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I have a 1988 432. When I bought the boat the owner decided to remove the reefing lines. I was just
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My (somewhat new to me) H33.5 needs new Lewmar Port Light (old style) screens. These are the ones Le
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Hello All, We are planning on doing our first bit of Maine cruising this summer. Specifically, th
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Almost Ready - Pivot Pin Removed The P.O. glassed over the pivot pin so I need to get out my chisel
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I am adding a winch to my Hunter 23 for the main halyard. I am leaving the one on the mast. What s
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So when I was looking at my boat the broker was quick to point out the Wallas diesel heater and said
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Cut the step off my deck due to rott in the core. Plan on using the gray transom board material for
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The joint between the exhaust flange and mixing elbow failed on my Yanmar 3HM35. I want to replace t
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I need two of the rectangular-shaped plywood closeout panels that cover the storage areas in the aft
Capt Morgan at 2:14pm 03.12.13
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Any Hunter 41 AC or DS owners have experience removing the couch, starboard side ahead of the nav st
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ok to use this kind of filter for my 6hp tohatsu http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-N-Inline-Fuel-Filter-1-4-
CalCat at 12:35pm 03.12.13
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I'm getting ready to move up from my Capri 22 to a C270. My 22 has the wing keel that only points 'o
Capt Morgan at 12:14pm 03.12.13
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I recently purchased a 1967 Tempest, in surprisingly good shape, though the brightwork does need som

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Long distance boat ownership
Hollyberry at 8:42am 04.07.23
So.... what boat (brand/style/size) is on the retirement horizon?
Long distance boat ownership
jssailem at 8:19am 04.07.23
Part of the thought was instead of the $$$$ going to a charter it would offset ownership cost and w
Upgrade Cabin Fabric Curtains
patbratton at 7:44am 04.07.23
Yes, my 240 had the exact same curtains from the factory. My 260 had them also, but the P.O. remove
Removing Dyneema Core
dlochner at 7:39am 04.07.23
The strength of the line lies in the core, not the cover. There should be at least one cored wrap ar
AITA? Racing situation that came up
stickinthemud57 at 7:11am 04.07.23
Shouldn't they have done 2 sets of turns? They fouled a competitor and they hit the mark. I think
Upgrade Cabin Fabric Curtains
caverun at 7:08am 04.07.23
Yes, my 240 had the exact same curtains from the factory. My 260 had them also, but the P.O. removed
Removing Dyneema Core
Ward H at 6:45am 04.07.23
Warp speed sounds like overkill for a furling line. I use 5/16 Sta Set on my C30 and I used the same
Potential first boat for me?
Chase Hartzell at 6:36am 04.07.23
2. brand new, top of the line SAILS. when buying an old, used boat, the very first thing i do is
Bilge drain holes on Hunter keels?
JamesG161 at 6:26am 04.07.23
There are voids in the bilge that can not be drained from inside the boat. Bilges around the Engin
No bottom paint
thinwater at 6:26am 04.07.23
In Florida it will foul quickly, so I'd limit it to 1-week in the water unless you love scrubbing, a
Bilge drain holes on Hunter keels?
murrayabbott at 6:14am 04.07.23
If a boat has a bilge drain hole, there is usually a bolt in it. You remove the bolt when the boat i
Alternator temperatures
Maine Sail at 6:13am 04.07.23
Thanks Rod. I was planning to install the thermistor to my alternator by using a metal P-clip to h
Long distance boat ownership
Allowishish at 6:05am 04.07.23
My opinion is....... wait. You are just going through the excitement phase of this decision you tw
Bilge drain holes on Hunter keels?
kappykaplan at 5:58am 04.07.23
Seems unlikely that anyone would put bilge drain holes in a keel, as that would provide a path for o
Upgrade Cabin Fabric Curtains   (1)
patbratton at 5:57am 04.07.23
Pat Curtains were not offered or put on the water ballast sailboats as standard equipment nor as op
CENTERBOARD WOES
kappykaplan at 5:54am 04.07.23
Well done, twodzusfittings! :beer:
New furling genoa for a 76 30ft Catalina
Ward H at 5:50am 04.07.23
@TAJ Welcome to SBO And welcome to owning a Catalina 30! There's a lot of fine knowledgeable people
Alternator temperatures
Hayden Watson at 5:28am 04.07.23
Temp sensor should be measuring as close to the stator as possible. A large hose clamp can hold it

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