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Throttle Control Rocknoids at 11:40am 06.27.11 Catalina 30 7/3031 I am looking at buying a 1985 C-30 with the Universal M25 diesel engine. When I push the throttle f
Battery Charging...boat or generator. Nodak7 at 11:34am 06.27.11 Ask All Sailors 35/13541 Another electrical question! Here is what I have... I have a Hunter 41DS with two new 4D Batteries,
Rerouting holding tank vent lananas at 11:20am 06.27.11 Big Boats 2/1739 I am thinking about replacing the holding tank vented loop from current connection to port side stan
Frige smell John at 11:16am 06.27.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 22/7602 Here's the set-up: The hose from the sump from my refrigerator connects to the hose from the sink dr
H26 replacement hatch tkaser3210 at 11:10am 06.27.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1063 Does anybody know where I might find a replacement for the front hatch on my '94 H26 ?
Vision 36 Mainsail won't go up...? sj01 at 10:51am 06.27.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2229 My wife and I are the proud (new) owners of a 1993 Vision 36. Have been out a few times experimentin
Evinrude Yachtwin tilt lock sgnlman at 10:23am 06.27.11 Engines and Propulsion 2/3902 I acquired a 1990 yachtwin as a freebie after having problems with my 15hp mercury. After mounting i
How much is too much weight for a Cat 30? dstaylor95 at 10:02am 06.27.11 Catalina 30 14/2941 This is somewhat of a repeat post and I apologize in advance...The question that I am having a hard
Travellift hang time Dubo at 9:57am 06.27.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2150 Hi, I had a yard lift my 31' Hunter on saturday so i could get access to the bottom of the keel. I d
Mast holders shake55 at 9:45am 06.27.11 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1274 I am looking for a mast holder that attaches to the stern for storing the mast and also for ease in
Tiller Arm Radius Riky Ricardo at 9:43am 06.27.11 Other Sailboats 2/2042 Our boat is a Rhodes 41 year 82. Im installing a Raymarine Type1 linear drive for the Autopilot. I
Adler Barbour thermostat Alice A. at 9:19am 06.27.11 Ask All Sailors 9/12260 Our 1995 Adler Barbour cold machine acts like the thermostat has failed. It makes wild temperature s
Oriental NC: Whittaker Point Marina Review (1) rgranger at 9:15am 06.27.11 Trailer Sailors 6/4902 Hey All Just got back from a four day jaunt in the Pamlico and wanted to give Kudos to Whittaker Po
Vberth hatch weather stripping svoelker at 8:55am 06.27.11 S2 4/2759 The foam type weather stripping on my forward vberth deck hatch is old. Some of it is missing. I che
Dang batteries Paul356 at 8:45am 06.27.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1251 It should become quickly apparent that I don't like batteries much and they don't like me. But here'
pin hole in SS John at 8:17am 06.27.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2313 I found that the stainless steel sink in my galley has a little pin hole in the bottom which causes
Halyard size for vision 36 Skydaving at 8:15am 06.27.11 Big Boats 5/1342 Trying to find out the main halyard size (diameter of the rope) for a vision 36. The length would he
Wood thingy around keel crank. Need some advice. Capt Strapfoots at 8:12am 06.27.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2353 I have an 84 Mac 25 and the wood that surrounds the keel crank winch is starting to buckle... How do
Integration StandHorizon 2150 AIS & Coastal Explorer (1) pauljgrenon at 8:04am 06.27.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1680 Objective: Using my new Standard Horizon GX2150 Radio, Get AIS targets to show up on my computer run
Is there an alternate site for mobile users? Forrest15112 at 6:53am 06.27.11 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/3541 Many sites have a location specifically formatted for display on small mobile device screens. I woul

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25 vs 26S, who's best to windward? stickinthemud57 at 12:44pm 09.21.22 FWIW, I am waiting on sails and rigging from Blue Water Yachts that purportedly will make my 26S poi
05 H36 Non-technical question on B&R rig jssailem at 12:32pm 09.21.22 It would be "TOO LOOSE" for any of the boats I have sailed on. If I was sailing on a Hunter with th
Persistent Fresh Water Leak Leeward Rail at 12:31pm 09.21.22 This dye suggestion made me curious. Having used UV dye for detecting refrigerant leaks, I wondered
05 H36 Non-technical question on B&R rig tfox2069 at 12:31pm 09.21.22 When properly tensioned those shrouds should not be loose. Purchasing a Loos gauge to check the ten
25 vs 26S, who's best to windward? stickinthemud57 at 12:30pm 09.21.22 Unmodified, there are no through-hulls below the waterline on the 26S. I suppose it is possible wate
Aftermarket Chinese Impellers Rick D at 12:26pm 09.21.22 FWIW, some time ago, I purchased a Yanmar impeller. When I opened the package, I saw that it was a J
05 H36 Non-technical question on B&R rig shemandr at 12:23pm 09.21.22 That seems to be too loose to me, a former 356 owner.
05 H36 Non-technical question on B&R rig Rick D at 12:22pm 09.21.22 Too loose. I'd have a rigger take a look and tune the rig.
05 H36 Non-technical question on B&R rig Banooma at 12:07pm 09.21.22 Ok, for now I'll consider the positioning of lifelines a separate issue. A sister h36 docked near me
H49 Deck Dorade / Cowl vents (4) Daze at 12:05pm 09.21.22
25 vs 26S, who's best to windward? HeelBoy at 12:00pm 09.21.22 Maintenance is minimal. In cruising the Googles, I see a fair amount of discussion about leaks an
Space Forces First Christmas JamesG161 at 11:55am 09.21.22 Lyrics... "We're the mighty watchful eye, Guardians beyond the blue, The invisible front line, War
Space Forces First Christmas JamesG161 at 11:50am 09.21.22 Now the Official Space Force Song has been released. It is so new that YouTube does not have it yet.
25 vs 26S, who's best to windward? stickinthemud57 at 11:45am 09.21.22 Yeah, I came very close to getting a 25, but between the maintenance difficulties some have experien
1977 Hunter 27 Rudder Bushing/Bearing info sail sfbay at 11:42am 09.21.22 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! Suggest getting a marine and/or boatyard mechanic inspection
05 H36 Non-technical question on B&R rig jssailem at 11:26am 09.21.22 turnbuckle also seems a little pushed in by the lifeline. Does this seem normal for a Hunter, or sh
Persistent Fresh Water Leak Johnb at 11:12am 09.21.22 Never used it myself, but a buddy has employed the food dye method a bunch. It could also be a slow
Persistent Fresh Water Leak rgranger at 11:01am 09.21.22 If you have more than one tank or water source, you can try putting different food color in each and
Jacking Hunter 20 off trailer rgranger at 10:58am 09.21.22 If you have a stout Oak tree, you can suspend the bow from a tow strap.... been there done that mor
Persistent Fresh Water Leak dlochner at 10:54am 09.21.22 We have spent the past year tracking down similar leaks and have found multiple leaks. Some things w

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