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Anchor chain marking? rlamb at 6:09pm 10.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 23/13736 I have 300 feet of galvanized anchor chain (and windlass) on my Hunter 466. I have used basic hardw
Towing inflatables Rick Templeton at 4:59pm 10.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1331 My wife and I recently purchased a 9 ft west marine inflatable dingy for our 99 340. I mounted the
How we Stripped our Anodized mast FYI (5) wesleysherman at 4:32pm 10.06.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/2460 After reading allot of information about stripping an Alum mast, I started out sanding my 36' Alumin
Handrail question Time_Out at 4:32pm 10.06.14 Catalina 22 1/643 Poptop or cabin top? It's time to remount them, and I don't have pics from the "before" stage. I thi
Logo tinkturtle at 4:09pm 10.06.14 Smaller Boats 5/1027 Wondering if anyone has a image of an old Hunter 22 (1981) sail logo. I've looked around and can fi
Can a Hunter 23 be trailered (1) Walkntalk at 3:47pm 10.06.14 Smaller Boats 13/5373 I'm told that a H23 with the fixed wing keel is too awkward to trailer. I have a fantasy of taking t
Autopilot on a C25 Stan Linado at 2:59pm 10.06.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/4360 I am installing a Raymarine ST2000 on an '89 Catalina 25. Before I start drilling holes in the till
H25 battery placement ideas s/v Mariah at 2:27pm 10.06.14 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1387 My battery is currently housed under the starboard cockpit seat-- right next to where I keep the gas
Honda EU3000i Handi SeaLuff at 2:14pm 10.06.14 Big Boats 28/7877 I am trying to use a Honda EU3000i Handi Generator to power my Marine Air Systems, Vector Compact, 2
Flat Bar Winch Handle Needed (1) 71 VENTURE 24 at 1:43pm 10.06.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/3010 I'm a first time sailboat owner and just bought a 1971 V24. The owner didn't have the winch handle t
mast raising system for HUNTER23.5 tiller1967 at 1:37pm 10.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/780 Am in desperate need of a mast raising system for a 1994 Hunter 23.5. I can make one if I have some
How to Remove Stuck Exhaust Manifold Studs stagf15 at 1:17pm 10.06.14 Catalina 30 10/4313 Greetings, I've tried to do my due diligence searching the forums for guidance on this, and can't co
Critique my main (1) Sublime at 12:48pm 10.06.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/7232 I would appreciate any helpful critiques. Wind conditions were 10 knots gusting to 17-18. My boat
Good autopilot for Hunter 28.5 sasafil at 12:25pm 10.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1840 I have 1985 Hunter 28.5. Any suggestions what would be a good autopilot for it and good place to buy
Loose galley trim Clydo at 12:24pm 10.06.14 Catalina 310 1/890 Aft sink section of galley trim came loose. Am thinking of cleaning up and reapply with 3M 4200.
Sense 43 stevemylescarinosa at 12:22pm 10.06.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/3678 Looking at a 2013 Sense 43 - Can anyone share their experiences with this boat?
Mast furling (UNfurling) issue stevemylescarinosa at 12:21pm 10.06.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/2830 Hi experts, Hope you can point me in the right direction. Furling mainsail in the mast. Jams constan
Prop shaft alignment on the hard vs on water kito at 11:16am 10.06.14 Ask All Sailors 11/6163 Well, time for my next question :) I sure have appreciated all the good info I have gotten here. Any
5411 Diesel Heat Exchanger Blue Hull at 10:56am 10.06.14 Catalina 30 15/5561 I am looking to add a heat exchanger to my raw water cooled 5411 in my 1981 C30. Has anyone had expe
How to drain water tank in 2003 Catalina 250WK ? Timeout38 at 10:51am 10.06.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1003 Ow is it done ? No info in Owners Manual.

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CHI-MAC today shemandr at 3:30pm 07.23.23 Jon, where are you following this? I might have added to your list of conditions - wicked thunder
Faulty Fuel Gauge Robert J Miller at 3:21pm 07.23.23 Anybody know where and how to access the fuel tank on a 1999 Beneteau 311?
Jacklines and Tethers Davidasailor26 at 3:13pm 07.23.23 Dynema is a blend of high density polyethylene and polyester. Dynema line can be purchased with a p
Jacklines and Tethers DayDreamer41 at 2:59pm 07.23.23 After reading the article posted here on Jack lines and tethers I am quite certain that using jack l
Wrapping my boat question MikeHoncho at 2:19pm 07.23.23 Consider it a temporary solution that, in my opinion, would be a significant deterrent for resale.
CHI-MAC today jon hansen at 2:09pm 07.23.23 still a non stop spinnaker run
Universal diesel M18 Oil Change JoeWhite at 1:19pm 07.23.23 I use a pump with the hose. You will find that, unless you extend the hose and let it drain into a c
Catalina 27 teak before and after BigEasy at 1:19pm 07.23.23 I appreciate the durability of the gloss finish and there is consensus that it improves the life of
Heads up for FWC VP 2003 owners - heat exchanger Ralph Johnstone at 1:05pm 07.23.23
Jacklines and Tethers capta at 1:01pm 07.23.23 Personally, the only time I've used a tether is when I'm going out a bowsprit in heavy weather. Howe
Heads up for FWC VP 2003 owners - heat exchanger Hollyberry at 12:16pm 07.23.23
Universal diesel M18 Oil Change RitSim at 11:41am 07.23.23 My previous M25 had a drain fitting on the bottom of the oil pan for oil changes. The loose end of
Heads up for FWC VP 2003 owners - heat exchanger (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:37am 07.23.23 Leaking at nearly every tube, was the comment YIPES :yikes: ! You must be running around in batt
New Seaward/Whale S-600 water heater leaking fresh water? jonelli at 11:35am 07.23.23 The Whale manual indicates: d out in ANSI B1.20.1 Creating a leak free NPT connection involves the
Life vest inflated while stored on boat. Common? (1) rgranger at 11:12am 07.23.23 Shouldn't have taken the red pill. I thought it was a tic tac... Mama say... never turn down a br
Flush Deck-mount Lights To Illuminate One's Mast (1) rgranger at 11:09am 07.23.23 I've seen them for decks but not on boats. a hole in your cabin top...one more item requiring butyl
Catalina 27 teak before and after BTC1984 at 11:02am 07.23.23 That is a difficult question. I am just guessing here; however, I would think that you're dealing
Jacklines and Tethers rgranger at 11:01am 07.23.23 Bright orange could be smart, though I've always used something I had. This has been a very great
Gelcoat repair JBP-PA at 10:51am 07.23.23 Boatworks today did a couple episodes on color matching including sanding and blending techniques.
I have an 21' American Fiberglass Will Gilmore at 10:29am 07.23.23 Actually, I am the one who both found a picture of the American 21 and first referenced the pin on t

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