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Cowl and base replacement jackzimmerman at 6:55am 08.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2689 We have a 1999 Hunter 380 which has one cowl missing and the other a mess. I bought repalcements fr
Sea Dragon Sea Dragon at 6:25am 08.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1732 I am having a hard time to get the cover off the cabin lights (to change the bulb). Is there a trick
Refinish interior wood shemandr at 6:07am 08.30.10 Ask All Sailors 7/3163 I am trying to refinish the wood around the companion way where the sun has damaged the finish. Dri
Trailer help Rusty Nail at 6:05am 08.30.10 Trailer Sailors 4/2857 Hi all. Iam new to the site and iam looking for some advice on what I should do to my trailer for ma
Water temp guage Deadline at 4:16am 08.30.10 Mid-Size Boats 9/2566 Does anyone know where I can buy a water temperature guage that mounts on the engine block, 2GM20? T
No Power to Panel gpd955 at 3:29am 08.30.10 Catalina 310 4/2712 I am starting to feel like a leech since all I have been doing is asking advice but the diesel is ne
Standing rigging size sharps4590 at 2:52am 08.30.10 Catalina 22 6/4006 What size is the original standing rigging stainless cable? 1/4, 5/32? I want to order a loos gaug
First Sailing Lesson (1) nemosuit at 12:28am 08.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/3089 Group, This new owner / restorer of a 1978 MacV-22, who has never sailed anything more complex th
?? O'DAY 23 Hull Speed? bella bu at 10:45pm 08.29.10 Ask An Oday Owner 4/6258 What is the hull speed of the o'day 23. and does that mean that is the fastest the boat will go?
Replacement stantions Sources TonyN. at 9:20pm 08.29.10 Big Boats 6/1809 Hello all. I was wondering where to locate replacement stantions for a 1988 Hunter Legend 37.These a
outboard steering jerry smith at 9:19pm 08.29.10 Mid-Size Boats 0/1236 Does anyone have any experience with connecting a steering system to an outboard for better control
Redondo Beach, California, harbor information rwblocker at 9:15pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 1/2579 I keep my 43' Hunter in Shoreline Marina in Long Beach and always either go to Newport Beach or to C
Headsail rigging question shine at 9:06pm 08.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1777 I'm looking for the easiest way to connect my lower jib grommet to the deck. I have a hank on jib.
ack! Ripped my sail and other damage davemchine at 8:14pm 08.29.10 Catalina 22 7/2262 So the last owner of the boat kept it perfect and I managed to damage it in a half season. Time to d
Can you point higher by using the traveler? KandD at 8:10pm 08.29.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 40/19168 I was sitting on deck watching the kitties play and looking at the main sheets controls when the gea
Help with Leaking packing Jonny PIP at 7:25pm 08.29.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1581 I have a 1979 Hunter 30 ,the packing around my shaft is leaking bad,i need some advice on how to fix
New h260 owner with outboard issues rcaw at 7:06pm 08.29.10 Smaller Boats 9/2521 Greetings, New h260 owner here. A 99 model. w 9.8 tohatsu First off thanks to everybody on this
Sail Power Freedom77 at 7:03pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1882 I am new to this site. I am no expert, so I rely on experts, some of whom seem to members of this as
Hunter 38 head issue eparkes at 5:56pm 08.29.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1292 We have a 2006 Hinter 38 with an electric head. The head always seems to be an odor issue. It is wip
Daddy....wh..wh..why you got a new motor??? Maine Sail at 5:50pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 16/3562 So we are off cruising and the ONE job I trusted to an outside mechanic to get done before the cruis

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Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven tfox2069 at 8:20am 06.29.22 So do they make stove and oven combos that use the small, portable, propane canisters? Not for mar
DOWNWIND Tedd at 8:08am 06.29.22 A sailmaker in my hometown says "One degree at one mile equals 90 feet" as in 90 feet lost or gained
Furler ID jssailem at 7:39am 06.29.22 It looks used... The line looks ready for replacement. Does is still work? Not sure of the make. The
H240 spreader support toggles Crazy Dave Condon at 7:39am 06.29.22 @rgranger Follow up with this poster. Dealing with health issues right now dave
H240 spreader support toggles rgranger at 7:31am 06.29.22 I'm having a hard time picturing what you mean by "toggles on the spreader support lines".
Covers for Dock Pilings? NYSail at 7:30am 06.29.22 I bought a roll of used fire hose online and have it for these special occasions. Good Luck Greg
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets (1) chriscampbell at 7:30am 06.29.22 PS - a cleat like this is what the boat came with...
should I be concerned ? (5) rgranger at 7:28am 06.29.22 The good news is that you now have an excuse to buy some new toys....In addition to a grinder (get a
DOWNWIND Don Guillette at 7:28am 06.29.22 A comment on experts: over my life time I've encountered many experts on a lot of life subjects - in
Water pump on a 2002 Beneteau 331 jssailem at 7:22am 06.29.22 West Marine, once you get past the sales pitch... "the pump gaskets have dried up and may even have
Cabin recessed light wiring diagram jssailem at 7:11am 06.29.22 The "Boats.Com" link above is a great primer for addressing the problem you have. Loved this state
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 7:10am 06.29.22 Ahhhhh the bliss of ignorance.... A 1946 ad.
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 6:56am 06.29.22
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets chriscampbell at 6:55am 06.29.22 No, but aren't jib sheets usually handled with winches? Seems those clam cleats might be a possible
DOWNWIND Don Guillette at 6:54am 06.29.22 With your background, I am afraid to post anything to go against what you have stated, for fear of
Cabin recessed light wiring diagram sail sfbay at 6:53am 06.29.22 Refer to pages 60+ for electrical circuit diagram in the manual in this link: GENERAL 12V SCHEMATIC
should I be concerned ? jviss at 6:50am 06.29.22 I personally wouldn't mess with that, I'd get a quote from a competent boat fiberglass guy. That du
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven SSchneck at 6:44am 06.29.22 So do they make stove and oven combos that use the small, portable, propane canisters?
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven tfox2069 at 6:32am 06.29.22 Propane can be reasonably safe if installed and used properly. The largest danger with propane is t
should I be concerned ? (1) jssailem at 6:21am 06.29.22 :plus: On the issue. Tabbing. Failure. It happens. As pointed out by @nightowle multiple possible ca

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