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Danforth Compass Repair Av8Rsailor at 11:56am 01.09.12 Ask All Sailors 5/4464 I have a 5" Danforth Constelation binacle mounted compass I need to have repaired and serviced. The
mounting outboard motor trasel at 9:42am 01.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 7/14472 C27 - Outboard motor mounting This is my first post. Black Friday (Nov 2011) I bought a 1983 27' C
stanchion base for 34 Hunter 84 34 Hunter at 8:56am 01.09.12 Big Boats 6/1867 I had a crack in my stanchion base so I sent it to be welded. A disgruntled employee threw it out so
Lazy bag vs. lazy jacks wrbeglin at 8:17am 01.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/8560 I have a 323 originally equipped with a lazy bag. Time for replacement and I'm considering convertin
Raymarine 120 GPS receiver losing fix! Bowedtoothdoc at 8:11am 01.09.12 Big Boats 10/2311 My 2000 Passage 450 has the original electronics package installed from the Hunter Factory/Dealer. I
Using the head treatment as a bowl cleaner thinwater at 7:42am 01.09.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/5895 Note: if you're using one of those stinky blue treatments that contain formaldehyde or other disinfe
New sail, thiught this was intresting.... joes new addiction at 5:20am 01.09.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2354 New sail, thought this was intresting.... I'm refitting my '71 PT 1/4, and the sails are the orgina
Solar Ventilation units skipper65 at 4:31am 01.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1286 Purchased a solar ventilation unit for my 81 Catalina27. Was planning to install in place of forwar
Best method to remove hazing on blue gelcoat Kite Runner at 12:13am 01.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/3526 What is the best product / method to remove the hazing on the blue gelcoat on a 2009 Hunter 36. The
Cloudy Compass Fix (2) OceanCzar at 9:40pm 01.08.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1194 Don't know if anybody had this problem, but that headlight lens restore kit works great on old pitte
Thank you all from Rosewood (1) Larry Laurentius at 8:28pm 01.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1914 I just wanted every one to know I have found my vessel Rosewood and thanks to all the fine people at
Your gripes and likes on V17's Hollyweirdos at 8:16pm 01.08.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1893 I would like to hear what you owners past and present have to say about your Venture 17's. I am in
1979 Catalina 30 insignia MoondancerFL at 7:26pm 01.08.12 Catalina 30 5/1609 Just got a 1979 Catalina 30 and its missing the insignia's there is a 30 on one side and half of the
How'd this turn out? Kermit at 7:04pm 01.08.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2116 My rudder has done the same as in this post. http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php
Holes In Boat BOB BOWEN at 6:48pm 01.08.12 Day Sailers 3/1806 I just "acquired" a 1973 O'Day Widgeon that has been stored for 12 years. Unfortunely the owner is d
cuningham or boom downhaul seaker236 at 3:49pm 01.08.12 Ask All Sailors 8/13478 Whats the dif between a cuningham and boom downhaul?
Drogue All U Get at 2:25pm 01.08.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1520 Hi all, I've decided to add a series drogue for cruising and was wondering about the type of weight
biminis fido at 12:33pm 01.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1685 looking for a good used or new Bimini with stainless frame for a Catalina 27 1983 or if anyone has t
Coaming teak RAD88 at 12:01pm 01.08.12 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1112 My '77 Hunter 30' had teak covering the coamings. It is - so far the only old Hunter 30 I have ever
Georgia Wins! Roger Long at 11:34am 01.08.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 10/3377 Well, I may not like their signs but, as far as the place I'm most looking forward to exploring in d

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Docking queries (2) Terry Cox at 11:52am 03.10.22 Two other points, Fred. Our boat has mid ship, as well as bow and stern cleats. I made two dock line
What anchor and rode will physically fit the bow and anchor locker? sail sfbay at 11:19am 03.10.22 Estimated weight for anchor / rode system = 30 lb (anchor) + 69 lb (100 ft 1/4" chain) + 15 lb (200
1984 Catalina 30 MK II Tall Rig CurtisC at 10:59am 03.10.22 I have a '84 MK I Cat 30 tall rig/ bow sprit/ fin keel with the M25 and run a R/F 135 Genoa on a lak
3m 4000 jeepbluetj at 10:58am 03.10.22 Dang. I hope the new stuff lasts. I recently bedded my anchor roller with it and it was a massive j
What anchor and rode will physically fit the bow and anchor locker? jeepbluetj at 10:52am 03.10.22 My C-30 had a roller that I plopped a Mantus on. 25lb IIRC, but may have been 30. That thing stuck l
New Catalina 30 Owner (1) jeepbluetj at 10:40am 03.10.22 It's a shame it doesn't have the original table. I'd make one with the white Formica when you do the
New Catalina 30 Owner Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:28am 03.10.22 Once you get all the hoses off the tank, how hard will it be to take it off the boat and pressure wa
1984 Catalina 30 MK II Tall Rig dwcory at 10:25am 03.10.22 I have an '85 Catalina 30 Tall Rig with the fin keel. She sails really well. The tall rig is known
Sailboat donation Pirate Dave at 10:24am 03.10.22 However, for boats with lead keels (like Catalinas) there usually is somebody that will take a wreck
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV Apex at 10:12am 03.10.22 Pay attention to @jssailem initial post on leading fair into the drum. Angle should be as close to
Sailboat donation lweeks at 10:10am 03.10.22 I am on Lake Lanier. what do you have?
Sailboat donation Leeward Rail at 10:03am 03.10.22 Our local club got a donation boat that we plan to use for training and other activities. ain. Jus
I got new crew Leeward Rail at 10:01am 03.10.22 13.5 years, it was a great run That's a good run for a good sized dog. I alway wish they would l
Sailboat donation jeepbluetj at 10:00am 03.10.22 I was going to say Sea Scout, but I was too late :) Boat Angel, Boat US, Kars4Kids, etc... all want
What anchor and rode will physically fit the bow and anchor locker? fox9988 at 9:52am 03.10.22 I do have a bow roller. I'll get pictures and dimensions of the anchor locker the next time I'm at t
1984 Catalina 30 MK II Tall Rig jeepbluetj at 9:50am 03.10.22 I'd say of the available power in the early C-30's, the M25 is the winner over the A4 and the 11 hp
In hull transducer and wax BarryL at 9:43am 03.10.22 Hey, As others have written, the wax ring is very simple. Just make it into a small ball and then s
Hunter 26.5 JoeWhite at 9:23am 03.10.22 No
1984 Catalina 30 MK II Tall Rig sail sfbay at 9:00am 03.10.22 You might find this thread on the same subject helpful: Tall Rig vs. Standard Rig \| Sailboat Owners
Cockpit Cushions Calif. Ted at 8:53am 03.10.22 Get them now, nothing will be cheaper next year, mine are about 10 years old, amortized that's $125/

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