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Manson Anchor lehigh375 at 6:25pm 06.14.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1543 I would like to replace my fluke Danforth anchor with a 25 lb Manson Supreme. It seems I would also
Lewmars All U Get at 3:04pm 06.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1618 Hi all, I have winches that are Lewmar 30ST's and have my reefing lines for the roller furling set t
Shoal draft Catalinas papabenn at 1:47pm 06.14.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1336 I am interested in purchasing a shoal draft Catalina 27-30. Did Catalina make any 30s that are less
rub rail coming loose VictorB at 1:45pm 06.14.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/856 What is the best way to secure rubrail 5200 or what ?
replacing cockpit engine gauges bdaylewis at 12:27pm 06.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1327 The tach, and other gauges in the cockpit are broken (hence not of much use). Suggestions on where
Trailer guides? maiettan at 11:38am 06.14.12 Catalina 22 24/5525 After a kind of scary experience at the ramp last saturday, my girlfriend and I have decided that we
Trailer guides? maiettan at 11:33am 06.14.12 Catalina 22 0/1062 After
Sistering Lags into the keel? jGo at 11:14am 06.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1656 I am brand new to the world of boat ownership...I bought a 1973 Catalina 27 on Tuesday! The boat
Garmin steps up Tim R. at 11:12am 06.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1473 I have a Garmin GPSMAP 3206 that stopped working properly after a thunderstorm. Nothing else on the
owner's manual sailboatdave at 9:18am 06.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/965 we have a 1986 Hunter 31 and are looking for manuals for it.We would be greatful for any help with t
Stepping the Mask nesch at 8:40am 06.14.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2947 I just purchased a Hunter 19. In addition to cleaning and general maintenance, I was trying to step
Lewes, DE area Dennis W at 8:21am 06.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/885 I will be visiting Lewes, DE. Does anyone have transient friendly marina suggestions?
h 340 solenoid 1/4 or 3/8? Doug McLaine at 7:21am 06.14.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1149 Looks like I need to replace the solenoid on my 2000 H 340. Can anyone help me with the correct conn
"Coring" line advice fox islander at 6:21am 06.14.12 Ask All Sailors 12/5086 Good morning everyone, I'm replacing my furler line and in order to get more space on the drum I've
Sailing audio/visual forum merlinuxo at 6:01am 06.14.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/5844 Phil, Would it be possible to have a forum for sailboat related A/V issues? You have some real talen
Remove sailtrack from the mast for Tides Marine track & slid PGIJon at 5:51am 06.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1325 I am about to install Tides Marine Track and slide system. It turns out that the gate is to small t
One Last Question on the Mast Raising System RonRock at 5:48am 06.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2361 OK, I am finally near the end of this project. I have created a near copy of the Macgregor mast rais
Renaming a boat in Maryland McZube at 5:23am 06.14.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1957 We bought our Hunter six weeks ago and want to change the name. For a non-documented vessel in Mary
Air Conditioning Vibration (1) Steve_Catalina at 4:41am 06.14.12 Ask All Sailors 9/3430 I just installed an air conditioner, a Flagship Marine 16.5k btu in my Catalina 34. I glassed in a s
C27 Weeping hole in hull (1) trasel at 4:36am 06.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1097 1983 C27...After applying 2 coats of ablative bottom paint, I cannot launch due to weird small (3/8"

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Reefing Method Question Tally Ho at 5:36pm 04.22.22 I have an O'day 322, that was set up for single-line reefing. I have not been a fan of the single-l
Replacement LED lights dlochner at 5:12pm 04.22.22 We kept all the fixtures and just replaced the bulbs from Marinebeam.com. They work well and do not
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? smokey73 at 4:58pm 04.22.22 It can be a challenge to install a linear drive on many sailboats. God bless those builders who pr
Replacement LED lights (1) jeepbluetj at 4:29pm 04.22.22 I used inexpensive rectangular RV LED fixtures on my C-30. They lasted the 9 years I had the boat wi
Autohelm Wheel Clamp Replacement 1989 Mark II stevenhagberg at 4:22pm 04.22.22 Tally Ho. There is quite a variety of sizes. None of the ones for sale were the right ones for
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 4:20pm 04.22.22 It can be a challenge to install a linear drive on many sailboats. God bless those builders who pro
Reefing Method Question stevenhagberg at 4:06pm 04.22.22 Alan Gomes I had a 1977 MK 1 with a similar set up as yours, but with a reefing hook which I install
Have You Ever Wondered What Your Rudder Looked Like On Your 40.5 (3) smokey73 at 3:38pm 04.22.22 WOW, I am really surprised your rudder shaft is fiberglass. I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 and my shaft
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed dlochner at 3:25pm 04.22.22 Does not have Vetus. But, that was a great idea! Try Defender, they carry Vetus products and can
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? smokey73 at 3:21pm 04.22.22 That is completely incorrect, opposite of what's recommended by Edson and most marine professionals
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed JRacer at 3:17pm 04.22.22 Try special order from SBO Shop, ask @Dave Groshong Does not have Vetus. But, that was a great ide
O'Day 25 Shoal Draft Centerboard Water Leak jmallett at 2:56pm 04.22.22 I have basically the same issue. I removed three of the machine screws without issue but the head of
Needing a new motor for my Catalina 22 AaronD at 2:55pm 04.22.22 Welcome to the forum. 6hp Tohatsu Sail Pro Extra long shaft. Lots of discussions here on it and a
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 2:52pm 04.22.22 I believe the linear drives are designed to be attached to the Radial Drive or Quadrant, not the ru
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 2:16pm 04.22.22 Your Hunter does not have a quadrant? My linear drive is attached to the quadrant. Generally not
Needing a new motor for my Catalina 22 John Marrone at 1:25pm 04.22.22 I would consider Tohatsu 8HP The 9HP may prove to be too heavy for the OEM Spring Loaded Lift you cu
Anchor locker leaks Davidasailor26 at 1:25pm 04.22.22 In case it provides any inspiration - We had a leak in our Beneteau anchor locker when the boat was
Needing a new motor for my Catalina 22 Leeward Rail at 1:22pm 04.22.22 Welcome to the forum. 9.9 is overkill 6hp Tohatsu Sail Pro Extra long shaft. Designed for sailboat
Anchor locker leaks smokey73 at 12:51pm 04.22.22 There are two threads about anchor leaks. Here is my fix but my location may be entirely different
Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters smokey73 at 12:48pm 04.22.22 Here is the link. My fix starts at post #13 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunter-40-5-

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