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Packing info for 1990 Hunter 30 Ron-Anne at 4:46pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/894 FYI Just got back from the boat and had to remove the packing, bent strut and other problems, anyway
exhaust modification? rbrtnaylor at 4:42pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 4/1359 Hello all, Thanks in advance for your input. I recently installed a new Yanmar 3YM30 in my new to me
Java - finally home Jim Seamans at 4:41pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1162 Greeting All, Well after a 3200nm trip down east coast and to the Bahamas and back, we are tired.
FREE 1975 Hunter 25 (3) Stilettobob at 4:38pm 04.28.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/2053 Here's the deal. This boat is owned by a family member. They just want it off the property. The boa
H336 forestay adjustment - mast rake -B&R curtdo at 4:12pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/2045 I recently measured the prebend and rake in my 336 mast. Per some other posts on this board, I thin
Might be moving up DAVA390 at 3:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2216 After 3 yrs in outr first boat (P18), we might be moving up. I`ve had my eye on2 p23`s in our marina
lazy macerator iwillmott at 2:31pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 9/1778 Has anyone with a 40.5 had problems with the macerator priming? I have replaced mine but even the ne
Come join us in Sweden on the Midnightsun Race and flotilla saltwaterlakey at 2:01pm 04.28.13 Destinations 0/1104 Ever sailed the midnight sun? The Midnight Sun Race will take place this July in Sweden. Sail in eit
Water Line Connector for Hot Water Heater (2) SwanAround at 1:59pm 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1228 The cold water input connector for the hot water heater seems to have failed. It is no longer gripp
I'm allergic to my cabin cushions Cat25Kate at 1:53pm 04.28.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2485 Hello All, I just bought a 1978 Catalina 25, swing keel. The cushions are temporarily housed in t
Seat Cushion ? Hydro Therapy at 1:47pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 23/5326 I took my dog out sailing in my 22 yesterday. She had a good time but the seating area was like an i
Yanmar YSB12 pushrod question. Horatio at 1:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1355 ? Avast mates! I am shouting out for some advice re. my Yanmar YSB12. I blew the head gasket and am
CNG Questions BluePelican at 12:43pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 24/4995 There are several threads discussing CNG filling adapters and the incompatibility between the tradit
Do you stop the prop when your sailing. Pilotocopilot at 11:17am 04.28.13 The Cherubini Hunters 25/3645 I noticed on a recent thread someone was asking whether to rebuild or replace the tranny that had f
Widgeon rigging Felicita at 11:10am 04.28.13 Day Sailers 2/3267 Anybody have a rigging manual or a photo of how to rig the mainsail of a Widgeon? Thanks!
I love your bottom dennisv at 8:35am 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1651 OK. So I have a new to me ODAY 28. Love it. The previous owner left a lot of records, but no menti
Porthole curtains McZube at 8:26am 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1593 Hi all, We have a 1984 Hunter 31, and we just got her last spring. I'm trying to find ideas to make
H40.5 Holding tank removal - HELP!! davidpackwood at 7:21am 04.28.13 Big Boats 11/1495 I know I have seen this post/article somewhere, but now when I need it I cannot find it! I have tr
a big "Cat Boat" step down. Mike again. mdsdurango at 6:21am 04.28.13 Trailer Sailors 6/8809 Yes, It's Mike - again. This time asking for general impressions on the Com-Pac Cats. Beautiful boa
Playing Carnegie Hall Roger Long at 5:55am 04.28.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/1908

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Advice for newbie on equipping a boat with a Main Sail rgranger at 8:17pm 03.26.23 Have you tried rigging the boom yet? I would be worried that the longer boom is going to hit the bac
Autohelm rotary type 2 - fix or go new.... (1) JamesG161 at 8:02pm 03.26.23 The drive is an autohelm type 2 from Top Brands Jim... PS: I am almost sure Type1 and type 2 wi
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? (1) JamesG161 at 7:57pm 03.26.23 214054
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? JamesG161 at 7:52pm 03.26.23 Look correct to me. This a flex vane pump. Jim...
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? kloudie1 at 7:39pm 03.26.23 Sometimes, as the engine is dying, it will come up on a compression stroke that makes it kick backwa
Battery sizing SoSound at 7:22pm 03.26.23
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions ...3TacksontheWater at 7:21pm 03.26.23 George, I upgraded my upholstery 10 years ago; definitely one of the better improvements in ap
Advice for newbie on equipping a boat with a Main Sail Don S/V ILLusion at 7:20pm 03.26.23 There are parts of this world where boat sails are handmade from cloth, burlap, cotton sheets,, deni
Autohelm rotary type 2 - fix or go new.... Windpilot at 7:03pm 03.26.23 Surprizing amount of corrosion, hope mine doesn't look like that. I'd replace with the same, it's ex
Sole Replacement (1) Hollyberry at 6:37pm 03.26.23 You might consider refacing your sole plates (if they are sound) with Lonseal T & H or Plasteak. Bot
Autohelm rotary type 2 - fix or go new.... obxjeff at 6:04pm 03.26.23 The drive is an autohelm type 2, the course computer is a raymarine 150g, i am not sure if the compa
Sole Replacement rgranger at 5:48pm 03.26.23
Heart stopping drone footage rgranger at 5:38pm 03.26.23
Removing Two Stroke Exhaust Marks (1) Project_Mayhem at 5:36pm 03.26.23 Ah yes, silicone. Another old wive's tale perpetuated by sailboat web sites. Yes, silicone will c
I am Knot going aloft today Project_Mayhem at 5:33pm 03.26.23 I cant draw like you :) ighten ALL of the lines,, I pull that line down and cleat it off. To loos
Stern Rail dkinzer at 5:14pm 03.26.23 The first photo looks like a damaged stanchion base - perhaps they used the same part to anchor the
P42 Forward Fresh Water Tank (65 Gallon) Terry Cox at 5:08pm 03.26.23 Filled the forward 65 gallon water tank two weeks ago. Just returned from our boat check. Bilge was
Sole Replacement (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:06pm 03.26.23 Doubtful. Hopefully you still have your original pieces as a pattern. Contact a GOOD carpenter to
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 5:00pm 03.26.23
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 4:53pm 03.26.23 Think positive. You now know where two pipes lead. I wonder. Were there working gauges in the holes

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