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Anchor size Oldkc at 12:05pm 07.22.13 Smaller Boats 2/971 What size anchor works best for '93 Hunter 23.5??
Adler Barbour freezer issues SBiringer at 11:21am 07.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/4050 Our Hunter Legend is equipped with Adler Barbour refrigerator and freezer (separate units). The fr
Port vs. Starboard Tack DRhoads at 10:42am 07.22.13 Big Boats 7/1992
There are some bracket on my Aft Stay and I don't know 22' H (1) HiZ at 10:25am 07.22.13 Smaller Boats 2/908 Aft Stay things! What are they and how do I use them https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vHY4Z0
Cool new product from Blue Sea (1) Tim R. at 10:22am 07.22.13 Ask All Sailors 17/3493 I have been waiting for something like this that is marinized. Cannot get a price yet but hopefully
Installing a small window air conditioner mgandpcbryan at 9:44am 07.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/4378 Hi. Im new to the forum, and have a survey scheduled on a C 27 in a couple of weeks. Ive owned a C
Reminder: Trailer Winch Safety catndahats at 9:30am 07.22.13 Catalina 22 4/1438 Just posting this up as a reminder to everyone: No matter how experienced you are, respect your t
Stern lid replacement (PIC) (1) Picflight at 9:29am 07.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1160 On a late 70's Catalina 27, what is this lid at the stern called? You can see in picture below, betw
Thru Deck Fitting for Solar Panel Cable Duke at 9:22am 07.22.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2447 I am looking for recommendations for a thru deck fitting to accommodate a flat 10 gauge duplex cable
Unbelievable! Roger Long at 9:11am 07.22.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2802 Or, well, actually all too believable. Those of you who followed my "Can't live on a boat anymore t
Should I use 5200 here? RonRock at 8:57am 07.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1966 Or something else? I just finished making backing plates for my bow pulpit. I used 1/4" aluminum. I
Where's the best spot for a bilge pump? bobherk at 8:48am 07.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2630 Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have a Venture 21 that I sail and a 22 I'm restoring. Where's the best
Main sheert info J19315 at 8:43am 07.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/824 Main sheet info 83 Hunter 34 I am the proud, new owner of an 83 Hunter 34. Who can tell me the prop
Rigging boom on a Hunter 31 prettysailor at 8:34am 07.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1043 I lost my sailing partner and sole mate last year but have launched the boat this year. He had alway
Anchor rode to chain Lost Parent at 8:27am 07.22.13 Ask All Sailors 13/1684 I have to tie the rope rode to the chain ring for aboutone weeks worth of anchoring until I can get
Outboard trim angle and prop depth kpgraci at 6:49am 07.22.13 Engines and Propulsion 8/10818 All info I can find online deals with planing hulls. First trip with the Nissan 6hp 25" shaft on t
fiberglass repair question palmbeachboater at 6:40am 07.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1428 My 1992 Hunter 33.5 has several small "dings" where the deck area fiberglass has been damaged. Is t
Spa-lash! kpgraci at 6:19am 07.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/802 Finally, finally, finally, got the boat in the slip. Had to dodge squalls but the radar showed a po
Hirth transmission removal oldguy at 5:40am 07.22.13 Catalina 310 33/9879 Is it possible to remove the Hirst transmission from my 310 without pulling the engine? I've done s
Furling jib - Cat 22 (2) wblack at 5:18am 07.22.13 Catalina 22 6/1181 This boat has been out of the water for over 5 years. I purchased it last year and am on the home st

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Leaking galley faucet Ralph Johnstone at 9:00am 04.24.23 Does anyone have a link or specific brand they know fits the H240, or know what parts I'd need to r
What to do above the water line??? Dil at 8:51am 04.24.23 I use a small electric pressure washer and don't get to close to the surface the rust spots are new
Problems with early 310s (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:35am 04.24.23 For example have the coolant hoses been replaced or are they still painted silver from manufacturer
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? thinwater at 8:11am 04.24.23 Some of this sounds like rants about bad Tesla drivers (which they kind of deserve). Virtually all
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jviss at 8:00am 04.24.23 RANT ON ... Barry Nice rant! I have nearly been run down by large, fast motor yachts while saili
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? BarryL at 7:52am 04.24.23 Hello, One comment: While the Autopilot (AP) does relieve you from steering duty it does NOT relie
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? tfox2069 at 7:50am 04.24.23 Thank you for the quick and complete reply! I'm a bit confused, though. First, you have a 24V reg
Irwin 33.1 kloudie1 at 7:39am 04.24.23 If you are lucky, the water in oil is a head gasket leak, or some complication in the water cooled e
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power Noodat Lady at 7:39am 04.24.23 I'd unscrew the AC inlet connector from the outside of the boat to test for power using a multimete
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty David in Sandusky at 7:30am 04.24.23 On the original question: In general, continental weather is less stable/more variable than ocean w
What to do above the water line??? Project_Mayhem at 7:30am 04.24.23 nothing came off when I pressure washed on top Never pressure wash a boat. It damages or eliminate
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? kloudie1 at 7:26am 04.24.23 I'd sailed on a few long legs (30-400 miles) on a boat without autopilot so when I started to buy my
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? jviss at 7:05am 04.24.23 - ReLion LiFePO4 100ah batteries x 4 - Balmar MC-624 regulator - Balmar SG-200 Battery monitor with
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Davidasailor26 at 6:56am 04.24.23 But on my previous Catalina 30 I had a Raymarine wheelpilot, and--being interfaced with my GPS--it
Irwin 33.1 dLj at 6:55am 04.24.23 I see no one has answered. As I recall, the hull to deck joint was often a weak point. Otherwise,
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power Project_Mayhem at 6:54am 04.24.23 I'd unscrew the AC inlet connector from the outside of the boat to test for power using a multimeter
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? tfox2069 at 6:47am 04.24.23 - ReLion LiFePO4 100ah batteries x 4 - Balmar MC-624 regulator - Balmar SG-200 Battery monitor with
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? jviss at 6:29am 04.24.23 Bought a boat last fall with LIFePO4 (4 x ReLion 100ah batteries). PO upgraded the entire charging
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? tfox2069 at 6:27am 04.24.23 Bought a boat last fall with LIFePO4 (4 x ReLion 100ah batteries). PO upgraded the entire charging
Where are the sea cocks on my 1991 Hunter 28? rgranger at 6:25am 04.24.23 Bilge water has several common sources.. Condensation on the hull below the water line (is the air

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