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Anchor size Oldkc at 12:05pm 07.22.13 Smaller Boats 2/978 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 5/4089 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 7/2021
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 2/917 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 17/3525 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 7/4453 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 4/1464 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 9/1198 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 9/2484 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 4/2809 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 11/1979 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 8/2652 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 1/832 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 0/1059 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 13/1714 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 8/10909 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 6/1448 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 5/819 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 33/10038 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 6/1185 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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Acrylic portlight question DonScribner at 12:59pm 05.10.23 I think we were talking about Acrylic, cast acrylic in fact. You are correct! Plexi is acrylic an
Mast Electric Connector kclancy at 12:39pm 05.10.23 Trace back the red wires to whatever color they are inside the boat, looks like really poor repair
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer Hayden Watson at 12:21pm 05.10.23 Hayden - how, or did you, test the ArgoFET setup for a disconnect? I understand the theory, but won
Change Fuel Line (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:20pm 05.10.23 :plus: That is the sign hoses give you. Change me Change me! Hot damn ! It was written all over
When does a screw become a bolt? Davidasailor26 at 12:18pm 05.10.23
Mast Electric Connector kclancy at 12:17pm 05.10.23 Here is a link to the post you made back in 2022 with pretty much the same question. Lots of good t
When does a screw become a bolt? kappykaplan at 12:05pm 05.10.23 :facepalm: indeed! Perhaps :poop: as well.
When does a screw become a bolt? Davidasailor26 at 12:03pm 05.10.23
When does a screw become a bolt? jviss at 11:46am 05.10.23
Windshield and side window material (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:02am 05.10.23 No. But I do have tools, and some experience in their safe use. Safety be buggered. Had to deal
When does a screw become a bolt? Scott T-Bird at 10:54am 05.10.23 But the question is.. is your easy categorization..just your opinion, or.... This is entirely my
Machine screw for hand rails ggrizzard at 10:50am 05.10.23 Or try McMaster Carr online.
Hauturier equivalent in USA? jviss at 10:47am 05.10.23 If you are going to charter with six or fewer passengers, then you will want the OUPV license, comm
When does a screw become a bolt? jviss at 10:39am 05.10.23 I think this is a great thread! It's like the difference between a ship and a boat.
Modifications to an Albin Viggen jo1919 at 10:30am 05.10.23 Hi, the Viggens do have a deck-stepped mast (VIGGEN 23 (ALBIN) - sailboatdata), which i can attest
Windshield and side window material BabuBoat at 10:22am 05.10.23 I notice you're tearing right into this and obviously experienced in this kind of work. Not at al
Change Fuel Line Dalliance at 10:00am 05.10.23
Sleeping on 22 new design Any Sea at 9:32am 05.10.23 Check out this post on Stingy Sailors' Blog. His is an older design. You get the idea. https://st
Hunter 410 door latch sailing gal at 9:31am 05.10.23 That is a ridiculous price for what it is!
Vinyl names and logo/design Dalliance at 9:30am 05.10.23 I've used BoatUS. Any sign shop that can scan an image can make a graphic. More colors equals more

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