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Bent mast Erik Garcia at 5:20pm 12.13.09 Smaller Boats 10/2305 I bungeed down the tarp on my Hunter 216 before our 1st big snow only to find that the accumulated s
New mast for 21.2 bubbalooey at 4:43pm 12.13.09 Smaller Boats 3/1972 I'm thinking about buying a 2001 Hunter 21.2, the only problem is the mast is broken. Does anyone
C-Map NT chips to lend? Sell? Anyone? Doug Arey at 4:34pm 12.13.09 Ask All Sailors 11/3507 Hey all! I'm new to this site, but am impressed so far with the interesting and useful (as well as
1983 H25 boom details? RichGC at 4:00pm 12.13.09 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1357 I am new to sailing and purchased a 1983 Hunter 25. :) I just finished the ASA Keel Boat course and
Raymarine SR100 or SR50 (2) Witzend at 2:22pm 12.13.09 Ask All Sailors 5/3749 Because of conflicting information I'm not sure which one is correct for proper interface with the C
Pinrails on modern boats Merry Prankster at 1:08pm 12.13.09 Ask All Sailors 9/3295 In preparing my boat for single handed cruising, I would like to install pinrails between the shroud
150% Genoa on Oday 26 cadams at 11:16am 12.13.09 Ask An Oday Owner 13/2492 I was wondering about folks' experience with a 150% Genoa on an Oday 26. I am purchasing a 150% furl
Simrad S5000 Timo42 at 10:58am 12.13.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 5/2986 Simrad S5000 wheel pilot control unit and drive unit, no belt or wheel gear. No idea if it works, lo
WATER LINE sTRIPE tom h at 9:10am 12.13.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1264 I HAVE A 1984 27' Hunter and the water line stripe is all faded and discolored. Can I just apply a
Tricolor vs Anchor Light Only jsalley at 7:37am 12.13.09 Ask All Sailors 42/16061 Just had my mast unstepped for the winter while the boat's on the hard to find/fix a leak at the ste
Rreplacing my spreaders Steelshooter at 7:19am 12.13.09 Catalina 30 4/3645 Hi all, This is my first post on the website so please bare with me. I am new to sailing and just
What is the purpose of the styrofoam stuffed in storage areas in my 1987 O'Day 222? (4) Mich222 at 6:32am 12.13.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2514 G'Day to All. I need some help understanding the reason for the styrofoam that was placed in my boat
Hull lining paint 1987 O'Day 222 (6) Mich222 at 6:19am 12.13.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2856
Discount Marine Supply.com??? Bud H at 5:57am 12.13.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2586 Have any of you had a good experience with Discount Marine Supply.com? About a week ago I ordered a
Halyards jorgefife at 8:54pm 12.12.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1334 Tomorrow I am finally preparing everything (halayards, spreaders, lights, etc) so that Tuesday the m
I'm still alive and well JimGeddes at 8:25pm 12.12.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2720 If anyone remembers who i am... I'm doing great, things have gone well so far with only a few compl
Block Island - Old Harbor Dock Al - s/v Persephone at 6:10pm 12.12.09 Ask All Sailors 14/4217 I've never been to Block Island, and am contemplating correcting that the weekend after Memorial Day
Mirage 25 Sailboat Sonya at 5:33pm 12.12.09 Ask All Sailors 0/3231 Hi Are there any Mirage 25 sailboat owners out there. If so where are you now. There don't seem to
Is the ICOM IC-M422VHF Marine Transceiver.... Sumner at 4:54pm 12.12.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1541 the same as a Marine VHF with Class D DSC?? On their site for the 422 they say: Built-in DSC wa
Neutral or not ? Brahmany at 2:56pm 12.12.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2678 We usually sail our C320 with the transmission in neutral with the prop free wheeling. Obviously the

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Docking with a loop Crusty Ol Salt at 5:55pm 04.22.22 Awesome idea and a great video. I was just pondering how to get in and out of my slip solo sailing
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 5:48pm 04.22.22 Yea, I noticed that in an earlier post. Understand that you take what you can get! It's not so bad
Hunter 40.5 anchor locker drain leak fix jviss at 5:44pm 04.22.22 Wow, nice job, and nice documentation and pics! Thanks.
Reefing Method Question Tally Ho at 5:36pm 04.22.22 I have an O'day 322, that was set up for single-line reefing. I have not been a fan of the single-l
Replacement LED lights dlochner at 5:12pm 04.22.22 We kept all the fixtures and just replaced the bulbs from Marinebeam.com. They work well and do not
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? smokey73 at 4:58pm 04.22.22 It can be a challenge to install a linear drive on many sailboats. God bless those builders who pr
Replacement LED lights (1) jeepbluetj at 4:29pm 04.22.22 I used inexpensive rectangular RV LED fixtures on my C-30. They lasted the 9 years I had the boat wi
Autohelm Wheel Clamp Replacement 1989 Mark II stevenhagberg at 4:22pm 04.22.22 Tally Ho. There is quite a variety of sizes. None of the ones for sale were the right ones for
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 4:20pm 04.22.22 It can be a challenge to install a linear drive on many sailboats. God bless those builders who pro
Reefing Method Question stevenhagberg at 4:06pm 04.22.22 Alan Gomes I had a 1977 MK 1 with a similar set up as yours, but with a reefing hook which I install
Have You Ever Wondered What Your Rudder Looked Like On Your 40.5 (3) smokey73 at 3:38pm 04.22.22 WOW, I am really surprised your rudder shaft is fiberglass. I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 and my shaft
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed dlochner at 3:25pm 04.22.22 Does not have Vetus. But, that was a great idea! Try Defender, they carry Vetus products and can
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? smokey73 at 3:21pm 04.22.22 That is completely incorrect, opposite of what's recommended by Edson and most marine professionals
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed JRacer at 3:17pm 04.22.22 Try special order from SBO Shop, ask @Dave Groshong Does not have Vetus. But, that was a great ide
O'Day 25 Shoal Draft Centerboard Water Leak jmallett at 2:56pm 04.22.22 I have basically the same issue. I removed three of the machine screws without issue but the head of
Needing a new motor for my Catalina 22 AaronD at 2:55pm 04.22.22 Welcome to the forum. 6hp Tohatsu Sail Pro Extra long shaft. Lots of discussions here on it and a
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 2:52pm 04.22.22 I believe the linear drives are designed to be attached to the Radial Drive or Quadrant, not the ru
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 2:16pm 04.22.22 Your Hunter does not have a quadrant? My linear drive is attached to the quadrant. Generally not
Needing a new motor for my Catalina 22 John Marrone at 1:25pm 04.22.22 I would consider Tohatsu 8HP The 9HP may prove to be too heavy for the OEM Spring Loaded Lift you cu
Anchor locker leaks Davidasailor26 at 1:25pm 04.22.22 In case it provides any inspiration - We had a leak in our Beneteau anchor locker when the boat was

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