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baycloud at 9:16am 12.25.21
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Hey all, I'm away from the boat again so I had a question on trying to use the hydronic system to he
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Have you been seeing any good sales out there used to receive all kinds of sales emails,not many thi
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For your young Sailors. Santa has been seen south of the border on the NORAD radar. https://www.nor
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FLAPILOT at 1:30pm 12.24.21
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So I just purchased a Catalina 30 with a Universal 25MXP. Right off the bat I messed up. My first d
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So last night I was down on the boat tinkering, cleaning and, who I am kidding, I was basically doin
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To all of you old and new participants on this forum. Very best of the Season. May 2022 see us out o
grangehill at 11:02am 12.24.21
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Has anyone added self tailing winches to their H 260 and if so is it worth it ? Also has anyone adde
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Eileen and I wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and A Great New Year, Hoping for Fair Winds and Fo
grangehill at 10:31am 12.24.21
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Hello all , we just purchased a 1999 H 260 , the previous owner has taken excellent care and attenti
jssailem at 9:23am 12.24.21
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McDonald Brummel Splice McDonald's quick Brummel splice for hollow braid rope. Putting a quick but s
patbratton at 7:49am 12.24.21
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My son and I went out on our H240 Tuesday. The winds were 15 mph, gusting to 20. I reefed the main a
hollyclouse at 4:40am 12.24.21
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Am looking for a gently used 125 genoa for my 27 Tall. Anyone have one that they are willing to par
ricksoth at 10:40pm 12.23.21
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Are there any 2-27 owners in this group that can share a photo or describe their boat's dish storage
Ingram at 6:57pm 12.23.21
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Question is their a use for these holes covering the track
twodzusfittings at 4:33pm 12.23.21
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It is that time of year when our babies are either sitting in the frigid waters of their docks, surr
ivieto at 12:59pm 12.23.21
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Can anyone give me some advise on how to heave to in my 2006 Hunter 45? I'm having difficulty keepin

Recent Replies

Hunter 240 owners here?
Slowboat314 at 11:21pm 03.26.25
I just got mine last August. 1998 H240. Best purchase ever.
Diesel engine as generator question?
Foswick at 10:16pm 03.26.25
I am unclear as to the elements of cost attributed to solar making it cheaper. Solar, if only the p
Gaff Rigs Making a Comeback?
Foswick at 10:01pm 03.26.25
What are you defining as a "short gaff" rig? Is it like the picture PaulK posted? If so, that is a
Pearson 36 3HM35F engine mount replacement advice
jssailem at 9:26pm 03.26.25
There should be 4 engine mounts. You appear to have accounted for only 2.
Bavaria 41 anchor sizing
jssailem at 9:22pm 03.26.25
Hi @boaterbob . You might consult a local expert. Steve, up in Port Townsend has been recording anch
40 Autopilot Linear drive Mounting Location   (8)
DonEvans at 8:25pm 03.26.25
OK, so here is the finished product! (Finished tonight). 6x3 angle about 34in long bolted to the s
Diesel engine as generator question?
jssailem at 8:24pm 03.26.25
The sticking point is the assertion that it is cheaper than solar. I am unclear as to the elements
Main Rigging Upgrades
jssailem at 7:57pm 03.26.25
I have a 3:1 on a 295sqft sail. It is easy to work. I use dyneema line internal in the boom. It is v
DIY Remote Monitoring System
Captain Larry-DH at 7:21pm 03.26.25
One more thing you might consider adding: a motion sensor activated LED flood light in the cockp
DIY Remote Monitoring System
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:17pm 03.26.25
One more thing you might consider adding: a motion sensor activated LED flood light in the cockpi
Sanitation hose again
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:06pm 03.26.25
Thanks for the kind words! It's always nice to hear from someone who finds my advice useful! And tha
Main Rigging Upgrades
Tally Ho at 5:54pm 03.26.25
Do you need an 8:1 purchase on the outhaul for a sail that is about 190 sqft? There is nothing trou
Alternator Temperature Sensors
colemj at 5:50pm 03.26.25
Do you have a picture? Every non-Balmar alternator we've owned still has the case bolts connecting
Need New Spreader Bracket and Spreader for 1982 H25
Colby D at 5:50pm 03.26.25
BTW - I've been on Rig Rite but I can't figure out who made the mast so I'm struggling to know if an
Sanitation hose again
Mike8193 at 5:43pm 03.26.25
I replaced the sanitation hoses today. It was set up initially so you could discharge into holding t
Gaff Rigs Making a Comeback?
colemj at 5:36pm 03.26.25
What are you defining as a "short gaff" rig? Is it like the picture PaulK posted? If so, that is a
What is this adhesive/caulk/sealant?
Mike8193 at 5:22pm 03.26.25
Turns out the fittings are threaded in, the white material seems to be just white pipe compound.
Galley table ideas   (2)
Will Gilmore at 5:17pm 03.26.25
seen a boat. I use to build and install kitchen cabinets, and even in a land-based kitchen, parti
Gaff Rigs Making a Comeback?   (1)
PaulK at 5:16pm 03.26.25
Square-tops are definitely a thing.

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