little I know
Lightning EmeraldBay at 1:34am 02.21.15 Ask All Sailors 25/4562 Advice on Lightening, apart from avoid it. Has anyone been struck and what was the damage? Any b
Replacing Oil Sending Unit On Hunter 49 RHUMB RUNNER at 8:09pm 02.20.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1139 Has anyone replaced the oil sending unit on the Hunter 49. It's at the back of the engine, can it be
shower system confussion trainmanjess at 4:45pm 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 22/3189 hello all I just purchased a 1979 Dufour 12000ct 45ft sailboat..... I have a few systems I need t
Installing a 2nd set of genoa tracks (5) daleyellin at 4:20pm 02.20.15 Day Sailers 6/3179 We had a week of sunny skies and temps in the mid-60's that have started the "spring boat project" j
How to inspect keel pin Jacomo Sailor at 3:53pm 02.20.15 Catalina 22 15/3233 I found a brand new keel pin, lifting eye and turning ball inside my new to me boat. I was hoping
electric igloo coolers?? centerline at 3:39pm 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 8/4425 I dont need a discussion about a fridge being better, cuz I already know that it is, and I am NOT co
Under the ClamShell or Sea Hood of Cherubini Hunter 36 (3) rardiH36 at 3:11pm 02.20.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1081 I have been participating on and monitoring the Cherubini forum since 2007. I don't recall seeing
1995 26s riderhd2006 at 11:30am 02.20.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1161 anyone know where I can get a new or used replacement main top hatch cover?
Universal M18 gph measured? Skipper at 10:45am 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 7/2129 This is a very narrow topic so ignore if no M18. Also boat, weight, etc specific but am wondering a
Maintenance app med2463 at 10:28am 02.20.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1022 Looking for maintenance app for my iphone
i pad navigation doc jim at 7:34am 02.20.15 The Cherubini Hunters 22/2701 Am thinking about using ipad for navigation instead of dedicated chartplotter. Would be interested
Kindle All U Get at 6:08am 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 50/4887 Hi all, Seems like the Quilting group has been advising my wife on the benefits of reading from a
Miami Boat Show CYQK at 3:41am 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 27/3041 Back from last weeks boat show and front and center was how subdued the show was. Attendence in my o
Boom tent awning. sfr at 1:30am 02.20.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2381 Wondering what would be the ideal size for a boom tent awning on my Hunter 260.

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Adding second reef to main sail? CowboyWay at 7:04am 09.08.23 Thanks all for the info. I have a wing keel and 150% genoa. Yes, the gusts are what I experienced th
Adding second reef to main sail? jssailem at 6:55am 09.08.23 Your inquiry seeks sail build guidance. In of the Quantum Sails resource sites they posted this inf
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions chriscampbell at 6:54am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult
Anchorages east of mystic Ct...... Rich Stidger at 6:41am 09.08.23 West harbor on Fishers Island. Stonington just inside the breakwater. Watch Hill- good but 30 minut
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions dlochner at 6:16am 09.08.23 First, you have a very non-standard schematic of your electrical system. That makes very difficult t
H42P - new thru hull and seacocks JamesG161 at 6:08am 09.08.23
Hunter 42 Passage Steaming Light Replacement JamesG161 at 6:02am 09.08.23 I changed my fixture completely. Jim...
Hunter Gel Cote? JamesG161 at 5:59am 09.08.23 Any hints if I just want to mix my own? Use the guide to mixing tints, by Spectrum. Jim...
Sahara Dust (1) JamesG161 at 5:48am 09.08.23 219690 No Desert Dust for USA today. Jim...
Invest 96L (1) JamesG161 at 5:38am 09.08.23 Current Models show TS Margot Will be Hurricane for the Fishes.:thumbup:
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes jssailem at 5:33am 09.08.23 Nice info @Ralph Johnstone. His HE looks clean. Mine was crusty with evidence of corrosion. The bit
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes Jimongee at 5:11am 09.08.23
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX sailme88 at 4:51am 09.08.23 the 100% way of identifying 2stroke vs 4 stroke... look for an oil dip stick on the side of the engi
3GM30F raw water pump missing impeller vanes kloudie1 at 4:24am 09.08.23 The big o-ring cover seal is Yanmar # 24311-000700.. The gasket that seals the tube sheet to the cov
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX kloudie1 at 4:13am 09.08.23 Yup, I think that it is a Tohatsu. Mercury had Tohatsu make their smaller "portable" outboards..
Adding second reef to main sail? Kings Gambit at 10:18pm 09.07.23 My experience with the sailing world says masthead rigs should go to a smaller headsail before reefi
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX stickinthemud57 at 9:06pm 09.07.23 Looks a lot like this one except the CT designation... https://img.boatdeckcrm.com.au/media/2017070
Invest 95L (2) JamesG161 at 9:06pm 09.07.23 Hurricane Lee is a very serious Storm. We just reviewed the Hurricane Hunters Flight information.
Invest 95L jssailem at 8:33pm 09.07.23 This is a storm that is well defined. Has a solid core with vertical development. A broad wind field
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions (2) jssailem at 8:10pm 09.07.23 It's supposed to be a marine-capable charger. Marketing vs Legality... They think they solve their

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