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Running Rigging Mr Mac at 10:37am 11.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1566 I'm not going to beat around the bush here, I know squat about rope! I plan to replace the running
BVI Bound dscribner at 9:29am 11.13.13 Ask All Sailors 21/4638 My wife and I are heading to BVI in the spring. Any of you folks that have been there, please jump i
Cold weather sailing (1) inarathree at 9:27am 11.13.13 Smaller Boats 6/1453 We had a cold front move through here this weekend, so I had to bundle up and put socks on.
Cabin Heater Hugh Straub at 8:31am 11.13.13 Smaller Boats 7/1600 For those of us in Southern climes and not sitting out the winter, a friend forwarded this video lin
Private information Crazy Dave Condon at 7:31am 11.13.13 Smaller Boats 0/672 For the record when anyone sends me any information regarding phone numbers, location and so on in a
Windless 135amp Breaker Neal Edward Albrektsen at 7:26am 11.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/793 I am looking for a 135amp breaker fuse which is used for our Windless. for those hunter owners who m
Leaks Mr Mac at 7:02am 11.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1554 During our time on the hard one of my to-do list items on the H25 is to reseal the toe rail to abate
Need help with pottie kito at 6:47am 11.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1219 My 79 H30 project boat needs a new head. I believe it still has the original toilet which looks to m
Fuel tank repair mystery117 at 6:38am 11.13.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/1516 I pulled the fuel tank from my Hunter 33 and found the sludge wasn't too bad. Spray washing and quic
Shiver Me Timbers All U Get at 4:52am 11.13.13 Ask All Sailors 27/3125 I checked the charts, yep we're in the south. Checked the calendar, yep November. Now where did I
chainplates (4) joul at 4:37am 11.13.13 S2 6/1887 I have filled the holes with epoxy. the balsa core was rotten around the chainplates.
Yesterdays Sail Video Bowedtoothdoc at 3:46am 11.13.13 Big Boats 1/1471 Was lucky enough to have the day off yesterday as the cold front came through and made another quick
1971 cl 27 information popeye the sailor at 8:56pm 11.12.13 Cal 0/986 hi. I just bought a cal27 off of the lean dock for $300. it needs a little work and I was wondering
Southern Calif. "Border Run Race" CaptDon01 at 8:19pm 11.12.13 Catalina 22 0/721 Want some fun this February? Come on and enter the annual "Border Run". I'm entered in the Newport
used 1971 cal, need info popeye the sailor at 7:15pm 11.12.13 Cal 7/3247 hi folks. I just bought a 1971 cal 27, off of the lean dock, for $300. it needs a little work, but i
problem with the stuffing box on prop shaft maygofishn at 6:35pm 11.12.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1681 I have a small but concerning leak from the stuffing box. Does anyone know what size packing is requ
Anchorman windlass Lost Parent at 5:30pm 11.12.13 Ask All Sailors 4/999 Does anyone have the bearing numbers for this windlass , mine are so rusted had to chissel them out
Hunter 40.5 Bronze strut snapped! redunculous at 5:19pm 11.12.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2168 So today I pulled out of my marina I get around 800 yards up the intercoastal and suddenly get a
Hunter 23' Self Steering carboman at 5:03pm 11.12.13 Smaller Boats 10/1680 saw this video on youtube and it looks cool. just want to see if others have tried it. guy was usi
Looking for Joe of Trinka emergpa1 at 3:27pm 11.12.13 Ask An Oday Owner 24/4357 Joe, are you there? I did a search but kept getting "try again" keith

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1977 Fuel Tank Top Gauge jssailem at 5:18pm 05.20.23 Not sure either. Check the diameter and the screw pattern.
Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block jssailem at 5:17pm 05.20.23 On my hatch, the toggle had a thin gasket material between the hold down and the plastic lens. I rem
3D printing fun smokey73 at 5:13pm 05.20.23 What kind/model of 3D printer did you buy?
Holding tanks q's fred1diver at 3:52pm 05.20.23 Not the original supplier, but they do have one that seems to be the same. I tried my hand at plasti
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 3:04pm 05.20.23 So...... I have been looking at these plans on Mother Earth News for several months. DIY Potting B
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 2:50pm 05.20.23 So...... I have been looking at these plans on Mother Earth News for several months. DIY Potting B
Buying new flares this year? Rick Webb at 2:41pm 05.20.23 Always check the date when you buy flares. I have found out of date flares on the shelf at WalMart
Buying new flares this year? Rick486 at 2:29pm 05.20.23 Just a heads up..... Before you go to a marine store or order on-line from one, check out the pric
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench Crusty Ol Salt at 2:08pm 05.20.23 So...... I have been looking at these plans on Mother Earth News for several months. DIY Potting B
Engine Alinement sailcapt340 at 2:01pm 05.20.23 My Personal experience, David and Jviss are right on this, good advice. On my 2000 340 same engine
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? Crusty Ol Salt at 1:54pm 05.20.23 Interesting conversation. It is hard to offer any real advise without a clear picture of the top of
PEX sizes on a Hunter 38. tkwhalen at 1:30pm 05.20.23 Hunter exclusively used 15mm ... which Home Depot, Lowes, Menards ETC don't carry ... but it is easy
Great Deal On Transom Shower Accessory jviss at 1:09pm 05.20.23 Update! Hold the presses! Some guy has these stainless covers on eBay for $23! I wish I had seen
Crack in mast post base fiberglass azambella at 1:09pm 05.20.23 I found it.. Thank you for you direction.... Was your setup encapsulated as shown in my pictures??
Cleaning Shore Power Cord nightowle at 1:02pm 05.20.23 Is this the stuff? Star brite Power Cable Cleaner & Protector, 8-Ounce Yes, I believe that's it.
Crack in mast post base fiberglass azambella at 12:57pm 05.20.23 Hi Mike, Have a tough time sifting through your stuff. You have an impressive amount of content here
Crack in mast post base fiberglass azambella at 12:47pm 05.20.23 I do not believe so I will be back there tomorrow and will try to measure it out but nothing obviou
Crack in mast post base fiberglass MikeHoncho at 12:22pm 05.20.23 Is it sunken in? Does any change in elevation transmit to the cabin top?
Crack in mast post base fiberglass (3) azambella at 12:12pm 05.20.23 Ok I finally got up there and took a picture. I will check the seasch threads thanks
Installing a new Halyard Plate and Improved Mast Step Gene Neill at 11:52am 05.20.23 Your plan is ideal. :thumbup:

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