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Trolling Motor - Comparison between Kipawa/Stock MinnKota70 Someyawhoo at 10:30pm 05.28.13 Day Sailers 0/4590 I upgraded to a Minn Kota Traxxis 70 from a Motorguide v55 (the v55 controller died after 1.5 years.
belt dusting SOLVED bustedrudder at 8:17pm 05.28.13 Big Boats 0/941 I had to adjust belt tension way too frequently not to mention cleaning the dust from the abraded be
40.5 reefing bustedrudder at 7:57pm 05.28.13 Big Boats 4/1221 I despise single line reefing. There is very limited sail shape control, seems all of the tension go
Hull restoring and bottom paint 82h h26 (1) lesrrt at 7:40pm 05.28.13 The Cherubini Hunters 0/827 Hi everyone ! My name is Les and I am restoring my father-in-laws 82 h27. Used fiberglass strip to
Sad day for bay area sailors sfgary at 7:32pm 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1256 Sad to report that "Sven" Svendsen owner of the Alameda Marina has passed away. He was a dedicated s
1972 Columbia 30, Backstay chainplate EricMorin at 7:28pm 05.28.13 Columbia 0/3701 Hello I am Eric. Me and my wife are new to sailing and we just bought a 1972 Columbia 30 with an Ato
Hot water heater Tally-Ho at 6:21pm 05.28.13 Bigger Boats 1/1000 Does anyone out there know where the water shutoff is for the water heater on an O'Day 322? I've loo
luff length of a sail drazlou at 5:44pm 05.28.13 Catalina 30 5/2523 I bought a new 135 headsail for my C30 this year. The boat next to to me is a 30' Irwin and the owne
Fridge and Freezer capacity H430 PuppetMaster at 5:32pm 05.28.13 Big Boats 3/1248 This is a repost from Ask a Hunter owner. I have a 1997 Hunter 430 running the original Grunnert
FT 450 install sullyj020 at 5:13pm 05.28.13 SSB and Ham Operators 1/8409 Going to install my Yeasu FT 450 on the boat, and also install a Tarhill Jr II antenna. just to see
More trip report (1) sailaway78 at 4:17pm 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1046 Now in Appalachicola, and first time with internet access since we left Pensacola. Left Pensacola
oday 25 stormjib at 3:48pm 05.28.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1246 New owner looking to confirm the draft of a oday 25' 1976. Seems to be more than the common 2'3'' ce
Fridge capacity for a1997 H430 PuppetMaster at 3:28pm 05.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/909 I have a 1997 Hunter 430 running the original Grunnert 110v refrigeration system. I am converting t
Start Battery Test Button (1) Pat Hooyman at 3:27pm 05.28.13 Big Boats 8/1633 Attached is a picture of the Parallel Start/Charge Circuit Panel located under the nav station seat
CYOA Charters Hannah Quinn at 3:04pm 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1723 Has anyone used CYOA Charters out of the USVI? Looking for some reviews. Especially interested if
Swing keel 'Foil' c_witch at 2:56pm 05.28.13 Ask All Sailors 0/632 Hi all, Looking for some input as to the weight of my swing keel. It is about 60 inches long by 1
Hunter 22 Rudder mcpedersen at 2:43pm 05.28.13 Smaller Boats 0/805 I posted below about the 216 rudder, but I would also be willing to refit to the new H22 style, hung
Where is the best place to buy Humter replacement parts ? steveholmes630 at 1:25pm 05.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1038 Where can I get replacement parts for my 2005 Hunter 27 on-line
Hunter website steveholmes630 at 1:24pm 05.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/817 Does anyone know what The Hunter website is now ? I can't find it anywhere.
Salt water in engine bilge IanJ at 1:19pm 05.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 17/5438 I have a 1984 Hunter 31, with a Yanmar 2GM diesel. All seems to be running well, but I noticed some

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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:
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? Art12050 at 11:22am 05.20.23
Searching Forums for topics Johnb at 9:43am 05.20.23 Use the right terminology. Searching for floor might turn up next to nothing while sole will bring u
Engine Alinement jviss at 9:42am 05.20.23
RE Topping lift on Sirius 21 Joe at 9:15am 05.20.23 Hi Joe, Thanks for that information...there is a cheek block on the boom end as I recall. I guess b
PSA - Check your through hulls BEFORE launch jviss at 9:08am 05.20.23
Holding tanks q's Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:16am 05.20.23 Unless Ronco Plastics was the original OEM tank supplier, you'll need to search their tank drawings
2008 B43 Traveller Issue SoSound at 8:02am 05.20.23 If possible, check with your dealer and review the Beneteau website and online parts diagrams. I ha
PSA - Check your through hulls BEFORE launch (4) Tally Ho at 7:45am 05.20.23 You know, this has me thinking. I have "outlets" to the water, just above the waterline and that w

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