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1995 Hunter 37.5 cradle bugsboat at 9:01am 08.11.10 Big Boats 0/1093 Does anyone know the width, length, height and weight of a cradle Hunter would have made for a 1995
Full Battens RBone at 7:12am 08.11.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/4823 I only have experience with standard battened mainsails and was wondering if there are any advantage
Water ballast theory Justin_NSA at 6:47am 08.11.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1600 I was cleaning out some email and ran across this article by Ramblin' Rod on how water ballast works
Mid-lake anchor for storm survival? (1) kpgraci at 6:18am 08.11.10 Ask All Sailors 19/4778 How bad an idea is this? The TS warning got me to thinking (and after looking at post Katrina pictur
PHII wet in closed mode Jim Divan at 5:58am 08.11.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/3500 My older PHII is pulling liquid from the bowl and it's coming back around though the top of the bowl
Roller Furling Question mark wessel at 5:57am 08.11.10 Catalina 30 2/1733 Three questions about the roller furling on a '79 Catalina 30: Is original equipment on this boat t
Fresh Water Tank - Replacement Cap shakenknotstirred at 5:50am 08.11.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/2405 Somehow lost the cap for the fresh water holding tank. It's a 1 1/2" threaded plug. Any idea where
lake powell awoody at 10:28pm 08.10.10 Ask All Sailors 5/3284 Is it possible to rent a sailboat on Lake Powell? I did not find any rentals in a search of the web
problem of fuel alimentation fabien caillot at 9:53pm 08.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2025 hello i'm a new owner , and my Renault rc8d, stopped to run .... i have fuel to the injection pump ,
Engine won't start! grania68 at 8:44pm 08.10.10 Ask All Sailors 20/8925 My 1987 catalina 30 universal engine just won't start. i have a feeling it's electric, because there
Showe Hose jorgefife at 8:15pm 08.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1423 Looking for a shower hose for my H33 (82) It has on both ends a fitting that is 1/2" on both sides:
Any ideas on a solar charger for a portable bilge pump for mooring a small sailboat? Fismo at 7:52pm 08.10.10 Trailer Sailors 2/4531 I have a 12' Oday Widgeon on a mooring on a lake. I am trying to think of different ways to make a s
Furler look to be in bad shape. (5) caguy at 5:57pm 08.10.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2080 I finally tood the furler of the boat and unrolled it to see what condition the sail was in. There
left over Trident 101 1" KD3PC at 5:17pm 08.10.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2063 Looking for some short pieces of Trident 101 or 102 1" to replace a few that the PO did not replace.
Hunter 34 mainsail reefing ranchu56 at 5:05pm 08.10.10 Big Boats 10/6696 Members, I have a Kenyon boom with a double internal reefing line setup on my 1984 Hunter 34. I'm
galvanized standing rigging teddybear at 4:52pm 08.10.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3342 Lots of Mac Gregor sailor think out the box. That's good and the results show. I read somewhere that
Replacing Rudder line on H26 troutsmustang at 4:17pm 08.10.10 Smaller Boats 1/1213 Just got the boat and I hope to take out this weekend. I line to the rudder is in rough shape. I w
Throttle and Transmission Cables DSELR at 3:52pm 08.10.10 Mid-Size Boats 6/2614 I am looking for some help on my transmission and throttle cables. Attached to a Merriman pedestal,
Newish boat...essential sailing upgrades? bulboushead at 3:08pm 08.10.10 Catalina 22 13/3531 Howdy all! First off, this is a great forum and I've lurked for quite a while. A little back story
Shower Curtian Help Tom Potter at 3:03pm 08.10.10 Bigger Boats 0/1411 I'm brain storming some ideas on how to install a shower curtain on my 28 to keep the wood bulkheads

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Covers for Dock Pilings? Parsons at 10:12am 06.29.22 I've used decommissioned fire hose for chafe protection with great success. For tidal situations wh
Loose Strut Repair Question Ralph Johnstone at 10:08am 06.29.22 Talk to people who've had the strut break loose while underway under power. At least the one's wh
should I be concerned ? loganmx107 at 9:59am 06.29.22 I don't think there is an immediate danger. Tabbing can lift off like that from a variety of reaso
should I be concerned ? loganmx107 at 9:54am 06.29.22 I personally wouldn't mess with that, I'd get a quote from a competent boat fiberglass guy. That d
should I be concerned ? loganmx107 at 9:52am 06.29.22 The good news is that you now have an excuse to buy some new toys....In addition to a grinder (get
should I be concerned ? loganmx107 at 9:51am 06.29.22 I don't think there is an immediate danger. Tabbing can lift off like that from a variety of reaso
recently purchased a 26D 1987 found about 200lbs of lead shot. west wind at 9:51am 06.29.22 Thanks for your input, I am removing the extra weight.
Firefly battery issues BAD ORCA at 9:46am 06.29.22 My single firefly lost about 30-40% capacity after 4-6 months of use. I also have a sterling pro ch
Covers for Dock Pilings? cymeyer at 9:25am 06.29.22 The pilings on our slip are unfinished 6x6. The issue is that in using spring lines, they get all sn
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven jonelli at 9:10am 06.29.22 Regarding type of alcohol, yes, if you can get the clean burning stuff at WM, i'd use that. Honestl
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven jonelli at 9:08am 06.29.22 Does anyone have the manual for this, or can instruct me how to use it? I need to know what kind o
Stanchion base plate replacement on H50 Dave Groshong at 8:46am 06.29.22 We have the bases here, email us for any questions you might have: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp
Cabin recessed light wiring diagram KXL at 8:46am 06.29.22 Refer to pages 60+ for electrical circuit diagram in the manual in this link: GENERAL 12V SCHEMATIC
H240 spreader support toggles (1) chriscampbell at 8:40am 06.29.22 I'm having a hard time picturing what you mean by "toggles on the spreader support lines". This is
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

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