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New rudder from Beneteau Bluewaters2812 at 4:29am 11.04.13 Ask All Sailors 19/6683 Hi folks, We have just ordered a new (complete) rudder from the Beneteau factory in France. Our Oce
Splicing / Whipping Apex at 3:43am 11.04.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1090 Last night, I started splicing shackles to the boats running rigging. First try looks good, but what
Now I've gone and done it... (3) SeaTR at 3:10am 11.04.13 Smaller Boats 26/3126 Well, it's the end of another sailing season here in southern NE for me, and time to haul out the bo
Now I've gone and done it... (3) SeaTR at 3:09am 11.04.13 Trailer Sailors 30/9423 Well, it's the end of another sailing season here in southern NE for me, and time to haul out the bo
Lock screw for Selden in-mast furling locking tube bobatkins at 12:05am 11.04.13 Big Boats 8/4693 I have a Selden in mast RC Mk-III furling system on my Hunter 41. About a year ago I was having a lo
Fuel Tank Cleaning wufibugs at 7:35pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1359 Anybody have any idea on what I might expect to pay to have someone come out and clean my fuel tank.
Barrier Coat Yes or No? lingerfeltja at 7:11pm 11.03.13 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1794 I am having the bottom blasted to remove many layers of old bottom paint. I will let the bottom dry
Cabin top clutch Clydo at 6:54pm 11.03.13 Catalina 310 15/4444 My main halyard clutch stopped working properly. Pushed handle flush with cabin top and won't stay
Looking for Catalina 22 bow pulpit mcclanhn at 6:48pm 11.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1397 I'm looking for a used bow pulpit? If anyone knows of one let me know.
Strengthening O'day 25/26 tiller John Stevens at 6:40pm 11.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1209 I've had 2 tiller separate at the back where it meets the rudder in just a few years of use. I had
Free O'Day Manual vtsailguy at 5:44pm 11.03.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 5/25213 After an unfortunate loss of of my O'Day 28, I have the original manual that's not much use to me. A
How to recover cushions using grommets and string, no sewing (5) timtim at 5:33pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1721 I once read a tread on covering cushions with fabric and using grommets and string to lace on unders
New colour of fiberglass hull Bradyawl at 5:09pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 22/7992 Need advice for a future purchase; Fiberglass boat, deck; Paint or new gel coat? Would like to ta
Yanmar 2GM transmission oil level. duncanew at 3:58pm 11.03.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2050 I tried to check my oil leval in my 1981 Hunter 30 2GM transmission today and couldn't figure out if
How to fix cabin finish peeling (2) AlainC at 1:34pm 11.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/977 Our Hunter 30, 1989 has the interior walls (seem like a Formica type finish on a backboard) starting
Cat 27 bow pulpit reeder at 1:14pm 11.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1757 I'm getting ready to reseat the bow pulpit on my 1984 Catalina 27, and remove the silicon smeared on
Looking for my first boat Bradyawl at 1:00pm 11.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/1454 Grew up sailing around the Chesapeake on an O'Day 21' day sailor. Have sailed every summer a few ti
Overheating Yanmar diesel engine AlainC at 12:36pm 11.03.13 Engines and Propulsion 13/8470 I have a Yanmar 20gm engine, I normally run it at 2800RPM but was told to run it at 3400 RPM for 20
Raytheon morrisn1 at 11:29am 11.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/911 Have bought a Hunter 356 with a Raytheon RL 70C chart plotter. Any suggestions on where I can locat
Cowl Vent replacement Found at Sea at 11:06am 11.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1809 Any one know where I can find replacement cowl vents or how to refurbish the existing vents for my H

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Hunter Hull laid up Crazy Dave Condon at 6:29pm 08.27.22 @DOCKHAND I was a dealer for Hunter. Why are you asking the question. Once I get a response I w
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 6:19pm 08.27.22
Shroud and forestry tension markwbird at 6:18pm 08.27.22
Capri 22 - Going up the mast? Gene Neill at 6:04pm 08.27.22 I wouldn't hesitate to climb the stick, but it's easier to just drop it. Unless you are really super
Vagabond 17 Keel winch "hole" looks to street. SavraF at 5:04pm 08.27.22 I owned a Vagabond 17 for a few years and it's normal to see earth through the winch cable hole on
looking for a Chrysler 26' owner willing to answer questions. Shadowwalker at 3:59pm 08.27.22 The way I look at it is boats are built as cheaply as possible. The mods will make her far more com
Hunter Hull laid up (1) JamesG161 at 3:25pm 08.27.22 I can help if you need detailed info. n noted, but that link is a long continuing Post. Jim...
Hunter Hull laid up kappykaplan at 3:11pm 08.27.22 This thread should help: Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 kappykaplan at 3:06pm 08.27.22 Well done! :beer:
Hunter Hull laid up DOCKHAND at 3:06pm 08.27.22
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 chriscampbell at 2:54pm 08.27.22 UPDATE: Success! Thanks for all of your suggestions. It's still a mystery as to why the live wire w
Capri 22 - Going up the mast? shemandr at 2:47pm 08.27.22 The only time I was subjected to a spinnaker sleeve it was more or less the same. I'd lose it. It'
Hunter Hull laid up JamesG161 at 2:32pm 08.27.22 Hoping to find an ex Hunter employee that has first hand knowledge Contact the SBO Stores. HunterO
Any woodworkers about? LloydB at 2:08pm 08.27.22 I think that little nubbin at the end of the rail is just where the cover has not opened up the slot
Which outboard for rollup dinghy + where to store it on single-rail stern railing Art12050 at 1:09pm 08.27.22
INVERTER SET UP Johnb at 12:53pm 08.27.22
looking for a Chrysler 26' owner willing to answer questions. LloydB at 12:38pm 08.27.22 When I started looking for a little bigger boat I ran across a Chrysler 26 and was impressed with ho
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 12:22pm 08.27.22 @Crazy Dave Condon and @Ralph Johnstone, Thanks for the initial responses; will respond to your req
Service life of nylon anchor rode? (1) Captain Larry-DH at 12:06pm 08.27.22 a. Resplicing the chain rope join is maintenance and should be done every 2-5 years, depending on w
INVERTER SET UP Davidasailor26 at 11:52am 08.27.22 Wire run is 3ft. Sounds good. Per http://assets.bluesea.com/files/resources/newsletter/images/DC_

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