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Hunter 27 Cherubini Running Rigging Canyonkeeper at 1:02pm 07.21.14 The Cherubini Hunters 9/4231 Ok 1st post so please be kind. I searched but have not been able to find the correct information.
Lagun Cockpit Table Bracket twodzusfittings at 12:11pm 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1356 Does anyone have experience with the LAGUN TABLE BRACKET for the cockpit of their boat. I saw one on
Lagun Table Bracket twodzusfittings at 12:10pm 07.21.14 Smaller Boats 2/1811 Does anyone have experience with the LAGUN TABLE BRACKET for the cockpit of their boat. I saw one on
Rudder post bearings on 1989 Hunter 30 gray125 at 12:08pm 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 9/5479 I have a 1989 Hunter 30 and I noticed a periodic thump that I traced to the rudder post moving side
Cutting an access port at the mast base of a Hunter 31 ,84' CompassRose2 at 11:42am 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/851 Trying to get a new wind sensor wire down the mast of an 84' Hunter 31. Got the cap off the top, new
Hunter 30T 1993 septic bag overflow djekels at 11:36am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1032 :redface: Even after we pump out the bag and I use the head for number 1 and flush their is still
How to balance sails on Mac 25? - simple... Piotr at 11:36am 07.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2564 Fly a 130% genny. I went out with some friends last weekend. He is a 20-year Navy vet, so naturally
Hunter 30T back-stay djekels at 11:32am 07.21.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1236 This is my wife and my 3rd summer on our beloved Hunter 30T 1993. Ever since we took ownership I hav
Experience w/ Pearson 390 CC Keel/Cbrd Sloop Boilermaker5175 at 11:30am 07.21.14 Pearson 0/1264 Can anyone share any comments, insights, opinions, and/or advice (positive or negative) with me rega
26 X bent gudgeon (2) gypsy spirit at 11:12am 07.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/699 Greetings from a 1996 26X new owner. I am trying to familiarize myself with all the components and
Ever repair a float switch? Skipper at 11:05am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 24/7462 I installed a new Rule float switch in January. Worked fine, then failed yesterday. I drained the ic
Deck Paint Color MrBruce at 10:43am 07.21.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1337 I am looking to refresh/paint the deck of my 1982 Catalina 27. The tan color has become discolored f
Catalina 22 swing or wing keel Picflight at 10:13am 07.21.14 Trailer Sailors 23/21114 I am leaning towards purchasing a mid seventies swing keel Catalina 22 as my first sail boat. I am
Synthetic Oil in Diesel Engines? MrBruce at 10:07am 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1926 I have a Universal Diesel Engine 5411 in my Catalina 27. I changed the Oil to Full Synthetic Mobil 1
What is the biggest motor I can use? drhbrody at 10:04am 07.21.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/9534 I just completed doing a ten day cruise with my macGregor 26X on the Chesapeake. The motor (Mercury
Hunter 26.5 Tiller & Tiller Pilot LandLockedND at 9:43am 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/899 I have a 1987 Hunter 26.5 that I have been reviving for the past couple of years. One of the items t
1989 Catalina 30 Start Problem Ron Allen at 9:39am 07.21.14 Catalina 30 6/1366 I'm having a start problem on my Catalina 30.The solenoid clicks but does not engage the starter.The
Depth Gauge -- 31 foot Hunter john federowicz at 9:29am 07.21.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/2225 I own a 1984 31 foot Hunter. My depth gauge has failed. A couple of questions: (1) Does anyone kn
Ready for next leg of mystery trip Bonzai at 9:01am 07.21.14 Destinations 0/1407 removed r
H170 Boom end cap mark2 at 8:15am 07.21.14 Day Sailers 2/1603 Does the H170 have a cap on the aft (stern) end of the boom? Our does not and the sharp metal edge o

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In hull transducer MHauser at 3:39pm 09.06.23 Really wanting to know if anybody has installed the GT8HW-IH transducer in their boat. I have a Gar
New Electronics Networking Help jviss at 3:06pm 09.06.23 I figured that since it has been routing successfully through the SeaTalk NG backbone to my current
New Electronics Networking Help gouldx at 3:01pm 09.06.23 Hey, I'm coming into this late. It seems like you have a solid upgrade plan. My comments: 1. Plott
New Electronics Networking Help BarryL at 2:39pm 09.06.23 Hey, I'm coming into this late. It seems like you have a solid upgrade plan. My comments: 1. Plotte
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. twalker H260 at 2:18pm 09.06.23 Centre board line is port side on mine as well - and in manual. I think photo was flipped giving a
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. labrmnus at 2:16pm 09.06.23 My boat is not the fixed keel version, I guess they call that a Hunter 270 and they are rare. . . .
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks thinwater at 2:08pm 09.06.23 My sail slugs are the 7/8" flat type and I have not found a good way to clean them with anything.
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. Kermit at 1:53pm 09.06.23 My centerboard line was on the port side. The line leads to the mast and then down through the mast
New to c& c questions Apex at 1:41pm 09.06.23 ...valve with a label identifying it as a valve...... What's YOUR guess @Ralph Johnstone ??? Ouv
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:28pm 09.06.23 Neither Odorlos nor No-Flex is an enzyme product. To completely flush out a tank, pump out and then
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 1:27pm 09.06.23 you should measure your mast and see what the length is. IF it is under 25' it is the wrong mast.
Eight Bells for Jimmy Buffett Crusty Ol Salt at 1:26pm 09.06.23 Love your tag line, Marcus: I have always taught my children and grandchildren, the answer is alway
In hull transducer dlochner at 1:16pm 09.06.23 I believe most transducers are actually Airmar. I did have a transducer inside the boat that worke
First 41S5 (1990?) needs a replacement Prop Shaft Mechone at 1:03pm 09.06.23 Hello all, a friend here looking for assistance with specs to order a replacement prop shaft... ve
How much did my boat cost new? rgranger at 12:59pm 09.06.23 If I recall correctly, around $135k. And a 2002 dollar is equal to $1.70 today so... $229,500 in
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. (2) rgranger at 12:56pm 09.06.23 Both the H260 and H26 were designed to be trailered. The boat should come with a trailer. If it
New Electronics Networking Help gouldx at 12:55pm 09.06.23 You don't necessarily have to replace the transducers depending on what kind of new instruments you
New Electronics Networking Help gouldx at 12:53pm 09.06.23 I have used an iPad and a Laptop to get AIS data over wifi. I have used "iNAVX", Coastal Explorer,
New Electronics Networking Help jviss at 12:50pm 09.06.23
New Electronics Networking Help jssailem at 12:46pm 09.06.23 a reliable navigation display to replace the unreliable AIS WiFi to iPad w/ Navionics I have used

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