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Hunter 380 Manual?? pacificsailors at 2:58pm 11.18.11 Big Boats 1/1990 Hello! New here. Just in the middle of purchasing a 2001 Hunter 380! Does anyone have a digital v
Cost for dodger canvas? $1300? Dennisail at 2:45pm 11.18.11 Big Boats 23/12236 I got quoted $1300 to replace my dodger canvas on our 40.5 in longbeach. we had our dodger replac
1984 h27 Masthead light bulb size (5) amcmahon at 2:36pm 11.18.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1976 Several months ago I asked if anyone knew the size/model of the masthead light bulb for the h27. No
Want a picture of your boat in Mainsheet? bobjames at 2:13pm 11.18.11 Catalina 310 1/1495 Hi Captains and Admirals: You probably just received the December issue of Mainsheet Magazine and
Getting shocks from the binnacle when engine running augsbut at 1:34pm 11.18.11 Ask All Sailors 25/3421 I have a '93 catalina 30 and noticed a strong shock when I touched the binnacle after starting the e
Opening Ports on an O'Day 23? OS2Dude at 12:45pm 11.18.11 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1140 Has anyone replaced their fixed forward ports with opening ones? Would you do it again? What sho
Oday 26 centerboard weight Therock at 11:27am 11.18.11 Ask An Oday Owner 10/3386 I am considering buying an Oday 25/26 swing keel. I have seen most of the specs. However, nobody
Mast Step Bobs at 11:00am 11.18.11 Day Sailers 1/1211 Have gel coat fractures around the mast step. Since the support in the cabin is not directly under t
need advice Bonzai at 10:43am 11.18.11 Ask All Sailors 13/2073 Hello guys!I may finally be ready to make the jump from trailerable boats.Am looking at a 35' boat n
what should i ask for my 1998 Hunter 240 weekly warehouse at 8:46am 11.18.11 Smaller Boats 1/1307 i'm getting all sorts of prices to ask but not really sure. I want to sell my 1998 Hunter 240 with a
IN mast main sail furling mechanizm msade at 7:55am 11.18.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2085 Dear sailors I own a beneteau oc 440 model 1993 sailing yacht. The mast is ZSPARS with in mast furli
Thousands of Vintage Maritime Photos (1) Soundbounder at 7:18am 11.18.11 Sails Call Lounge 2/7644 This is really cool! Penobscot Marine Museum now has 29,000 vintage maritime photos archived onli
De-icers dlewis812 at 7:11am 11.18.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1768 leaving the boat in the water (cat 25) at our dock which is in protected inlet. planning to install
P & B Nav lights lillia28 at 6:53am 11.18.11 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1063 For anyone who has the PB stainless steel nav lights: There is a US dealer, Marine Electrical Servi
Hunter sailboat Model Year Product Range derfus at 6:41am 11.18.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2426 Hi, I'm shopping for a new boat and wondering if there a list of the years the different models were
Mast overhaul (2) Chris Patterson at 6:01am 11.18.11 Catalina 22 3/1501 Hello again. Hope ya'll haven't gotten too irritated w/ me on the brake clean issue. I digress. Anyw
Hunter 34 Hull/Deck Rail, 1984 available Steven1984 at 4:01am 11.18.11 Parts Search 0/2695 I have 10-20 feet of good hulll/deck rail for a hunter 34. Came from my 1984. Email steve.desutter@g
Hampton, VA Roger Long at 3:30am 11.18.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 7/3190 I spent a pleasant day in the Piankatank River anchored in a slight cove about three miles up from F
Glassing in the Hull Deck Joint AtlanticAl at 1:35am 11.18.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2453 I am glassing the hull deck joint, couple of questions. Should i use more than one layer, my plan w
Engine Guages Catalina 30 Lost Parent at 7:50pm 11.17.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2439 I just recieved an new engine pod to move my guages from down by the floor up to the sea tback on my

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Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? thinwater at 6:24am 03.01.22 I've seen a good many welded around the base to repair corrosion or ice damamge. This is a low bendi
The LiFePo4 Revolution! dLj at 6:20am 03.01.22 I have to chuckle when one uses the term "organic" in the sales propaganda for a battery. Little o
Waste Deck Plate cover BigEasy at 5:58am 03.01.22 I did contact Ward. The part number is actually in the plate (underneath), not on the cap. Jon Bo
The LiFePo4 Revolution! Bob J. at 5:51am 03.01.22 Those OceanPlanet Energy Battery Prices sure look rich. Maybe those are Canadian Dollars... *Batt
Boat Speed smokey73 at 5:41am 03.01.22 For the formula for theoretical hull speed for a displacement hull make sure you are using the LWL (
Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question Capt Robbie at 5:30am 03.01.22 unfortunately the boat is now on the hard for the winter and hopefully soon weather permitting early
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? thinwater at 5:21am 03.01.22 My welding training and skills are mainly related to the automotive industry, and in that we are tr
Waste Deck Plate cover (2) swisssally at 4:52am 03.01.22 I did contact Ward. The part number is actually in the plate (underneath), not on the cap. But all
Waste Deck Plate cover swisssally at 4:43am 03.01.22 I get your answer, but if you re-read the tone.. it was a put down. I solved my problem in one hour
Boom extension for lifting....... sailme88 at 4:40am 03.01.22 If your boat is on the hard, go to an equipment rental center , Lowes or Home Depot and rent a buck
Boom extension for lifting....... jviss at 4:17am 03.01.22 I like these kind of problems, but I must say, with a new genset, and the risk of damage to your boa
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? dlochner at 4:08am 03.01.22 Probably not, except perhaps to your wallet. Tape may be more expensive per square foot than cloth.
Multifunction Display Davidasailor26 at 2:30am 03.01.22 We have a VDO display that was damaged by lightning a couple years ago. Our yard was able to source
Hunter 23.5 - Tiller Extension size (1) Joe at 11:14pm 02.28.22 Tiller extensions are commonly an after-market item. Get the one that fits your style or budget. T
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change artboas at 11:12pm 02.28.22 I have the 3JH3E, but it's the same except for that missing cylinder. It only takes a few minutes t
Mast with weld repair - stay away or worry not? mikeracca at 10:51pm 02.28.22 Yes... and no. A full penetration butt weld is 100% strength in most codes, but a lap weld is 50%.
Catalina 27 sanitation system rebuild Jacomo Sailor at 9:59pm 02.28.22 Thank you for responding Peggie, your input is appreciated. Just wanted to reply to your comments.
Everwear laminate sole discoloring jssailem at 9:56pm 02.28.22 You got a challenge. The milky areas may be in the clear coat. Only way to tell would to try and rem
Building an O'25 trailer from a reclaimed 27' power boat trailer (full specs/story/ measurements + cost) Jaxn at 9:18pm 02.28.22 I towed my O'Day 25 with my Xterra. It's rated for 5000 lbs, has the same transmission as the Fronti
Jack Line Layout for Hunter 28 (1) jssailem at 9:10pm 02.28.22 Yes on the pad eyes. I favor the wichard. It folds flat when not in use. Strong design. Available wi

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