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tomlang63 at 8:58am 07.20.11
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Looking for some advice on a 1981 Catalina 27 with a Universal 5411. The exhaust broke right at the
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Not many boats tickle my fancy this one does. What can everyone tell me about them? built 79 -
GWG at 8:44am 07.20.11
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Any ideas on installing a simple saltwater washdown pump for the anchor? We anchor out on LI Sound,
Kermit at 7:05am 07.20.11
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We have a very small sailing club with no assigned cleanup schedule. Don't know who is leaving the
ruidh at 7:03am 07.20.11
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I think it's time I bite the bullet and get a stern rail. I don't like how my outboard obscures my s
QP Chuck at 6:57am 07.20.11
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Do any of you know of a current source for the Gray portlights used on the H37-C (other than Pompane
karjer at 6:49am 07.20.11
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I need to replace a section of the creme rigid rub rail on my 37' O'Day. The stuff only comes in 27
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After a couple of months n he mooring the lines of my Sabre 38 are kind of stiff. Any sugestions ho
Capt Dale at 5:58am 07.20.11
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Just recently purchased an '84 Hunter 27. Last boat was a Catalina 22. Always had a soft spot for th
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I had to replace the original faucet/shower hand set on Karma, my 9.2A. I wanted something that woul
Jeffrey J Grillo at 5:08am 07.20.11
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I recently purchased an O'Day Swift at a church yard sale. Seems to be in good shape and workign ord
wufibugs at 11:39pm 07.19.11
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Rather than track down a replacement for my broken 2 pole yanmar ignition switch that allows removal
mklein@iowatelecom.net at 10:41pm 07.19.11
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My most recent aquizition is nearly ready to set sail? I just mounted the motor that came with the b
rfrye1 at 9:20pm 07.19.11
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We now have davits on our H376. When we have the dink hauled up it mostly blocks our stern light. It
shanker at 9:17pm 07.19.11
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Because I will do my share of single handed sailing, I have started reading about how the experts do
Blue Streak at 6:05pm 07.19.11
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Looking at a 30 Cat but 1623 hrs on engine. Should I be concerned? What does a rebuild run? Thanks
Florida sail at 5:50pm 07.19.11
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I'm looking at a boat that recently had the Westerbeke 27 replaced with a 28HP Beta Marine. I would
flyella10 at 5:44pm 07.19.11
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I have a 28.5 1986 Hunter and need to replace the Grey port lenses. New ones are available at Sailb
hi1cotton at 5:37pm 07.19.11
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Has anyone received a recent quote on North racing mailsail. I have a Hunter 23. The quotes I've rec
rochesterdriver at 5:01pm 07.19.11
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So the windlass draws up to 200a at 12v. I'm thinking there are two ways to go here. 1. Put s 12

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Vagabond 17 Keel winch "hole" looks to street.
SavraF at 5:04pm 08.27.22
I owned a Vagabond 17 for a few years and it's normal to see earth through the winch cable hole on
looking for a Chrysler 26' owner willing to answer questions.
Shadowwalker at 3:59pm 08.27.22
The way I look at it is boats are built as cheaply as possible. The mods will make her far more com
Hunter Hull laid up   (1)
JamesG161 at 3:25pm 08.27.22
I can help if you need detailed info. n noted, but that link is a long continuing Post. Jim...
Hunter Hull laid up
kappykaplan at 3:11pm 08.27.22
This thread should help: Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta
Hunter Hull laid up
DOCKHAND at 3:06pm 08.27.22
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240
chriscampbell at 2:54pm 08.27.22
UPDATE: Success! Thanks for all of your suggestions. It's still a mystery as to why the live wire w
Capri 22 - Going up the mast?
shemandr at 2:47pm 08.27.22
The only time I was subjected to a spinnaker sleeve it was more or less the same. I'd lose it. It'
Hunter Hull laid up
JamesG161 at 2:32pm 08.27.22
Hoping to find an ex Hunter employee that has first hand knowledge Contact the SBO Stores. HunterO
Any woodworkers about?
LloydB at 2:08pm 08.27.22
I think that little nubbin at the end of the rail is just where the cover has not opened up the slot
INVERTER SET UP
Johnb at 12:53pm 08.27.22
looking for a Chrysler 26' owner willing to answer questions.
LloydB at 12:38pm 08.27.22
When I started looking for a little bigger boat I ran across a Chrysler 26 and was impressed with ho
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks
robm at 12:22pm 08.27.22
@Crazy Dave Condon and @Ralph Johnstone, Thanks for the initial responses; will respond to your req
Service life of nylon anchor rode?   (1)
Captain Larry-DH at 12:06pm 08.27.22
a. Resplicing the chain rope join is maintenance and should be done every 2-5 years, depending on w
INVERTER SET UP
Davidasailor26 at 11:52am 08.27.22
Wire run is 3ft. Sounds good. Per http://assets.bluesea.com/files/resources/newsletter/images/DC_
INVERTER SET UP
Davidasailor26 at 11:49am 08.27.22
A fuse size of 100 or 125 amps exceeds the ampacity of #4 wire. Not according to http://assets.blu
INVERTER SET UP
twodzusfittings at 11:43am 08.27.22
INVERTER SET UP
Johnb at 11:41am 08.27.22
A fuse size of 100 or 125 amps exceeds the ampacity of #4 wire.
INVERTER SET UP
Davidasailor26 at 11:30am 08.27.22
Just be aware that a 1000W inverter could draw up to about 90A DC. Your 4AWG wire should be ok with

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