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Maybe a Miracle in the Making Roger Long at 5:40pm 03.27.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 12/3919 First, let me say that I am deeply touched by the responses to my last post. Thank you all for your
Buying my first boat 1984 Hunter 27 Bigjer40 at 4:57pm 03.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2854 Hello everyone, I just put in offer on this boat: http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_f
forespar thru-hulls (2) Don Crowther at 3:56pm 03.27.12 Musings With Maine Sail 8/5776 Hello Main Sail I looking a changing out my thru-hulls this spring. I've been looking at thru-hull
How bad is this keel? (3) undrwtrfun at 3:27pm 03.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2766 During pre-purchase survey, 2002 Hunter 456, came across what the forums call a "smile". The keel (
Ceiling switch on Hunter 375 Phil P at 2:44pm 03.27.12 Big Boats 3/1217 I am a new Hunter owner. There is an on-off switch on the ceiling above the galley table mounted in
Height of motor mount RHigh at 2:35pm 03.27.12 Catalina 22 12/2674 I have been able to find answers to so many of the questions I have had regarding my Cat 22 with the
Inverter Suggestions FourPoints at 2:22pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 37/7856 Adding a small inverter to the boat this year, looking to add something about 500w-600w (big enough
Is This The Year To Switch To Propane? robertsapp at 2:15pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3623 We're in the market this year for an outboard for the dink. We know it will probably only be used a
Double Up On The Anti-Foul This Year? Ducati at 1:21pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1079 We use Baltoplate on the bottom of our boat. It rolls on easy however the wet sanding is a pig of a
Curtains and Dehumidifier maxxx at 12:35pm 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 11/2033 My Oday 28 has the original metal tracks that the curtains slide on. The curtains have the plastic b
two questions from a 26M owner juschilln at 12:27pm 03.27.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1188 Has anybody had trouble with the outboard well/galley drain leaking in the stern of the boat. Also h
Do You Carry A "Jump Start" Battery? Joe Mullee at 9:57am 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 22/10099 Just curious if anyone carries a jump start battery and if so how much power does it produce? I have
Bluetooth communication paulj at 9:44am 03.27.12 Catalina 310 2/1802 Saw a couple in the San Jauns using head phones while anchoring thier sailboat. They look some thin
Tangier Vs. Smith Island rgranger at 8:47am 03.27.12 Destinations 4/10952 Hello: I'm planning my next gunkholing expedition and I'm considering either Tangier Island or Smit
Steering Wheel Diameter? Tom Soko at 8:42am 03.27.12 Catalina 30 5/2444 Does the C30 have a 32" wheel? I have a sunbrella wheel cover for a 32" wheel, and I'm wondering if
alarm buzzer is sounding gettinthere at 8:29am 03.27.12 Engines and Propulsion 18/7274 After running for several hours, the alarm buzzer sounds and the light comes on. Overheating right?
Kiwi Grip Non-Skid Revisited (2) Paul and Judy at 8:21am 03.27.12 Ask All Sailors 2/2071 I am in the process of applying Kwiw Grip to my Hunter 33.5. The existing non-skid is a stippled te
Forward Chainplates - Decks Soft howieha at 7:46am 03.27.12 Bigger Boats 3/1388 So the decks are soft around my forward chainplates. The chainplates have a chain inside the cabin
Oday 27 Rudder stiff howieha at 7:39am 03.27.12 Bigger Boats 2/1561 I have an Oday 27 I recently purchased and the rudderis very hard to turn. I had a couple of questi
Hunter Owners Store Phil003 at 7:13am 03.27.12 Smaller Boats 2/1999 I want to share a very positive shopping experience I had with Hunter Owners Store. If you have ever

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Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Ralph Johnstone at 11:01am 11.26.22 The wind had changed while we slept. The Honda generator behind the cockpit was now blowing exhaust
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? fstbttms at 10:54am 11.26.22
Peace and freedom Kings Gambit at 10:52am 11.26.22
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement GDanko at 10:47am 11.26.22 What a simple technique; thank you! Should I partially unbolt or loosen the flange to gain flexibil
Oysters!! Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 11.26.22 has one individual who is a non stop talker and knows everything about every subject. Hmmmmmmmmmm
Peace and freedom circa1971la at 10:26am 11.26.22
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:22am 11.26.22 The load on the front STB isolator can be removed by taking the load off the diagonal (aft port) is
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's capta at 10:15am 11.26.22 For a repair like that, you probably have no option other than to go to a professional inflatable re
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 10:13am 11.26.22 You are better served finding out if the prop is as badly corroded as it appears in the picture Th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? (1) JamesG161 at 10:11am 11.26.22 The prop is a Max Prop 2 Classic which I believe is bronze? There is more than paint needed on you
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? JamesG161 at 10:04am 11.26.22
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:38am 11.26.22 was surprised by how much the new zinc corroded this season! I'll put two on this spring. addi
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 9:29am 11.26.22 The valves are under the port settee Our P42 came with two water tanks; forward beneath the vee be
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Walsh0575 at 8:50am 11.26.22 @dmax thanks...interesting...I never thought it was intentionally sprayed as a protectant. Good to k
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? Rich Stidger at 8:46am 11.26.22 I have used the Rust-Oleum-Professional-20-oz-Flat-Gray-Cold-Galvanizing-Compound-Spray-7585838/1001
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48 Mechone at 8:38am 11.26.22 I just finished a hunt for a new to me boat, of the 9 boats I viewed 8 of the boats the Fridge/Free
Passage 42 bulkhead Terry Cox at 8:32am 11.26.22 Thanks Keith.
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater jssailem at 8:29am 11.26.22 I am always trying to outsmart Murphy... I have two CO detectors that use 9V batteries. I replace th
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice isaksp00 at 7:56am 11.26.22 I would not have tried to tow my 23 without the trailer brakes, at least not very far or fast. Mine
First time sailboat owner kappykaplan at 7:55am 11.26.22 You should be able to rig a spring line on the outer piling on the same side as the finger pier. Pu

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