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Finding 216 Posts bob moore at 12:04pm 08.04.09 Trailer Sailors 1/2032 Does anyone know how to successfully search for all the "Hunter 216" posts, rather then end up havin
1975 H27 Prop Greenman at 11:17am 08.04.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1417 I am wondering if anyone has replaced their old fixed 2 blade prop on their H27 for something with a
216 V-Berth troutsmustang at 11:11am 08.04.09 Smaller Boats 3/1375 Does anyone have th dimensions for the 216 V-Berth. I did a seach, but could not find any. I would
mast swap packman at 10:07am 08.04.09 Lancer 0/57 would it be possible or desireable to swap mast and boom from a '79 Lancer 28 to an '83 27ps? I hav
Rudder post Steering failure Team118 at 9:43am 08.04.09 Catalina 30 5/1765 I've searched for this issue and haven't found much information. I have a 1977 Catalina 30 with pe
How do I inspect keel bolt? JoelHoover at 9:17am 08.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1420 I need to inspect my keel bolt (pivot). How do I do this without going to the yard or removing the k
solar panel rack on trailer sailer (5) walt at 8:58am 08.04.09 Trailer Sailors 10/7036 Earlier on this forum, I was asking about solar panel rack mounting on a trailer sailer and this is
Planning a Catalina trip. caguy at 8:56am 08.04.09 Ask All Sailors 21/3593 I posted this in the Southern CA Sailors group as a message, but I am not sure how many of you get m
Vented loop Windblown at 8:54am 08.04.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/4296 I just installed a whole new system (Raritan PH II, hoses, vented loops, holding tank, and seacocks)
Yacht Specialties controls Kenlee at 7:41am 08.04.09 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1239 I am new to Odays and am buying a '78 Oday 30 that has Yacht Specialties pedestal steering with the
OpenCPN - Free software navigation package (1) idpnd at 7:41am 08.04.09 Ask All Sailors 21/8771 I'm surprised OpenCPN has not had any mentions here - it's a free of charge, free software navigatio
Need help identifying my boat (4) Lknwaterdog at 7:01am 08.04.09 Ask All Sailors 16/10796 I recently picked up an old sailboat and have no idea what her make is. I have looked for the HIN a
Nedd to replace my Fuel/separater filter helmsman at 6:07am 08.04.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1146 Hello, Its time to replace my primary filter and I'm looking for the right replacement, make and m
Beneteau 361 - additional fuel tank cmedsailor at 4:43am 08.04.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1625 Has anybody ever added an additional fuel tank to a Beneteau 361? Any ideas? Thanks
Bottom needs help! (1) Phoebe 1 at 4:30am 08.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1410 :confused: I have not taken the boat off of the trailer yet and have noticed that on the right side
Total newbie needs owner's manual Liisa920 at 3:40am 08.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1429 Well, after decades of wishing, I have finally taking the plunge and bought a 1984 22' Macgregor. I
Chartplotter Opinions / Advice PKFK at 8:33pm 08.03.09 Ask All Sailors 22/4858 Hi Folks - I am in the market for a new chartplotter. Currently I have a Magellan Meridian Color
companionway door lock Aus Ross at 8:28pm 08.03.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2987 Hi Guys My latch has been removed on the companionway and I would like to replace it. I know what i
Catalina Island Jerry75 at 8:17pm 08.03.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1359 I have a 1990 macgregor. I was wondering has anyone ever sailed with there Macgregor to Catalina isl
water in cockpit mac 21 mark7771 at 8:01pm 08.03.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1516 I have a 1974 21 mac. Water comes into the cockpit from the drain hole where the swingkeel winch cab

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Autopilot drive interface DArcy at 3:55pm 03.20.22 Usually an autopilot has three main units - control head - compass -drive unit There is often a rud
can't pump out waste tank bawlmer at 3:33pm 03.20.22 So much of New England waters are NDZ that you can't get enough use out of either type of "tank dum
Keel smile and 6 bolts Tom J at 3:22pm 03.20.22 It would help others to help you if you would write in more well-formed, complete sentences, and to
looking hard at a 2006 Hunter 36 - we have a couple of questions. tfox2069 at 3:17pm 03.20.22 if we make an offer we certainly will have a survey, and pay close attention to all that is found.
looking hard at a 2006 Hunter 36 - we have a couple of questions. George Braun at 3:10pm 03.20.22 Woops - Hold the phone - my original post was incorrect - 95% of the headliner is in perfect shape,
S2 11A - Locked throttle and gear shift jviss at 3:08pm 03.20.22 Question: How can I take the bend out of a S/S shaft? Do you have a hydraulic press, or even a dri
Best Yard for Fiberglass and Keel Work - Lower Hudson jviss at 2:52pm 03.20.22 I would look for some place on City Island - not on the lower Hudson, but not far.
Autopilot drive interface jviss at 2:43pm 03.20.22 No, the drive unit. I don't currently have a rudder angle sensor. So, I'm at a loss understanding
Autopilot drive interface DArcy at 2:40pm 03.20.22 Are you asking about the rudder reference signal? No, the drive unit. I don't currently have a rud
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix? Alan Gomes at 2:23pm 03.20.22 I think the OP might have been concerned with osmotic blistering and wondering if the pinhole is ev
Auto Pilot Sanfelice at 2:17pm 03.20.22 I would recommend you go with a below deck autopilot. If too pricey, a wheel mounted model is your n
Need replacement propane hose jviss at 2:12pm 03.20.22 1. I think you can unscrew that adapter; 2. Defender carries those hoses; 3. Use propane-compatible
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') jviss at 2:06pm 03.20.22 it's the voltage differential between the alternator and the batteries and that determines the amps
Need replacement propane hose Ralph Johnstone at 2:06pm 03.20.22 Go to a BBQ supplier and they'll make you one to order.
Boat Stripe Oxidation Ralph Johnstone at 2:04pm 03.20.22 Don't know Cat boot striping but mine was navy blue gel coat applied as the hull was laid up. The v
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32') Ralph Johnstone at 1:55pm 03.20.22
looking hard at a 2006 Hunter 36 - we have a couple of questions. Ralph Johnstone at 1:29pm 03.20.22 Is there a separate dedicated start battery? from the labeling on the main DC disconnect/select swi
Auto Pilot jviss at 1:28pm 03.20.22 So, are you saying that even if the OP doesn't intend to sail in the kinds of conditions where the
6 days at sea after yacht sinks. dlochner at 1:24pm 03.20.22 The article is not very clear about where in the Caribbean he was sailing. Who would do the inspec
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix? dlochner at 1:17pm 03.20.22 I'm not going to be shifted to an osmotic blister discussion. However for future reference, search

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