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Split Aft stay dtwofoot at 4:08pm 04.29.12 Smaller Boats 6/1932 Greetings, new to forum and My 1986 Hunter 23. The turn buckle w/1/4 in. cleavis pin doesn't fit ove
hunter 28.5 mainsail thetone at 4:07pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1636 I am looking for a used mainsail. Does anyone have any sugestions?
Need port side fender rack for 2008 45cc kcbacher at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Parts Search 2/2075 I damaged the fender rack that attaches to the stern rail and to e underside of the port side stern
main sheet blocks (2) Bristol22Caravel at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2774 So I need to replace the mainsheet block attached to my boom (no tracker - 1975 bristol caravel 22 -
What color gel coat for 2008 45CC? kcbacher at 3:43pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 2/857 Does anyone already know the color (say from West Marine or another supplier) needed or do I have to
Solar Charger Help Gilligan and mate at 3:40pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1334 85 Mac 25. We will be attempting to moor our boat this summer. Will a 18 watt solar charger keep m
Electrical gremlins djleav at 2:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/810 I have a problem with Battery 1 that does not happen on Battery 2. Both batteries have a common gro
Extracting ethanol from gasoline RedRex at 2:14pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 17/4596 I'm given to understand that ethanol can be extracted from gas by addition of water. Although the qu
Painting topsides Lost Parent at 2:12pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1096 I am going to paint my deck this summer and was thinking of using a two part polyurethane paint but
bilging and hysteresis navigateur at 1:41pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1225 I just love the word 'hysteresis'. a Seinfeld word, but somewhat relevant to my new bilge system. I'
Moving the traveler MarkandKathleen at 1:17pm 04.29.12 Pearson 1/1791 We want to move the traveler from the end of the boom to the mid boom to free up room in the cockpit
Victron BMV-600 battery monitor Bruce J at 1:13pm 04.29.12 Musings With Maine Sail 24/9657 Hi all: I just installed a new Victron battery monitor today and there is no power to the display.
B&R rig forestay tension Don Lucas at 1:13pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 11/4634 Just starting my second season with my 410. To me the forestay has always seemed to be loose and ye
Removing old bolts from mounting bracket for mast, help! Houshmanzilla at 12:39pm 04.29.12 Catalina 22 1/1152 I stepped the mast to my boat a few days ago and noticed that the mounting bracket (not sure what to
2011 Hunter 22 with 2008 VIN? Migg at 11:38am 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2977 Hello all - First post here. My wife and I are looking the buy a Hunter 22. We are told it's are 20
Rudder On or Off When Trailering? GorillaToast at 11:09am 04.29.12 Trailer Sailors 45/15904 Catalina 22, going less than 10 miles. Knowledgeable advice welcomed. Thanks.
Sea Strainer on 1997 Hunter 450 CC Boa Esperanca at 9:25am 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1263 Ahoy Fellow Sailors, Does anyone know where the Sea Strainer on a Hunter 450cc is located ? All he
Does SZE it matter Keith13315 at 9:03am 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 15/2172 I think my Hunter 31 1984 has a 42 inch wheel Correct? So what I want to do is get a folding wheel a
Oh NO! - Not Again! Roger Long at 8:51am 04.29.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 50/11058 You'll never lack for drama as long as you check this this forum. My engine seemed a bit reluctant
H37C lists 3 deg. to starboard, and bow high MatterOfTime at 8:50am 04.29.12 The Cherubini Hunters 22/3800 Greetings, and welcome to my first post. We purchased Horizon, a 1984 H37C, last year and had a gr

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Converting Jabsco heads from salt water to fresh water flush WayneH at 9:52am 12.20.22 Ms Peggy has it right. We only open the sink seacock when brushing our teeth. The rest of the time i
Anchor Bridle tfox2069 at 9:36am 12.20.22 Thanks all, I just ordered a bridle from 48 North that was on sale and more reasonably priced that
Electrical system Scott T-Bird at 9:02am 12.20.22 Curious if your FLA batteries are in parallel on one battery bank or one battery for each bank. Wha
Anchor Bridle Deleted member 117556 at 9:01am 12.20.22 Thanks all, I just ordered a bridle from 48 North that was on sale and more reasonably priced that t
keel resting on bottom sailcapt340 at 8:57am 12.20.22
Electrical system Don S/V ILLusion at 8:49am 12.20.22 It's important to the life of your batteries to charge/recharge them properly if you want to them to
STEEL RAILS Rick.johnson at 8:39am 12.20.22 That also a good idea it may give me a couple of more years using it
Electrical system dlochner at 8:37am 12.20.22 If it is working, there's not much need to change it. :) The most important part of the electrical
STEEL RAILS JamesG161 at 8:35am 12.20.22 Clean the rails, prime it with Rustoleum Rust Preventer, and paint. Jim...
keel resting on bottom JamesG161 at 8:30am 12.20.22
keel resting on bottom Benny17441 at 8:13am 12.20.22 It depends on the composition of the bottom and boat trafic near it.
Height of boat on trailer Benny17441 at 8:04am 12.20.22 You may want to trade boats at some point and it may be higher and wider. Get a big door.
Sailing to Bahamas, preparations Benny17441 at 7:58am 12.20.22 Besides a boat in good working condition and Captain's knowledge, little additional equipment is nee
keel resting on bottom (3) sailcapt340 at 7:52am 12.20.22
Converting Jabsco heads from salt water to fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:38am 12.20.22 Although it can be done, "coverting' any sea water toilet to use the boat's fresh water is a bad ide
Sailing to Bahamas, preparations (1) jssailem at 6:44am 12.20.22 Coast guard has a list https://www.partsvu.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/USCG-Requirements-Upd
Yanmar 2gm20 no throttle or shutdown control Scott T-Bird at 6:39am 12.20.22 BTW, what did you do with the timing shims? They also dictate the performance of the engine, but I
Sailing to Bahamas, preparations Don S/V ILLusion at 6:32am 12.20.22 Where and for how long? crossing from FLL to Nassau is a one full day trip requiring no special pre
Yanmar 2gm20 no throttle or shutdown control Scott T-Bird at 6:22am 12.20.22 I had my fuel injector pump out a few years ago (3GM30f) and you must be very careful with re-instal
Engine leaking diesel Scott T-Bird at 6:12am 12.20.22 Then you're sure it's done right. Will check the top of my injector pump once I start running the

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