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Newbie Hunter 170 questions... BlueRunner at 10:32pm 10.08.09 Day Sailers 10/4506 I posted the comments below in the wrong forum and am reposting here for a quicker response... I
rudder release at 8:18pm 10.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2485 New sailor, just bought a 1994 26' Hunter. I used it this summer in the Long Island Sound, a deep bo
Painted the Bottom - Painted the Prop and Shaft cat33705 at 4:58pm 10.08.09 Catalina 310 4/1884 2004 Cat 310 second bottom paint job completed. Before the job there was moderate marine growth. Hai
Wiring diagram gdanza at 3:52pm 10.08.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/4357 I just acuired a 1970 (?) C22, and the wiring from the fuse panel to where ever looks like it has be
My Friend's Honeymoon sailing lesson BobM at 2:00pm 10.08.09 Sails Call Lounge 0/2398 A friend of mine emailed me and another sailing friend this story. "You two are the only ones with
H216 centerboard cable jumps blsheldon at 1:39pm 10.08.09 Smaller Boats 6/2220 Our ceneterboard cable jumped off the pully that leads to the hydrolic jack. We have heard this is a
I AM SO MAD AT MY HILLBILLY FATHER! Clogged toilet, HELP luvitt at 1:13pm 10.08.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 28/20985 I told him multiple times not to put TP in the head. HE IS SUCH A HILLBILLY!!! i am not happy wit
End of another great... Maine Sail at 12:56pm 10.08.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2233 Well last night represented the end of another great race season. It was a beautiful, crisp ' bluste
Proper Holding Tank Venting (1) dunsterj at 12:05pm 10.08.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2367 Peggie, I just received your book, thanks for the excellent reference material. The previous owner o
Yanmar 2 wufibugs at 11:25am 10.08.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1700 I have an 86 31' with the Yanmar 2 diesel berthed in southern Cal. I have a good deal of hobbyist e
Questions about the Hunter 170... BlueRunner at 9:42am 10.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1006 I just bought a used model 170 from a dealer. I wasn't able to see the mast stepped correctly becau
Dutchman or Lazy Jacks Glenn17467 at 8:59am 10.08.09 Ask All Sailors 30/7550 The older I get, the less I like being on the deck pulling in sails or tying them down. We plan on
Haul out on trailer skipperlenny at 8:01am 10.08.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2645 Any suggestions regarding hauling out using a trailer for the first time. I have modified the traile
Gusty centerboard Quoddy at 6:25am 10.08.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1491 Recently in Maine we have also been experiencing very gusty winds from the NW. In very gusty wind (6
Wench stripped or stressed? Things to check for Royal Flush at 6:20am 10.08.09 Ask All Sailors 17/3000 I used my self tailing lumar wench to wrestle our anchor out of the mud 2 outtings ago and have just
Off shoot question from "boom riding low" blowinganddrifting at 6:10am 10.08.09 Catalina 30 1/1357 How much real difference would it make to raise the goosneck 6" compared to buying a "new style" big
Water System Antifreeze JCDSAIL at 6:09am 10.08.09 Catalina 310 15/3778 Its that time of year again. Is there a way to bypass the hot water heater? I generally fill the ent
Want mikejoe at 5:17am 10.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1357 Anyone know of a source (new or used) for block, sheaves for steering system. Converting from tille
masthead light wiring ybrad at 4:38am 10.08.09 The Cherubini Hunters 11/3179 Splashed + 1 week Well, we launched our H37C, Miss Bobbi, last week :) after a 5x schedule overr
Konstantin Survived Journey! Shoaldrafter at 4:31am 10.08.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1333 The Russian Viking, Konstantin, survived journey, see: http://forums.oday.sailboatowners.com/showt

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BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION (3) Tin Kicker at 5:22am 03.08.22 With the boats coming out of Winter Hibernation it's time to inspect the valves CLOSELY. While the v
Great Lakes Charter wanted? DougM at 4:34am 03.08.22 You might have some luck checking around the Traverse City area, or Charlevoix and Harbor Springs. G
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV sailme88 at 3:57am 03.08.22 How about re-rigging it...pull the line thru. Loosen the block and move it out board to 11 o'clock
Hunter 306 - Lewmar Cobra pedestal 2nd hand market? Brinky63 at 3:00am 03.08.22 Thanks will look into it.
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV Joe at 12:55am 03.08.22 Wondering if anyone can suggest the correct placement of fairleads / blocks for furling line for a
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV Hayden Watson at 11:13pm 03.07.22 The furling line on my Mk-IV is outside of the pushpit but I have a bow sprit. My fairlead block is
26S keel cable connection mikeracca at 10:00pm 03.07.22
Inside Passage Book Recommendations MikeHoncho at 9:49pm 03.07.22 What I would like to do is get in on the first leg of the Vancouver trip but I think I would be chas
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:48pm 03.07.22 Ok so I need to find out if my boat even came with a black water tank to begin with. I found the val
Hunter 306 - Lewmar Cobra pedestal 2nd hand market? Halvern at 8:56pm 03.07.22 Check with Blue Pelican in Alameda, CA. Saw a few pedestals, I was looking to switch to pedestal on
Hunter Passage 42 Holding Tank Sending Unit JamesG161 at 8:52pm 03.07.22 oes anyone know the part number or length of the sending unit. Look at the number imprinted on the
Hack Freedom 20/Link-2000R for LiFePo4? Garbonzo at 8:43pm 03.07.22 Well, interesting discussion. I am only pointing out that LFP's are much simpler to manage than wha
Hunter Passage 42 Holding Tank Sending Unit Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:30pm 03.07.22 Instead of replacing the Wema sending unit that goes inside the tank and becomes clogged with the an
Fresh water leaking in to Jabsco Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:24pm 03.07.22 The Jabsco 29090 isn't a "classic" toilet, it's the current "Twist 'n' Lock " version Jabsco Twist '
hunter 49 steering quadrant artboas at 7:46pm 03.07.22 Hello Craig. I'm not next to my H50 so I hope these pictures are of some help. I'm interested in
Inside Passage Book Recommendations jssailem at 7:35pm 03.07.22
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Md80max at 7:14pm 03.07.22 One last comment, if you don't know about Lake Texoma, it is the 12th largest lake in the nation wit
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions Clutch Cargo at 6:51pm 03.07.22 As for the engine water intake, a PO attached a long rod to the handle of the shut-off. open the la
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price sail sfbay at 6:44pm 03.07.22 Agree with Don S/V ILLusion............and will add.......... your purchase offer, based on your vie
Skinny water fixed keel sailors - how does draft and depth impact your purchase, your marina choice, and your purchase decision? BigEasy at 6:26pm 03.07.22 While I'm thinking of it - I've noticed a gorgeous new-ish Beneteau on the hard at the marina has t

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