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h 466 salon ottoman Luna Azul at 1:39am 07.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1574 I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the correct place. This is my first post, but when I bought my 2
Any tips on how to search? Pork Chop at 8:11pm 07.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1046 I can browse threads but when I enter a search "23.5", I get "no match" . Obviously the search isn't
Universal 18 intermittently quitting deruyter at 7:39pm 07.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 7/2092 I recently purchased a 1986 Catalina 27 with a Universal 18 diesel motor. The boat and the motor rec
Need owner opinions C30 scea95 at 7:08pm 07.28.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1820 Potentially taking the plunge on an 80 C30. The question I have for you all - given that condition i
1981 H27 mast questions/issues SamNelson at 6:42pm 07.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2260 So I bought this fixer upper.... (thus begins the tale, and we've all been here before) There were
Hunter 18.5 jib options RDS2012 at 6:11pm 07.28.12 Smaller Boats 1/1272 The jib that come with my boat measures: Luff 18' 4" Leech 24' Foot 7' 2". What are my options if
"First time in a slip" questions Ward H at 6:09pm 07.28.12 Ask All Sailors 22/5050 Going to try putting our Newport 17 into a slip for the balance of the season. Looked at Mariner's M
1982 Capri (Catalina) Cyclone 13 Capri at 6:08pm 07.28.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/5426 I recently bent my mast at the point where the two pieces join. I drove under a low power line. I ma
windows leaking sailsncharts at 6:06pm 07.28.12 Pearson 0/1251 Just purchased our first sailboat. Went out today in the rain and BINGO windows are leaking... so is
Centerboard Mikeswoodcraft at 5:37pm 07.28.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1984 Should you use anti fouling paint on a retractable centerboard?
What a nice day :) c_witch at 5:32pm 07.28.12 Trailer Sailors 1/3404 Well I finally got back over to the boat early this afternoon. I had some finish trim to install on
H37C for sale in local ads MATHURIN2 at 5:01pm 07.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2337 Here's one from 1983... http://www.lespac.com/vehicules/marins/terrebonne/d-voilier-hunter-37-LP
Autohelm 4000 gr8_2_av8 at 3:48pm 07.28.12 Ask All Sailors 9/3604 Tying to wire my GPS to the radio interface. Could anyone provide insight as to which color wire wo
Mystery with my genset? Jollyroger at 2:19pm 07.28.12 Engines and Propulsion 9/3058 My three cylinder 120 volt diesel genset suddenly decided to only run on tick-over, and obviously wo
Need depth sounder for a Hunter 270 Igetit at 1:19pm 07.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2447 I'm in the process of trading up to a 2002 Hunter 270 that was owned by a doctor who rarely sailed h
2Qm20 injection fuel pump cjgaston at 12:09pm 07.28.12 Parts Search 0/2676 Need one for my engine, anybody has one laying around for sale
masthead anchor light for 2000 hunter 410 rglobig at 11:52am 07.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1085 I would like to replace my anchor light bulb with an LED bulb when I have the mast down to transit t
Stern Rail Seats Bpruim@att.net at 11:28am 07.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/2996 I recently pruchased a 1985 Hunter 285. Interested in adding Stern Rail Seats. Two questions: 1. H
turnbuckles r.bostic356 at 11:19am 07.28.12 Catalina 22 0/1320 Just had to order top stays for my 22 because the turnbucks threads on the stay side are cross threa
Hunter 23.5 Main Sheet out of mast! Cape Charles at 11:01am 07.28.12 Smaller Boats 5/2180 Made a bonehead rookie mistake with the 23.5....Stepped the mast and at the end found the mainsheet

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Solar panel question/Recommendations jssailem at 9:39am 01.26.23 Conservatively, I can go about 48-72 hours at anchor before recharging. I plan for consuming about 7
Solar panel question/Recommendations TheBigDeal at 9:38am 01.26.23 Check out this site for ideas. https://seabits.com Consider a Raspberry PI system. https://seabits.
Solar panel question/Recommendations jssailem at 9:30am 01.26.23 Check out this site for ideas. https://seabits.com Consider a Raspberry PI system. https://seabits.c
Solar panel question/Recommendations artleyt115 at 9:28am 01.26.23 Thank you both @mermike and @jssailem, since my previous post on a similar topic I took everyone's
B361 Sail Inventory jssailem at 9:26am 01.26.23 after 21 years they have to be worn out right RIGHT! an old salt suggested after they're inspecte
Solar panel question/Recommendations TheBigDeal at 9:25am 01.26.23 A tablet or laptop would make more sense. Especially on a 26ft boat. Last time I looked, the table
Line routing to cockpit stickinthemud57 at 9:24am 01.26.23 Lots of good, specific advice here. At the risk of stating the obvious... Downsides of halyards at
Missing boom PRoberaon at 9:17am 01.26.23 Thanks, I will look at that. Thinking of how I could fabricate an overhang maybe an inch out. Might
Centerboard Mechanics and Physics jssailem at 9:13am 01.26.23 rope and quick-release clam cleat. :plus:
Missing boom jssailem at 9:01am 01.26.23 Are your windows set in a frame or attached plastic to the sides of the cabin. If the later, then
Hunter 28.5 main sheet car jssailem at 8:56am 01.26.23 Dave. The OP says it is a 1986 28.5 Hunter. Pictures would help.
Hunter Legend 41 - Raymarine Linear Drive Autopilot jssailem at 8:52am 01.26.23 @Stella Orion I have had some experience with the RM Wheel Pilot. When you say "Craps Out" not su
My hunter 420 passage has a bad creaking sounds in aft cabin. jssailem at 8:42am 01.26.23 Could you secure the cabinet to the hull? Tab the wood to the hull with fiberglass. Why is the desig
Solar panel question/Recommendations jssailem at 8:36am 01.26.23 I agree Mike. Why when I saw the lack of AC load in the calculations I mentioned it. It is not unusu
Solar panel question/Recommendations mermike at 8:28am 01.26.23 I am confused... Although that can be easy with this stuff. listed in the power budget 2000w Inv
help on hunter 34 keel pan Mike Oldak at 8:23am 01.26.23 I can't really tell from the photos, but are they "cuts" or "stress cracks"? If they are cuts, then
What is This, Anyone Need One? thinwater at 8:05am 01.26.23 ... Better than chucking it in the trash I am going to stuff it deep into the next boat that someon
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source kloudie1 at 8:05am 01.26.23 I wouldn't bother with dual fuel.. The little Honda inverter generators are still the quietest ones
LPG tank Hunter 39 Duluthwinger at 7:58am 01.26.23 Thank You Quadrille38 for confirming what I was worried about removing the arch. The thought of remo
Solar panel question/Recommendations jssailem at 7:57am 01.26.23 I am confused... Although that can be easy with this stuff. listed in the power budget 2000w Inv

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