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Replace Bimini - 37C (1983) tansey at 7:18am 07.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 8/3942 Hi all, this is my first post here. We (husband and I) own a 37 cutter (1983) and we need to replac
fish finder / chart plotter jfrench at 6:33am 07.13.11 Catalina 22 2/1475 I'm starting to look at electronics for my boat and I am interested in these fish finder / chart plo
Oday 302 shower sump jokers819 at 6:22am 07.13.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2409 was wondering where this might be located and how to clean it out .May have gotten some bs from a re
Delrin bearings for jib furling gear CHEAP bustedrudder at 4:57am 07.13.11 Parts Search 0/3162 Had to replace the centering bushing on my Hood furling drum. While apart examined the delrin ball b
23.5 jib sheet av8erdunn at 4:43am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 13/2692 On my 23.5 I have 3 jam cleats onthe starboard side but none on the port. I am guessing the 3 I have
Replace broken Cleat Pegfrayne at 4:31am 07.13.11 Smaller Boats 1/1262 I have a hunter 20 cica '83, with 7" Rubber cleats. I broke one and need to find a replacement, I do
Remaing fuel at different gauge reading Mark Juetten at 11:35pm 07.12.11 Big Boats 2/1550 Given the fact that the fuel tank on a 376 is irregular in shape and the fuel gauge is mounted at th
2QM15 engine fuse size David W at 11:01pm 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3777 Greetings folks, I'm hoping someone can help me. I need to replace the fuse in my Yanmar 2QM15 engin
Cup Holders (2) James Eastwood at 10:31pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/2011 We could never find cups that would sit properly in the standard Hunter holders so I added a modific
a little upgrade for the babe (8) Douglast at 10:27pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 15/3907 The wife and i gave the old 1974 gal some new life by removing the old shag carpet from everywhere;
What size genoa for Seattle area? Jared1048 at 9:41pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 4/1828 Question 1: I've read that the 85 hunter 31' can use a 155% genoa? Question 2: Does using only par
Boom vang bowlinguy800 at 9:19pm 07.12.11 Catalina 22 4/4508 Hello everyone, I have a Cat 22 hoping to get in the water soon. I'm new to sailing and have used t
Speed and Depth C22_Lady_OH at 9:07pm 07.12.11 Catalina 22 10/3627 On my 1979 Catalina 22 I have a compass with light (newer) and a Lev-o-meter but no depth and speed.
Source of Electrical Bonding of Rudder Post to Ground rardiH36 at 8:58pm 07.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2793 I recently noticed in Don Casey's "Sailboat Electrics Simplified" that just like bronze through-hull
Yankee (jib sheet) length/dia for 83 Hunter 37c JBurans at 8:49pm 07.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1958 Hi All, Can anyone give me a recommendation for length, diameter and brand of line/best source to u
Lake Ontario 300 Miles race is on this weekend alexco38 at 8:47pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3280 It's the longest fresh water race in the world and it is ON this weekend. I will be participating fo
Power Inverters MalibuC at 8:30pm 07.12.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2540 So here goes, having fulfilled a (nearly) life long dream and purchasing my first sailboat, I am und
More Sail Equals less Heel? geehaw at 8:27pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 16/5195 Well Been able to get some long sails in this year. ! week around Memorial day, 4 days Independence
oday centerboard johno12871 at 6:44pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 4/3044 I have a 1979 O"Day 25 shoal keel centerboarder. My question is when should the pendant to lower the
Selden In Mast Furling Main Jim Beck at 6:31pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/2118 Can anyone tell me the version of Selden In Mast Furling Main that came on the 2005 Hunter 33? Incre

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I saw something sad today... Benny17441 at 2:56pm 09.02.22 When a sailor passes away it is not necessarily a sad story. If it were so, I would be really depres
On Hunter 36, where have you installed your solar charge controller? AndyL at 2:48pm 09.02.22 As for running wires down the arch, good luck. I was able to do so, but only by sacrificing my spe
Invest 94L Benny17441 at 2:46pm 09.02.22 The weather has been a little screwy in the past few years, so the historical behavior of these stor
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 2:12pm 09.02.22 Use tape measure and give the holes about 1/8" slop should be close enough. Have you ever used a
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 1:47pm 09.02.22
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 1:47pm 09.02.22 Ah. We have an experienced VOLUNTEER.
Traveller Clam Cleat jssailem at 1:45pm 09.02.22 @rpwillia I can see the purpose and function of what you did. I have never liked the jam cleat. Ev
Internet entrance test Ralph Johnstone at 1:45pm 09.02.22 I never realized that @Kermit was left-handed. He always did seem a little off kilter o_O !
Propane pressure gauge (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:43pm 09.02.22 Ralph, I hope you realize my comment was tongue in cheek. Not gonna be tongue in cheek after you
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 1:41pm 09.02.22 True story.... My son's pickup went in for some muffler work... the mechanic forgot to reinstall th
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? jssailem at 1:36pm 09.02.22 @ShawnL you have a little advantage. Your in fresh water. And you put your boat up for winter. Both
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Ralph Johnstone at 1:35pm 09.02.22 Just realized that this means I will need to drill the new backing plates before I install them. Th
Internet entrance test Will Gilmore at 1:28pm 09.02.22 Thought you would enjoy this photo. No wonder he seems so centered. -Will
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 1:26pm 09.02.22 I suggest it is an opportunity for experimentation. Say 3 or 4 SBO members choose your temps between
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 1:23pm 09.02.22 @Ralph Johnstone, thanks for the detailed response. I updated my previous post to include your sugge
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? ShawnL at 1:22pm 09.02.22 I'm somewhat ashamed to say I did a similar thing with the pendant I use to get my jib a little high
A/C duct locations Ed.S at 1:07pm 09.02.22 Thanks sailcapt340, My arrangement is a little different but the bottom line is like you said measur
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new blue seas add-a-battery combo Stu Jackson at 12:45pm 09.02.22 The very LAST thing you want to do is to combine a bad bank with a good one. That is ALL this switc
Its funny Friday! Richard19068 at 12:35pm 09.02.22 us know the proper oven temperature?
Propane pressure gauge (1) JamesG161 at 12:33pm 09.02.22 Seems like steam tables: For Weather, this

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