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Timber maintenance in cabin (3) Akapeterc at 2:04am 11.24.13 Big Boats 8/1487 In my new 2003 Hunter 44 DS there is a lot of timber wall panelling, I would like some advice on the
Radar arch or dingy davits on S-2 cc BobnCamie at 8:14pm 11.23.13 S2 7/3764 Looking into either arch or davit system for our cc. Davit would not leave much head room unless I s
Help me clean my dirty bottom (1) capejt at 7:06pm 11.23.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2368 Hi all, My '79 Hunter 33 has been sitting idle at dock for two years (including Hurricane Sandy). I
On the hard...finally! (8) Mr Mac at 4:45pm 11.23.13 The Cherubini Hunters 0/876 It was cold this morning, very cold. Overnight the lows dropped to just below freezing and my day w
Any experience with Razor scooter? smokey73 at 3:53pm 11.23.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1109 Anyone have any experience with using something like one of the Razor E300S or similar sit on type s
What is this?? (1) Uno Mast at 11:14am 11.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 17/2886 What is this? There is power to it evaluate it lights up but I don't what it's for.
water leaks on 47-3 jameartchs b at 9:25am 11.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/928 hello just looking to see if other 47-3 owners have experienced leaking at the stainless steel shaft
reasons for not getting an 8 hp outboard? txtowman at 8:39am 11.23.13 Catalina 22 37/6207 I want to upgrade my engine. Right now I have a 93' yacht twin 6 hp 2 cylinder. Pushes the boat fine
New anchor Bonzai at 8:24am 11.23.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1034 I have a dbl. roller on bow..... have a Fortress rigged and ready on starboard roller with 12 ft. of
Auto-pilot options? Bonzai at 8:17am 11.23.13 Ask All Sailors 10/2716 Considering adding auto-pilot to my 35 ft., 20,000 lb. displacement hydraulic steer sloop. Looking f
Port replacement geek_guy at 5:33am 11.23.13 Big Boats 5/1252 We purchased a 1987 Hunter 37 last spring. It has plenty to do.. I took out one of the port light
Tablet navigation jenquay at 9:20pm 11.22.13 Ask All Sailors 75/15844 Has anyone had experience using a tablet for GPS navigation? Specifically the Nexus 7? If so, have y
Looking Surveyor in/near Charleston SC drtsr1 at 6:45pm 11.22.13 Big Boats 1/774 Looking recommendation for a top notch Sailboat Surveyor in/near Charleston SC
Destin sailing troutman at 6:43pm 11.22.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2125 I plan to sail in the Destin area next month. Can anyone enlighten me on what to expect? I know th
1979 Hunter 30 Roller Fuller markc1976 at 6:04pm 11.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/1007 Hi Everyone, I am again turning my attention to the money pit When I bought this hunter 4 years a
Oil Everywhere!!! Nereussailor at 5:45pm 11.22.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1489 I have a Yanmar 2GM in my Hunter 30. I'm not sure what all work was done to it before I owned it, bu
Question Regarding Installing Solbian panels on a bimini? firehoser75 at 4:38pm 11.22.13 Musings With Maine Sail 13/6268 I have read several threads regarding solar, and in particular the Solbian flexible panel threads...
Redford`s Boat DAVA390 at 4:09pm 11.22.13 Ask All Sailors 29/3963 Going with friends to see "All is lost" tomorrow. Someone in the group will surely ask me "What is t
Chartplotter mount Percy at 1:10pm 11.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1329 This spring I want to mount my new Lowrance chartplotter to the binacle guard on my '85 Hunter 31. I
Commercial Plug for SailboatOwners store Jim Seamans at 12:52pm 11.22.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1500 These guys (and Bly) are first rate. Have ordered a bunch of stuff over the last few weeks and they

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Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 3:13pm 06.27.23 Okay.. didn't want to leave today on such a heavy post... so lets sign off with a horrible dad-joke:
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 3:09pm 06.27.23 Now... somethings in life would seem funny if not for the fact that THEY ACTUALLY HAPPENED.!!!:yike
Its funny Friday! (2) rgranger at 3:06pm 06.27.23
Excess Solar Load rgranger at 3:02pm 06.27.23 I am a big believer in adding ventilation on boats.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Michael Davis at 2:43pm 06.27.23 That sounds great Terry. We will be home for a couple of weeks I think, then maybe another couple of
1x19 cable for standing rigging? (2) HeelBoy at 1:44pm 06.27.23 It has to do with the number of strands and their size... I get the logic behind the advice (I'm e
Its funny Friday! kappykaplan at 1:37pm 06.27.23
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 1:32pm 06.27.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 1:20pm 06.27.23 Hi Michael. Kinda waiting on John so that we can sail together. Maybe next year for the BBQ? My sail
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. Terry Cox at 1:02pm 06.27.23 Thanks Terry. Needs a lot of torque. You're welcome, Peter. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Beneteau Cockpit Speakers Original Replacement BigEasy at 12:08pm 06.27.23 I stand corrected, others have stated that the original speakers were Poly Planer, 5.25" diameter.
Request Help Deciphering Trail-Rite Capacity Decal Jacktar at 11:38am 06.27.23 Yep lots of states do not use VIN on trailers just bill of sale, and weight check.
Tiller, Rudder, etc. drgbanks at 11:24am 06.27.23 Thanks capta, very helpful. There's no way I could know what was on it before as I bought it like t
Request Help Deciphering Trail-Rite Capacity Decal Tedd at 11:23am 06.27.23 My guess would be that the 5806 is a serial number. The trailer probably pre-dates when VINs were re
Tiller, Rudder, etc. capta at 11:18am 06.27.23 Perhaps it is the pics, but I don't see anything wrong with the metal pieces. If it is just looks yo
Recommendations for a new head plenny7 at 11:12am 06.27.23 Raritan SaniFlex RaritanSaniFlex hose is the top rated hose because it has a 10 yr warranty against
Beneteau Cockpit Speakers Original Replacement BigEasy at 11:10am 06.27.23 Our original cockpit stereo speakers that came installed I think by Beneteau or perhaps the Dealer
1x19 cable for standing rigging? capta at 11:09am 06.27.23 It has to do with the number of strands and their size. Obviously 7X7 strand will be lots more flexi
ampacity of disconnects Rick Webb at 10:54am 06.27.23 You could make the pigtail longer and the final connection somewhere for convenient. An additional
Keel position from winch view HeelBoy at 10:36am 06.27.23 I share the concerns and it drove me to completely redo that area of the boat with anew companionway

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