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Want to purchase a Hunter 32 or... Ann Hatfield at 2:49pm 08.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/50 We will be in Florida and then Guatemala shortly to look- first- for Hunter 32s but other boats as w
Folding prop for O'Day 28 Gerry Cashion at 2:45pm 08.09.12 Bigger Boats 4/1693 Would like to learn from O'Day 28 owners what folding prop they may have installed. Gori? Martec?
Heave-to a 32? Ann Hatfield at 2:40pm 08.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1543 Can one heave-to with the 32's rig? Please outline how you did it, or, if it can't be done what the
requesting a pic of your rudder for v21 or v22 dohcdelsol93 at 1:46pm 08.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2003 I'm almost done restoring a VERY old V21...so old it has the w/21 emblems on her and no locking bolt
1984 31 drains to bilge Mark Nooney at 1:24pm 08.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1274 I am trying to trace the line from our ice box - I'd like to know where it enters the bilge - any hi
C&C 25 Mark I input/Advice jproppe at 1:10pm 08.09.12 C&C 4/9303 Hi there ... Im in the process of purchasing my first sailboat. I am an experienced "crew member"
343 vs. Oceanus 343 ?? PKFK at 12:24pm 08.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2989 Hi - I am currently looking for a new (used) boat, and the Beneteau 343 seems to be a contender. H
To replace or not to Replace, that is the question Old Sailor 2 at 11:31am 08.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1308 Hee is another chance for you folks to educate me. On my 1992 Hunter Passage 42 I have an old Hood
pop up top antonic47 at 11:07am 08.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1615 does anyone have pictures of the popup in the up position? I just need to see how it sets up so I ca
New Website brigadoon340 at 10:52am 08.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/967 Just getting started designing a website. http://www.sailingeverysea.com Would value any inputs
Air conditioner install: finding ducts in head liner watercolours at 10:35am 08.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1178 Hello fellow Hunter Matesmen, I have a 41DS that I'd like to add air conditioning to. I was told th
Winch cable tube and keel and bottom paint questions Model 70 at 9:58am 08.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1881 Is there supposed to be any type of rubber boot, seal, etc on or in this tube? From under the boat
Twist in mainsheet DJN51 at 9:37am 08.09.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1750 On my 23.5 my main sheet has developed a twist,neither block are bound,removed main sheet,washed and
O' Day 272 LE chain plates gave way (2) Terry Lee Sjoberg at 9:21am 08.09.12 Ask An Oday Owner 13/6042 The photos reflect the damage of the chain plates located on the bulk head wall mid ship below deck.
ICW in December simpsonc at 9:19am 08.09.12 Big Boats 7/1948 I own a 2005 hunter 41 AC. I have the standard 56 hp yanmar, air/reverse cycle heat and an inverter
Cove Stripes ? Who needs them? (1) Calif. Ted at 8:02am 08.09.12 Ask All Sailors 16/3595 Got a couple rolls of tape intending to redo the cove stripes but after getting the old ones off dec
Funny Video tcbro at 8:01am 08.09.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1493 Hi, I have been away from this forum for a while but I thought you guys would ernjoy this Olymp
Question for sailers sailerdaughter at 8:01am 08.09.12 Ask All Sailors 23/3197 My dad cannot physically sail right now and asked me to sell off some of his equipment. Since we are
Rudder Kraft Kick Up rudders (1) HakunaMatata at 7:42am 08.09.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1032 Where credit is due: to those who recommended the choice. I must say the rudder I bought last yea
Anchor rope -Length, size, type mjmercer19248 at 6:22am 08.09.12 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2964 Help!....Need anchor rope for the 37C. I'm told to get at least 100" of 5/8" stranded nylon. Any o

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Mistake made when installing lines aft (fortunately it was an easy fix) Joe at 7:27am 05.10.22 My question is why or what are you glueing. I use a polysulfide type sealant, such as life caulk.
Help replacing sheave divider on a Hunter 26 RBryn at 7:05am 05.10.22 Thanks for the quick response. Yes, I was planning to do the same, but will look at the bent nose pl
Catalina 27.5 sail sfbay at 6:55am 05.10.22 Welcome to the forum!! Are you referring to the Catalina 275? If so, suggest an internet search on
2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season (1) JamesG161 at 6:43am 05.10.22 How did the forecast turn out? too large to upload here. The video shows the Surface temperature
Hunter H22 Spreader Bracket Replacement (1) rgranger at 6:39am 05.10.22 probably safe to just drill and rivet but if you want to be extra cautious, you could fill them with
Winch maintenance - how often do you? Parsons at 6:37am 05.10.22 I use a rule-of-thumb (literally) that a good surveyor taught me. Put your thumb in the handle hole
Help replacing sheave divider on a Hunter 26 rgranger at 6:34am 05.10.22 Same problem, but ... What the hell is that? https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/205156
Legend 35.5 bow pulpit seat (1) sail sfbay at 6:20am 05.10.22 See posts # 1, 5, 6 and 6 on how several forum members made their seat Bow Pulpit Seat \| Sailboat Ow
Winch maintenance - how often do you? jviss at 6:17am 05.10.22 I do mine every other year. Pro tip: very little grease is necessary, only a film on the bearings.
Sailing the Heel Crazy Dave Condon at 6:02am 05.10.22 The past few responses reflect the same sentiments of Warren Luhrs who founded Hunter
Broken Steel Bolt in Universal M 12 Engine StanleyJ at 5:36am 05.10.22 Thanks Folks! After using a combination of your solutions, I finally was able to remove the broken
Sailing the Heel shemandr at 5:19am 05.10.22 In the OP the main looks pretty deep to me. Once you get to 15 Kts. the outhaul should be tight to
Mast wiring access bil1215 at 5:18am 05.10.22 Some builders use a wire connector on the deck. They are convenient yet they experience corrosion is
How can I protect this terminal block? jviss at 5:11am 05.10.22 If you don't care to eliminate it as others have suggested, you can try Corrosion-X.
Newport 30-3 grab rails bil1215 at 5:03am 05.10.22 Looks really nice! Greg Thanks Greg, it was about 4 hour labor to make the 2 of them. I messed up
SWEET GALE has left a trail of broken dreams from Texas to Maine that has spanned more than 70 years. TomY at 5:03am 05.10.22 Interesting that you should bring this up after 2-1/2 years! @TomY what has become of Sweet Gale?
Sailing the Heel jviss at 5:01am 05.10.22 Depends on the boat. Consult your naval architect! Some boats were designed to go faster at steep
how to take down mast for trailering Crazy Dave Condon at 4:57am 05.10.22 As a volunteer and owning a sailboat dealership, I took care of one such boat for the Boy Scouts @D
Which antiseize on injectors? kloudie1 at 4:45am 05.10.22 Since there are a bunch of copper crush washers in the system, I don't think there'd be a problem wi
O'Day 40 traveler?? LouisMK at 4:45am 05.10.22 Point well taken, thank you

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