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on a lighter note entont at 9:16am 06.02.11 Big Boats 6/1349 So I finally launched our Legend 37 this past week. or as I like to say, "Laughter" is now on the wa
how often do you worry DeniseO30 at 9:11am 06.02.11 Bigger Boats 4/1686 about your encapsulated Keel? :eek: Mine is fine (near as I can tell) The faired hull bottom along
perko sea strainer entont at 9:04am 06.02.11 Big Boats 8/3484 I need to replace the plexiglass tube for my perko sea strainer. size is 3.5" diameter and 4' ht. (
CDI Furler and New Genoa Comment OldCat at 8:45am 06.02.11 Catalina 22 3/1347 If you have a CDI furler, then you know that very often these units need to be used with a ~3/16 lin
Why is my raw water impeller failing so often? (1) Rich Stidger at 8:14am 06.02.11 Ask All Sailors 16/10110 Spring commissioning 2011- At 2010 layup, I believed my raw water pump on my Westerbeke generator w
Finding leak in deck Gordon Taylor at 6:55am 06.02.11 Musings With Maine Sail 2/2957 We have a persistent and hard to trace leak from the cockpit of our Hunter 38 into the aft cabin. Be
Cheap, easy, covering for lead keel? Ed Schenck at 5:59am 06.02.11 Ask All Sailors 10/10500 This morning I am going to check out my recently soda blasted bottom and lead keel. I have read a f
high output alternator upgrade question (1) eianm at 1:05am 06.02.11 Big Boats 4/3328 Have been considering upgrading my 20 year old standard alternator on my 4JH2 TE. Have seen a lot ab
Remove mixing elbow quangle at 11:39pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1392 I have a 2000 v8 gasoline engine alpha model and I want to remove my mixing elbow, does anyone know
H280 Winches Tally Ho at 9:27pm 06.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/2078 I have a '96 H-280 and it only has winches on the cabn roof. It appears that there is a provision fo
A bit of foul weather here in the East today. jimmyb at 7:31pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1393 Well thats the understatement of the year for me. Check out this link of Springfield Ma overlooking
Main Sheet Reeving jksailing at 7:31pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 14/13639 I need help finding a reeving diagram for the main sheet on a Beneteau 33.7 First or any similar siz
Our new boat and AICW journey blog sea_casper at 7:21pm 06.01.11 Destinations 6/4768 Tomorrow we fly down to Norfolk and will be bringing our boat North to Groton and Block Island on th
Cabin Cushions for H260 LarryH at 7:16pm 06.01.11 Smaller Boats 10/3297 Has anyone replaced all the cushions in the cabin? including the stern bed, salon and vberth? Does H
Down Wind-Reposition Weight Back? Ducati at 6:44pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2459 When sailing (racing) down wind, is it best to reposition stuff down below to the back of the boat?
Great Sail Today (1) kloudie1 at 6:13pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1797 Didn't think we were going to go out today since we'd gone to work on the Stiletto.. but the wind wa
scuppers doug bari at 5:55pm 06.01.11 Other Sailboats 1/1823 NEED SOME HELP... JUST GOT AN OYSTERMAN 23 (SLOOP)I HAVE Always been a motor boat person ..so i don'
In mast furling problem bigsick at 5:19pm 06.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/1923 Took first sail this last weekend. Very light wind on lake so I thought I would raise my mainsail.
recommisioning fresh water system richk at 5:02pm 06.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1373 I'm frustrated; for the first time since buying the boat 13 years ago I'm not able to repressurize
1980 H30 compression post plywood (2) jphud at 4:42pm 06.01.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2894 Hi there, The plywood between the steel support and compression post is basically disintegrated. Th

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In mast furling? (1) morsail779 at 2:15am 06.15.22 Starboard tack is what seems appropriate but if you have vertical battens with the pockets on the p
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 11:20pm 06.14.22 I have now clocked up 100 Engine hours without a problem... If the above primer filter/pump is not i
Emergency Monty 17 (pretty rough shape!) need guidance. (2) Epic1969 at 11:01pm 06.14.22 Here she is!
New Catalina 30 Owner (1) mikeracca at 9:17pm 06.14.22 Not much going on at the moment, but I got the glasswork done on the muffler. Tomorrow I will sand a
Traveler line diameter and type on 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331 Weasel at 9:08pm 06.14.22 Will not mess up , sorry, fat fingers
Traveler line diameter and type on 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331 Weasel at 9:08pm 06.14.22 Nice looking boat Craig B. And good advice. I use a continuous loop on mine. Works well and mess up
Seven Mile Bridge Marathon Larry Pierce at 8:42pm 06.14.22 Thanks to all. I will look into the drawbridgr.
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Stu Jackson at 8:37pm 06.14.22 I just learned to fake the lines and coil the tops so they hang on themselves.
Scary thought for all solo sailors! dLj at 8:24pm 06.14.22 Those three old rules: people in the boat. water out of the boat, boat off the rocks, Always thou
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Rich Stidger at 7:53pm 06.14.22 Low quantity and custom made equals a high price. I have eight of them on my h40.5, and all are bro
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Phil Herring at 7:50pm 06.14.22 Yeah, you're right and we agree, but figured it was better to have them available even at a high pri
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Tally Ho at 7:47pm 06.14.22 If these were made in high quantities they would be much cheaper, but there isn't enough demand for
Honda fuel line disconnect ctrout at 7:43pm 06.14.22 I'll do that. Thanks for the advice.
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Phil Herring at 7:42pm 06.14.22 If these were made in high quantities they would be much cheaper, but there isn't enough demand for
COCKPIT LINE HOLDERS Tally Ho at 7:39pm 06.14.22 They're right here: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=35.5&c=8&p=52693 Each one is $25?
Scary thought for all solo sailors! kloudie1 at 7:28pm 06.14.22 Those three old rules: people in the boat. water out of the boat, boat off the rocks,
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft Hollyberry at 7:15pm 06.14.22 Apparently those stress cracks in the gelcoat are a 'known Beneteau' thing.. our boat has them too,
Garmin Wireless wind vs. Raymarine microtalk gateway? (1) Marmalade at 6:51pm 06.14.22 I was wrong... I have a spare! If you want to give it a try, PM me your address and I'll send it to
Garmin Wireless wind vs. Raymarine microtalk gateway? Marmalade at 6:47pm 06.14.22 Thanks for that idea @Marmalade. I will read up on the T122 Interface. Yes, my Garmin 740 does ha
Honda fuel line disconnect dlochner at 6:23pm 06.14.22 I thought that was it when I found it the other day but when I looked at the list of supported engi

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