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Fairing my keel? (4) Bob S at 3:28pm 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 2/2194 I had some damage in my keel. It appears to be delaminating. I think this is caused by the lead cool
Macerator hook up JPC at 3:06pm 05.10.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2281 Recently purch a 1995 430 Legend which was a Lake Mich boat. The macerators were removed and the pl
Noisy Mast Cure Piratenorm at 2:52pm 05.10.10 Catalina 30 6/2412 I have a question. Can anyone tell me why using Pool Noodles to shove up inside the mast of my 30 Ca
transom shower/washdown Alvorada at 1:39pm 05.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/7081 OK, we are new boat owners and our family just purchased a B 331 (2001). This is a silly question,
Rudder blistering geocadd at 1:37pm 05.10.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 1/2090 We hauled the boat out last weekend and noticed blistering on the rudder, boat keep in Lake Tahoe wh
Drill Baby Drill... atwhite2 at 1:36pm 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2795 What a great resource this forum is, I am thankful for all the great info that is posted here. My
H33 (1979-1982) in Washington jorgefife at 1:24pm 05.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1970 I may be taking a trip in the next few days to Washington DC, and will be travelling by car Any boat
More bottom paint questions!!!! Harleyworker at 1:12pm 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 17/3197 I didn't want to hijack another thread so I started this one. I have a 79 Catalina 25. I sail in f
Considering ElectraScan... a few questions mcaswell at 12:10pm 05.10.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/3342 Considering ElectroScan... a few questions Since my holding tank appears to have a small leak and w
autopilot battery drain jonfreiden at 11:35am 05.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2953 While sailing this weekend using gps,autopilot, refrigeration - these items drained a fully charged
Sitting a little crooked on the trailer scuzzlebutt at 11:05am 05.10.10 Catalina 22 8/4475 I was tired after sailing Saturday and had a nasty crosswind that made putting the cat22 on the trai
raymarine rl70 upgrade zrolimt at 10:56am 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2767 Has anyone upgraded from the rl70? Am considering an upgrade and wondering what products to look for
In mast furling & water leaks Richard19084 at 10:30am 05.10.10 Catalina 310 13/4333 Have any other owners with in mast furling having problems with water in the bilge. I've noticed tha
Seawater for flushing - filter? RobG at 10:04am 05.10.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/3183 Just finished my wholesale replacement of the sanitary system. The current design draws seawater for
Mainsheet Article Deadline June 10th bobjames at 8:24am 05.10.10 Catalina 310 0/1142 Hi Captains and Admirals: How is your spring launch going? My launch on Lake Erie is scheduled for
Shroud size/O'Day 27 Randy18540 at 7:50am 05.10.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1417 I need some shroud covers, and the boat is an hour's drive. Anyone know the diameter of these? I als
Looking for a surveyor lookingSeattle at 7:25am 05.10.10 Ask All Sailors 3/4359 Anyone have a name of a surveyor they've use in the Seattle WA area that was great? Looking at a la
roller furling prob marshall lewey at 7:25am 05.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1951 When I pull my jib sail out, the sail will wrap around the front stay. I can back it up some to get
h37 cutter rudder Blaise at 7:00am 05.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1922 Coming back from Mexico we heard a loud bang, and the rudder left the boat. That left us 240 miles t
roller furling prob marshall lewey at 6:58am 05.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1154 My sail is wraping around the front stay when I try to roll it out. I can back it up a little to get

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Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star rgranger at 7:29am 09.23.21 Fun read! Thanks for sharing.:beer:
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? dLj at 7:18am 09.23.21 @HeatherE I've been watching your posts on your recently acquired Cal 34 - great boat by the way.
Tachometer suddenly stops....... jssailem at 7:16am 09.23.21 maybe make some ice! I see a chilled adult beverage in your future.
Bilge pump not running off of the battery jssailem at 7:13am 09.23.21 All of what @kloudie1 indicated... Also have you checked the float switch in the bilge. Wires in th
Possible C&C 30 mark 1 buyer looking for advice... jssailem at 7:06am 09.23.21 So you did it... Congrats @Leeward Rail on the new to you boat. Lake Winnipeg will never be the sa
H 19 FURLING HEADSAIL (1) sail sfbay at 6:58am 09.23.21 Welcome to the forum and congrations on your new Hunter 19!! Is yours a 19-1 or 19-2? As long as yo
Spinnaker halyard on 272 jssailem at 6:56am 09.23.21 @Joe nailed it. :plus: On my 35ftr I manage the halyard at the mast. Prep the sheets and tack, ever
Hunter 260 Engine Mount Fiberglass Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 6:29am 09.23.21 I have reached out here but privately without a response. I helped to designe this boat which was
gel coat on textured areas Davidasailor26 at 6:24am 09.23.21 Here are the links to the Boatworks Today videos that Dave was referring to. They give a good walkth
Spinnaker halyard on 272 Sailfanatic at 6:23am 09.23.21 You can use that existing halyard for an asym as long as you tack the sail at or behind the stemhead
gel coat on textured areas dlochner at 6:10am 09.23.21 There are a couple of ways to do this. Check the BoatWorks Today video series on YouTube, a while
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas Davidasailor26 at 6:09am 09.23.21 The sail cover I'll wait 'til I get the new mainsail, so I know it will fit properly; the current o
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known Scott T-Bird at 6:07am 09.23.21 I loved reading your tribute, Will! Think of how much joy there is in living. That is obviously wh
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas Captain Larry-DH at 6:03am 09.23.21 Not the answer you wanted to hear but ... Like asking a surgeon if you need surgery. ;)
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas jviss at 5:58am 09.23.21 Thanks for all the replies. I will probably just leave it, and look into having my canvas guy dupli
Why does Hunter have a bad name? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:56am 09.23.21 My H 356 didn't have a bad reputation with me. Truthfully, I didn't like the (Selden) in mast furl
Leaking Muffler RoyS at 5:44am 09.23.21 Here is a waterlift muffler that is about the same size as yours. It is made of fiberglass. Centex 1
Cost to own CAtalina 30 RoyS at 5:33am 09.23.21 Don't do it. Buy something a lot newer even if you have to borrow to afford it. Buy something ready
Yanmar 3jh3e seawater pump - impeller Gary Ryan at 5:10am 09.23.21 Thanks for the information. Appreciate it!
Leaking Muffler RoyS at 5:06am 09.23.21 Get rid of that ASAP. Doubtful that is a wet exhaust marine muffler. I have been wrestling with a si

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