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The New Hunter Experiernce (11) HunterBlows at 2:41am 10.06.09 Mid-Size Boats 68/20968 THE REAL NEW HUNTER EXPERIENCE Please Note: 1.) I have written this to help anyone interested in
Loose footed mainsail paulj at 9:02pm 10.05.09 Catalina 310 4/2415 Loose footed mainsail THE REASON FOR ASKING THIS QUESTION Ray Don't you run a loose footed mainsail
Adjustable Backstay william at 7:59pm 10.05.09 Ask All Sailors 7/4375 Looking for an adjustable backstay for my Cal 33. Race a few times a year and enjoy a good cruise. W
Gusty days Manny at 7:50pm 10.05.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/6754 Don, this is probably a very general question, but what recommendations do you have for sail trim on
Engine shaft Volvo 40.5 hardaground at 7:29pm 10.05.09 Big Boats 4/2049 I have a 1997 40. 5 with the Volvo MD 22L does anybody know the shaft diameter, and the reduction ge
Need advise installing rope clutch mark milson at 7:01pm 10.05.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/3252 I am installing a Spinlock XA rope clutch. On the bottom of the clutch it has a sticker that says "
Hey Head Mistress Nereussailor at 6:36pm 10.05.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2390 I've got a Groco Head on my 83 H30. I'm not sure how long it's been there, but I've had the boat for
Catalina 320 sailboat cover,mast up lizald at 6:26pm 10.05.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/3445 I am looking for a 2003 Catalina 320 winter cover(mast up)
Pearson Current shorty at 6:18pm 10.05.09 Pearson 0/1623 Has this website migrated somewhere else? It was a gold mine of information.
320 Catalina sail boat cover(mast up) lizald at 6:18pm 10.05.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/2000 I am looking for a winter sailboat cover for a 2003, 320 Catalina(mast up storage)
Loose footed main paulj at 5:52pm 10.05.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/8979 Don What would it take to convert an existing bolt rope footed main sail to a loose footed mainsail?
Catalina Smile Repair John at 5:09pm 10.05.09 Ask All Sailors 7/15417 I had my boat hauled for a bottom paint job. There is a small "Catalina Smile" - a slight crack wher
Trouble Shooting Jabsco Head dgsail at 4:54pm 10.05.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/8486 I have a CD 26. In 2005, my boat storage yard replaced my broken Groco head with a Jabsco Model 2909
need technical diagrams West Virginia Sailing Nut at 4:45pm 10.05.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1774 I have decided to repower my 78 hunter 30 with the original model motor. My only issue is the previo
Keel and Keel Joint Rev. 3.0 Charlie L at 4:42pm 10.05.09 Big Boats 4/1892 I have been talking to the local experts. Every marina has them. The consensus is that in lieu of
Standard Sail on a Tall Rig?? 270 vs. 290 Raftco at 3:31pm 10.05.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1852 I just read that O'day 25 keel boats have a taller mast than the centerboard (makes sense), but I ha
battening down the porta potty Carolyn1964 at 2:30pm 10.05.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2396 Does anyone have any suugestings for my port a potty. I have a 1979 venture 25 and when sailing if t
gasket material for fuel tank Prime Time at 2:27pm 10.05.09 Ask All Sailors 11/8019 Hi, I have an access plate on the top of a diesel fuel tank. In the middle of the tank is the mecha
hermit's hump (2) Stu Jackson at 1:48pm 10.05.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2669 In one of the three ongoing ' concurrent anchor, anchoring and manual windlass/anchoring topics from
Franken Rudder 2009 - Scary! (5) JoelHoover at 1:02pm 10.05.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1656 I found a used foil rudder at Minney's in Costa Mesa to replace my broken, rotted, bottom half. I ha

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Vinyl stripes Crusty Ol Salt at 5:03pm 04.14.22
Hunter 27-2 Leaning to one side Crusty Ol Salt at 5:00pm 04.14.22
H34 Seahood ScottFreeRick at 4:57pm 04.14.22 Great to know that the sealant worked and has stood up to time. I think I will stick with something
Vinyl stripes Tally Ho at 4:52pm 04.14.22
Hunter 34 Yanmar 3gmf DeniseO30 at 4:42pm 04.14.22 These images from a recent article by Steve https://stevedmarineconsulting.com/troubleshooting-over
H34 Seahood Tally Ho at 4:35pm 04.14.22
Non skid paint Clydo at 4:19pm 04.14.22 Clyde, I have been exploring the repainting of my deck. I have arrived at the strategy of removing
40.5 Furling Mast removal Don S/V ILLusion at 4:19pm 04.14.22 My recollection is the Hunter didn't offer a furling mast option in 93. Others will hopefully correc
Seams A Problem? higgs at 4:13pm 04.14.22 Not on a trip right now. But I do have a "spare" air-floor model. I guess the fix or not fix questi
Lake Ontario Sailors take notice higgs at 4:11pm 04.14.22 Remind me not to go there in a storm! Thanks for the info. Our summer weather is perfect. we neve
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out jviss at 3:44pm 04.14.22 I may have a couple of the belts if you need/want one. PM me your address.
A Technically Sophisticated Repair Terry Cox at 3:34pm 04.14.22 My son got me an iPod a few years ago. Amazing little device a bit larger than a book of matches. So
A Technically Sophisticated Repair JamesG161 at 3:30pm 04.14.22 And yet iTunes won't let me access music I've paid for. It depends on how you Access iTunes. I eve
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips? (1) svAtargatis at 3:12pm 04.14.22 thanks @jssailem! we managed to get the mast off the boat haul'd out and things seem to be going wit
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out (2) Growl at 2:55pm 04.14.22 You can see the cracks in the weakest areas Of the eccentrics.
Starting fluid Rick Webb at 2:38pm 04.14.22 Perhaps some 151 might get it going then?
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out jssailem at 2:23pm 04.14.22 That one looks pretty much like mine. No teeth missing. No obvious loose threads or tears. Not sure
Starting fluid shemandr at 2:23pm 04.14.22 Would that be diesel mouth to mouth resuscitation?
West Coast marinas The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:09pm 04.14.22 2 Charlotte Harbor boat yard but DIY is Charlotte Harbor boat yard I just send them a very detaile
A Technically Sophisticated Repair shemandr at 1:56pm 04.14.22 At this point I have LP's, I had 8 track, cassettes, DVD's, iTunes downloads, satellite radio play

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