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Hunter 36 Seacocks - HELP please zambant at 12:40am 05.02.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2042 Greetings from a very wet England (UK) I am in the process of buying a 2005 Hunter Legend 36 and n
Measuring Mast Rake JMonda at 8:50pm 05.01.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2686 Hi Folks, I want to tune my Mac 26S. I think the mast is too far forward. I calculated that it sh
replacing port hatches on 1980 Hunter 33 oneeyedcoach at 7:49pm 05.01.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1113 Can anyone advise me on replacing the port hatches on my hunter 33 cherubinin? I have purchased the
Noisy engine compartment blower agaliha at 7:34pm 05.01.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/3393 I to "highjack" a thread in the "Ask All Sailors" category with this question and didn't get any bit
a frame for stepping the mast celticwinds at 7:31pm 05.01.12 Smaller Boats 3/2334 :)i built an a frame using top rail tubing for a chain link fence.the tubing is one and a quarter in
rudd er conversion pamacm at 7:17pm 05.01.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1369 how can i convert my fixed rudder to a kick up. i have my boat in shallow water.
Hull Scratches bobcat30 at 7:06pm 05.01.12 Catalina 30 1/1498 Polished the hull last week. Noticed many small scratches. (like a scotchbrite) pad would do. any s
Anyone Tried These Motor Mounts rpwillia at 6:28pm 05.01.12 Catalina 310 26/14398 Thinking I am going to replace my motor mounts. One of the guys in my marina recommended I used the
H30 Sails tcbilgerat at 6:18pm 05.01.12 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1632 Was just on Ebay, and saw both Jib ' mainsail with a low bid of $31.00 and shipping of $33.00. Even
Anyone familiar w/ electric heads on a 26m? Bobglas at 6:09pm 05.01.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1225 Wife is insisting on a head w/ larger holding tank under the front starboard seat. Looking for any a
value priced boat slip slowtype at 5:58pm 05.01.12 Catalina 22 9/1837 Hi, I'm new here, just picked up an 87 Catalina 22. Its my first boat, so I'm new to boating as
The Answer on the Starter Roger Long at 5:53pm 05.01.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 16/5274 I'm going to be having an interesting talk tomorrow with the well regarded shop in Maine that rebuil
Cleat for securing spinnaker tack/downhaul? Bigjer40 at 5:50pm 05.01.12 Ask All Sailors 18/5396 I have a cleat for tying off the bow of my hunter 27 that is located between the furler and the chai
How do I know if I have a tall Rig H27? Bigjer40 at 5:45pm 05.01.12 The Cherubini Hunters 12/5692 I have a 1984 Hunter 27. How do I know if it is a regular or tall rig?
Furling Headsail on H27 is a bear to pull in Bigjer40 at 5:43pm 05.01.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2343 My furling headsail or jib (not sure of proper term) on my 84 H27 is easy to get out, but is an abso
8.0c Mast Compression Post (3) klemsaba at 5:16pm 05.01.12 S2 2/1554 When I bought my boat last summer there were a few items that needed further investigation. The floo
Best way to prevent siphoning of water back into bilge (1) Florida sail at 5:12pm 05.01.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2090 It appears that the HOH in my bilge is a result of a reversal through the bilge pump when underway a
Yanmar Tranny oil level Dmac336 at 5:10pm 05.01.12 Big Boats 6/1758 the tranny attached to my 3GMF has a dipstick attached to fill hole cap - orange screw in cap...the
Hunter Cruiser 38 tour, Annapolis Spring Show abk at 4:52pm 05.01.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/860 I was at the United States Sailboat Shows new Spring Show on April 27, 2012. I have heard that it is
Sequitur Finally Out of Brazil Sequitur at 4:27pm 05.01.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1336 We arrived safely in Carlisle Bay, Barbados yesterday afternoon after a sixteen-day passage from Nat

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Hunter 2000 340 Window - Resealing of window Ralph Johnstone at 1:38pm 01.13.23 Hi @Presbrou1 and welcome to site. e (post #2) for a full write up : https://forums.sailboatowners
Hunter 2000 340 Window - Resealing of window FastOlson at 1:32pm 01.13.23 Remove and re-bed the window. The OEM calk will usually start to fail after 20 to 25 years. Saturati
Need a new boom for Hunter 336 Kiwidrew at 1:32pm 01.13.23 @Kiwidrew what model boat do you have as it is a 1995 per you? Any markings on either end of the
Dock and Go Override How-to Ralph Johnstone at 1:27pm 01.13.23 My honest opinion, refraining from any sort of criticism, is to completely remove the system and hon
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck matts997 at 1:23pm 01.13.23 Are there drip loops on the wires? When a wire enters a horizontal opening a drip loop provides a p
boom type ??? Rick.johnson at 1:18pm 01.13.23 Ok let me try them Thanks
boom type ??? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:07pm 01.13.23 Kenyon Isomat now Sparcraft located in Charlotte, nc. Suggest working with Rig Rite. Former Hun
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Leeward Rail at 12:13pm 01.13.23 local agricultural or industrial hose suppliers? Many will also have access to marine hose. 100%.
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 12:04pm 01.13.23 Any idea what the theory is behind greater thermal efficiency at lower compressor rpm's ? Can't se
Water stains to lacquer finish (1) BigEasy at 11:59am 01.13.23 Beneteau recommends Mohawk pre catalyzed lacquer; however, I have had unsatisfactory results with l
VHF Cabling and Connectors HEINZIR at 11:53am 01.13.23 UV damage? Can you cover the exposed portions of your replacement cable with a sleeve or wrap such
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 sailmcchico at 11:36am 01.13.23 Thanks. I just read in one of the forums a Sailor mixed 50/50 WD40 with linseed boiled oil I belive
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? twalker H260 at 11:33am 01.13.23 Not sure where you live (assuming somewhere in Illinois). Have you tried any local agricultural or
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 10:59am 01.13.23 Hopefully only a couple more years. We went to the yard a couple of weeks ago, took one look at the
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Timm R Oday25 at 10:54am 01.13.23 I've been there myself in feeling overwhelmed . Our boats are supposed to be a stress reliever ..not
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 sailcapt340 at 10:52am 01.13.23
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Project_Mayhem at 10:39am 01.13.23 I don't know how far you are from a west marine but they should be able to have a piece shipped to
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Richard19068 at 9:58am 01.13.23 @Leeward Rail Online prices for one foot of 1.75" will cost me $30-40 after shipping. Does anyone
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Terry Cox at 9:53am 01.13.23 Our 1991 boat came with dual WAECO 12VDC systems; freezer and refrigerator. Both have performed quit
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 sailmcchico at 9:49am 01.13.23 Thank you, Old English main oil is petrolium distillates I belive. From my reads some love and some

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