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Thank you all from Rosewood (1) Larry Laurentius at 8:28pm 01.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2032 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 13/2080 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 5/1877 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 7/2211 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 3/2211 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 8/15139 Whats the dif between a cuningham and boom downhaul?
Drogue All U Get at 2:25pm 01.08.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1577 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 4/1855 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 1/1188 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 10/3724 Well, I may not like their signs but, as far as the place I'm most looking forward to exploring in d
Long shaft or short shaft? Barry1957 at 10:12am 01.08.12 Day Sailers 4/9430 How does one go about determining which motor "shaft" length will do the job, long or short? Current
Determining correct "local" time at sea manus at 9:59am 01.08.12 Ask All Sailors 13/4291 Knowing that one can obtain (1) correct UTC time via either WWV or WWVH on SSB radio or via GPS whil
Vents For The Engine Compartment Joe Mullee at 9:20am 01.08.12 Big Boats 27/8732 On my Hunter 34 there are no vents to allow air to pass in and out of the engine compartment. I was
Mast step leak on Hunter 36....on the hard only! deacm at 7:09am 01.08.12 Big Boats 4/1399 I have a 2006 Hunter 36 where the mast step leaks into the salon but ONLY when we're up on the crad
Technical Electrical/Electronic Question (2) Shoaldrafter at 7:07am 01.08.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2275 All, I normally reside over on O'Day Owners Forum, but am making a double entry post over here also
Technical Electrical/Electronic Question (2) Shoaldrafter at 6:52am 01.08.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1627 All, I routine point folks to archives on questions. I asked our archives several questions using
Deck Hardware Backing Plates JimLor at 6:00am 01.08.12 Pearson 14/5068 You may notice from another post that I am chasing leaks on our new to us Pearson 28. I also noticed
Head refit on 1977 Hunter MLampner at 8:15pm 01.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/4181 Peggie have been following your forum as I begin to think seriously about an overhaul of the head. H
Running rigging storage blue dolphin at 8:09pm 01.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1176 in the cockpit there are round plastic rings with string attached/mounted on bulkhead. String is lo
Wiring question Kestle at 8:00pm 01.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2141 OK, wiring is my weak spot on boats. Here's what I want to do, and I'd appreciate feedback... I'm

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Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida palcuz at 3:31pm 12.07.22 Its been a while but here's an update from Captain Fiero aboard the Sonnet. Excuse the click-bait t
Hood Seafurl 700 Parts Roger Fowler at 2:25pm 12.07.22 Unfortunately they no longer have the parts I need. Thanks, Roger
engine hours calypso36 at 12:44pm 12.07.22 Thanks for your quick reply. Unfortunately my boat is a 2-hour drive away plus winterized w/ batter
House battery recommendations Johann at 12:31pm 12.07.22 I'm going to agree with @dLj that Lithium might be a good fit for your use. Problems with LiFePO4 (L
Marine Salvage Sourcing in Massachusetts/New England area THECUSCUS at 12:17pm 12.07.22 these guys sell alot of sailboat stuff on Ebay. I have bought quite afew things from them, and it's
Sarasota Bay Returning rgranger at 12:15pm 12.07.22 That is a LOT of trailer..... oh wait! I think that third axle is the spare.:facepalm:
Insurance Cost Reduction rgranger at 11:55am 12.07.22 I like @Peggie Hall HeadMistress' advice. Insurance is betting against yourself so.... how much r
1987 Catalina 36 steering pedestal Paulam at 11:29am 12.07.22 yes exactly thank you
Remember the 7th of December Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:24am 12.07.22 As bad as it was, I think it was Nimitz who said it could have been much worse but the Japanese were
Marine Salvage Sourcing in Massachusetts/New England area dmax at 11:24am 12.07.22 You might try these people: https://marineconsignment.com
1987 Catalina 36 steering pedestal Calif. Ted at 11:16am 12.07.22 You have a straight pedestal guard and you want angled or offset ? Pedestal Guard Kits
House battery recommendations dLj at 11:06am 12.07.22 Hello there! I've recently got into my 26 O'day and have been dreaming of all the creature comfort
House battery recommendations Ralph Johnstone at 11:06am 12.07.22 I don't think I'm in left field. I'm just not in the habit of telling another sailor how to behave
Insurance Cost Reduction Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:05am 12.07.22 Unless you're accident prone, Increase your deductable. The more of the risk you're willing to assu
House battery recommendations Scott T-Bird at 11:03am 12.07.22 Fair enough! Awareness should always be welcome.
House battery recommendations Kings Gambit at 10:59am 12.07.22 I can recall only once, albeit there may be more, in 35 yr of boating that I complained directly to
Mast Light Ideas - 32-foot sailboat dLj at 10:47am 12.07.22 https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/inet/storefront/getimage.php?recid=2063 Funny you posted this. I
House battery recommendations Scott T-Bird at 10:44am 12.07.22 All communities, organizations, cultures, and groups of humans have norms and standards that govern
Sarasota Bay Returning (1) patrickfarley at 10:43am 12.07.22 I went up to Lake Lanier Sunday. Ready to Roll
Sarasota Bay Returning (2) patrickfarley at 10:42am 12.07.22 When I sleep on the boat for a nap I sleep on the long seat. When I sleep on the boat overnight I l

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