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A Skipper's Dream Outlives His Beloved 'Petrel' Soundbounder at 6:08am 11.16.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3929
Hatch Screens for 336 rachelmackenzie at 4:59am 11.16.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1051 Our 336 is missing the large hatch screens that originally came with the boat. Does anyone know wher
Mass Maritime Academy 2011 Boat Auction Soundbounder at 1:22am 11.16.11 Ask All Sailors 0/2115 I have no vested interest in this....just wanted to pass the info along. Mass Maritime Academy 20
CATALINA 387, Hull No. 1, best dinghy davits-Avon 310 RIB? ddrdbrooks at 10:14pm 11.15.11 Big Boats 4/3596 Help from all of you Catalina owners, please: I have a Catalina 387 (2003) and want to install the
Sucking Racor Dry SteveB at 7:25pm 11.15.11 Big Boats 10/2943 Bottom Line: My Yanmar 3GMF runs long enough (10 - 20 minutes) to suck the fuel out of the Rancor fi
Burping Coolant System lehigh375 at 6:29pm 11.15.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2090 I changed my coolant today. Drained out as much of the old Dex Cool and flushed the system. I refi
mold rlrmystic at 6:18pm 11.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/1960 Hi, I have a mold problem and assume I'm not alone... The vinyl which is adhered to walls is turnin
PVC frame for a winter cover Nelsonhow at 6:15pm 11.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/9156 A friend asked if I knew of a good article on how to build a PVC frame for a winter cover. I remembe
Replacement Floor Mat Jeff Dunham at 5:33pm 11.15.11 The Cherubini Hunters 9/2399 Am refurbishing my '81 H30 and need to find a source for the precut, non-skid floor that sits in the
Hatch screens for 1995 336 rachelmackenzie at 5:16pm 11.15.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1309 I'm looking to purchase new screens for the two large hatches on our 1995 336--over the V-berth and
Can I cut the fiberglass lip for access to stanchion nuts pcjrusso at 3:14pm 11.15.11 Ask All Sailors 20/3731 I have a new to me 1982 Oday 34. I have it inside cold winter storage to give me more working time o
solid boom vang question mortyd at 2:21pm 11.15.11 Catalina 30 15/11677 i've been thinking about a solid boom vang to eiiminate the topping lift but my rigger says that eve
Edson pedistal warning (1) Richard Shelby at 1:42pm 11.15.11 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2555 The attached photo shows the sheave mounting plate from below my Edson pedistal, or what's left of i
Keel Lock Milton.Audas at 1:10pm 11.15.11 Catalina 22 13/2723 Prior to this post I came across an older post regarding the keel lock. The other post was seeking g
Drain Sail Drive Oil? Ducati at 12:54pm 11.15.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1789 I've just finished winterizing the water system and the diesel. It wasn't that difficult. Now I'm
3QM30 oil sending unit (3) guidera48 at 12:42pm 11.15.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1475 Originall post is closed http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=811393'highlight
Annoying minor leaks Milton.Audas at 12:23pm 11.15.11 Catalina 22 8/2427 I have a question regarding those annoying little leaks that beseige us from time to time. We typica
Mushroom Mooring Anchor gjaffess at 11:19am 11.15.11 Ask All Sailors 7/3147 I would like to purchase a 100 lb mooring mushroom for my sailboat. Does anyone know where I can pi
Need detailed Y valve installation for 1991-35.5? jd2590 at 10:30am 11.15.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2175 I need detailed Y valve installation instructions or YouTube video link for 1991- Hunter Legend 35.5
help with motor Gilligan and mate at 10:22am 11.15.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1237 Have 85 25 Mac with no motor. We live in morehead city nc. Will only be using boat in sound. Only

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Keel crack Scott T-Bird at 1:27pm 11.21.22 If I didn't know that this keel is lead, I would say the crack looks like oxide jacking, also known
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement (1) Hayden Watson at 1:21pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:15pm 11.21.22 I think your radial may have been in better condition at the start of your restoration. Mine seems
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:08pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:05pm 11.21.22 It is unreactive, resists oxidation and corrosion in most environments, and forms a protective, imp
Keel crack (2) JamesG161 at 1:00pm 11.21.22 it looks like it's "antimonious lead." My guess too. Personal Protection Equipment need. Do not
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 12:59pm 11.21.22 One of the things I love to do on my boat is open the cupboards, voids, and hatches - just to look i
Companion Way Screens CrispyCringle at 12:55pm 11.21.22 I did the same with mosquito netting as well, for both the companionway and a ceiling vent/window. I
Keel crack rgranger at 12:51pm 11.21.22
Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings Stella Orion at 12:48pm 11.21.22 I have a Hunter Legend 37 (1988). Do either of you guys have the drawings for the Legend 37 rudder b
Painting over sanded non-skid surface jssailem at 12:47pm 11.21.22 my wife does not like the colour (white), too glarey and, to a lesser degree, the non-slip is too s
Painting over sanded non-skid surface dlochner at 12:45pm 11.21.22 Have you considered Kiwi Grip? Or Soft Sand? Some sanding will be necessary to get good paint adhes
Clever Boat Names thinwater at 12:10pm 11.21.22 Most are fun, but do they make sense over the radio? Will they confuse the marina or the USCG? Reali
Refinish Cabin Sole Hollyberry at 11:48am 11.21.22 Years ago we used a wonderful product (who's name I've forgotten, of course).. .... It was called
Keel crack dlochner at 11:45am 11.21.22 Keel casting are never pretty. After the keel is installed it is usually faired to take care of all
Winterizing the A/C (6) sailcapt340 at 11:42am 11.21.22
Looking for expert Bene opinions! Hollyberry at 11:41am 11.21.22 Our (31 yr old) Bene 35s5 has spider cracks here and there but not as extensive as you show.. As men
Keel crack PaulK at 11:38am 11.21.22 If it's lead, you might be able to bang it smooth & pretty again with a hammer - no need for filler.
Refinish Cabin Sole Alice A. at 11:36am 11.21.22
Keel crack jdrutten at 11:32am 11.21.22 I would get a dremel or a hand-held grinder and open that up so I could get a good look. It may j

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