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Tiller extension Tom Hoffman at 2:15pm 08.16.10 Trailer Sailors 8/4730 Good afternoon. I am making a tiller extension. I got to thinking that it might be helpful, if I
Hope It's Not Serious Lots-a-Knots at 1:30pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1518 While under sail on our Hunter 260, upon turning (we have a wheel instead of a tiller), there's an O
Buying an Auto Pilot jeffmacdonald at 1:24pm 08.16.10 Catalina 30 3/1786 I originally had an old auto pilot that came with my boat (Catalina 30). I had it for no longer than
Fresh Water Pump thaeni at 1:08pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1848 My fresh water pump (Jabsco 3.0) just started energizing for a second or so every 3 to 4 minutes. I
furlex line guard jam Pat Hooyman at 12:58pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 7/7906 I have a Furlex 200s furler on a Hunter 38. I have, on several occasions, had the furling line jam b
Oil pressure light DannyS at 12:58pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3045 I have a Universal M 25 engine and this past trip on the boat, the oil pressure light came on on my
Best Season to Cruise the Keys MoonSailer at 12:49pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 4/3216 What is considered the best season to cruise the keys/Bahamas?? October - December or January-May ?
Tension of Standing Rig Seabee Chief at 12:42pm 08.16.10 Catalina 30 3/4529 Can anyone tell me all the tension requirements for all the standing rigging for my 1981 std Catalin
Boat Vibrations Salty at 11:41am 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3916 As we left the mooring yesterday for sail, I heard a small thump (there was nothing visible in the
1987 hunter 31 (3) Chuck Creel at 11:13am 08.16.10 Mid-Size Boats 9/5251 closed on the 31 today and looking forward to some week end crusinig. any tips on the 31 shoal draft
1973 Ericson 25 swing keel cb32863 at 10:37am 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 5/6643 Wondering what opinions are on this boat. I have found one for sale a nice drive from where I live b
Raymarine ST4000 Fluxgate Bob McKee at 10:37am 08.16.10 S2 1/1778 I recently bought a used, good condition Raymarine Autohelm ST4000. Installation is now in work. Th
Newbie just got a 26C that needs lots of TLC standingbear56 at 10:02am 08.16.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2596 :confused:HELP! I just brought home a very neglected 26 Classic that needs lots of love and TLC. It
keel garysisson at 9:41am 08.16.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1129 My ODay 28 has a small hole near the bottom, forward part of the keel that is oozing some white stuf
Merc 9.9 fuel consumption rate Gudenuph at 9:40am 08.16.10 Day Sailers 1/1527 My observations on fuel consumption are as follows: O'Day 25, board up, 2 persons aboard, dingy drag
need help 21' macgergor venture (2) jason33 at 9:08am 08.16.10 Trailer Sailors 11/4430 I have got a 21' boat that need a little help I know little about sailing and would like help gettin
Sail Repair Rob19574 at 8:59am 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 6/3582 Hi All - On my Catalina 30 - my relatively new head sail (~5 yrs old) had the hem of the sail-cove
Fresh Water Bladders DonW at 8:26am 08.16.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1652 Have a 1984 First 345 Beneteau. It has original water bladders by Nauta. 22 inches wide, 84 inches
Who is at fault tho52mas at 8:21am 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 79/13156 Recently I was motoring after lowering the sails and must have been dog tired. I had several people
Replacing sun shade on Lewmar hatch tadd5181 at 8:11am 08.16.10 Big Boats 3/1841 The sun shade on the Lewmar hatch above the main stateroom on my Hunter 2000 420 has discolored. Ha

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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
Formal Nautical Education Roland5048 at 12:42pm 07.14.22 When I started graduate school I was lamenting to a colleague that I would be X years old by the ti
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 chriscampbell at 12:37pm 07.14.22 @chriscampbell Keep us posted on what you do find. Thanks Will do.
Difficult To Operate Through-hull Ball Valves JoeWhite at 12:34pm 07.14.22 While closed, I remove the hose and place 2 Oz of olive oil and reconnect the hose. Then try to mov
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 Crazy Dave Condon at 12:33pm 07.14.22 @chriscampbell Keep us posted on what you do find. Thanks
hunter 23.5 centerboard haul line replacement and how to jack up boat Crazy Dave Condon at 12:31pm 07.14.22 Also use only 7/16 inch line for the centerboard line as 1/2 inch line you will kick yourself. This
hunter 23.5 centerboard haul line replacement and how to jack up boat Crazy Dave Condon at 12:25pm 07.14.22 HECK NO ON THE FORKLIFT AS YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TWO CONTACT POINTS ON THE HULL DAMAGING THE HULL. YOU

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