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Prop walk to port Bigjer40 at 9:34pm 04.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/3980 1984 Hunter 27 and I have horrible prop walk to port in reverse. I have a double slip which I am on
shore power no battery 430 Navicula at 8:20pm 04.28.12 Big Boats 5/1312 is there any problem with hooking up shore power to my boat without having ANY batteries hooked up..
Handrails AirborneSF at 5:11pm 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3176 OK, here we go, how is the BEST way to remove cabin top handrail plugs? The handrails on my C'C are
Island Packet thread Blackdoug at 5:04pm 04.28.12 Other Sailboats 1/3655 Just curious how many other IP owners are on this forum, especially any on the Chesapeake Bay.
First Sail of the Season Deadhead at 4:48pm 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1485 Yesterday, after a cold trip down the Delaware River from Riverside, NJ, we set the genny upon comin
water in the trans shadowthecat at 4:39pm 04.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/1760 I bought a 1977 27 ft hunter last winter that had been sitting for 3 years. During that time the cab
Heat Exchanger rhythmsurfer at 3:43pm 04.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1545 Hey Ed, On your heat exchanger does it have an outlet (aka burp tube) at the top where the fill cap
Battery Charger Question John Burns at 2:31pm 04.28.12 Big Boats 5/1936 I recently (3 weeks ago), had the marina install 2 new 4D batteries. I used the boat once, and left
catalina 27 lifelines mortyd at 2:25pm 04.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/2043 hope this isn't a dupe. anybody know why catalina 27 lifelines angle into the deck and leave a big
1976 Johnson 15 telltale... ChiTownSail at 1:59pm 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2144 Curious to know if anyone knows on a 1976 Johnson 15, if there is a telltale for the water pump. I
Shaft Coupling betzhunter at 1:58pm 04.28.12 Big Boats 6/2281 After installing my new strut and replacing my 4 motor mounts on our hunter 34 it appears that my sh
Here is the " Custom" PITA H19 fixed keel (5) tampastockman at 12:18pm 04.28.12 Smaller Boats 15/2256 First off, many thanks to all who have taken time to respond to my earlier posts. Your advice is gre
Shaft Packing Material John T1594 at 11:30am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3011 I went to order some new packing material for my stuffing box and there are some new developments si
Mainsheet 'blocks' davetv at 10:18am 04.28.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1270 I need to replace the mainsheet blocks on my 1984 M21. The block that attaches to the boom contains
catalina 27 lifelines mortyd at 9:19am 04.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1078 why do catalina 27's lifelines angle down toward the deck near the bow when catalina 30's lifelines
Hunter 326 Spinaker prange at 8:40am 04.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1759 Is anyone currently flying a spinaker on a Hunter 326? This is my third season with this boat and I
Original Engine Cover rhythmsurfer at 7:45am 04.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1986 I finally got a new computer and will be more active on the forums now! Updates for Irish Blessing a
Removing wheel (autopilot installation) dlewis812 at 7:26am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3683 Gear puller the best way to remove the wheel? Removed the nut and the wheel is on there very solid (
The project list dwindles -- Finally (5) dparilla at 6:33am 04.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1294 After some prep work, our haulout went without a hitch. :dance: I had 6 volunteers over 3 days helpi
Installing smartpilot X-5 dlewis812 at 6:31am 04.28.12 Catalina 30 13/2507 Attempting the install on my '82 cat 30. Reviewing location for computer and compass. Anyone have

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Now for something super exciting... Sheave bushings Hayden Watson at 9:01pm 12.12.22 One drawback to using the ball bearing sheaves is it will necessary and an OSHA requirement that cr
How to Clean Webasto flame sensor Air Top 3500 (1) skunther at 8:41pm 12.12.22 UPDATE: I purchased a mesh and felt replacement on Ebay for $15 instead of throwing down $2k for a r
Leach Telltales on the Jib DArcy at 7:15pm 12.12.22 Luff tell tales on a main are a good idea too. Ever sail a Laser? There is some disruption from the
Leach Telltales on the Jib stickinthemud57 at 6:47pm 12.12.22
Leach Telltales on the Jib Davidasailor26 at 6:33pm 12.12.22
Its funny Friday! (1) stickinthemud57 at 6:20pm 12.12.22 This from our lead guitarist's wife...
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard RussellBeckner at 6:09pm 12.12.22 Thank you for your input. We will look up the locations you mentioned. We are booked to vist for 2 w
Legend 40.5 leak in aft cabin Rick D at 5:57pm 12.12.22 This does not sound like your issue, but for what it's worth in the future... we had a leak I chased
Hunter 376 Halyard Sheaves lemoiney at 5:15pm 12.12.22 Your mast is definitely Z-Spars. Give their service department a call with your hull / serial number
Its funny Friday! (1) BlowMeAway at 5:09pm 12.12.22 211622
373 Shallow Draft Depth (2) Tally Ho at 5:01pm 12.12.22
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 4:59pm 12.12.22 You have a developed sense of humor @leo310 I think I am going to enjoy visiting Campbell River BC
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 4:45pm 12.12.22 211619
37C Deck flexing from stanchions kappykaplan at 3:44pm 12.12.22 I don't recall the name of the product. It was the same thickness as the core it replaced.
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum jssailem at 3:14pm 12.12.22 Entry Interface was 24,500mph! Now that is true non petro power... Elan Musk would be elated if h
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum JamesG161 at 2:50pm 12.12.22 When the moon deorbit burn occurred, it was traveling about 670mph That is the new fuel saving met
Legend 40.5 leak in aft cabin fero at 2:39pm 12.12.22 Thanks Rich and Don, I think it is somewhere around pedestal as Don says, the traces were pretty muc
It counts, right?! (2) Orbweaver at 2:39pm 12.12.22 And my yacht is nicely tucked in for winter: 211618
It counts, right?! Leeward Rail at 2:25pm 12.12.22 to work last week. Where do ya work that has boat parking? :beer: That is a lot of snow. Very m
CDI FF2 patbratton at 2:19pm 12.12.22 Pat, try your set up for a while and see how it works out. As Dave pointed out, the furling line sh

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