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Rudder bearings P34-2/1990 rognvald at 9:10am 10.31.09 Pearson 0/1178 Does anyone know if my boat has a rudder tube with dedicated separate bearings that are installed at
inhull transducer wcaime@embarqmail.com at 9:08am 10.31.09 Pearson 6/2376 What's best for gluing an inhull transducer?
Replacing cutlass bearing of 1987 First 305 Gregg Anshus at 9:02am 10.31.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1452 I recently had a pre-survey performed on a 1987 Beneteau First 305. The Surveyor recommended that I
Flying a drifter DJN51 at 6:35am 10.31.09 Smaller Boats 7/5731 Just bought 1995 23.5. Have always used hank on sails. Have furling jib on hunter,any ideas on flyin
Hull speed,fact or fiction? Quoddy at 6:02am 10.31.09 Ask All Sailors 12/4821 Going upwind, how close to theoretical hull speed should you be able to get? Are theoretical hull sp
Capsize Ratio? Ducati at 3:15am 10.31.09 Ask All Sailors 18/24407 What is a quick answer for the meaning of "Capsize Ratio" as it relates to sailboats? Our boat ha
Batts: Size 27 to 29? wufibugs at 11:26pm 10.30.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1562 Posted elsewhere but thought I would ask the Hunter focus group: My 1986 Hunter 31 was fitted with 3
Batts: Can I replace 27 with a 29 wufibugs at 11:08pm 10.30.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1475 My 1986 Hunter 31 was fitted with 3 batts, all size 27. One went bad, and I am working through the
Should I purchase a 1987 Hunter Legend 37.5? PNS Hunter 37.5 at 8:11pm 10.30.09 Big Boats 8/14103 I have been offered a 1987 Hunter Legend 37.5 for a very cheap price. It has been on the blocks for
H320 Relacement Transom Ladder Laker14 at 7:09pm 10.30.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1425 Has anyone ever found a "stock" transom swim platform ladder for a Hunter 320? Mine recently lost a
Does anyone know what this device is? (1) allan at 4:44pm 10.30.09 Big Boats 12/2547 This black plastic device was installed by the first owner, about 10 years ago, in the vent hose of
H27 motor mounts dakno at 4:27pm 10.30.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1347 I have a 1981 H27TM, It appears that my 1gm is from the 1980 model because it has engine and transm
Cabinet refit project Andr� R. at 3:23pm 10.30.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1825 Hello sailors, since I am in the project of converting my icebox to a fridge, I have decide to repla
Pets ??? on board sailaway78 at 3:00pm 10.30.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1929 Another first for me. Seems like the summer for firsts. Couple days ago, in Appalachicola, Fl. had
Where can I get a new MAST? ajay63 at 12:34pm 10.30.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/3487 I have a 1992 McGreagor 26 foot Sailboat. I need to replace the mast and rigging. Does anyone kno
monitor self steering 37c Paul Marcellus at 11:11am 10.30.09 Big Boats 5/1450 Have any of you 37c owners installed a Monitor. Am considering a vane for hustler but would like to
Engine Winterization Bob 38 at 11:08am 10.30.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2735 I have 2006 Hunter 38 and I'm in the process of Winterizing my Yanmar diesel. What is the best way
Propane or Alcohol Stoves dwgifford at 10:14am 10.30.09 Mid-Size Boats 6/3097 So......propane stoves vs. alcohol stoves? Pro's and con's please. I am at a replacement point.
Transmission slippage frank balcer at 10:07am 10.30.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1687 Yesterday as I was leaving out of my slip I noticed my boat going real slow, as I throttled up sudde
Table mats 1Goldie at 9:50am 10.30.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1447 OK. Obsessive with new boat. Saw a 1990 C'C with a custom table and nav station covering. Pristine w

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Self tailing winches DArcy at 9:00am 01.29.22 It's not clear if the winches you have now are single or two speed. I swapped out the single speed o
Question about cockpit table attachment to deck AndyL at 8:56am 01.29.22 Anyone removed the table on a Hunter 36 or 356?
B&R deck stepped mast needs new lower shives. Allan12210 at 8:41am 01.29.22 Is there a small screw near where the internal end of that pin is? I'm trying to remember if it thre
B&R deck stepped mast needs new lower shives. jssailem at 8:25am 01.29.22 Dave, I am guessing that it would be the Hunter 28.5 he identifies in his avatar.
Help with halyards at mast head jssailem at 8:22am 01.29.22 Fell on deaf ears. Reminds me of a quote my Dad always shared.. You can lead a horse to water, bu
Funny Friday!!! DArcy at 8:00am 01.29.22 "Oh my God! You brought golf clubs too?" Obviously not a real sailor ;)
Hunter 38 - Dinghy Size sail sfbay at 7:37am 01.29.22 Suggest measuring to find out what size dinghy will fit. You are going to get a lot of good recommen
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 7:19am 01.29.22 202133
H240 Rudder Questions Crazy Dave Condon at 7:19am 01.29.22 @patbratton follow @caverun suggestions. I trust him
H240 Rudder Questions patbratton at 7:06am 01.29.22 Sounds like a good idea. On my 240 the rudder uphaul line was not routed through the post- it was o
B&R deck stepped mast needs new lower shives. Crazy Dave Condon at 7:06am 01.29.22 First please advise which boat for better response. Photo would help
H240 Rudder Questions caverun at 7:02am 01.29.22 Sounds like a good idea. On my 240 the rudder uphaul line was not routed through the post- it was ou
Help with halyards at mast head shemandr at 6:54am 01.29.22 As far as things to do when you drop the mast, here's a starter list, and there's tons more by sear
Self tailing winches (1) rs1sensen at 6:29am 01.29.22 Installed a pair of Lewmar 16st. I would not go any bigger but this was a good size. The West Marin
'76 Chrysler 15' Light air at 6:03am 01.29.22 Change of plans. There was a '72 16' Tanzer for sale about 3 hours away (one way) that the seller w
Long way to check out trailer sailor Will Gilmore at 9:28pm 01.28.22 For a trailersailer, I'd drive anywhere I could trailer the boat home from. For any other boat, any
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 9:13pm 01.28.22 A sailor, stranded for ten years on a desert island, spied something on the horizon. "It's a ship"
Pacific Yachting Magazine - Complimentary Ralph Johnstone at 6:57pm 01.28.22 That is because the website does not work entirely. I suspect it is under construction. True, it
Headliner Halvern at 5:14pm 01.28.22 I stand corrected. "Original" was a poor choice. I am looking for something that will complement all

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