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Turn the key and push the button...nothing happens tyson_troy at 4:41pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2907 Went down to clean up and run the engine in hopes of a July 4th sail but, when I turned the key and
Self tail winch line slipping NiceBeny at 4:13pm 06.30.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3313 It might be that my jib lines are too narrow and will slip when loaded up on self tailer or maybe so
Boat Life Caulk Vs Butyl Tape for Fixed Ports on Hunter 31 (4) HMT2 at 3:43pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2569 We are in the process of replacing the fixed ports on our 1983 Hunter 31. We got the first one out a
Replacing wire halyards with line on Columbia 26 MKII bll30148 at 3:28pm 06.30.14 Columbia 2/4039 I'm thinking about changing both my main and jib halyard to line from the original wire/line mix. I
Davit for Hunter 36 rsoren at 3:14pm 06.30.14 Big Boats 3/2722 Good news, we've got great water depth this year for sailing. However, the high water level keeps us
Mast Bridals for a Hunter 26 Rick in FL at 2:52pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3273 Hi Everyone, Does anybody know the length of the mast bridals for a Hunter 26. I measured from t
wind scoops Bad Obsession at 2:27pm 06.30.14 Ask All Sailors 19/3934 What is the scoop on wind scoops? Gimmick or good equipment? I have never used one.
Gasoline storage H36 Blisster at 2:13pm 06.30.14 Big Boats 6/1147 Where do I store gasoline for our Honda generator on my H36 ?
Another Sailor to Follow Roger Long at 2:12pm 06.30.14 Ask All Sailors 1/1088
top of the inner shrouds sailorsteve1 at 2:02pm 06.30.14 Smaller Boats 3/1338 should the inner shroud mount near the spreader be straight or is there a curve built into it? mine
hauling anchor chain Peter18062 at 1:56pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1572 I have a Passage 42 and when bringing in the chain, it will not free fall on its own. If I don't fe
Bedding woodwork? (1) Jvsunshine at 1:26pm 06.30.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/734 Have bedded most of my deck hardware with butyl tape and it is holding well. Getting ready to replac
Hunter 34 Rounding up markwbird at 1:22pm 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1676 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 which I sail on SF Bay. In big wind (18 mph with waves) when I attempt to f
standing rigging jfurlong at 1:11pm 06.30.14 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1069 My 1980 H30 has a "frozen" main sheave. All of the standing rigging is original. As the mast has t
Roller furler line dimensions? Sublime at 1:01pm 06.30.14 Smaller Boats 2/1714 I have a CDI furler on my h260 bit I don't know which one as it came with the boat. Can anyone tell
How Much water stays in your bilge? zigracer at 12:52pm 06.30.14 Big Boats 8/1336 Every time I use the bilge pump on my H36, it pumps out completely, but back fills about an inch of
Remove 1984 First 42 Rudder shaft ? (2) Mitch Witt at 12:29pm 06.30.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/829 Anyone have experience dropping the rudder on a 83-84 First 42 ? Appears there is an upper "collar"
Stanchions hunter 30 wrn at 11:29am 06.30.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/796 The backing nut off one of my stanchion plates has gone missing, looks like a nut was tabbed on the
272 traveller car (1) agprice22 at 11:16am 06.30.14 Bigger Boats 11/1732 Anyone replace the traveller car on a 272? I was just told that I would have to send the track to ha
Hairdryer for boat?? Have 1500 Watt inverter.. star302 at 11:05am 06.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1264 Suggestions please on hairdryer for boat..I know many will say let it air dry..But if someone could

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st 4000 and rudder position Ralph Johnstone at 5:42pm 06.30.23 I got more high tech stuff on my boat than yours. Last count we had 8 or 9 GPS and a bunch of other
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jaysweet at 5:24pm 06.30.23 Nice! Good going, John! Congrats! Just keep nibbling at the remaining small problems, and you'll g
Getting wires in. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:24pm 06.30.23 Had not seen this before. ear out all of the old rubber grommets.
P42 Strut replacement artboas at 4:55pm 06.30.23
Getting wires in. artboas at 4:48pm 06.30.23 As per @jdrutten , drill holes in the SS arch and feed them through the SS tubing. Use grommets ar
In-mast furling BigEasy at 4:30pm 06.30.23
Good Boat? 1995 HUNTER 29.5??? dmax at 4:13pm 06.30.23 The Catalina 30 is a significantly bigger boat, 7.500 lbs vs 10,500 lbs. Much bigger interior too.
In-mast furling Boomtown at 4:04pm 06.30.23
Good Boat? 1995 HUNTER 29.5??? (1) Sailm8 at 3:48pm 06.30.23 We lost the rig in Ian and now use it as a trawler. We love the comfort for two people. We can go
Advice before I buy C30 Hayden Watson at 3:06pm 06.30.23 "I was quoted $3K to replace the lifelines only by a rigger. " That is a ridiculous price, obviousl
MORE. KIBs kappykaplan at 2:56pm 06.30.23 Looks great! :beer:
Helm Seat (cockpit aft) for a Catalina 320/ rferr48792 at 2:51pm 06.30.23 I'm in Redwood City. rich@spinnakersailing.com
MORE. KIBs jon hansen at 2:47pm 06.30.23 well played
MORE. KIBs Rich Stidger at 2:46pm 06.30.23 Very nice Art!
MORE. KIBs (2) artboas at 2:38pm 06.30.23
Saturna Lamb BBQ..... getting ready for the party Terry Cox at 2:36pm 06.30.23 Bummer. Was hoping to attend this year. Next year for sure.
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Davidasailor26 at 2:32pm 06.30.23 The link provided by James is excellent, in particular this article there - Drop-In LiFePo4- Be an
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery JamesG161 at 2:18pm 06.30.23 Can I simply replace the lead acid with the lithium iron phosphate, or are there additional changes
H170 versus H18 experience Crazy Dave Condon at 2:13pm 06.30.23 Excellent write up. Do you know the dealer who sold the boats?
Tiller, Rudder, etc. Sunbird22358 at 2:03pm 06.30.23 You really need several coats of a good marine varnish to protect the wood, or one good coat of Epox

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