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Missing Bomar hatch lock retainer (1) SailingWhileRetired at 9:20am 03.26.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/692 I'm trying to locate a spare for the missing latch retainer shown in the attached photo. I purchase
Forestay size quarter in. vs 5/16 with CDI furler Valerieflyer at 7:27am 03.26.23 Catalina 22 4/1155 We are replacing the standing rigging on our C22 - mostly because the PO had no knowledge of the boa
Sourcing Diesel Parts/ Repair Plymouth Sailor at 6:34am 03.26.23 Ask All Sailors 0/22 Hello everyone, I have an older Kubota Diesel engine (90s) and to source a couple of parts, oil pan
Diesel Parts Sourcing/ Fixing etc. Plymouth Sailor at 6:09am 03.26.23 Ask All Sailors 4/1011 Hello everyone, I have an older Kubota Diesel engine (90s) and need to source a couple of parts, oi
Autohelm rotary type 2 - fix or go new.... (1) obxjeff at 5:43am 03.26.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2326 A new owner of a 1991 43'. The autopilot was/is inoperable, the clutch would grab but no rotation,
When it absolutely, positively, has to get there overnight T-Schwan at 4:18am 03.26.23 Ask All Sailors 8/841 Have you made an overnight passage? Maybe it was offshore sailing or a passage on the Great Lakes,
It's the most wonderful time of the year! T-Schwan at 4:09am 03.26.23 Ask All Sailors 4/569 Any sailor in a homeport north of Alabama feels a particular excitement in March because commissioni
H37C Main sail reefing gockleyd at 6:48pm 03.25.23 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2491 How does everyone have the lines run, the little holes in the gooseneck seem like a nightmare
Hunter 340 Stainless steel arch verbryck at 5:53pm 03.25.23 Mid-Size Boats 0/779 I'm looking for information and or dimensions for the arch on a 340. I would like to have an arch ma
Hunter water tank Atlantic Phil at 3:17pm 03.25.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/843 1988 Hunter legend 37. I want to put an inspection port in my tank. I removed v berth cover over the
Battery sizing Phil Mac at 2:07pm 03.25.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1673 I couldn't find my exact question when I searched so please forgive me if this is a) Obvious or b) w
Galley Faucet ChrisHunter at 11:26am 03.25.23 Mid-Size Boats 6/1514 I want to replace the galley faucet on my 92 Hunter 30. Right now, it has an Empire faucet. Does a
I am Knot going aloft today Project_Mayhem at 9:50am 03.25.23 Ask All Sailors 21/2352 I'm heading to the yard in a bit and I will be tying a line near the top of my halyard for lazy jack
In racing a Hunter Legend 35.5 NCBrew at 9:42am 03.25.23 Racing 12/2398 In racing a Hunter Legend 35.5 where do you place the transmission using a Feathering prop. Forward,
Vetus UFO Vents (2) c07chrisjohnson at 9:26am 03.25.23 Big Boats 8/1669 Aloha Everyone, I accidentally stepped on and broke the very brittle and yellowed plastic part of m
Lewmar ocean series electric upgrade caution artboas at 8:49am 03.25.23 Big Boats 2/802
Heart stopping drone footage Joe at 4:49am 03.25.23 Ask All Sailors 35/4227 Hi folks... thought I'd share this drone shot from a French crew in The Ocean Race. A wild ride for
Spreader attachment to mast FortMyersBill at 6:11pm 03.24.23 Catalina 22 2/639 I just purchased a 1997 Cat 22. The portside spreader was missing 1of the 2 one inch bolts holding
I thought I should post this warning. (1) WayneH at 2:17pm 03.24.23 Ask All Sailors 8/1319 I've got a used boat. OK, OK, it's an OLD boat. Built in 1980. I decided to dump the two old 100ah F
Solar wires in arch on Hunter 356? KiwiChris at 1:20pm 03.24.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1246 Hello all from NZ. We are one of the few owners of a Hunter 356 in New Zealand. I'm going to be addi

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Fuel Transfer Switch - replace ? artboas at 2:27am 08.11.25 That is not stock. The fuel transfer is on the 12 v breaker panel. Take a look at the manual for
Complete Novice Orientation BigEasy at 11:51pm 08.10.25 Sounds like you need to develop your own instructions to fit the level of detail (or lack of detail)
Fiberglass rudder from Catalina Direct morbidfollower at 10:28pm 08.10.25 Just to chime in on the rudder craft. Mine actually warped in the sun and now has a curve to it that
Complete Novice Orientation Foswick at 10:26pm 08.10.25
Recommissioning head and holding tank Project_Mayhem at 10:11pm 08.10.25 Muriatic acid doesn't harm the seals and valves?
Lifting a Hunter 23.5 on straps Project_Mayhem at 10:09pm 08.10.25 The teeth that lock many two post auto lifts are very small. I suggest a beam across the arms so the
Mid boom traveler use? jssailem at 9:57pm 08.10.25 Yes. That is true. the question. Is it in the best place for your purpose. I solo. Mine is located
Mid boom traveler use? RussC at 9:36pm 08.10.25 Russ. You would be a good candidate for an infinitely adjustable traveler trim. The lake conditions
Mid boom traveler use? RussC at 9:31pm 08.10.25 I love that. What's the contact for her business? Sorry Richard but she only contracts to her
Complete Novice Orientation jssailem at 8:56pm 08.10.25
Mid boom traveler use? jssailem at 8:46pm 08.10.25 Russ. You would be a good candidate for an infinitely adjustable traveler trim. The lake conditions
Spars Dalliance at 8:39pm 08.10.25
Spars sandpiper10471 at 8:27pm 08.10.25 Thanks Jim. What I was thinking.
The Rusty Compression Post Problem (4) Intrepid-II at 8:24pm 08.10.25 Looks good, Intrepid II. Did you use the "bolt coupler technique" for the broken forward keel bolt
Mid boom traveler use? Foswick at 7:50pm 08.10.25 Spending a few seasons on the race course will make anyone a better sailor and the tactics of racin
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration Brian M H23 at 7:38pm 08.10.25 And just to make clear.. The reason I added a spacer in the coupling was to deal with two other issu
Complete Novice Orientation Foswick at 7:35pm 08.10.25 Thanks for the comments. I am not really looking for advice on what to teach or how, though thought
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration (1) Brian M H23 at 7:29pm 08.10.25 Right on the money. Gets a little stiffer as the corrosion grabs hold. As spreviously mentioned,
Merit 22 owners (1) RussC at 7:17pm 08.10.25 Tired of getting a headache from lifting that pop top? not me. this is the third boat I've done thi
Electrical panel rebuild Foswick at 6:50pm 08.10.25 I'm glad to see you getting this done. I was wondering who was going to come clean up my panel. Than

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