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batt isolator vs soleno�d switch legend 40.5 1997 Luman at 11:31am 10.02.09 Big Boats 25/5960 Hello everyone, First post on this forum. Glad to have this wonderfull tool to connect with peopl
Chilling account from Pago Pago higgs at 11:31am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1932 http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13641
Could you guys take a look at this boat please? Thorin at 9:35am 10.02.09 Day Sailers 6/2537 Greetings O'day sailors! I have been lurking on this site for days now, and have really enjoyed the
In-mast main removal tips? danb123 at 8:50am 10.02.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1527 Hello - I have a new Beneteau 31 that I plan to pull the in-mast main out of to apply sail numbers..
Pop top repair flanagan at 8:50am 10.02.09 Catalina 22 5/2912 I have a 1984 Catalina 22, fixed keel, with a pop top. I pushed up to hard one day on the pop top a
Manual Windlass Bob S at 8:49am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 38/12264 Anyone have experience with manual windlasses? I believe one draw back is that they are slow but the
Setting Mast & Rigging delandz at 8:48am 10.02.09 Ericson 1/3164 I am the new/novice owner of a Ericson 26, bought it stowed for winter on trailer w/ mast down and s
Important Storage Tip wundrbar at 7:29am 10.02.09 Day Sailers 2/105 Now that winter is about to set in, make sure you store your Hunter in a HEATED garage to make sure
Storing Sailboats- IMPORTANT TIP wundrbar at 7:24am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 26/6094 Now that winter is setting in, this is a reminder to Hunter owners to store you boat in a heated gar
Transducer Install gersailor at 6:48am 10.02.09 Big Boats 6/1689 I'd would like advice,Tips, on installing a skimmer transducer on my boat. Location, proceedures etc
Transom Roller Mast Cradle Norm at 6:06am 10.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/6963 I've seen some pictures on this site of what looks to be factory made transom roller mast cradles.
Bunk Boards Norm at 5:57am 10.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1553 My 1985 Mac 22 has spent all its' life on the trailer when not being sailed. My boards seem to be sa
Fuel Guage IntimaSea at 4:25am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1581 I have a Hunter 290, and the fuel guage reads full when the ignition switch is on. The guage goes t
Dodger + Bimini Design Options Ducati at 3:37am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 19/14100 I don't mind the look of a dodger however a big honking bimini will take the sleek look away from ou
Humanitarian Boat Deal-Can anyone help? Mike Holibar at 10:27pm 10.01.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1387 Can anyone help this lady, a victim of the Tsunami in Samoa? http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index
Bow Roller Addition to H28 Steve A. at 7:28pm 10.01.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/1221 Has anyone with a Hunter 28 (1992 vintage) added a bow roller to hold a bruce style anchor? I curre
How far do Shrowds and stays streach? Mougly at 7:28pm 10.01.09 Ask All Sailors 19/4434 Hello all Could any one tell me how far can we expect the shrouds and stays to stretch after a se
I've found I have a small sail, Advice? Lpenrose at 5:18pm 10.01.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/4707 Relativellty new to sailing, I purchased a Hunter 25.5 (shoal draft) this past summer. We keep it o
fuel gauge John at 4:32pm 10.01.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2893 On a trip to Monterey, I found that my fuel gauge had stopped functioning. The needle didn't move fr
Tucson sailing Club Don Guillette at 2:53pm 10.01.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/4976 Last week I conducted a short version of a 3 hour sail trim seminar. The short time allotted (30 min

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Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:02pm 04.22.22 My analysis based on water leak traces is that it is the port deck/hull joint that is leaking. In o
St Marys Boat Services smokey73 at 7:52pm 04.22.22 You should have no problem with St. Mary's GA. They were devastated by one of the hurricanes a few
Epoxy and stainless steel. MikeHoncho at 7:34pm 04.22.22 I think I would consider placing a helicoil in the fiberglass and thread the threaded/barbed figure
St Marys Boat Services dlochner at 6:58pm 04.22.22 The St Mary River is a wide deep water port of entry. There is a large US Navy Submarine Base there.
West Coast marinas The_Sailing_Pelican at 6:16pm 04.22.22 If you want a place to work on the boat that is tolerant of DIY'ers look at the Indiantown Marina o
FORT MYERS... MARINAS The_Sailing_Pelican at 6:12pm 04.22.22 I toured the west coast marinas in February looking for a slip and they all had waiting lists of tw
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? smokey73 at 6:04pm 04.22.22 I have a rotary drive that would allow the AP to drive the boat with no wheel, cables or chain. The
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? (1) DArcy at 5:59pm 04.22.22 I have a rotary drive that would allow the AP to drive the boat with no wheel, cables or chain. The
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

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