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What type of bottom paint? steve4643 at 4:49pm 10.17.10 Catalina 22 10/3672 What type of bottom paint do you use , if any? Epoxy, ablative, ?? Also , based on the paint you us
Maxwell Winches jdhohmann at 4:21pm 10.17.10 Big Boats 3/1570 Does anyone know what size a replacement Harken or Lewmar winch I would need for our Hunter Legend 4
Blister Under Blue Gel Coat sstringer1 at 2:40pm 10.17.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1607 Anyone have experience with blisters forming under the blue gelcoat on a 26M? The area of concern i
Removing siler paint trim from H33 fixed ports paul1938 at 11:00am 10.17.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1782 Removing silver paint trim from H33 fixed ports I noticed on what I thought was the metal trim on t
Billage water Chiriqui at 10:59am 10.17.10 Smaller Boats 23/5034 Bilge water It's become apparent that the 1996 Hunter I purchased in November 2009 is taking on a b
Blister Repair Rob41252 at 10:07am 10.17.10 Catalina 30 1/1707 Looking for a reputable yard in the Tampa/St. Pete FL area to repair a buch of blisters in my '91 Ca
Mast stepping a tempest doublezero at 8:03am 10.17.10 Day Sailers 5/2516 So I have looked and looked for information in regards to the mast configuration on this vesell, to
fuel fill hose healeyman at 7:51am 10.17.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1580 Please, Advise on the diameter of the fuel fill hose for the 1995 Hunter 29.5. Thanks, Dave
Deck polishing inarathree at 6:08am 10.17.10 Smaller Boats 2/1553 Ok, my girl has some oxidation. So, I polished and waxed the hull while she was out of the water, wh
Johnson Seawater pump for Yanmar Ken13559 at 2:55am 10.17.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2093 Can anyone tell me where I can buy a complete Johnson (I think its correct) seawater for my Yanmar 2
How to adjust throttle positioning? JonnyQuest at 8:09pm 10.16.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2201 Hi gang, After replacing the carb, fuel pump, and installing a racor separator, the old Atomic 4 ru
Changing Prop whisper at 4:52pm 10.16.10 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1329 I have a 27' with a 24hp inboard perkins. I am considering changing my 2 blade prop to a 3 blade do
installing cabin floor covering newboatowner at 4:09pm 10.16.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2652 I am thinking of installing an interior deck covering to my catalina 30. I have done research on ca
prop and shaft pulling tho52mas at 2:08pm 10.16.10 Ask All Sailors 26/13572 Went to the store and bought a gear puller to pull the prop off. The tool broke. Maybe the tool wa
Definition Steve Dion at 2:01pm 10.16.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1839 I just came across a comic strip of B.C. that I thought I would share. The Definition of "Re-port"
Transporting local Chathambreeze at 10:31am 10.16.10 Big Boats 4/1480 We have a Hunter 386 with the arch. This is our first season and getting ready to haul out for wint
Sailing an H33 without a headsail Stephen Trapani at 10:08am 10.16.10 The Cherubini Hunters 16/3410 The last time I had my H33 out, the wind was heavy (25ish) and I tried to sail with just the mainsai
Mounting stereo and speakers on Hunter 23.5 JonMulloy at 9:59am 10.16.10 Smaller Boats 4/1939 I'm looking for ideas on where to best mount a stereo and 2 speakers on my 23.5. I've delayed doing
O'Day 23 lines drawing anchorh at 8:46am 10.16.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1682 I'm having to build a new cradle for a 1980 23 Mk2 that I bought this summer. With the boat still in
Replacing Sail Slides srogers at 8:21am 10.16.10 Smaller Boats 3/3264 Hi! My stronger-than-he-looks teenage son, hoisted the main of our Cat 250 recently and broke 3-4 of

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Bombardier Rudder Gudgeon Bushings? (2) Sixth Boat at 12:39pm 07.18.22 I did not find any clear plastic hose that had the proper 1/2" OD. But I did find some 1/2" nylon s
How to grow the sport dlochner at 12:34pm 07.18.22 Another notable effort is going on in the Bronx. Kids building boats and sailing around NYC. https:
depth/chart plotters scottscotty at 12:15pm 07.18.22 thanks for all the input and replies so far!!! I will say that in the chowan river, sheet steering i
depth/chart plotters Parsons at 11:47am 07.18.22 Following this -- I suppose it depends on how much you want to know about the bottom. I've sailed (
Generator Installation tfox2069 at 11:44am 07.18.22 Am seriously considering a NextGen for my 2009 Hunter 36 if we decide to stay with the boat for crui
depth/chart plotters (1) rgranger at 11:43am 07.18.22 I have sailed a lot in your area... I have sereral write ups of our adventures but I've attached onl
depth/chart plotters Crusty Ol Salt at 11:39am 07.18.22 I am in the same boat and I am experimenting with the garmin echomap uhd 73sv. I think they are stil
Tee Tap for Macerator pump JoeWhite at 11:35am 07.18.22 If I was facing this condition, I would connect a long hose from macerator and put the other end in
Propeller source and size for 1990 Beneteau 41S5 fstbttms at 11:25am 07.18.22 Not sure about the leading "1", but otherwise looks like 18" diameter, 3" hub, and 14" pitch... Pr
interior panels ggrizzard at 11:13am 07.18.22 Overhead panels, bulkhead panels, partitions??? A picture would help.
Should 23.5 bow touch trailer roller? waterman30 at 11:11am 07.18.22 That looks like a nice setup. I just finished work on my trailer with new tray, bunkboards and bunkb
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions (2) rgranger at 9:55am 07.18.22 If it is styrofoam then it is probably not water logged. But if it is water logged and you need to
Drain/holding tank for small shower (2) rickortega at 9:49am 07.18.22 Well I didn't get around to this project last summer, I'm just starting now though! I want to be wi
Traveller Clam Cleat marchem at 9:37am 07.18.22 How are these cam cleats mounted? Obviously drilled, but what is under/inside the fibreglass? This
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions Qorgyle at 9:35am 07.18.22 Of course it had been put into a dry, totally encapsulated fiberglass space by the builder, so it w
Propeller source and size for 1990 Beneteau 41S5 Hollyberry at 9:26am 07.18.22 Not sure about the leading "1", but otherwise looks like 18" diameter, 3" hub, and 14" pitch... If y
Dual Lever Sticking KBraz2k at 9:08am 07.18.22 More than likely my Winter project, but until then....
Electric Horn jssailem at 8:51am 07.18.22
Traveller Clam Cleat DaveJ at 8:41am 07.18.22 How are these cam cleats mounted? Obviously drilled, but what is under/inside the fibreglass? This l
There goes the neighborhood! rgranger at 8:16am 07.18.22 I think we are not too far away from some really interesting cruising boats. I can imagine a tug l

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