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looking to purchase Chuck Creel at 5:16pm 01.24.12 Big Boats 1/1726 looking to get a bit more room and larger boat . not live aboard but short trips 2-5 days for couple
1812 "Our Flag Was Still There" Gunni at 4:49pm 01.24.12 Ask All Sailors 12/2656 This year we Americans commemorate the beginning of the War of 1812, an unpleasant final chapter i
1812 "Our Flag Was Still There" Gunni at 4:48pm 01.24.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1165 This year we Americans commemorate the beginning of the War of 1812, an unpleasant final chapter in
Taps Cool_Change at 4:23pm 01.24.12 Big Boats 15/2377 So question (and our boat is covered for the winter otherwise I'd just go look), are the taps for th
Roller Furler Lines twodzusfittings at 12:46pm 01.24.12 Smaller Boats 2/1138 On my 25.5 the line to roll in the Furler is set up in a most uncomfortable way. It comes down the p
New Rigging rjarrell at 12:46pm 01.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/932 It.s time to replace the running rigging. How do I determine the correct working load for block repl
New Catalina 315 BoxedUp at 12:37pm 01.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1816 Looks like an updated 309, what do you think? http://catalinayachts.com/yachts.cfm?act=model'id=296
racing hunter 28 imre berecz at 12:35pm 01.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1251 Does anyone race a hunter 28 in PHRF ? If, yes, under what rating and what is the headsail size. Als
baby needs new glasses scott j at 11:52am 01.24.12 The Cherubini Hunters 21/3712 Hi all! My H37c was built in 1978, and the port lights (being plastic) are all worn and broken. and
Used boat checklist gleninst at 10:05am 01.24.12 Sirius 21/22 3/2644 I am looking to buy a Sirius 21 and would like to know what I should be looking for specifically. A
Deck crack repair? Hunter 140 phblum at 9:30am 01.24.12 Day Sailers 10/6449 I have multiple deck cracks and a soft deck under the mast step of my Hunter 140. There are multiple
Group hopes it can right the Amistad's Finances Soundbounder at 9:25am 01.24.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2192 A dozen years ago the recreation of the Amistad was launched at Mystic Seaport to great fanfare.
To re-rig or not? Endurance2010 at 8:10am 01.24.12 Big Boats 11/1730 I have a 1984 Hunter 34. I don't know when the last re-rigging job was done, but some wires look ne
Companion Way Hatch KevinMc at 7:27am 01.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1597 I am looking for a CompanionWay Hatch for a 1986 Hunter 25.5. Mine got blown off during the Tornados
Best thread sealant for exhaust coupler robertsapp at 6:49am 01.24.12 Engines and Propulsion 17/20788 I' d
Full Cockpit Enclosure for Passage 450 Bowedtoothdoc at 6:43am 01.24.12 Big Boats 16/5418 My Passage 450 has an existing dodger and bimini which are in need of new fabric and glass. With the
Dock lines? Dia. and lenght?? joes new addiction at 6:41am 01.24.12 Ask All Sailors 13/4365 I just sent in my check for my first slip rental. I've read all the post about being a good neighbor
Windlass retrofitted on H36 Andreas7699 at 1:34am 01.24.12 Big Boats 0/807 Hi. I have just had a windlass retrofitted on my H36 2008. Afther much consideration I ended up with
Bow Light teacher63 at 10:30pm 01.23.12 Smaller Boats 4/1447 I have a bow light mounted on the bow pulpit. Somehow it got destroyed and it is barely hanging on.
Detachable Sidewall Sun Protection for Bimini jimfrankelly at 9:22pm 01.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/6357 Our 2002 Hunter 270 has rectangular panels of sunbrella that attach to our Bimini to provide "sidewa

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Water Heater Install in O'Day 34 Robert Strickland at 6:10pm 03.13.22 We just picked up a 1984, O'Day 34 and there is a hot water tank in the port side lazarrette . It
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions Ralph Johnstone at 5:54pm 03.13.22 In my situation, I can run the forward vent to its original port location and the after one over to
Oday 23 Mast step re-install sail sfbay at 5:49pm 03.13.22 Can you please photo of the mounting location? Adding a backing plate and halyard organizer plate ma
Backing plates for Sinlocks? Phil Herring at 5:48pm 03.13.22 Yes, what you said: the backing plate is glassed in and the fasteners tap into it.
Bristol 24 water tank (1) SV Gutsy Lady at 5:03pm 03.13.22 It's maybe hard to see in this photo. I have the plywood pried up and I'm peeking in. You can see th
Bristol 24 water tank SV Gutsy Lady at 5:00pm 03.13.22 As an example, here is the fix I fashioned today to address the big hole left when I removed the le
Allied Titanium? dLj at 4:30pm 03.13.22 Honestly I chose titanium not only because of its properties but because the quote was better than
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions Clutch Cargo at 4:02pm 03.13.22 Thanks for the info Ralph. In my situation, I can run the forward vent to its original port locatio
Icebox conversion kits Justin_NSA at 3:28pm 03.13.22 Even my old system only draws the equivalent of a 60w light bulb when it comes on.
Why does Hunter have a bad name? DCGULL at 3:17pm 03.13.22 As a former 'Hunter Hater', I think I can answer the question of why? Way back (step back into the 1
Looking for artists for a logo PaulK at 3:17pm 03.13.22 Are you in Port Orchard WA? These guys in Bremerton seem to do what you want: Signs That Work \| Grap
How best to change from Shore power to Ship Power jviss at 3:11pm 03.13.22 In my experience, the most likely cause of an external float/flapper type bilge pump switch is somet
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:02pm 03.13.22 Although it would have been better to have one vent thru-hull on the stbrd. side and one on port sid
Icebox conversion kits bawlmer at 2:54pm 03.13.22 I did it 3 years ago. It was worth it. You don't have to deal with ice anymore; getting it, lugging
Purchasing Sails Crusty Ol Salt at 2:39pm 03.13.22 Local it is. Now it is time for some leg work.
Running Rigging jssailem at 2:34pm 03.13.22 If your aren't adept at splicing double braid, request that the supplier place the splices for you.
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions Clutch Cargo at 2:27pm 03.13.22 Thanks for all the info. yes, I plan on revamping the vent situation with one going to port in the
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 2:27pm 03.13.22 @Maine Sail If I have a 24v system, is there any difference in the alternator if it has an external
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 2:25pm 03.13.22 Thinking by way of analogy to consumer electronics, this has been the trend for lithium ion charger
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions (1) Ralph Johnstone at 2:22pm 03.13.22 Ralph, what type of lubricant do you use? Super Lube as its synthetic. I live in terror of any p

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