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79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue (1) DBG8492 at 11:17am 02.05.23 Irwin 5/1521 Sorry that my first post is a question rather than an introduction... I've owned this Citation 34 f
Aft Cabin Headliner Partial Removal, Starboard Side, H41AC (1) dkinzer at 10:20am 02.05.23 Big Boats 4/896 While replacing my lifelines last week, I noticed for the first time that the bracing arm on the sta
Lewmar windlass drum removal (3) bmadan at 9:11am 02.05.23 Ask All Sailors 9/2151 I'm looking to lubricate my windlass and I'm scratching my head on removing this drum. There's no ke
Perko vs. Vetus shell ventilators robbjd at 8:41am 02.05.23 Ask All Sailors 1/328 Does anyone have experience with the durability of the Perko chrome plated zinc shell vents? Replaci
Legend 40.5 ( and probably other ) - Fluorescent step strips (1) fero at 7:47am 02.05.23 Big Boats 6/1063 Hello again, I wonder if someone located a source for these strips, see attached picture. Thanks Fra
Hunter 40.5 (1) didiercat at 7:43am 02.05.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/32 Hi guys..what is this...something i n relation whith starter battery ..,.i agree your advice ..
Battery starter ... (1) didiercat at 7:37am 02.05.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/571 Hi guys ...i m wandering whats, ..??may be something on relatbions with my statter battery ...i agr
mooring pendants egreen024 at 6:58am 02.05.23 Ask All Sailors 16/1893 what size pendants do I need for an oday 28? boat stays on a mooring field on the Hudson river ( tid
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. (1) TaborKP! at 6:40am 02.05.23 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 11/1772 Hello All, On Wind Song, the original, I think, 2 bladed fixed prop is fitted. It performs very w
Mounting T-track on 2002 410 Seldon mast vschager1 at 6:28am 02.05.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/660 Hi, Attempting to mount t-track (drill and tap) on two piece furling mast and find aluminum tube riv
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 6:12am 02.05.23 Ask All Sailors 70/6765 Hi guys, Anyone have any advice/experience with B'G wireless wind instruments vs their wired one?
Registration is open! Hunter designers Rob Maza & Glenn Hendersen to speak! (1) Stargazer21672 at 5:00pm 02.04.23 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 1/23461 50 years of Hunter sailing! An event not to miss! https://www.hunterrendezvous.com
New autopilot seadaddler at 1:25pm 02.04.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1438 Hast anyone added a newer autopilot like EV-100 to a H-36 I have 2007 H-36 with wheel pilot and alwa
Wind Song -summer pics/upgrades (3) TaborKP! at 8:46am 02.04.23 Alden General Chat 3/3018 Just a few pictures from summer of 2022, cockpit, profile, a lazy sunset cocktail sail. Lot of work
Alden Caravelle -Fuel Tank - Tank top (3) TaborKP! at 8:15am 02.04.23 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 6/1425 Hello, Hoping another Alden owner can share any relevant experience with this issue for similar co
Looking for an O'Day Mariner SkinnyPete at 6:30pm 02.03.23 Ask All Sailors 6/1316 I am interested in buying an O'Day Mariner. I have searched extensively online, but every notice I s
Meet your new Forum Administrator Phil Herring at 3:15pm 02.03.23 Ask All Sailors 41/6853 An admin is back on the throne. He's a long-time and well-respected forum member, evidenced by his
Re upholstery shawanaga at 3:06pm 02.03.23 Big Boats 3/1028 Hello I am wanting to reupholster our saloon cushions we have a Hunter 35.5 and the wood is very da
Stepping out for a coffee garymalmgren at 4:58pm 02.02.23 Ask All Sailors 8/1022 June 2021 7xY5rnYDDhw:24
Evaluating a South Coast 26 etown88 at 10:49am 02.02.23 Trailer Sailors 16/2477 Hi everyone. My husband and I have some sailing experience but have not owned or maintained any boat

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PNW Summer Cruise 2024 Terry Cox at 5:36pm 01.14.25 Thanks, John. Nothing like a good sail to scratch that itch.
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Brinky63 at 4:40pm 01.14.25 A longer belt would give you more clearance. I would move it away from the oil filter ASAP. That a
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Brinky63 at 4:31pm 01.14.25 hink of just too many ways for this to wear through your oil filter and for once in your life, the
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Brinky63 at 4:31pm 01.14.25 Hi All, agree on the longer belt. also going to change the alternator. Thanks for the assistance.
Replacing Maxwell 500 Windlass SimiSAilor at 3:41pm 01.14.25 Mark, Yes, I used the original wire. So far it has worked fine. Jeff
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Maine Sail at 2:51pm 01.14.25 I tried installing a Yanmar 2GM20F alternator belt on my engine but ran into an issue. The alternat
Replacing Maxwell 500 Windlass buddybear at 1:28pm 01.14.25 I use a scrap piece about 2' long and just slide one end between the gypsy and the bulkhead to keep
PNW Summer Cruise 2024 jssailem at 1:12pm 01.14.25 Nice season wrap-up. I am itching to join you on the water.
Ice Box Replacement on 373 Benetuea BigEasy at 10:41am 01.14.25 . At this point I'm looking at dismantling the ice box cabinet to replace the it and hoping someon
vent cap (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:04am 01.14.25 These are typically for 5/8" hose BTW The internal threads vary from 1/2" NPT up to 1-1/2" NPT.
Ice Box Replacement on 373 Benetuea Lfarquhar at 9:58am 01.14.25 Hi John, I've replaced the seals many times using various thicknesses and products. I've re-insula
Mast on a Hunter 19 drtdkidd at 9:45am 01.14.25 Thanks, Dave. Seller and I are still in contact. Holidays slowed up the transaction. I'm getting t
Ice Box Replacement on 373 Benetuea jssailem at 9:29am 01.14.25 WOW. "This ice box cannot get a seal on it. It condensates and now I've got mold on the insulation.
Mast on a Hunter 19 Crazy Dave Condon at 9:10am 01.14.25 I am here to help. Just call me
Hunter 34 prop jssailem at 9:05am 01.14.25 It's my pleasure. I enjoy saving money, which allows me to spend more money on other things, like cr
Hunter 34 prop Db421 at 8:47am 01.14.25
Hunter 34 prop Db421 at 8:46am 01.14.25 You say you're considering a change. Why are you considering this action? How do you use your auxil
Forestay size for H26 dinosound at 5:59am 01.14.25 Thanks for that. I had thought about the same. Swaged on the top and Sta-lock on the drum end. Glad

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