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M25 maintenance AADIVER at 9:21pm 12.14.10 Catalina 30 3/1770 The Universal M25 manual suggest routine maintenance every 100 hours. I would rather schedule annua
Refinishing a mast Nelsonhow at 8:20pm 12.14.10 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2200 The 44 foot Kenyon mast on my old H-30 is very scratched and the white paint is in real bad shape.
Prop Shaft Diameter on H34 RForst at 6:37pm 12.14.10 Big Boats 7/2371 Trying to confirm something. My 1987 H34 has a Yanmar 3GM30F with a yanzaki 2.6 trans. So is my pr
Almost ready to cross Jim Seamans at 4:01pm 12.14.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3562 Joan and I are in Jupiter, Fl with about 30 miles to go before we stage over to the Bahamas. We exp
Should i purchase a 380 that was a Club Natico pdnervo at 2:39pm 12.14.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1878 My wife and i put an offer in on a 2000 380 Hunter Sailboat. the boats first owner was the Club Nati
Belowwaterline photo of Cat 400 and 42 bow jmack at 2:26pm 12.14.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1756 Hi I would like to see the underwater shape of a Cat 400 and 42 bow. Does anyone have a photo of a
Bayfield 25...anyone familiar? Bonzai at 2:04pm 12.14.10 Trailer Sailors 6/14240 In my search for a more wife friendly trailersailer I am looking at a boat heretofore unknown to me
new sailor needing advice on boats colin2010 at 12:41pm 12.14.10 Ask All Sailors 40/7794 hi there everyone, ive been on the water my entire life and have driven lots of boats (pontoons,
I search for a VHF with an incorporated AIS JFD at 10:19am 12.14.10 Ask All Sailors 4/4243 Hello, I search for a VHF with an incorporated AIS. What do you do recommend me in a cheap pr
Adding weight-bearing attachments to the inner hull? Smithy at 10:07am 12.14.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/2822 Good afternoon. I'm picking up a 1972 Mac 22 tomorrow afternoon, mainly for use with my Scout tro
Catalina 27 thumper info. Ramjet at 9:16am 12.14.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/2084 I have been looking at a 1984 catalina 27 to purchase named Thumper. I decided to check the registry
1981 Hunter 30 Wood Varnish? Bye George at 9:15am 12.14.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/2082 I am refinsihing my teak floor using oxalic acid in there a varnish or oil I need so the finish will
Question for Texas Sailors PrincessoftheLake at 8:51am 12.14.10 Ask All Sailors 18/5708 There is a small (and I do mean small) possibility that I may look at relocating to Texas in the nex
Even a daysailer deserves a bit of bling (5) esterhazyinoz at 2:31am 12.14.10 Trailer Sailors 2/3008 Having a lot of non sailing time on my hands after ripping the inside of my knee and then fracturin
Replace 30AMP Main breaker Ed D at 7:47pm 12.13.10 Mid-Size Boats 4/1752 I have a 1989 Hunter Vision 32 and I feel I need to replace the main 30 amp breaker Alll of the off
replacement main circut breaker Ed D at 7:36pm 12.13.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1436 I have a 1989 Hunter 32 ft Vision and I beleive I may need to replace the main 30 amp breaker The is
Lets Talk Fishin' (1) rgranger at 7:29pm 12.13.10 Ask All Sailors 22/5069 Okay guys, Based upon the threads I've seen this week, it is definitely winter. What better time t
Boat yards in Galveston bay area galynd at 6:53pm 12.13.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2034 Does anyone know of a boatyard in the galveston bay area that will haul your boat and allow you to d
New 4 stroke Outboard Compared To 90's 2 Stroke sigbear at 5:21pm 12.13.10 Ask All Sailors 9/3110 I had a 1994 2 stroke 8 HP mariner (bought new 1994) on my inflatable and that motor was a gem, alwa
Trailer Specifications? jfrench at 4:10pm 12.13.10 Catalina 22 3/3924 Has anyone ever run across 'official' design specifications for a Catalina 22 trailer? Such as where

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Mast Strut Bolt (1) Tedd at 2:27pm 07.14.22 @BobSail , I'm reluctant to propose a solution without being able to see the parts involved. The dr
Formal Nautical Education (1) jon hansen at 2:19pm 07.14.22 so you want to be a "Sailor". i think i can call myself a sailor. capta is one too. a sailor is d
Bombardier Rudder Gudgeon Bushings? Leeward Rail at 2:19pm 07.14.22 I had a 16ft Invitation.(similar in length but only has a headsail, like a laser) If it is the sam
Difficult To Operate Through-hull Ball Valves jviss at 2:13pm 07.14.22 While closed, I remove the hose and place 2 Oz of olive oil and reconnect the hose. Then try to mo
Louden Ness at 2:05pm 07.14.22 After multiple tries at sealing the original windows I did decide I had to change course. I was thin
Difficult To Operate Through-hull Ball Valves berner73 at 2:04pm 07.14.22 Our overboard discharge thru-hull has always been difficult to open/close. Admittedly we never use
Formal Nautical Education patagoniadave at 1:50pm 07.14.22 The schools you cited much earlier are in the business of preparing marine technicians, engineers,
Rust-looking Stains on Hull Beneath Through-hulls and Drains jviss at 1:48pm 07.14.22 You are kidding, right? You've been here on sbo for ages and haven't heard about FSR? Or Mary Kat
Formal Nautical Education dlochner at 1:28pm 07.14.22 I am capable of doing this all self taught and hands on, but I know I will make mistakes and learn
Hard wiring an inverter Stu Jackson at 1:24pm 07.14.22 Yep, I think putting this on the list for our boat tech is exactly the right move. Doug, I just re
Formal Nautical Education patagoniadave at 1:18pm 07.14.22 @patagoniadave After reading your post I am not sure what you really want to do. Is that what you
Mast Strut Bolt BobSail at 1:17pm 07.14.22 in my career I've seen so many failures due to incorrect fastener use--some of which ended in injur
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options dlochner at 1:15pm 07.14.22 I kinda wonder what sort of University would grant a PhD for a treatise theorizing that legislators
Formal Nautical Education patagoniadave at 1:12pm 07.14.22 Hi Dave. Our family began our sailing experience with a 28' Hunter sloop in March of 1999. Cruised
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options FastOlson at 1:05pm 07.14.22 Sounds like a good dissertation topic for PhD candidate. :) I kinda wonder what sort of Universi
Formal Nautical Education Richard19068 at 1:00pm 07.14.22 @patagoniadave After reading your post I am not sure what you really want to do. Is that what you
Formal Nautical Education patagoniadave at 12:58pm 07.14.22 When I started graduate school I was lamenting to a colleague that I would be X years old by the t
Formal Nautical Education Terry Cox at 12:56pm 07.14.22 Hi Dave. Our family began our sailing experience with a 28' Hunter sloop in March of 1999. Cruised h
Raw Water Pump Inspection - Oberdorfer Stu Jackson at 12:51pm 07.14.22 You still have to remove the C clamp in front and pull out the impeller. It is easier to work on re
Original Sales Price of Hunter 26, 260 & 270 Crazy Dave Condon at 12:45pm 07.14.22 There are many items installed on the 26, 260 and 270. Additional items included trailer,motor, bott

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