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Lazy jack problem jackzimmerman at 8:05am 05.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2719 We have a 1999 Hunter 380, just bought it late last year. We do not have in mast furling but we do
Traveler thaeni at 8:03am 05.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1788 In what conditions or circumstance's do you let the traveler go to Port or Starboard VS leaving it c
Bilge water jackzimmerman at 7:55am 05.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/3759 We have a 1999 Hunter 380 which we just bought late last year. It constantly has maybe 2 inches or
Shift cable fix s/v Sweet Laraine at 6:04am 05.24.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2737 I hit the seawall yesterday when I could not shift into reverse to stop. It seems that the cable nee
Replacing exterior wood (1) DannyS at 5:31am 05.24.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2029 So I'm thinking of replacing the exterior wood with composite decking material. My boat has a molded
Widgeon Bailer Hole(starboard) tazmo8448 at 5:25am 05.24.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1206 I have noticed two bailer holes in the transom one for the main cockpit(on centerline) and one that
grounding plates woodster at 5:16am 05.24.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1822 i am looking at installing a grounding plate on my S-2...and am wondering if they make one that will
Another Ferry Boat Question jibes138 at 3:02am 05.24.10 Ask All Sailors 13/4247 Let's say I am cruising along under sail only and I am on starboard tack only under sail power. I a
Missing LA Area Sailor; Boat Aground in Santa Monica (1) Rick D at 11:18pm 05.23.10 Ask All Sailors 12/5640 (I hope I'm not violating any copywrites here. This is sourced form the LA Times blog site) h
Urgent Question - PHC Upgrade from Jabsco PKFK at 9:48pm 05.23.10 Ask All Sailors 11/3178 I also asked this in the head mistriss forum - but it seem quiet over there so asking here as well (
PHC LBA - Detailed Question PKFK at 9:40pm 05.23.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3521 I am installing a PHC-LBA conversion kit that I purchased from SBO.com. I have a question about th
boat just fell over Don Crowther at 2:02pm 05.23.10 Ask All Sailors 44/11017 I've just received a call from my marina. Our boat has been blown over, it was on it's stand. Must h
Would you replace your own roller furler? PrincessoftheLake at 7:44pm 05.23.10 Big Boats 2/1688 Spent the weekend getting the boat ready and were trying to bend on the jib on our 1995 Hunter 40.5
Who has done a bareboat in the Caribbean? Brian D at 7:34pm 05.23.10 Destinations 11/4962 Is it worth it? When would be a good time to do one if one were interested? Who are the better chart
port hardware Mike U at 7:04pm 05.23.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1098 Does anyone know where to get replacement latch screws for a 1980s era Hunter? I have a 1986 34', a
Water Heater thaeni at 6:55pm 05.23.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1296 I have a 6 gallon Seaward water Heater and the heating element does not function. Is it a replaceabl
Rudder/Tiller paint jbrock at 6:53pm 05.23.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1933 I have just removed barnacles and cleaned up my rudder. I'm not going to bottom paint the hull and
Drop Keel Out 1974 Venture 25 Jim25 at 5:32pm 05.23.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3531 Drop Keel Out 1974 Venture 25 pics are HERE Hi Just thought i would say I took my keel out today a
Wanted: O'day 22 Genoa 150% Genoa damoses1 at 3:25pm 05.23.10 Day Sailers 0/1597 I am looking for a used 150% Genoa for my 1977 O'day 22 sailboat. If you have one, or know where
Safety and Sea Survival Course Grasshopp at 3:16pm 05.23.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1685 I just started this course yesterday in Melbourne VIC. It is a required course for Cat 1 ' 2 races h

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H34 mid ship cleats location Terry Cox at 8:04am 06.25.22 Hi Denise, different model, but I installed mid ship cleats on our boat that have worked great over
Cordless power tools: best for boat? patagoniadave at 8:02am 06.25.22
Cordless power tools: best for boat? MikeHoncho at 8:00am 06.25.22
Cordless power tools: best for boat? patagoniadave at 7:55am 06.25.22 Hi Dave. Tried cordless drills on the boat, but alas not enough use to obtain any kind of life out
H34 rig tension MikeHoncho at 7:55am 06.25.22 Estimating tension is a crap shoot unless at one extreme or the other. Loos gauge will give definiti
Cordless power tools: best for boat? Terry Cox at 7:53am 06.25.22 Hi Dave. Tried cordless drills on the boat, but alas not enough use to obtain any kind of life out o
Cordless power tools: best for boat? MikeHoncho at 7:46am 06.25.22
Dock line noise. Kings Gambit at 7:38am 06.25.22 Neighbor in the slip next to me in Ventura had creaky/squeaky docklines. I often took the liberty of
Balmar SG2000 Failure to connect dlochner at 7:25am 06.25.22 Unplugging the meter is easier, only 4 screws to remove.
"Powersport" and Lawn and Garden Tractor Batteries as Starting Batteries dlochner at 7:23am 06.25.22 A small battery may work OK for starting, but it will not have very much usable capacity as a reserv
Balmar SG2000 Failure to connect MikeHoncho at 7:19am 06.25.22
Balmar SG2000 Failure to connect dlochner at 7:02am 06.25.22 I don't have quite the same symptoms. While trying to initiate the meter looks normal. I did hold th
Balmar SG2000 Failure to connect MikeHoncho at 6:52am 06.25.22
Balmar SG2000 Failure to connect dlochner at 6:35am 06.25.22
Balmar SG2000 Failure to connect MikeHoncho at 6:30am 06.25.22
Alberg Daystar 22' rgranger at 6:28am 06.25.22 t I suspect light wind performance will be poor. Yeah.... I'm actually looking for a solid hull
Piling Extensions thinwater at 6:25am 06.25.22 Simon, I have seen such storms and was in Camille when she blew through Norfolk VA causing mayhem a
Seeking maintenance advice with a few issues on a Hunter 25-2 dlochner at 6:20am 06.25.22 There is a 4" strip of fiberglass in poor shape under the rub rail (impact related?), not sure if i
Balmar SG2000 Failure to connect dlochner at 5:59am 06.25.22 You are not alone. Have the same issue after upgrading the firmware. Have you contacted Balmar sup
Emerald Bay, Catalina Island Kings Gambit at 5:58am 06.25.22

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