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HUnter 23 bilge pump question doctor.no at 8:53pm 04.15.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/5053 I recently purchased a 1990 Hunter 23 wing keel. It has been berthed in a lake in California all win
I can't find my trailer's VIN number. (1) caguy at 8:44pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 9/15199 I have a 1980 vintage Holsclaw three axle trailer and can't find the VIN number. There is a plate wi
1986 Hunter 23 limitations (my opinion) Mark Major at 8:10pm 04.15.10 Smaller Boats 9/2931 From a bad captain of a good craft: We departed home Thursday April 1, 2010 which will be referenc
I can't find my trailer's VI (1) caguy at 8:09pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 0/21 I can't find my trailer's VIN number. I have a 1980 vintage Holsclaw three axle trailer and can't f
Companion way sliding cover Bobbaynton at 8:06pm 04.15.10 Bavaria 1/2558 I would like to remove the fiberglass panel that covers the companion way sliding plexiglass cover.
New Yamaha 37 owner Edhavana at 7:52pm 04.15.10 Yamaha 8/5302 Dear group: I am the new lucky owner of a great Yamaha 37 previously owned and lovingly cared for
Turnbuckle sleeves jorgefife at 7:23pm 04.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1590 Now I am doing little things around the boat Where does one get the white plastic sleeves that you p
EZ steer DJN51 at 6:54pm 04.15.10 Smaller Boats 3/1769 Has anyone added EZ steer to Hunter 23.5? Is it worth the price in handling? I mostly solo,and any h
Adding an electric windlass and capstan BaySailMD at 6:49pm 04.15.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1305 I have an 1984 O'Day 34. I want to add an electric windlass for the anchor. Has anyone done this?
is this a waste of $ blackford21 at 6:48pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2050 Iam Looking At Installing A Wireless Wind System On My Oday 34 It Is A Tacktick Wireless By Suunto H
Running/steaming light fuse Everett at 6:26pm 04.15.10 S2 10/1988 Have an 8.0 with a Volvo diesel. Shorted out the running/steaming lights and can't find the fuse. Al
Valiant 40 progress part four, tenting and final masking. (6) CharlieCobra at 6:24pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1720 Today we built the tent for the bow since this monstrosity stick four feet out of my shop. Stillrai
Hunter 27 Paint Or Gel Coat Repair jcc5169 at 4:45pm 04.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1896 I have my boat! It is out of the water and at a boat yard awaiting some badly needed TLC. I have a
In Mast Main VS Conventional Main Wear & Tear? sigbear at 4:33pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2306 Many of the late model sailboats now have in mast/boom main sail, I know you loose some performance
New Name atwhite2 at 4:17pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2152 Hi Everyone... I just recently purchased a beautiful new boat, she is a glossy white fiberglass sai
Took on water.. what do I worry about? Ripple at 4:02pm 04.15.10 Catalina 30 2/1523 2 years ago my Catalina 30 took on water. It seems the bad yacht yard it had been at didn't really s
Cushions Donnab at 3:32pm 04.15.10 Smaller Boats 2/1896 I need to replace ALL of the cushions in a 1981 Catalina 25' . Anyone have ideas on how to do this
fixing leak in toe rail area on 1985 hunter 40 Greg Harris at 3:27pm 04.15.10 Big Boats 3/1736 On a 1985 Hunter 40 with aluminum toe rail, i have a leak on port side at point where the hull and d
Good Wind, Bad Wind Capt. Kermie at 3:08pm 04.15.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2258 Rather than Hijack Bad Obsesions' weather thread I thought I'd start another. And no, wind does not
h23 modification pics posted C Jones at 2:44pm 04.15.10 Smaller Boats 5/1681 I finally have pictures of some of my modifications posted in my profile. Let me know what I did rig

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H34 Jib Halyard cleat dkinzer at 11:55am 05.30.22 The cabin-top halyard winch used in combination with the rope clutch is really the only way to be a
Need opinions on possible purchase of a sailboat. DArcy at 11:52am 05.30.22 There appears to be water damage on the bulkhead around the mast just aft of the sink across from th
Cracked hull SailorHunter at 11:52am 05.30.22 Thanks for the information and guidance. All very helpful.
Forestay adjustment Marmalade at 11:51am 05.30.22 @kloudie1 is right, have to look at the interactions, but not just in B&R rigs. Fairly universal th
lifeline stanchion -. m15? sunlover at 11:37am 05.30.22 Far be it for me to give you expert advice on mechanical issues but I do see that both M14 and M16 c
Access to Beneteau's parts page CABixler at 11:33am 05.30.22 My new account was working yesterday. My dealer told me that this is a temporary set-up as they are
lifeline stanchion -. m15? Hello Below at 11:33am 05.30.22 Far be it for me to give you expert advice on mechanical issues but I do see that both M14 and M16 c
Need opinions on possible purchase of a sailboat. jssailem at 11:28am 05.30.22 Price sounds reasonable assuming no major hiccups. I would have the rigging examined. The builder us
Beneteau 331 rear swim platform teak insert CABixler at 11:28am 05.30.22 Try it and see how it goes. S/B OK. I use LePage's construction glue. That is an outdoor waterproof
Shipping boat from HI to mainland? Epic1969 at 11:27am 05.30.22 Loved his Summary... Voyaging in small craft may not be for everyone, but for those who want to do
lifeline stanchion -. m15? sunlover at 11:19am 05.30.22 Head to the closest big box hardware store with your stanchion base in hand and check out their coll
Need opinions on possible purchase of a sailboat. Erbardy at 10:53am 05.30.22 Standing rigging and shape of the sails? And maybe I missed it but asking price? Sails are in good
Dealing with wind shear DinghySailor at 10:49am 05.30.22
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Pleasure Craft Operator Card 2 dlochner at 10:12am 05.30.22 ??? Capta's post said 1986 . . . John's been spending too much time in front of the computer, its
sealant, Swing Keel Pivot bolt dlochner at 10:10am 05.30.22 I suspect the original designers expected the rubber washer to be the seal. At this point I'm not su
Pleasure Craft Operator Card 2 kappykaplan at 10:06am 05.30.22 before 1896 ??? Capta's post said 1986 . . .
Emergency bilge pumps(s) Crusty Ol Salt at 10:01am 05.30.22 I would test it more often than annually or semi annually. And it's common to need to replace the
Need opinions on possible purchase of a sailboat. MikeHoncho at 9:59am 05.30.22 Standing rigging and shape of the sails? And maybe I missed it but asking price?

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