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Hunter 33. 2006 David G at 3:17pm 01.26.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1334 I have just purchased a Hunter 33 and looking to hire someone with exprience with this boat to revie
Old Wilcox Crittenden heads (1) Sailinsolo27 at 2:34pm 01.26.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 31/15428 Two old Wilcox Crittenden heads. I think one is a WC "Winner"and the other a WC "Junior". Any inform
Gozzard historical video ronbo at 2:20pm 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1555 Here's a short documentary of Gozzard yachts beginning with the start of Bayfield. Interviews with
Packing Gland Issue Steve Olson at 12:42pm 01.26.14 Big Boats 8/2328 When I bought my boat about three months ago (a 1986 Hunter 34), it was noted in the survey that the
Windlass gearing Lost Parent at 11:44am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 1/829 I have an Anchorman windlass that was given to me and after starting it up I found out the gearbox h
Hunter 23 Bimini and Furling system pro's and con's pinky at 11:43am 01.26.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2863 My husband and I just bought a Hunter 23 and were thinking about purchasing a Bimini and Furling sys
June in Maine (1) DAVA390 at 11:26am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1068 This is what I always pictured as a June afternoon in Maine.:stirthepot: For you locals: Th
Relocate batteries DaveandNan at 11:09am 01.26.14 Big Boats 4/1197 A lot of information has been exchanged on relocating batteries in Hunter 34s. Our 34 is a 1984 mod
Electrical use Laura at 11:07am 01.26.14 Big Boats 6/1010 Marina electrical bill (use)doubled in one month (573 to 1152). We have not been on the boat. Averag
Elk River Ice (2) Witzend at 10:16am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 21/3104 Worst I have seen since January 2004, when it took out the end of my dock. We have another week to g
Kid to electric winch Lewmar 40 ocean (5) Tango Six at 10:16am 01.26.14 Big Boats 1/901 Hello to all, I finally completed the transformation of mechanical and electrical mechanical winch
H34 anchor chain Marc Rivest at 9:33am 01.26.14 Big Boats 13/2694 I am replacing the existing rode (35' of 3/8" chain ' 90' of rope) on my 1986 H34 with a new Plath m
Fuel Pump Redundancy wufibugs at 9:01am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 15/4160 PO disconnected the engine driven pump and installed an electric fuel pump with Racor and auto type
Leaking fuel tank gregorybross at 8:12am 01.26.14 Catalina 30 11/5811 I have diesel leaking into the bilge. After inspecting I can only conclude it is coming from the bot
Need to move Catalina 30 spagley at 5:13am 01.26.14 Catalina 30 3/1107 I need to know if anyone can lead me to a reputable hauler I have a 1986 Catalina 30 down in Hot Spr
Adding Battery and ACR (1) seporterky at 4:57am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 22/4412 I am getting ready to add a 3rd battery for starting, a new 30A battery charger, and an ACR between
I fear I have a cracked shallow draft keel hp18carr at 4:34pm 01.25.14 Day Sailers 18/3000 I made a mistake and I'm hopeing its not a big and costly one. Not being accustomed to really hard f
For anyone with a hard starting aux..... Rocket1 at 3:27pm 01.25.14 Engines and Propulsion 0/1156 Hello all- Thought I would take a minute and chime in with some advice for anyone who has a hard
Lite Propane Tank Recall CYQK at 3:00pm 01.25.14 Ask All Sailors 23/2925 So I looked up the model/serial number of my tanks and there it was mine are effected Does anyone
Garmin Bluechart Mobile Functions Genesis V at 1:56pm 01.25.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/6605 Can anyone help me with a question re. the Garmin Bluechart Mobile App. I am looking to purchase the

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Oceangate Titan Richard19068 at 9:27am 06.24.23 So who pays for all the search, rescue and "recovery" operations. Do we (Canadian, US, French...) ci
Its funny Friday! (1) jviss at 9:25am 06.24.23 <p>
Oceangate Titan Kings Gambit at 9:15am 06.24.23 Even at much less than that, repeated internal pressurizations of aircraft fuselages to maintain 1 a
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't WayneH at 9:07am 06.24.23 NOT PC: I always thought sailboats should come with a midget contortionist with 10 inch fingers. It
Oceangate Titan WayneH at 9:00am 06.24.23 I hold this in the same category as the Space X missions to space, just crazy..... I just read so
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? DayDreamer41 at 7:35am 06.24.23 I watched a special about the container ship who grounded in the Panama canal, the captain who pilot
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? jssailem at 7:29am 06.24.23 Cruise ships create their own environmental conditions. Check out the wake as one leaves on the be
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:28am 06.24.23 helping a woman into a griddle :huh:
Oceangate Titan DayDreamer41 at 7:15am 06.24.23 I just can't imagine ponying up for large chunks of cash to ride an uncertified vessel to the depths
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hollyberry at 7:12am 06.24.23 Now to attach the coupling to the transmission, align the coupler and shaft, put the parts back o
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 7:09am 06.24.23 We got it in. It was a little like helping a woman into a griddle when those were a favorite of t
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? DayDreamer41 at 7:00am 06.24.23 You were too close. 100 yards is the mandatory security zone, but you can certainly get big wakes,
Oceangate Titan Kings Gambit at 6:52am 06.24.23 Yeah, I wonder how useful an acoustic listening array would be for early warning against first strik
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? lakesurfsailor at 6:41am 06.24.23 You were too close. 100 yards is the mandatory security zone, but you can certainly get big wakes,
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it? lakesurfsailor at 6:40am 06.24.23 Would that be the Viking Octantis?
Buying a 1980 Jensen Cal 25-2, am going to have it moored, and I have two dogs Timm R Oday25 at 6:37am 06.24.23 Good morning, Your question brings back many memories of sailing with our Rottweiler and yellow lab
Bimini and Dodger replacement jviss at 6:24am 06.24.23 Yes! Canvas and cushions Jim... Weird that they don't mention dodgers on their page, and biminis
Outboard depth in water. Gene Neill at 6:17am 06.24.23 Thanks, I was coming back in when the wind conditions kicked up to 25+ and the tide was coming in h
Raw water system issues. jviss at 6:11am 06.24.23 I'm betting the through-hull is blocked, regardless of the diver's inspection. Take the hose off th
There is lust in my heart (1) dmax at 5:50am 06.24.23 The Nonsuch 26 came in an Ultra model with a forward berth, of course these are more desirable so co

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