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Mast Support Failing CheersAYC at 7:13pm 10.24.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1153 Has any Hunter 31 owner had issuse with the mast support failing? I noticed some rippling in the hea
Zinc on 1968 McGlasson Wayfarer34 at 6:48pm 10.24.11 Islander 2/2171 I am privileged to have a 1968 Islander 34, only 14 of them built I believe. It is a great boat. T
Moving position of main sheet traveller?? (1) Cool Beans at 6:26pm 10.24.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1676 People who know me say I worry to much :D I would like to move my main sheet traveller forward 8 in
Bedding chainplates higgs at 5:23pm 10.24.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2816 I am rebedding leaking chainplates and ran into the "who cares about the next owner" syndrome. I am
Hunter top side decking BroadReach at 2:17pm 10.24.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1080 I've had my 1988 Hunter 35 since 1999. Over these many years I have made several major repairs to t
Lewmar Screens AyeSail at 2:14pm 10.24.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1283 Has anyone tried the newer Lewmar screens? I believe they only come in black now. When I purchased
A/C Winterization Question shemandr at 2:06pm 10.24.11 Ask All Sailors 7/1949 All right I should have done this 2 weeks ago when it was 80 degrees; but, my A/C system isn't pumpi
rigging redhead78 at 1:46pm 10.24.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2069 Hi all, I have a question with my main halyard. I pulled the mast this year for much overdo maint. I
Leak by the Shaft tube Stephen Trapani at 1:10pm 10.24.11 The Cherubini Hunters 22/8375 I have a pretty good little stream of water coming in just aft and starboard of my dripless shaft st
New Hunter 450 Owner Bowedtoothdoc at 11:29am 10.24.11 Big Boats 7/3205 Just purchased a 2000 Hunter Passage 450 last week. I would like to hear from other owners of the 45
Rule of the road question. kpgraci at 10:51am 10.24.11 Ask All Sailors 62/10715 Two sailboats on the same tack (port), one upwind (me), the other downwind but further in front. Dis
Hardware Removal Sail123 at 10:35am 10.24.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1760 Need to remove hardware from the stern of my boat for a project I want to do. The stainless steel sa
Safety netting installation problem HeidiHo at 10:26am 10.24.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1972 We own a CSY 44 and need to install safety netting to protect our cat. The problem is the traveler
replacing head stay H23 revans18 at 9:43am 10.24.11 Smaller Boats 3/1375 I'm shopping for a head stay cable on my Hunter 23. The existing cable had a kink in it that may hav
Gin Pole Saddle? GorillaToast at 9:33am 10.24.11 Catalina 22 7/4728 Has anyone used the Gin Pole Saddle available on CD? How well does it work, and do you have to dr
Time for new sails?? Old Sailor 2 at 9:33am 10.24.11 Big Boats 5/1160 Well we did it, we bought our new old 42 Passage. And now the fun of pouring the money into her. Que
What the heck is this? (3) wgkenney at 9:24am 10.24.11 Ask All Sailors 16/3388 Hi All, On my diesel panel in the cockpit I have a "plug" that I'm not sure of its function. See t
Just got my 26x rtshinn at 7:56am 10.24.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1561 Hi, not sure where to post this but just wanted to introduce myself and say that I am a new 26x owne
restoring the luster Rocker63 at 7:26am 10.24.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3827 Has anyone used the Ploliglow refinishing products to restore there chalky finish? I have been point
Wheel Steering H-26 Chris Hagens at 6:52am 10.24.11 Smaller Boats 5/2058 Hello all. I have a 1997 Hunter 26, and would very much like to have wheel steering installed on it

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AC Wiring Question tym2 at 6:27pm 07.26.22 So it sounds like I would be better off with a 10 gauge wire for this outlet?
We are back... (1) Gene Neill at 6:14pm 07.26.22 Welcome back!! Speaking of planes, my best friend now owns a Cessna 182. Which is, in many ways, bet
Stopping engine Tally Ho at 6:02pm 07.26.22 I was taught to kill the engine first (fuel cutoff cable) and the turn off the key. I have also don
Keel Damage SEMPERAVANTI41 at 5:48pm 07.26.22 My cast iron keel looked pretty bad when I bought my boat. After sand blasting and primer it looks l
Keel Damage Crusty Ol Salt at 5:29pm 07.26.22 look like bad electrolysis what condition are your zincs? Ditto
How soon is to soon? Scott T-Bird at 5:14pm 07.26.22 I took a brief look at Boat Trader and saw a very attractive offering in Michigan for well under $10
Replace faucet in head tips sailcapt340 at 5:00pm 07.26.22 Looking at the photo, I would pull out (up) the spray nozzle and cut the hose. That will fall out un
Replace faucet in head tips Rick D at 4:59pm 07.26.22 Sorry if I seem dense, but Cut apart from the top? Still not sure what that means. Looking at the
universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade adamv at 4:58pm 07.26.22 I am very glad that you found the answer. Thanks Stu, much appreciated - my 38 year old boat has b
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information Hello Below at 4:28pm 07.26.22
Keel Damage Capt Robbie at 4:05pm 07.26.22 look like bad electrolysis what condition are your zincs?
Stopping engine Paulam at 3:57pm 07.26.22 Thanks - saw someone today at marina - my pull out is a fuel shut off - so shut fuel off then turn k
universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade Stu Jackson at 3:55pm 07.26.22 Ha yeah and to think i asked a sensible question, got a sensible answer and then followed the sensi
universal m18 alternator bracket upgrade jviss at 3:49pm 07.26.22 Those slotted adjusting arms can be frustrating. I finally got a turnbuckle with ball rod ends (?)
Solar for H34 Charlie98117 at 3:21pm 07.26.22
Stopping engine jviss at 3:18pm 07.26.22 Turning Off the key switch while the engine is still running may damage the diodes in the alternato
Replace faucet in head tips smokey73 at 3:15pm 07.26.22 Sorry if I seem dense, but Cut apart from the top? Still not sure what that means. Looking at the
We are back... w4swk at 3:13pm 07.26.22 Yes. And the bow is what you do whenever the Admiral is on deck. Welcome back. -Will Got it! It
Leaky head 4Winds at 3:12pm 07.26.22 Your toilet is in need of new seals, o-rings, valves and gaskets... Because the price of a replace
We are back... Will Gilmore at 3:11pm 07.26.22 the stern is when you scowl at the first mate after that accidental jibe Yes. And the bow is what

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