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h 25 cooler drain Db421 at 11:17am 07.07.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2081 Refitting my '83 h25 and need help with adding a drain to the built in cooler. I'd like to "T" into
Steering? Wkemple at 11:02am 07.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1287 Versus other sailboats I've been on my 380 seems very stiff to steer. Is this normal? The boat was o
Cleaning the bilge seanymph at 10:38am 07.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1289 I need to thouroughly clean and drain bilge. I am new to sailing and appreciate any and all advice:-
Vitrifrigo AC/DC Drawer Refrig/Freezer DJW at 9:35am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 7/3218 I have the perfect spot where an old Norcold AC/DC upright refrig was originally installed (I took i
Water coming in self bailing ports.. arkansassail at 8:55am 07.07.12 Precision 9/18481 When under outboard power we have some water coming up through self bailing ports. Anyone plug thes
Post your passenger limits JVB at 8:22am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 54/16860 Let's put the common sense of this forum to use. Post 1) YOUR boat make, model, overall length, be
11.0A port light replacement quarteringbreeze at 8:21am 07.07.12 S2 11/3076 I've decided to replace the portlights and deck hatches on my 11.0A. After a lot of internet readin
Dedicated starting battery jviss at 8:15am 07.07.12 Musings With Maine Sail 28/13834 Hi Mainesail, I am planning to install a dedicated starting battery. I already have a new echo c
Odor problem IMPD31323 at 8:11am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1605 Good morning gentlemen. I happened across an excellent condition 85 Mac 25 for next to nothing sitti
Last question on ballast valve (hopefully) (1) FlbkRoxie at 7:48am 07.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1208 We lost the bottom portion of our ballast valve assembly last weekend while launching the boat, and
Need a trailer stemkow at 7:26am 07.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/749 Is there any advice out there on the size / type of trailer I would need to transport my Hunter 22?
Companion way hatch cover too tight. Rag Bagger at 6:56am 07.07.12 Catalina 30 8/4534
Lake Michigan winds dlandersson at 6:47am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1299 Is it just me, or do the winds on southern Lake Michigan appear to die around 12 - 1 pm, then get go
h34 transom leak VINN at 5:48am 07.07.12 Big Boats 10/2368 for some time now salt water has been leaking from somewhere near the transom on my 1984 h34 only un
battery monitors Neverbored at 5:48am 07.07.12 Catalina 310 2/1720 we're looking to install a battery monitor on our Catalina 310......which of these two would be reco
Interior teak John T1594 at 5:19am 07.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2687 The interior teak finish throughout my 2000 H340 still looks great except for around the galley sink
catalina 27 value anchorclanker at 3:20am 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 21/4375 This boat is at a Marina and it doesnt look so great. Its really dirty, teak looks rough, companion
Parker Solenoid switch ? (1) robert dros at 12:21am 07.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1166 Found out that the solenoid switch to the Stove etc is and stays shut panel switch on and the switch
Main sheet length? Emory M at 8:19pm 07.06.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/4707 Good evening everyone, My 1974 V25 project is moving along. I'm ordering out running rigging. I wou
Losing my head - planning a new system in an old boat (5) stwagstaff at 7:56pm 07.06.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/4963 Hi, Let me say that I have been reading Peggie Hall's posts on this forum and I can't believe how he

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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
Replaced Motor Mounts Ralph Johnstone at 9:22am 01.16.23 They are fine at the dock. What more could you ask for :laugh: ?
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Leeward Rail at 9:18am 01.16.23 You really do not need gauges except for the valves. Hehe damn hoses would hold more than the syst
Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to? Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 01.16.23 I'll look further or call them for info on how to store remaining goods. I can hear them now, lik
Jibing The Mainsail (1) Mifeo at 9:08am 01.16.23 212259
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 9:07am 01.16.23 212258 I watched these guys yesterday. I know that most commercial extension ladders have a load li
Jibing The Mainsail kappykaplan at 9:05am 01.16.23 Google "sailboat preventer".
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Leeward Rail at 9:02am 01.16.23 Pilothouse Motor sailer used with wife, and then sailing with other crew if you wish ? Some nice sha

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