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Hunter 33. 2006 David G at 3:17pm 01.26.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1338 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 31/15502 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 2/1576 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 8/2339 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 1/830 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 8/2867 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 4/1202 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 6/1022 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 21/3113 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 1/907 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 13/2727 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 15/4179 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 11/5832 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 3/1114 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 22/4447 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 18/3059 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 0/1161 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 23/2927 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 12/6612 Can anyone help me with a question re. the Garmin Bluechart Mobile App. I am looking to purchase the

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Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? (1) jssailem at 10:22am 07.02.23 Both are nice daysailors. I enjoyed my Montgomery 15... A great solo day sailor. Even enough space t
Sails and Stack Packs Mike C275 33 at 9:57am 07.02.23 Tnx. I'll give it a try
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing (1) jssailem at 9:52am 07.02.23 you should also have an accessible sharp knife to cut the tether. Yes... I agree. Quick access eme
VHF Antenna installation 2 OLD PIRATES at 9:45am 07.02.23 The base was empty except for the dust. I was told it was properly hit by lighting. Great Lakes so n
Raider Cherubini 33 Dalliance at 9:35am 07.02.23
Shooting some video in the harbor stickinthemud57 at 9:26am 07.02.23 Yes, much better. I like that you kept the framing consistent, and the contrast between open water a
VHF Antenna installation BigEasy at 9:22am 07.02.23 Lost radio connection ........ aerial hub was totally empty when I opened it up. Just a pile of dus
In-mast furling BigEasy at 9:18am 07.02.23 Our 323 manual specifies 10 mm for both inhaul and outhaul but, when replacing, I used 10 mm for ou
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing Kings Gambit at 9:17am 07.02.23
VHF Antenna installation 2 OLD PIRATES at 8:53am 07.02.23 Lost radio connection ........ aerial hub was totally empty when I opened it up. Just a pile of dust
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing Kings Gambit at 8:51am 07.02.23 Does anyone have experience with modifying a Catalina 320 for easier solo sailing? At minimum, I t
Blown exhast odaydokay at 8:43am 07.02.23 Thanks to this terrific site I did some reseaarch to see what others did. I learned that Westerbeke
Sails and Stack Packs kappykaplan at 8:39am 07.02.23 Loosen the jacks on one side while hoisting - should give you a wider slot to get the battens throug
Sails and Stack Packs Mike C275 33 at 8:34am 07.02.23 Hey folks. I'm new to the forum. Bought hull 33 last year. I love it. Easy to single hand, with a re
Blown exhast odaydokay at 8:33am 07.02.23 Just out of curiosity, is this engine gas or diesel? Was seawater pouring into the boat anywhere? W
Blown exhast Ralph Johnstone at 8:23am 07.02.23 Apologies for the lack of info. It has happened only an hour before and I was on a hand held device
Blown exhast dlochner at 8:16am 07.02.23 Diesels need three things to run well, clean fuel, air, and compression. The clogged filter certainl
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery JBP-PA at 8:13am 07.02.23 The silly way is only silly if you use your high output alternator as your main source for rechargin
Blown exhast (2) odaydokay at 8:06am 07.02.23 Apologies for the lack of info. It has happened only an hour before and I was on a hand held devic
ampacity of disconnects dlochner at 7:47am 07.02.23 And this also makes the point. if you are only going to disconnect it every 5 years for replacement

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