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We're back from 37C to 450CC TJ-LJ Champion at 5:55pm 08.21.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1674 For those of you who might have remembered us as Hunter 37 C owners on this site as "Lonesome Dove".
Swing keel pin magkeller at 4:58pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2989 Hi all, I bought an Oday 23, 1979. It has a swing keel and I wanted to know if I need to worry about
Insight on o'day 28 pafb19 at 4:27pm 08.21.11 Bigger Boats 8/18305 I currently own an o'day19 but have an opportunity to purchase a 28. Any insights to this model woul
Do you recognize this boat? SammyDPR at 3:47pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 30/6002 Greetings to all! I am thinking about getting into Sailing. Have always been interested about it
35s5 shower bilge kleinlax at 3:13pm 08.21.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1605 Have just purchased a 1992, shower pan does not drain. Bilge pump under aft double berth runs but s
Slight List to port at rest? Spcharby at 2:07pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 7/2097 Just curious, is this common with Hunters or, should I start thinking about weight distribution? Our
410 refrigator Don Lucas at 1:45pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 11/2847 I read all owner reviews on the Hunter 410 beore getting mine. The number 1 common issue appeared to
Electric winch for mainsail bugsboat at 1:22pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 6/3290 We have a 1995 Hunter 37.5 and would like to upgrade the cabin top winch to electric. We have added
In-water folding prop installation video fstbttms at 1:19pm 08.21.11 Engines and Propulsion 8/5848 Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q3ntQF_Csk Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3WaOWestW
Fans. What type and how used? rgallagher at 12:43pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 18/4562 I am building my knowledge base for our 5 year planned departure. I don't want to start an "anchor t
Best manual marine head svlorelei at 12:06pm 08.21.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/12382 Since we are ready to retire and go cruising, we are replacing our forward Jabsco head. I have read
H290 warning buzzer stopped working. Any ideas? SteveH290 at 11:59am 08.21.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/2416 The warning buzzer has stopped working when starting the motor on my H290. Red lights come on and of
Is 4 hp to small for a mac 25? Gilligan and mate at 11:51am 08.21.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2774 Another question for all you smart guys. Is a 4 hp to small for a mac 25? We are not the wealthies
Bunk board size Gilligan and mate at 11:21am 08.21.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3325 Alright guys... New question. I have an 85 mac 25 with original trailer. How long are the bunks su
erratic failing tachometer amr828 at 10:42am 08.21.11 Big Boats 7/1907 I HAVE A '96 WITH 50 HP 4JH2E WITH 2000 HRS. AFTER WINTER LAYUP, TACK BECAME ERRATIC AND FINALY QUIT
Ipad WiFi 3G med2463 at 10:35am 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2475 If you have an Ipad with both WiFi ' 3G, would be interested in knowing pct you use of either one wh
New wiring standard - "Green" is for "ground" (1) jfrench at 9:39am 08.21.11 Catalina 22 2/1534 I discovered yesterday while perusing the West Marine catalog, that the marine industry changed the
Whisker Pole jorgefife at 9:36am 08.21.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1756 In my scratching around in the salvage yard, I got 2 whisker poles They both have the jaws at the en
Cheap painter line FourPoints at 9:35am 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2574 Just a heads up, the Home Depot by me has this exact same line in assorted colors (http://www.amazon
C380 Shakedown Cruise - the good and bad taylort100 at 8:43am 08.21.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1532 Just got back from a weeklong cruise with our C380 of 6 weeks ownership. Some very good and not so g

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Bottom Paints rpell1@msn.com at 8:01am 09.13.22 Hull divers are not "in the business of painting boats." And the hull diver's priority is to provid
What is this cable for? Scott T-Bird at 7:21am 09.13.22 It's definitely the topping lift. It is short because it typically has a line, blocks and a cleat t
Removing bent driveshaft strut from 1985 hunter 31 fstbttms at 6:58am 09.13.22 The OP hasn't been to this forum in over three years. I'm guessing he has probably resolved this iss
New mast came with wrong base Crazy Dave Condon at 6:57am 09.13.22 Have copy of Bill of Sale which I will respond tomorrow
Anchor Chain RobChichester at 6:27am 09.13.22 A word to the wise. Be mindful of the TYPE of chain you want/need. The published size of chain may
H38 - Jacklines and boom preventer jssailem at 5:28am 09.13.22 Does the tether stay where you left it? In calm to moderate conditions, yes. Note it is attached
Identify 6M O'DAY? Will Gilmore at 5:28am 09.13.22 i was thinking as the Center board pivoted down on the end of a cable that it would be a swing keel
New mast came with wrong base Crazy Dave Condon at 5:22am 09.13.22 Sent pvt. Message for additional information
Removing bent driveshaft strut from 1985 hunter 31 RoyS at 5:14am 09.13.22 If the yard did this when launching then it is likely they saw the bent strut and just launched it a
Hunter 19-2 centerboard shim material Crazy Dave Condon at 5:14am 09.13.22 You are being directed to the forum store which has the build list of parts for your boat. The stor
Identify 6M O'DAY? mike sail at 5:11am 09.13.22 A big thank you to both Will Gilmore and Sunbird22358 for the replies. A wealth of information for s
Removing bent driveshaft strut from 1985 hunter 31 RoyS at 5:11am 09.13.22 There is probably a bronze stern tube with a bolted flange under all that paint and sealant. If so,
Long range rescue jssailem at 5:10am 09.13.22
Unknown part on my 18.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:10am 09.13.22 Make sure you include @Crazy Dave Condon I use to sell the 18.5 wing bulb keel sailboat as a forme
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 4:55am 09.13.22 Wow, John. Quite the thread, but looks as though you're heading in the right direction. Being away s
Long range rescue rgranger at 4:48am 09.13.22 I think this depends on the individual dealing with the situation. I use the singular because it h
H38 - Jacklines and boom preventer Will Gilmore at 4:41am 09.13.22 My tether in the cockpit gets me to the tether on the cabin deck> It runs from the cockpit to the m
How to raise a one-piece mast? jssailem at 4:34am 09.13.22 The Javelin is a 14ft boat. These small boats while a whole lot of fun can be a puzzle to figure out
Trailer Tongue Question Rick Webb at 4:32am 09.13.22 HOW TO RETRIEVE A BOAT USING A TILT TRAILER - YouTube
Sail Numbers Panama Jack at 4:18am 09.13.22 Marmalade I did not realize those requirements. I will see what I can find out there and position

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