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Running with the wind Sixgun77 at 11:12pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1669 I have one friend who tells me that running with the wind is the best way to go when possible, and a
H380 Propane Locker Brian147 at 10:01pm 05.21.13 Big Boats 0/804 I am worried about losing a propane lid overboard. One of the lockers has a propane tank and the ot
Dutchman Sail Brian147 at 9:52pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1039 My Dutchman mainsail is very difficult to put the cover on. The problem is the sail flakes normally
New to the forum and sailing otg23 at 9:44pm 05.21.13 Day Sailers 2/856 My Grandpa has offered to GIVE me his 1970 something O'day 23 and trailer. It has been parked in hi
In a 26x, whats a good speed to go... Tony E at 9:04pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/5103 Hi, I just got my 1998 26x and I put it in the water for the first time last weekend. Me and my son
H34 accessing the Mast Wiring Question PGIJon at 7:32pm 05.21.13 Big Boats 2/857 I am in the middles of rewiring all the wiring in the mast. I am having a problem getting the remai
Bimini Top for H33 sailguy40 at 7:27pm 05.21.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2720 I am looking to get a bimini top for my 1979 Hunter 33. I am basically wanting to get the dimensions
Mast Stepping on a C250 c22sailor at 7:08pm 05.21.13 Smaller Boats 0/2033 I just bought a 1996 Catalina 250 fin keel model. I did quite a bit of research before picking up th
Anchor storage Gary1946 at 6:38pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/956 Hi, I have a 81 hunter 33 and was wondering where to store the anchor, I have a delta 22 and fortr
First ride of the season, Good and Bad.. DAVA390 at 5:58pm 05.21.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1005 So, this afternoon, temps in low 80`s, off work a little early. Called the Admiral, "Let`s go out"!
Callling all 222 Owners Odie & Tweety at 5:53pm 05.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1509 Bought a 1984 Anniversary Edition O Day 222 last summer. After a lot of TLC, got her looking pretty
Is it in yet? FourPoints at 5:48pm 05.21.13 Ask All Sailors 0/672 YES!!! I made it in the water today. A full month behind my normal schedule, but happy to have compl
Replacing P42 water & holding tanks rlamb at 5:37pm 05.21.13 Big Boats 5/901 My wife and I are looking closely at a couple 42 Passage boats we really like (1990 or 1991). A cou
putting new tale tales on sails martnj32567substitute at 5:18pm 05.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1254 Where do I get new tale tales to put on sails and the black stripe is also coming off can it be reg
Outboard bjmason at 4:55pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 38/4909 I have recently acquired a Venture 25 and wonder what size motor would you all advise I use?
Surge brakes Sailor 3269 at 4:42pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1543 Well here I go again,with a story and a question mostly story I guess. When I saw Sumner's single ax
Oceanis 41 growing list of issues zoya at 4:28pm 05.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/9312 B41 issues Hello, I have a 2013 Oceanis 41 that was put in service November 2012. Because of the wi
toerail on Oceanis 41? zoya at 4:12pm 05.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1373 Is the toerail on an Oceanis 41 teak or some kind of syntetic wood? not sure when looking at it.
Replace trim with Teak or Plas Teak? Tabi II at 2:49pm 05.21.13 Ask All Sailors 39/12496 Just purchased an 1978 O'Day 25 and need to replace the original teak handrails and toe rails. Look
So i was thinking. WindVane (1) Doc_holiday at 1:44pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/946 Ok. I was sitting here in the hospital for the past 5 days. (don't worry, i will live... Long story)

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autopilot install on an H280 Panera at 4:25am 05.21.23 For R Higgins, we are trying to install an autopilot on our Hunter 280 and having trouble getting th
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES! Apex at 4:12am 05.21.23 replaced mine last year with dyneema core. No issues with jamming. Could it be the taper of a spli
I was so close ... jviss at 4:04am 05.21.23 I would unscrew the cleat.
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 3:53am 05.21.23 Interesting, I would think you'd leave cedar bare. And yes, those plans are such that you could bui
What used to be here? Vent in head. Walsh0575 at 3:31am 05.21.23 Greg - good thinking but no, the boat has always had a plumbed marine toilet with holding tank. I sh
Want to Buy Hunter 30' - 33' 1988 to 1996 kappykaplan at 3:29am 05.21.23 Congratulations on your new-to-you boat! :beer:
Swing Keel Rebuild shemandr at 2:55am 05.21.23 Beautiful job!
Buying new flares this year? Davidasailor26 at 2:43am 05.21.23
45' mast for Buchan 37 Sailing_Victoria at 11:37pm 05.20.23 I'm going to recycle my old mast pieces. There are 3 chunks with different lengths. Should I just cu
Buying new flares this year? MikeHoncho at 10:27pm 05.20.23 I considered that solution, but the electronic "flares" are really "LOCATE" devices with a range of
Buying new flares this year? Dalliance at 9:39pm 05.20.23 I switched to the Coast Guard approved electronic flare last year. For me, basically just day saili
Engine Alinement (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:36pm 05.20.23 I prefer Special K to Cornflakes and I use milk. LOL You certainly seem to have a refined palate.
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench Crusty Ol Salt at 9:21pm 05.20.23 So, are you thinking of leaving it outside, or perhaps in a garage? Cedar? Building the top cabin
Buying new flares this year? Rick Webb at 9:19pm 05.20.23 12 gauge flares are really almost a joke. The handheld flares are much brighter, burn longer and a
What used to be here? Vent in head. Tally Ho at 8:02pm 05.20.23 Do you (or did the boat) have a composting head? They often use a vent to get air circulation. Gr
I was so close ... Tally Ho at 8:00pm 05.20.23
Buying new flares this year? Tally Ho at 7:58pm 05.20.23 I have an electronic flare, which meets regs. And I have some out of date flares on Board. I have
VHB Tape: Need a primer? kloudie1 at 7:55pm 05.20.23 I had gel coat on my cabin sides but not on the acrylic. I was advised by the 3 M tech folks to use
I was so close ... High Current at 7:42pm 05.20.23
I was so close ... BarryL at 7:39pm 05.20.23 Too bad

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