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Replacing control cables. Justin_NSA at 6:41am 12.02.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1306 My throttle is very stiff. So much so that after 30 years, the stainless machine screw that secured
H240 Bilge Pump Location (1) patbratton at 5:11am 12.02.22 Smaller Boats 7/1370 My bilge pump is mounted too far aft to empty the bilge. It leaves about ten gallons of water in the
Replace Lifelines (1) acudavid at 5:27pm 12.01.22 Ask All Sailors 22/3052 After checking various posts, I need some help replacing my lifelines on my Catalina 30. I would ha
Save the date! 50th anniversary rendezvous June 15th 2023! (2) Stargazer21672 at 5:20pm 12.01.22 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 0/1366 HUNTER RENDEZVOUS 2023211306
Selden Rodkicker strut replacement SDS3 Sailors at 4:39pm 12.01.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1168 I have a 2005 H36 and during a recent repair discovered the Rodkicker from Selden had no gas strut i
Selden rigid boom vang rodkicker without gas strut? SDS3 Sailors at 4:38pm 12.01.22 Big Boats 11/2314 I have a 2005 H36 and during a recent repair discovered the Rodkicker from Selden had no gas strut i
Roller furling halyard (1) webeegone at 4:16pm 12.01.22 Trailer Sailors 3/1068 I am a new owner. I have never used a roller furling. I (w help) raised the mast and was hopin
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? jssailem at 2:48pm 12.01.22 Ask All Sailors 45/3770 FIRE! Yes it is not running out of fresh water, nor ripping a sail, not even cruising into a gale..
Hunter 49 Ceiling lighting T J Furstenau at 12:44pm 12.01.22 Big Boats 5/955 Quick question for any of you H49 owners who are fortunate enough to be on, or close to your boats.
Another Rave Review For Coppercoat (1) fstbttms at 10:02am 12.01.22 Ask All Sailors 11/1613 As I have said many times, I wouldn't wish this stuff on an enemy :laugh: https://www.yachtingmonth
Stock Color for 85' 22 BubbaV at 9:22am 12.01.22 Catalina 22 11/1438 Looking at some repair kits available online for minor chips in the topside fiberglass. Some have pr
Binoculars Hayden Watson at 8:40am 12.01.22 Ask All Sailors 11/925 I inherited the binoculars I keep on my boat from my great uncle Hayden. I was seven years old at
gages yanmar Rick.johnson at 7:53am 12.01.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/585 Hi Guys I have a 87 40 ft Hunter with a 3jh40 yanmar engine that seems to running just great th
hunter yanmar Rick.johnson at 6:38am 12.01.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1474 Hi Guys i am new to this an purchased a 1987 hunter 40 ft legend How can i find out what size yan
Allan Villiers garymalmgren at 12:56am 12.01.22 Ask All Sailors 4/962 I read "The Grain Race" 50 years ago. Found this stunning film. Thank you youtube. https://en.wikipe
Using and STORING a Bluetti AC200Max for AC power on a 310 Good Vibes at 1:29pm 11.30.22 Catalina 310 6/2107 Good day. I have recently purchased a Bluetti AC200Max Solar Generator for home back up, primarily
0day 25,130 genoa hgeismar at 12:30pm 11.30.22 Ask All Sailors 2/385 I am looking for a used 130 genoa for my 25' oday. It's for a roller furling. My technology skills a
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion flightlead404 at 10:11am 11.30.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/2094
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt (1) QCI at 7:09am 11.30.22 Ask All Sailors 31/2699 Hello, I need to put new sheaves on the deck of my boat. One of the bolts unscrews but the other doe
Don't try this in your Sailboat jssailem at 6:15am 11.30.22 Sails Call Lounge 1/1211 Brazilian Surfer claims record for surfing the largest wave. https://youtube.com/shorts/FI5jDFG91oI?

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VHF antenna mast mounting Urban Hermit at 4:22pm 03.13.25 Many use the antenna as a sacrificial feeler to let them know when the bridge is too low. One TWANG
What is this adhesive/caulk/sealant? Urban Hermit at 4:21pm 03.13.25 I immediately thought butyl, too.
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) Urban Hermit at 4:18pm 03.13.25 Don't buy a boat that doesn't sweep you off your feet. "If in doubt, don't." Of course being swep
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) john6206 at 2:54pm 03.13.25 @Foswick I really appreciate your input! Believe me, I've considered this. When we first scored t
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft. dLj at 2:49pm 03.13.25 Did you apply lanacote over propspeed? If so, how will you know if the lanacote did anything more
Bottom paint question barney17 at 2:10pm 03.13.25 Thank you all I really appreciate it
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main Hayden Watson at 1:43pm 03.13.25 30 seconds to put in a reef without leaving the cockpit. Less than 1 minute from full trim to full
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) Foswick at 1:42pm 03.13.25 I want to be careful not to express anything that could be construed as advice. Recreational boats a
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main (2) Hayden Watson at 1:36pm 03.13.25 Our single line reefing for two reefs is just like the diagram @Hayden Watson posted, with the exce
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) David in Sandusky at 1:20pm 03.13.25 A Catalina 30 was the alternative to the Hunter 27 we bought in 2000. (Went for the shoal keel on th
Kenyon alcohol stove burners MitchM at 1:16pm 03.13.25 back in the 80's I seem to recall buying a particular part for this alcohol stove from Ke
Headliner replacement Foswick at 12:51pm 03.13.25 I replaced my vinyl wrapped masonite with wainscoting (bead board) panels painted white & solid tea
Cabin Top Winch Advice... ...3TacksontheWater at 12:40pm 03.13.25 Just a quick reminder, it's West Marine's Lewmar BOGO time. George
Help me think this through (new boat purchase) shemandr at 12:36pm 03.13.25
Ferrite Cores on Remote VHF Mic cable. Project_Mayhem at 12:25pm 03.13.25 It looks like there's a slot in the plastic for a zip tie
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless? Project_Mayhem at 12:21pm 03.13.25 That does look like a volvo which does need to be manually burped. Since bubbles travel up, I'm gues
Swing Keel ODay 25 CAS_O'DAY25 at 12:20pm 03.13.25 It's 5 or 6' tall with a large steel plate inside of it. This might be much more expensive than buy
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft. dlochner at 12:19pm 03.13.25 In addition to Crystal Prop I have used Pettit prop paint. The issue with the spray on paints is use
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa fred1diver at 12:14pm 03.13.25 Like Greg said, better to just get it sewn back and save money for a new one, who knows, the sail mi
Dodger+ Solution for Ketch Rig fred1diver at 12:12pm 03.13.25 I think a California dodger is the way to go. First step is figuring the frame, that will show how e

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