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Legend 40.5 - what length hose for forward head replacement? baycloud at 5:33pm 09.07.22 Big Boats 11/1347 Hey all, looking to replace the hose for the forward head. Planning to use raritan saniflex since I
Now that's a thunderstorm. TimFromLI at 4:58pm 09.07.22 Ask All Sailors 16/1289 Has anyone seen this storm that hit Corsica a few weeks ago: PUpN_1zrdBg
Electric panel capseaquel at 2:26pm 09.07.22 Ask All Sailors 36/2751 Refrigerator does not come on. I think it is an electrical problem, as there appears be power to th
Thinking of downsizing from my H26 rade0041 at 2:14pm 09.07.22 Smaller Boats 5/1161 Water levels on our lake have been low for 2 years now making it impossible to keep my boat in the w
Reefer rack marchem at 12:54pm 09.07.22 Catalina 310 5/1137 The reefer rack in our 2000 C310 is starting to show it's age. I'd like to either get a new one, or
East coast Florida cruising spots Andiamo 34 at 12:39pm 09.07.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1345 My wife and I are looking to "hop" up and down the east coast of Florida, looking for spots to hang
1987 Cat 22 Transom Scupper Drain (1) John Marrone at 9:33am 09.07.22 Catalina 22 5/1116 Any luck with these expensive replacement parts and their installation. I believe one of the copper
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36 karellen at 5:16pm 09.06.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1550 I posted a few years ago about installing AC in our 356. We ordered the 16000 BTU Dometic unit back
Beneteau 331 steering DZinger at 4:59pm 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 3/757 I found we had to cross the chain in the binnacle to have the steering wheel turn in the proper dire
Interesting Smell - 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5 Sdiring at 3:02pm 09.06.22 Big Boats 8/827 Hi everyone, I have an odor issue. There is a chemical smell when we open the boat. Doesn't smell
'83 Oday 25 swing / centerboatd (1) portajon at 2:19pm 09.06.22 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1853 Been a member here for several years, check the Hunter forum post for a full restoration we did on a
Dome lights in cabin of Hunter 33C justustoo at 1:37pm 09.06.22 The Cherubini Hunters 3/672 1. How do you get them apart (the ones over the settees)? 2. are there LED replacement bulbs availab
Holding tank odour (Peggy ?????) (1) artboas at 12:35pm 09.06.22 Big Boats 11/1513
What is this cable for? (1) Abarb at 11:20am 09.06.22 Mid-Size Boats 17/2001 On my 1979 Cat 30 there is a cable that runs along the port side of the mast up to the top. Is this
Traveler Replacement on 37C PhilaSailor at 10:49am 09.06.22 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2550 Hello, I've done some extensive upgrades and refits to my Hunter/Cheribini 37 cutter. My attention
Another Auto-Pilot Accident rgranger at 8:28am 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 17/1551 https://www.fox29.com/news/my-pride-is-hurt-man-washes-brand-new-boat-up-on-ocean-city-beach-sailing
Update on the Mattapoisett Boatyard fire dmax at 7:58am 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 1/461 https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/in-the-end-we-lost-everything-mattapoisett-boatyard-rebuild
Bottom Paints rpell1@msn.com at 7:49am 09.06.22 Ask All Sailors 21/1842 Hi all, I hope this sailing season has been an enjoyable one for all my fellow sailors? Thinking a b
Question regarding how to winterize seacocks when boat kept in the water all winter Monheganlover at 8:11pm 09.05.22 Catalina 310 11/2515 Hi. I have previously stored my Catalina 310 on the hard each winter. My marina is on the Chesapeake
chartplotter knackers at 5:54pm 09.05.22 Catalina 310 7/1542 i like to install a new chartplotter that i can see in a standard 310 nav pod, whats the biggest si

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Bump damage on the stern. How severe is this? jssailem at 8:56am 12.23.24 That is not to bad... That is nothing a little glue and a buffer can't put back together... A littl
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? jssailem at 8:43am 12.23.24 If this is a racing investment, I would spend a little on a spinnaker. I'd go with an asymmetrical a
Bump damage on the stern. How severe is this? SteveHughessails at 8:31am 12.23.24 I recently did some fibreglass work on my 240. I could put both hands in my hole lol. If this was mi
Bump damage on the stern. How severe is this? Windpilot at 8:30am 12.23.24 I would try to get inside that stern area and look for more/other damage. Consider a 26' Hunter mos
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? Ted at 8:24am 12.23.24 Also check with your local PHRF handicapper to determine what the credits/penalties are for differen
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year kappykaplan at 7:53am 12.23.24 Merry Christmas from Jim and Sue Same to you and yours, Jim! :beer:
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? (1) jssailem at 7:47am 12.23.24 It was only a 100% jib, which was very underpowered, By design, the Hunter sail plan was considere
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? shemandr at 7:29am 12.23.24 The masthead rig explains the need for a backstay and hence the smallish main. I agree that a 150
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? Tally Ho at 7:18am 12.23.24
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year degas at 7:13am 12.23.24
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year JamesG161 at 6:54am 12.23.24 My favorite for Chistmas lCpXMy5GalI Merry Christmas from Jim and Sue
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? plealman5 at 6:48am 12.23.24 Shemandr, My experiences sailing her in lighter breezes. It is a masthead rig. A 135% was where I wa
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? shemandr at 6:34am 12.23.24 I'm assuming you have the Hunter 31 which started production in 1983 and ended 1987. Sailboatdata.c
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:59am 12.23.24 @SteveHughessails Thank you for advising no more strap across the foredeck particularly since your
Inside Port Light Frame Removal SV Temenos at 5:38am 12.23.24 Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I don't think so but will look again when it gets above fre
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? plealman5 at 5:13am 12.23.24 I want to sail at least 5 knots in 10 - 15 mph winds.
Fresh Water Tank Replacement Captain Larry-DH at 5:00am 12.23.24 I have some of your answers but also have questions: Why replace the whole tank when the top fitting
Propellers - Saildrive vs Shaft Drive dlochner at 4:49am 12.23.24 Depends on the propeller brand and whether the propeller is properly sized for your boat. Because th
Propellers - Saildrive vs Shaft Drive colemj at 4:14am 12.23.24 No, there is no way. You can use the blades and purchase a separate hub for them that fits your sha
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Don Crowther at 4:01am 12.23.24 All the best to you and yours. And thank you.

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