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Hunter 35.5 engine throttle cable youbeu at 4:35pm 08.27.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1962 Does anyone know what the length of the throttle cable is for a 1992 hunter 35.5 . The one i have is
this weeks name that boat (2) ChuckThomas at 4:31pm 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1881 Any ideas?
Snap crackle pop sounds Guest at 3:03pm 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 16/4539 I hear snap, crackle pop (like the cereal) when docked in the Marina at night when things are quiet.
Heating System 1996 40.5 Legend Switched Off at 2:31pm 08.27.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1352 This boat I am looking at buying does not have a heating system and I would like to know the best me
Honda Recoil wiltrek at 2:30pm 08.27.09 Catalina 22 0/1179 Hi Sailors, I have a Honda 8 HP outboard. When it gets cold over night my pull rope will not enga
Wing Keel Crack Switched Off at 2:07pm 08.27.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1321 I have just has a survey done on a 40.5 Hunter. It has a working crack seen on the trailing edge of
Most said it could not be done. Benny at 1:58pm 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1197 On a recent sail trip from Chesapeake Bay to NYC and the Long Island Sound we ran on the inside, the
winter cover sailordoc at 1:36pm 08.27.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 9/10391 Interested in input regarding covering my new 309 vs keeping open for the winter. Live around Great
Twin head waste systems jimford2158 at 1:33pm 08.27.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1770 Hi Peggy, My Irwin 37 has 2 completely seperate head systems and all the 1.5 inch hoses need to be
Pictures from yesterday (3) walt at 10:45am 08.27.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/3025 Elevenmile Colorado (el 8600 feet) yesterday (boats are both 26S).
Groco toilet Graysailor at 10:26am 08.27.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/7318 Recently installed a Groco combination manual/electric toilet. Groco is now telling me that their to
outboard problems 2008 8hp tohatsu bffatcat at 9:42am 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 21/14951 My 2008 tohatsu new last season has maybe 10 hours on it. I use it mainly to get off my mooring.
H-31 underwater bonding system RJ1 at 9:25am 08.27.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1521 :confused: Hello all. I've recently encountered an electrolysis issue, i.e. my shaft zinc (which h
DIY boatyards in NYC or Long Island chachere at 9:08am 08.27.09 Destinations 6/6288 Paraphrasing another member's recent query on CT, does anyone know of a DIY boatyard in New York Cit
Shower Curtain dwgifford at 8:36am 08.27.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1263 Does anyone know of replacement parts, or a new design, for hanging a shower curtain in the head? O
Is this boat really NOT a project? keaveny at 7:13am 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 18/2541 In my first post I noted that I am vigorously looking for my first boat to learn to sail. I have lo
Yanmar mechanic Chicago (Monroe) RickMisiak at 7:02am 08.27.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1684 I need a good mechanic to replace a leaking gasket (timing cover?) any suggestions? Thanks for th
Securing for the storm BobM at 6:55am 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 15/1873 My 30 foot boat is on a 500lb mushroom mooring in Winthrop Harbor, which is protected from the open
Parts - Merriman Yacht Specialties Pedestal awasson at 6:18am 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 5/6627 I own a Hunter 1985 28.5 sailboat. It has a Merriman Pedestal. I'm looking for a "Shifter and Throt
Swim Ladder Ben Upstate NY at 6:02am 08.27.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1402 Ahoy All, On my Hunter 22, the bottom on my transom mounted swim ladder is less than a foot underwa

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Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... Daryl V at 7:58am 01.10.22 Thank you so much guys... for all your help. Much appreciated Daryl
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting dkinzer at 7:50am 01.10.22 Thanks for all of the ideas. Yes, there is one on the starboard side as well in the same approximate
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan Muttondressedaslamb at 7:44am 01.10.22 Roy... Possible not necessarily re was both a fin and winged keel version. The rudders have differ
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting sail sfbay at 7:35am 01.10.22 As pointed out above it is a padeye, an attachment point for any number of purposes stated above....
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan Muttondressedaslamb at 7:33am 01.10.22 Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel? I think there mi
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan (1) jssailem at 7:26am 01.10.22 Roy... Possible not necessarily
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? jssailem at 7:18am 01.10.22 Plus 1 with Joe on the instruments switch.
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan RoyS at 6:59am 01.10.22 Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel?
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting jssailem at 6:52am 01.10.22 It is identified as a PadEye. It is used as a strong attachment to the hull. It can be used for any
Hunter 356 2002-coupler replacement sesmith at 6:49am 01.10.22 Assuming your boat is on the hard, here's what I did in a similar situation. 1" clearance is enough
I still don't quite get rule #2... Scott T-Bird at 6:32am 01.10.22 Greg, are you still blaming this Progressive video for your lack of very basic knowledge? (how is it
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting Parsons at 5:52am 01.10.22 Is this duplicated on the starboard side? I see that you clipped the end of a halyard to the lower s
Point to ponder: furling the jib NoReverse at 5:10am 01.10.22 Need to read your manuals. If you have an oversized jib on my 37.5, you need to remove 1/3 of the
Best to lift a Core Sound 17 with large Davits (1) videorov at 4:53am 01.10.22 Im changing my plan and looks like I will put the Core Sound 17 on the boat lift once I get the bott
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... justsomeguy at 3:48am 01.10.22 Bing Yeah, Bing sucks. ;)
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting Nodak7 at 3:35am 01.10.22 All is good but the true reason for these pad eyes is to attach your jacklines and tethers for man o
More on Maine Sail hjboven at 2:20am 01.10.22 I just read about Rodd's misfortune today. It remembered me of the ton of things I learned from hist
Venture 23 - Rigging Help MacBeane at 9:59pm 01.09.22 Not sure what you mean about the main sheet. Most older Mac's use what known as a "crosby rig" for
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? eusjim1 at 9:24pm 01.09.22 Compass is on the Edson pedestal. I believe that the boat was built this way. Will track down the
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? Joe at 9:01pm 01.09.22 Very common for Compass' to be aftermarket install. Either track lead from compass or flick all cir

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