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Communication question for offshore cruising Old Sailor 2 at 6:58am 08.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2170 I have not started offshore crusising yet however I am trying to get my needs on a list so I am prep
Hunter 40 legend aft holding tank sbruce at 5:22am 08.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1040 I found a post on the web from Jon. Having the same issue with my 86 hunter. Would really appreciate
Found these at Staples - Backup Nav lights (1) hubbardbilly at 5:13am 08.29.12 Catalina 22 14/2131 I had to pick these up for $5 each at Staples yesterday. I've had my bow nav lights fail at the most
Great hatch bug screen (1) Technodad at 7:32pm 08.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1432 Here's a neat way too keep the bugs out, I read about this in a magazine, not sure now which one tho
Catalina 350 Owners - generator CaptainLulu at 7:26pm 08.28.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1641 If you own a Catalina 350 and have a generator can you tell me what kind and model you have and wher
A Crash Landing in windy conditions. . . Cool Beans at 7:24pm 08.28.12 Ask All Sailors 18/3972 Yes, I did. . .ended up T-boned into the end of my pier and resting on my neighbors bow :eek: It w
Hunter 40.5 Stove & Oven conversion smoken! at 7:09pm 08.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1323 Recently bought a 1993 40.5 w/CNG. I live in Texas near Ft Worth and am unable to find a way to refi
keel cable bolt tsell at 6:59pm 08.28.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1140 I have a 1969 Venture 22, and we love it. A couple of days ago I asked my son to raise the keel and
gudgeon leak question dembo at 6:44pm 08.28.12 Catalina 22 2/1185 Hi, guys, After much searching for a leak ,I think it is from the lower gudgeon on my 22. I
Capsized Boat, Middle river DAVA390 at 6:20pm 08.28.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1650 Can anyone enlighten me on reports of a capsized boat in Frog Morter creek. I heard bits and pieces
CAL/25 Keel lead Removal Help sailboatsc22 at 6:12pm 08.28.12 Ask All Sailors 9/4977 Hey everybody, I Just bought a Cal25 I need to take the lead out of the Keel, Anyone out there have
Anyone seen a Windspeed Indicator for a Newport 30? RicardoLobos at 6:02pm 08.28.12 Newport 0/1448 Hi, Am searching optimistically for a Standard Commumnications WS50 masthead assembly for my restore
6 years at rest tomblau at 5:53pm 08.28.12 Pearson 5/3146 Am looking to purchase a Pearson 30 wanderer hull number 123. She has been at rest for 6 years with
Hunter Discontinues Warranty Repairs HernandoBeacher at 5:38pm 08.28.12 Big Boats 7/2766 Received am email today from my dealer that Hunter is no longer paying for warranty work. I had wri
Universal M-25 in a Catalina 30? rross1776 at 5:23pm 08.28.12 Catalina 30 12/9713 Greetings! The prvious owner of my 1982 Catalina 30 killed the Universal 5411 that was in her. Is
Newport 17 bilsheryl at 5:09pm 08.28.12 Trailer Sailors 0/1709 I would like to see inside interiors of the 17. If you have pics of your interiors could you please
Marlow-Hunter Marine Charlie13958 at 4:38pm 08.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1085 Marlow-Hunter Marine Has a nice sound to it.
Winterizing Fresh Water Tanks canuck at 4:20pm 08.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1355 Any suggestions as to how to clear out the lines for winter storage in the Pacific north West? I wou
Looking for an owner's manual for Sirius 21 Georgian Bay sailor at 3:19pm 08.28.12 Sirius 21/22 2/5016 Is there a download for a Sirius 21 owner's manual available on this site? I'm just new here and spe
Part needed nusoom at 3:16pm 08.28.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/932 Does anyone know where I can get an original plastic engine vent for my 1996 First 36s7? On the orig

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C310 Spreader boots, cleaning and masthead maintenance? (1) CowboyWay at 12:30pm 01.16.23 Go to an auto parts store paint department and buy some 3M adhesive remover. nothing else seemed
Considering a Catalina 27... dmax at 12:05pm 01.16.23 Agree with Scott, I owned a Catalina 30 and have sailed a Catalina 27 a bunch of times - with a 20%
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 11:28am 01.16.23 Hehe damn hoses would hold more than the system. just about. I do use my gauges when I pull a vac
Mantus 35lb too big for Hunter 34 in the Chesapeake? shemandr at 11:22am 01.16.23 I upsized for my h356 to, I think, 35 lbs. The Hunter with it's high freeboard sails around on its
Replaced Motor Mounts Hayden Watson at 11:20am 01.16.23 The elevation is one of the signs that the motor mount needs replacing but the biggest reason is tha
Considering a Catalina 27... Scott T-Bird at 11:11am 01.16.23 I didn't have a Catalina 27 but I had a Starwind 27 and in most respects it was equal and some respe
Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to? captcoho at 10:32am 01.16.23 Actually, don't keep liquor lying around too long. Best to consume ASAP and get more :biggrin:. Ab
Mantus 35lb too big for Hunter 34 in the Chesapeake? jon hansen at 10:19am 01.16.23 mantus recommends a 25lbs. weight above the waterline is a concern of those that also consider thei
Iron in saildrive oil Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 01.16.23
Funny Friday!!! BrianH at 10:09am 01.16.23 most commercial extension ladders have a load limit of 250lbs. That's me and my toolbelt, when I w
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Joe at 10:08am 01.16.23 I like the catamaran suggestion. Easy and comfortable, downside may be cost, but it may aippeal to
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? GrandPaw at 10:07am 01.16.23 Pilot house Motor sailer used with wife, and then sailing with other crew if you wish ? Some nice s
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Barnacle Bill at 9:58am 01.16.23 I would get rid of the plywood. That is old school. It would be better to have solid fiberglass un
Older sailers Barnacle Bill at 9:48am 01.16.23 I have had some customers who have sailed until 85 years of age and even 90. They are they and you
Mantus 35lb too big for Hunter 34 in the Chesapeake? Richard19068 at 9:47am 01.16.23 Assuming it fits on the bow and there is a windlass I don't think many sailors would ever say "I wis
Replaced Motor Mounts (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:46am 01.16.23 I will have to replace mounts at some point in the future, and would like to understand what you ha
Missing boom Barnacle Bill at 9:42am 01.16.23 Dwyer Aluminum Mast Company sells new booms for boats like yours.
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Rick Webb at 9:41am 01.16.23 My suggestion is to take smaller steps. Dip your toe in with something 26' or less. That'll be larg
Jibing The Mainsail Kings Gambit at 9:30am 01.16.23 m gybes you must reset the preventer to the other side of the boat; i.e. to the port bow strong poi
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Timm R Oday25 at 9:25am 01.16.23 Perhaps a smaller catamaran might be the answer . They sail fairly flat, shallow draft . Most everyt

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