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Sailboat- a dream or a nightmare? Hunters... Which? Tumororlater at 2:51am 09.09.14 Big Boats 13/2326 These are trying times. The days just before a purchase of a large luxury item as a sailboat. I am s
Gel Battery for C320 Brahmany at 2:12am 09.09.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/765 Looking to replace the batteries in our C320mk2 with a gel type. Any suggestions which may be the be
Hunter 45DS Pros and Cons rayjanine at 10:02pm 09.08.14 Big Boats 3/2325 I would like to know more about how the Hunter 45DS owners like their boats. This web site does not
B & R Rig or Not? HMT2 at 8:52pm 09.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2570 Ok Hunter experts I have a question about my rig. I own a 1983 Hunter 31. Sailboatdata.com indicates
Rudder issue (1) Juma2012 at 8:43pm 09.08.14 Catalina 22 6/1038 Finally getting around to giving my 1982 catalina 22 a good lookover. And noticed two things. 1. the
Suggestions for 12V wiring on port side of cabin jonelli at 8:42pm 09.08.14 Catalina 30 14/1604 So, I'm ALMOST done wiring up my boat-theater system. (Please, no comments on your philosophy of sai
helm seat / cooler SailFysh at 7:17pm 09.08.14 Catalina 310 19/3071 I did a search and found an old post about using a tall cooler in place of the factory 310 helm seat
Don't Pay the Ransom! dptransom at 6:51pm 09.08.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1244 Hey, friends! A new post at Don't Pay the Ransom! Thanks for stopping by!
In 343, how to replace bulb in switchable ceiling light DHA at 6:37pm 09.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1925 In my 2007 B343 I have halogen ceiling lights. In the main saloon they are turned on by bulkhead sw
Lake Ontario Marinas from Sodus to Chaumont? agprice22 at 6:16pm 09.08.14 Ask All Sailors 12/3265 I am considering changing sailing grounds next season. I am currently on Seneca Lake in an Oday 272.
Teak Grate for Head Hunter 38 quadrille38 at 6:11pm 09.08.14 Big Boats 10/1827 On our 2008 Hunter 38, the head has two rooms. One contains the head / shower and has a teak grate
84 H31 Checking Fuel Tank Question choover at 6:03pm 09.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1618 What advice can I get for determining the amount of fuel that is in the fuel tank?
Loose Mast Vision 36 Mike H. at 5:03pm 09.08.14 Big Boats 4/801 Hey you Vision owners out there. Have you ever had problems with the bolts around the mast at t
2008 Sailing Trip In San Juan Is. cscott at 3:40pm 09.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/784 Here is a video of a 4 week trip my wife's and I took on Lastchance, a 26S, in the San Juans. It is
Lancer 28 deck cleats? chbm at 3:16pm 09.08.14 Lancer 2/1692 Anyone happen to know of a direct replacement for Lancer 28 deck cleats? The ones on our 1978 have a
Wiring an anchor light Ken R at 3:16pm 09.08.14 Catalina 22 5/992 Here's a real long shot question: I have a 1980 C22, and along with some other playing around with w
WinchRite failure Jtoben at 3:07pm 09.08.14 Ask All Sailors 34/14568 WE have been using the WinchRite to raise the main the last 3 feet on our 11.0a for the past three s
Windlass for Oday 23 luismoed at 2:15pm 09.08.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/623 Hey guys, I am considering to install a windlass in my Oday 23. Anyone already did it? My initi
Anyone using a split backstay? Paul In Boston at 1:38pm 09.08.14 Catalina 22 3/1109 I'm thinking of converting my single standard c-22 backstay into a spit backstay by adding wire and
What's The True Cost Of A Liferaft? Joe Mullee at 12:41pm 09.08.14 Ask All Sailors 14/3751 Besides the cost of a new raft itself (and possibly the cradle) how much does it cost to own a lifer

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Filling Instrument Holes Joe at 10:30pm 11.11.22 That's a great idea too with the vents. These old SR Mariner holes are larger than most instruments
Galley table question. JoeWhite at 7:40pm 11.11.22 I do not have a Hunter, but the table setup is the same. You can remove the screws from the base pla
Veteran's Day Soundoff kloudie1 at 6:45pm 11.11.22
aluminum frame portlights or frameless acrylic? FastOlson at 6:21pm 11.11.22 I think 3/8" would be overkill the windows are fairly small on the C 27 ... finally found a pic of
Timidly rebedding stanchions Kermit at 5:31pm 11.11.22 Our old friend @Kermit answered this question : Hunter 260 Backing Plates And @Crazy Dave Condon ch
Starwind 19 project boat (1) SailingLoto at 5:13pm 11.11.22 Well she got a new home last week. I nice guy from Lake Carlyle gave her a new home. I hope he enj
Veteran's Day Soundoff Crusty Ol Salt at 5:06pm 11.11.22 I did some time in the Navy 1978 - 1998 USS Gato SSN-615 USS Richard E. Byrd DDG-23 USS Holland AS
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48 RitSim at 4:50pm 11.11.22 Thanks. Good to know
Veteran's Day Soundoff smokey73 at 4:28pm 11.11.22 1969 - 1973 USNA Midshipman 1973 - 1980 Nuclear Submarines (Active Duty) 1981 - 1994 Engineering Dut
Need Catalina 34 MKII bow and stern pulpits Calif. Ted at 4:02pm 11.11.22 Railmakers still operating I think, my dockmate has a stainless fabricating business and I've seen h
Any Guesses LloydB at 3:44pm 11.11.22 http://www.cityofavalon.com/howtomooring
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48 Mechone at 3:27pm 11.11.22 My compressor controller was shot and the repair of the older controller was almost the cost of a n
Veteran's Day Soundoff pipedream at 3:10pm 11.11.22 Greetings, Army 1968-70 B/75 (ABN) 7th ID, ROK
Need Catalina 34 MKII bow and stern pulpits jssailem at 2:51pm 11.11.22 When I had a pulpit damage problem, I contacted a company called "Rail Makers". They had a facility
Need Catalina 34 MKII bow and stern pulpits Stu Jackson at 2:44pm 11.11.22 Not sure how posting here could help you, but my experience is this: I had an accident that took o
Furling jib sail (1) jssailem at 2:40pm 11.11.22 The short luff will set the foot of the sail high off the deck. Similar to a Yankee. What is a Yank
Veteran's Day Soundoff David in Sandusky at 2:26pm 11.11.22 Worked with an all-star team as a Supply Ltjg. 1969-1972 on the sub tender Howard W. Gilmore, AS-16,
Lithium Installation for Legend 40.5? artboas at 12:53pm 11.11.22 Tkx. I installed the genset before the boat ever got splashed by the dealer. The floor was reinforc
Filling Instrument Holes BlowMeAway at 12:50pm 11.11.22 The video on my screen is black and doesn't respond to clicking. Is it just me? :yikes: Not sur
Veteran's Day Soundoff BigEasy at 12:46pm 11.11.22

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