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5 year extended warranty jms at 1:10pm 12.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2005 I am looking for a mechanic that will honor the 5 year extended Hunter warranty. My prob. is with bo
First 310 inboard autopilot r1texas at 12:30pm 12.21.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1291 Hi, I would like to install an inboard autopilot on my First 310 and I'm wondering if someone alre
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uh oh!!! missed window!!!water wings needed!!! zeehag at 9:34am 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2026 rofl-- due to circumstances control--ie, sail partner-now EX sailpartner, and promises unkept, i
New Catalina 310 Owners (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 8:57am 12.21.10 Catalina 310 10/3555 My Bride and I closed on our Catalina 310 yesterday:dance:. She is a 2001, hull no. 65. Here is a
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Rudder Bushings????? woodster at 7:47am 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 1/2082 i will be replaceing my rudder bushing on my s-2.....the shaft dia. is 1 1/2 "....my question is ...
In NY seadaddler at 6:12am 12.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2187 Hi all I am up in NY visiting for XMAS and no I am not asking for some one to take me sailing with i
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Oday 25 mast info Heffalump at 8:31pm 12.20.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1948 Hi I am looking at an Oday 25 .It needs a mast does any one have the specs. Legnth, cross secti
sail mod Skysail1 at 7:53pm 12.20.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/4285 Bought my first big sailer a hunter 260 wb this fall, have not sailed her yet. sent my sails into s
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Folding settee table Scottwe at 6:55pm 12.20.10 Big Boats 4/3615 We have a Catalina 36 and I am looking for a folding table for the dining table. Does anyone have a
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Window Refitting justondean at 4:58pm 12.20.10 Catalina 22 9/2543 So...my '71 model C-22 is leaking rain water in around the windows. I had been thinking about takin
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Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system JRacer at 9:37am 07.27.22 FYI, on my 310, the backstay adjuster is the factory setup and provides sufficient leverage to apply
Crazy Chicago Mac Race Jumpstart at 9:37am 07.27.22 About 10 years ago I did one where we put the chute up at the start and took it down at the bridge.
Bow ladder for First 35 (3) jssailem at 9:35am 07.27.22 I carry a plastic 2 step that I set on the dock to aid in boarding our boat. Made by rubber made, i
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system (1) jssailem at 9:23am 07.27.22 It sounds like you feel you need a lot of backstay force. You feel the D Rings are able to handle th
Bow ladder for First 35 shemandr at 9:23am 07.27.22 I don't know of anything specifically for that application. Without going custom this is what I wou
Hunter 340 sea cock identity: jssailem at 9:11am 07.27.22 While not unusual on small boats to locate thru hulls in nearby locations, it is important for the h
Hunter 340 sea cock identity: (1) sail sfbay at 9:08am 07.27.22 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Might post a photo of the sea cocks
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system anastas at 9:08am 07.27.22 @JRacer and @shemandr : Although these plates are designed for a different application (attach backs
Replace faucet in head tips Ed Caldwell at 9:07am 07.27.22 I eventually (and carefully) pried up the countertop after disconnecting all the hoses. Lifting it
Hunter 340 sea cock identity: Ed Caldwell at 9:02am 07.27.22 On my '99 H340, the two seacocks just aft of the sink are 1} sink drain and 2} inlet for head sea wa
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system shemandr at 9:00am 07.27.22 Continuing from JRacer, is this what you are describing? https://www.westmarine.com/search?q=Triangl
Hunter 340 sea cock identity: Rick D at 8:54am 07.27.22 Someone may offer a better explanation, but assuming the smaller seacock labeled macerator is open w
Seawater pump for A/C jerry at 8:52am 07.27.22 I had similar problems with my 5 year old air conditioner. It started with HPF Error occasionally a
Chainplates for Drogue Scott T-Bird at 8:37am 07.27.22 I agree with @dlochner. I think the weak point in this is the hull. Do you have access to the bac
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Scott T-Bird at 8:23am 07.27.22
How soon is to soon? Scott T-Bird at 8:15am 07.27.22 I'll admit that I get excited for them ... it sounds like @Allowishish has a solid plan and is ready
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system DougM at 8:01am 07.27.22
Chainplates for Drogue rgranger at 7:54am 07.27.22 I agree with @dlochner. I think the weak point in this is the hull. Do you have access to the back
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system JRacer at 7:54am 07.27.22 Search for a "triangle plate". Schaeffer makes some of those. Typically used in split backstays. Pro
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Johnb at 7:52am 07.27.22 Consider using fiddle blocks and soft shackling the lower one to the D ring. Always assuming you a

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