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Hunter 426ds Issues/Comments BWagner at 12:27pm 03.06.12 Big Boats 6/2560 Hello, I am in the process of buying a 2003 426ds. We have selected a surveyor and expect that t
It really works! (3) r.oril at 11:22am 03.06.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/960 I was lucky enough to have MacGregor use my 1988 26D for some testing back in December. In return, m
What is your start window for cruising? Bad Obsession at 11:08am 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 36/3663 I cruise the Chesapeake Bay region. I have always used May 1 as my starting point to do overnight c
1980 H37 jphud at 10:37am 03.06.12 The Cherubini Hunters 14/2778 Hi there, Considering an H37 as a move up from my 1980 H30. Going for a look at the boat and will de
another C27 Bulkhead question navigateur at 9:57am 03.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/1718 Hello all - new sailor, about to make an offer on a 1980 Catalina 27. I have searched the archives o
M25xp Bob S at 9:55am 03.06.12 Engines and Propulsion 3/2042 Does anyone know where I can find the recommended RPM for the coolant water pump on an M25XP? I am c
Where to place autopilot on H260? rickwarner at 8:56am 03.06.12 Smaller Boats 3/1330 I just purchased a Raymarine X-5 Smart Pilot for my H260 and understand that installation will be a
Replacing fixed Window on H29.5 Dave602 at 8:43am 03.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 14/2369 Has anyone had the joy of replacing the large fixed window that is located on the sloped part of the
Edson Bad Obsession at 8:00am 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1591 I just contacted Edson to buy replacement parts for my steering system. Basically, the snap ring be
Velcro on a 2000 Hunter 340 (2) OfflineTN at 7:33am 03.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1420 I am missing the velcro tab on a table leaf on the center console of my 2000 Hunter 340. I have bee
DC Voltage supply - Refrig (1) Blitz at 6:40am 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 13/2827 MaineSail and others; Over the past many years I've abused my house batteries and reserve batterie
Relocate batteries in H34 DaveandNan at 6:17am 03.06.12 Big Boats 6/1707 I would like to relocate the two batteries in our 1984 Hunter 34. The plan would be to take them ou
recommended temperatures for fridge/freezer Bob 04 H260 at 6:06am 03.06.12 Ask All Sailors 33/13009 we have a fridge and freezer with separate temperature controls. I am wondering what others are usin
Windlass Maintenance Ron M at 6:02am 03.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1779 My 2003 331 has a Lewmar Concept windlass. My guess is that it hasn't been cleaned since new. The
Beneteau First 26 northcave at 2:26am 03.06.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/9297 Does anyone have a first 26 they could give me a review of please? Also have you ever used beachi
Beaching Legs northcave at 2:06am 03.06.12 Parts Search 3/5003 Does anyone know if it is possible to get beaching legs for a First 26 any longer. There are no cont
Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention (15) csmcg at 11:50pm 03.05.12 Smaller Boats 5/2442 A couple of weeks ago, the stars aligned and we had an opportunity to attend a sailing event in Lake
Bareboat on Chesapeake rfrye1 at 9:11pm 03.05.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1860 I was looking at an email from Annapolis Bay Charters and thinking about seeing the Bay from the ins
bomar deck hatch Redbeard33 at 8:37pm 03.05.12 The Cherubini Hunters 13/4927 I have removed and painted my deck hatches , i will be rebedding new acrylic lens's in the next few
Replacing Passage 42 Water Tank Paul Cossman at 8:04pm 03.05.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1142 Bladder water tanks: Vetus or Nauta? I finally need to replace the forward water tank on my 1991 P

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No clue Calif. Ted at 5:31pm 03.23.22 Seems robustly engineered for the purpose, bet a 1" piece of webbing fits perfect.
No clue kloudie1 at 5:24pm 03.23.22 Colet .. what you will?
Fiberglass repair jon hansen at 5:15pm 03.23.22 you seem to have a good assistant. that's huge. backing plates are always preferred. hard to say a
Scared myself - broken forestay pclarksurf at 4:39pm 03.23.22 Glad you got it to the dock without any damage-- exciting for sure. The roller furling throws a bit
Scared myself - broken forestay AaronD at 4:34pm 03.23.22 I'd be interested to see a procedure list... I'll send a copy by PM (I'd want to look through it a
Black rubber stuff in bilge? CaptnPorter at 4:18pm 03.23.22
Hunter 30T masthead sail sfbay at 4:09pm 03.23.22 Consider climbing the mast to get more details with photos.............do it on a nice sunny, no win
WM BOGO sale for Winches gone forever?? Rjm st.petersburg at 4:01pm 03.23.22 The sale runs 3/23/22 - 4/4/22
Anchor windlass for Hunter 340 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 3:59pm 03.23.22 We have almost identical setups except for the "next lower shelf" which I don't have. ine comes out
Icom m802 Brian D at 3:51pm 03.23.22 The thing that the Icom may not be providing is the power for the GPS receiver. However, on my older
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches Crusty Ol Salt at 3:48pm 03.23.22 Just got an email from West Marine today that the BOGO sale is back. In that case, I need to pick
Starting over from scratch HandHFarms at 3:37pm 03.23.22 BigEasy you have a good eye even through all the buildup. Yes, indeed it does say Nissan and made in
How to use the shower without getting the wood wet? thinwater at 3:34pm 03.23.22 There's a shower curtain track on the ceiling of the head, probably 20" square. That's not feasible
No clue justsomeguy at 3:30pm 03.23.22 The little tag says colet. Seems like overkill for a buckle. Technical name; "friction adapter".
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches ClewlessGale at 3:22pm 03.23.22 Just got an email from West Marine today that the BOGO sale is back. Hence what led me here today!
Scared myself - broken forestay Valerieflyer at 3:04pm 03.23.22 I'd be interested to see a procedure list. I have a laminator and have been thinking about putting
Scared myself - broken forestay Valerieflyer at 3:02pm 03.23.22 To answer questions about the rest of my rigging - the forward lower shrouds have toggle pins - they
Scared myself - broken forestay brockangelo at 2:57pm 03.23.22 Yes, it is exactly this pin Okay thanks for confirming. I was considering that one as well after m
Scared myself - broken forestay (1) Valerieflyer at 2:57pm 03.23.22 Would love to see the Sailor's Tailor cover if you ended up getting that installed. Very happy wit
Icom m802 dLj at 2:53pm 03.23.22 I am looking forward to learning how you make out. It's called a vested interest. dj

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