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Question about Hunter Ultra 8 tank monitor originally by Snake River AndyL at 12:17pm 09.17.23 Big Boats 0/374 My diesel tank sensor is broken so I always get an empty tank alarm. That makes it hard to tell if
Hunter 23 wing keel mast raising system Crazy Dave Condon at 11:37am 09.17.23 Smaller Boats 2/968 I have been contacted about a mast raise system for that boat. Has anyone who owns the above boat u
replacement of glue-in fixed ports (5) Hayden Watson at 11:36am 09.17.23 Ask All Sailors 23/3103 I have made mant post both inquiring and discussing my experience in replacing the acrylic fixed por
Hunter 23 wing keel mast raise Crazy Dave Condon at 11:35am 09.17.23 Smaller Boats 0/676 Double posted by mistake and tried to delete. One reason for being crazy
23.5 unsinkable??? massnspace at 9:05am 09.17.23 Smaller Boats 23/3572 Have been noticing small amounts of foam in my Hunter 23.5 sailboat while working on systems. Small
New to me genoa (2) SailingLoto at 5:33am 09.17.23 Smaller Boats 1/762 Pretty happy about this. New to me genoa, I always wanted a colorful sail.
Macerator "stalling out" smokey73 at 10:31am 09.16.23 Ask All Sailors 20/2589 I don't use the macerator much since I do not often get greater than 3 miles offshore. When I last
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? Hayden Watson at 10:14am 09.16.23 Musings With Maine Sail 56/11289 I am looking for ways to increase the cooling for my alternator. Is it an old Ample Power unit whic
Third Reefing Point patbratton at 7:44am 09.16.23 Smaller Boats 6/1392 Does anyone have any thoughts as to adding a third reef to the mainsail on a Hunter 240? I was going
Universal 25xp. No start. (1) charliec30 at 7:40am 09.16.23 Catalina 30 22/3143 Anyone recognize this sound from starter? Was running fine 2 weeks ago.
Adding Additional/Sub DC Panel (1) SBJO_1555 at 8:46pm 09.15.23 Catalina 30 5/1315 Hi All, New to the forum and had a question on adding an Additional/Sub DC Panel...looking to add r
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker. smokey73 at 7:29pm 09.15.23 Ask All Sailors 18/1522 Hunter 40.5 1994 Went for an afternoon day sail today and now it appears that my topping lift has e
05 hunter 41ds cabin lighting (1) Geoff E at 7:14pm 09.15.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/977 Hi. We have a Hunter 41DS and are interested to see if anyone out there has upgraded the interior ca
Problems Accessing the SBO Forums Dave at 6:32pm 09.15.23 Ask All Sailors 4/892 It has been reported that some SBO members are having difficulty accessing the forums and the SBO si
Where are these blocks used (1) SailingLoto at 5:14pm 09.15.23 Ask All Sailors 9/1395 These blocks were in the bottom of the sail bag with a Genoa I acquired. Where are they used? I'v
SBO Off Line??? Rick D at 4:11pm 09.15.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/971 I have not been able to access the site in a couple of days. Others?
Legend 43 stock propellor rocketmatt100 at 2:00pm 09.15.23 Big Boats 12/1391 Hello all, Im a new member and new to me Hunter Legend 43 owner. Im trying to find info on the sto
Replacing the Switch Panel on an 88 boat ...3TacksontheWater at 1:50pm 09.15.23 Catalina 22 7/1139 Hello all. I've run into a snag right out of the gate. My 1988 Switch Panel has both a Bow and a Run
Sewing Cushions and Bimini Skipper J at 11:34am 09.15.23 Ask All Sailors 45/5471 Hi, I am considering going the Sail-Rite route to making my own bimini, cushions and other boat ca
Monoceros 37c continues (5) monocerosin at 11:10am 09.15.23 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2181 219922219923219924219925219926

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AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay dlochner at 6:23am 08.17.25 The commercial traffic, i.e., barges, freighters, and the like are restricted by draft to a narrow c
What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting? BigEasy at 6:16am 08.17.25
AM I crazy to sail in the Delaware Bay twodzusfittings at 6:02am 08.17.25 Delaware Bay has a fair share of heavy cargo traffic as there is the Port of Wilmington which serves
What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting? Tally Ho at 5:54am 08.17.25 Great example of why you should always close thru hull when leaving the boat! But in this case, if
H380 Bent rudder and Smile colemj at 5:51am 08.17.25 A new rudder should be available through Foss Foam. How's the bottom leading edge of the rudder? If
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? jssailem at 5:47am 08.17.25 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/securing-turnbuckles.173623
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? jssailem at 5:46am 08.17.25 The safety wire approach is a bit overkill. In 2015 this question was asked and answered. https://
Hunter 340 - correct mast rake sailcapt340 at 5:17am 08.17.25 Mark, I sent you a PM. Files were large so multiple.
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? Joe at 4:47am 08.17.25 In my 40 plus years of sailboat ownership I've never had a turnbuckle unscrew itself. The wire is o
What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting? Joe at 4:21am 08.17.25 As long as no one touches it or something heavy slides into it I think you're okay to leave the boat
What to do about this corroded through-hull fitting? dlochner at 4:08am 08.17.25 I'd replace it or remove it and glass over the hole. Both jobs require the boat to be hauled.
Its funny Friday! Kermit at 1:34am 08.17.25 I think therefore I am - I think.
Outhaul and traveler basic help please morbidfollower at 10:51pm 08.16.25 I just use a cheap electric remote controlled winch that's attached to my trailer hitch and step it
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to? Project_Mayhem at 9:54pm 08.16.25 Thank you for a very informative post @Stu Jackson I turned off my battery selector switch, put on
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? (1) BAD ORCA at 8:32pm 08.16.25 Curiously, I've been moving away from rings and towards wire over time. It seems easier to deal wit
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? BAD ORCA at 8:26pm 08.16.25 Have you considered stainless split rings? They're inexpensive, simpler to use, and reusable. That'
0.04 or 0.06" seizing wire for turnbuckles? BAD ORCA at 8:21pm 08.16.25 I use Wrap Pins. Quick and easy. No tools needed. https://defender.com/en_us/c-s-johnson-hook-and-
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? thinwater at 7:32pm 08.16.25 The Catalina web site says the threads inside the turnbuckle are bronze to prevent seizing. They are
Any thoughts on why this is corroding? Rick Webb at 7:04pm 08.16.25 It maybe stainless-steel safety wire, just not a high grade of stainless steel. I'm trying to figur
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 6:34pm 08.16.25 My dear departed father gave me that cartoon many years ago. I still have it. My father bought th

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