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Cannot Remove Bolts on Cockpit Seat Hunter 260 jimfrankelly at 7:05am 05.30.14 Smaller Boats 3/1557 I need to replace the hinges on the port seat of my 2002 Hunter 270 (same as Hunter 260). The bolts
Hunter 260 Mast Rake vs Newer Hunters jimfrankelly at 6:56am 05.30.14 Smaller Boats 5/1472 I have used a level to check the mast rake on my 2002 Hunter 270 (the lead keel version of the Hunte
smartpilot clutch lever dlewis812 at 6:35am 05.30.14 Ask All Sailors 20/7331 after engaging the autopilot the clutch lever will not stay in gear (flips right up once auto is eng
Autopilot wireless remote TropicalSeattle at 6:17am 05.30.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1433 Does anyone know: - why simrad discontinued their VHF/autopilot remote WR20? - if there is any alter
Refinishing Wooden Spreaders captainmurph at 6:09am 05.30.14 Ask All Sailors 10/3062 Since I'm doing a bit of mast down rigging and replacing wiring/antenna, I have my wooden spreaders
whether to winter-charge AGM batteries? MitchM at 5:18am 05.30.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1269 In May 2012, we invested in 2 expensive Lifeline XT31's (135 aH each) as house batteries. I
Webasto diesel pick-up installation suttonski at 4:04am 05.30.14 Ask All Sailors 5/2777 Hi, I am installing a Webasto AirTop 3900 heater on my Beneteau 361 and would like to find out how t
Diesel pick-up for Webasto heater on 361 suttonski at 4:02am 05.30.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/870 Hi, I am installing a Webasto AirTop 3900 heater on my 361 and would like to find out how to install
Moving along with "The Big Move" braol at 12:27am 05.30.14 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1566 So my move from Okinawa, Japan to the Great Lakes Naval Station is moving into high-gear. My boat,
interior shot (1) Mark Maulden at 9:06pm 05.29.14 S2 9/2428 shot this with a wide angle lens just messing around with the camera. Thought it was a rather cool
Replacing thru hull windows (2) Akapeterc at 8:57pm 05.29.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/753 Anyone know where you can buy or if it's possible to buy the thru hull windows in the rear cabin of
Battery Size for a 23' Venture/ Control Panel MastBandit at 8:46pm 05.29.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1023 I'm looking for some insight on what size battery I should get for my 23' Venture. Electronics inclu
Bend radius of trident hose holdech at 7:10pm 05.29.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/5615 Is it realistic to assume I can bend 1 1/2 inch trident hose in a 6 inch radius? That would eliminat
Water in keel. 1973 Pearson 30. barret bondon at 6:33pm 05.29.14 Pearson 2/1730 Water in the keel of a 1973 Pearson 30. As I was ready to fiberglass the very bottom forwa
Deficiencies in the Cutter Rig! Pilotocopilot at 6:20pm 05.29.14 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1635 It's no wonder Hunter has a bad rep. After converting our 37 to a sloop and utilizing the track the
Solar Panel on a 420 captmaddog at 5:33pm 05.29.14 Big Boats 20/3449 I recently purchased a 2003 Hunter 420 that has a solar panel just aft of the Mast. It isn;t any go
midnite solar "the Kid" (4) emergpa1 at 4:16pm 05.29.14 Ask All Sailors 8/2515 here it is, came today after months of waiting for them to become available. i was hoping (but doubt
Fuel problem HELP newage1461 at 4:14pm 05.29.14 Engines and Propulsion 5/1450 Tuesday evening the Yanmar 2qm15 runs perfectly. So today I change the fuel filters, run the electri
Perkins T6.3544M: Engine Will Not Start BlueSky11 at 2:52pm 05.29.14 Engines and Propulsion 6/3005 We are are in the middle of crossing the Atlantic frmo the US towards the Azores. Our diesel engine
Hunter Passage 42 1995 JackR at 1:40pm 05.29.14 Big Boats 10/2879 Hunter Passage 42 center cockpit 1995.....have owned the boat since it was new! This one has probab

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Hunter 38 Cowl Vent (4) Ralph Johnstone at 9:07pm 07.25.23 Cost me a fortune 20 years ago. Any cheaper today ? It was like snortin' coke : 218180 218183 S
Gelcoat repair Ralph Johnstone at 8:37pm 07.25.23 So, do take their shelf life information seriously and don't expect to keep leftover for a project
Gelcoat repair jnorten at 8:13pm 07.25.23 I've found the Spectrum paste kits from CD are about as good of a match that you will find. When or
Gloucester 22 Centerboard grauerfam at 8:11pm 07.25.23 These centerboards are not weighted like the Catalina 22. As shane5099 said, about 100 lbs. And the
How do you prove you can sail a boat? jnorten at 8:07pm 07.25.23 Write up your sailing resume and then explain your case. Offer to pay 1 hour of rental and go for a
Gloucester 22 (3) grauerfam at 7:54pm 07.25.23 Armike, I have an 83 Gloucester 22 with a swing keel. Your compression post/ box enclosure looks jus
Electric Sailboat Drives High Current at 7:32pm 07.25.23 I like where you are going with this, and I would like to 'subscribe' to your progress, follow it.
Hunter 38 Cowl Vent jaysweet at 6:49pm 07.25.23 Hey: that looks really sharp!
Well...the time comes to all of us.... ggrizzard at 6:21pm 07.25.23 I think about Dunlook'n's fate and my mind drifts to my own 1979 Cherubini 30. I bought Intuition ne
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Ward H at 5:46pm 07.25.23 I used the Tiller Clutch. Often times when I drifted, it was due to poor sail balance/wind gust/cu
Newport anchorages Rich Stidger at 4:43pm 07.25.23 I have anchored north of the bridge to Goat Island. Years ago there was room but it seems that moori
I have an 21' American Fiberglass Crazy Dave Condon at 4:22pm 07.25.23 I use to provide an entry level book on sailing to new sailors which helped. A suggestion to Hunter
Capping a Black Water Tank's Access to Macerator Ward H at 3:46pm 07.25.23 I am at work at the moment however there is a T pipe from the macerator with one pipe connected to
Electric Sailboat Drives SBO Police Bot at 3:04pm 07.25.23 I was resting (recharging?) so peacefully until a climate change debate started. Please keep the th
How do you prove you can sail a boat? (1) Johnb at 3:01pm 07.25.23 The Boaters Card is done on line and required in California. Cost is minimal and it is required to b
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin) Project_Mayhem at 2:49pm 07.25.23 I used the Tiller Clutch. Often times when I drifted, it was due to poor sail balance/wind gust/cu
Motor suggestions for a Day Sailer Project_Mayhem at 2:46pm 07.25.23 A trolling motor would be enough for that boat but don't expect it to get you out of a storm or heav
Well...the time comes to all of us.... (1) Randy Bolander at 1:54pm 07.25.23 Like Kappy, I am sorry to here this Steve. The Cherubinis are great boats. I've never had a 33, but
Neutral and Ground wires connected in AC Panel jviss at 1:29pm 07.25.23 You are at the end of an extension cord. It is NOT a main panel. Yea, that makes sense.
Helm Seat (cockpit aft) for a Catalina 320/ rferr48792 at 1:25pm 07.25.23 I'm in the process of having a new mold made at Berkely Marine Center to make a new one. It may be t

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