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What instruments really needed at inside nav station? FredV at 11:38am 07.23.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2031 I'm now finally living on Fred V, albeit on stands in the marina parking lot, and every night find m
Raymarine Rotary Drive-AutoPilot (1) webfoot at 11:00am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 0/1870 I have had some problems with the rotary drive for my Type 1 6000 Autopilot. Its the drive unit that
Looking to find a trailer for an O'day 25 AaronL at 10:47am 07.23.12 Trailer Sailors 12/5379 Just bought my first boat! Not really sure where to look for a trailer for it. I'll have the boat
Directions for using the holding tank! phagialas at 10:46am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1713 I'm a new owner of a 1986 Hunter 28.5. Was wondering if anyone can steer me in the right direction
Battery Switch Operation (1) Marc14857 at 10:37am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/4777 We were out on moorings adjacent to friends on a 2006 H41 last night when I got a call from them to
Question on wire sizing on alternater Graycruiser at 10:18am 07.23.12 Musings With Maine Sail 0/1733 Loved your thread on sizing fuses. On a recent upgrade, it was necessary to directly connect the a
26.5 gooseneck kevin@keltico.com at 9:55am 07.23.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1096 I have a Hunter 26.5 with a worn out gooseneck. Any advice on finding a replacement? My mast has H-2
winch lube thetone at 9:29am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1054 does anyone have instructions on how to lubricate the winches on my 1987 hunter 28.5
OK, should I do this or forget it? joes new addiction at 8:04am 07.23.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2102 Here's how it ALL began............ Since '88 I've had the sailing bug, but motorcycle racing, famil
3YM PresurePlates?? BruceK at 7:28am 07.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1240 My yard has spent hours tracking down a "squeel" like sound when under forward load at 22k rpm only.
Advice on Interlux Bottomkote NT Adana at 6:51am 07.23.12 Trailer Sailors 2/3023 Looks like I may be just a week away from getting my Hunter 23.5 into the water to stay. Big questio
Yanmar 2GM issue Michel16055 at 6:02am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 20/5881 I have an Oday 302 with a Yanmar 2GM diesel engine. when I rev past 2500rpm the water stops coming o
Problem with Raymarine ST60 Wind ? Bowedtoothdoc at 5:49am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 9/5717 My Hunter 450 has Raymarine ST60 wind, speed, and depth instruments all mounted side by side above t
Weight Capacity on C22? hubbardbilly at 5:07am 07.23.12 Catalina 22 14/2671 Did a day sail yesterday with 4 adults in RI. Steady 15kt winds with some big swells in the Narragan
Used Cruiser Discussion - Old or Nearly New Ducati at 4:15am 07.23.12 Ask All Sailors 23/4343 Just in the early stages (cost benefit analysis) of either buying a 25-30 year old 40'-46' proven cr
Replacing the rub rail JasonC at 9:10pm 07.22.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3266 Anyone replaced the rub rail a any help is welcome
Chronic Under Charging? Check For Volt Drop.... Maine Sail at 8:16pm 07.22.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/2946 This is easier to show in a video rather than to explain so a video is below. A few weeks ago I put
seattle to mexco: SSB, Windvane,watermaker,bimini or dodger? Jared1048 at 7:59pm 07.22.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1831 Im currently planning on sailing to San Diego for the Baja haha in 2014 and am refitting boat curren
waterline measurements for a cherub 27 keithshunter at 7:34pm 07.22.12 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1164 Can anyone please take the time to give me a waterline measurement of their 75-84 Cherubini 27' ?
H23 Masthead Electric wiring question Cape Charles at 7:14pm 07.22.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1129 Rookie question - new 1993 Hunter 23.5 owner - I have a masthead light to mount on a fiberglass boat

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yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start Ralph Johnstone at 10:43am 01.26.23 the starting motor is working very well (in fact it worries me water could come back from the exhau
Missing boom PRoberaon at 10:24am 01.26.23 Thanks
Solar panel question/Recommendations Scott T-Bird at 10:21am 01.26.23 I will be adding Solar this year to accommodate planned multi-week cruising. As yet not sure about
Missing boom stickinthemud57 at 9:53am 01.26.23 Thanks, I will look at that. Thinking of how I could fabricate an overhang maybe an inch out. Might
Yanmar engine console - yuck BigEasy at 9:48am 01.26.23 so it's just the white (yellow?) console. Any suggestions/advice? Sand it, repair crack at upp
Line routing to cockpit thinwater at 9:40am 01.26.23 I've had both. I like it as-is. Less friction. Grinding a sail up is a pain, but body weight makes i
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

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