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streamstay Tony D at 3:40pm 12.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1013 Has any one had experience in servicing a streamstay roller furling? I would like to dimantle my uni
streamstay tdicarlo@verizon.net at 3:38pm 12.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1807 Has any one had experience in servicing a streamstay roller furling? I would like to dimantle my uni
Help with links from Search NotCook at 3:09pm 12.29.08 Sails Call Lounge 2/2581 Hi, I am new to SBO Forums. I am trying to search for Forum and archived topics. When I do, I get pl
Mainsail Slide Improvements? mamkt001 at 2:38pm 12.29.08 Big Boats 4/1310 Does anyone have any experience/testimony concerning the use of aftermarket mainsail slides e.g. Sch
Soy Stripper jpallen01 at 2:38pm 12.29.08 Ask All Sailors 7/3421 I need to strip the bottom of my Oday 240 down to the gell coat. I have a coat of VC-17 and lord onl
Cracked Bell Housing - Arrrrgh (2) Maine Sail at 1:20pm 12.29.08 Musings With Maine Sail 35/8297 I wish I could cure my disease of boating! Unfortunately I'm just an addict like the rest of you..
In response to the emgine cut-off AllanEmas at 12:22pm 12.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1087 I have pasted my original problem below. I would like to thank everyone who gave a me a reponse
solar panel output walt at 11:53am 12.29.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1997 Ive been "collecting" posted solar panel daily output post on the internet. Ie, if you have some wat
Excess paint rewmoval BARRY3684 at 10:17am 12.29.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1423 What is the best way to remove extremly excess bottom paint?
Autohelm 4000ST jcela at 8:48am 12.29.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1792 I have to replace a damaged drive unit of an autopilot Autohelm 4000ST on my 1995 Hunter 29.5 and Au
Mast height difference in 1977 boats Nan at 8:43am 12.29.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1938 Does anyone know the height difference between O'Day 20 made before 1977 and that of the the 1977 bo
Power reach HAL at 7:42am 12.29.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/6045 What is a power reach and when is it best used (advantages and disadvantages)? Will it work with all
Narraganssett Bay's Russian Submarine... (4) BaySailerBill at 3:31am 12.29.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1951 I realize that this is slightly off topic, but for anyone that has sailed in lower Narragassett Bay
40.5 Legend solar panel wiring Bill Roosa at 2:45am 12.29.08 Big Boats 1/1080 Hi folks I'm working to get the factory installed solar panel up and running. I've tried probing th
Idea for a storm jib (2) Hermit Scott at 12:57am 12.29.08 Ask All Sailors 20/5731 If someone has seen this before please let me know where I can go on the net to see it. The green po
Fleet 105 hamletts at 6:40pm 12.28.08 Catalina 22 1/1243 Is anyone affiliated with fleet 105 or know anyone a member of fleet 105 in Biloxi, MS.
Hard Dodger. Hand built Hermit Scott at 6:31pm 12.28.08 Ask All Sailors 29/11574 I know alot of you guys are into racing and performance. I am more interested in making my boat as c
Add On Equipment garylinger at 5:28pm 12.28.08 S2 5/1787 I thought I would provoke some thought and discussion, especially among the 9.2 owners. What are th
Catalina 28 engine exhaust jansan1 at 5:25pm 12.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 10/4958 Having hauled out the original 1991 M3-20 Universal engine and gearbox ( to replace a defunct g/box
Transducer-Simard/Garmin Sharkbait at 4:56pm 12.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1120 We have a 1989 32' Hunter Vision, the boat had Simrad instruments on it when we boght it. They have

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Schaffer Snapfurl 700 ( or smaller 500) - thoughts by owners Scott T-Bird at 1:12pm 06.10.21 +1 on others' concern about installing a product right at the top end of its intended usage range,
Looked at an H260 Today Tedd at 1:09pm 06.10.21 @Doug J : Do you remove that solar panel for towing?
Looked at an H260 Today Tedd at 1:05pm 06.10.21 That's a tidy installation, @Doug J . I'm definitely going to steal a lot of your ideas.
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? jssailem at 12:40pm 06.10.21 Consider having these safety items: :plus::) A good list...
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994 shemandr at 12:37pm 06.10.21 See if you can put a LED anchor light on, check the shelves for ware, straighten the windex or vane
Lewmar port light seal , replacing msin99 at 12:29pm 06.10.21 Thanks for the tip, it didn't occur to me that the hinge might need to be upgraded as well. I'll che
Summer in the Salish Sea jssailem at 12:29pm 06.10.21 Way to go.... :clap: CONGRATS on your new address.:):beer:
H310 heeling shemandr at 12:28pm 06.10.21 That's a lot of heel.
H310 heeling (1) wdonovan at 12:22pm 06.10.21 It pinned the gauge more than once. I was too busy to get a pic of more than this 26 or 27. And the
Schaffer Snapfurl 700 ( or smaller 500) - thoughts by owners AaronD at 12:15pm 06.10.21 I installed the CF-500 on a smaller boat 4 seasons ago, and we've been happy with it. My install not
Questionable Ethics for a Water Ballast Boat rgranger at 12:09pm 06.10.21 Has anyone tried dumping a pound or two of table salt their ballast tank to avoid bacteria growth ?
Questionable Ethics for a Water Ballast Boat Crazy Dave Condon at 12:09pm 06.10.21 @Ralph Johnstone No but regardless either in fresh, brackish and salt water, you still get the nas
Looked at an H260 Today rgranger at 12:06pm 06.10.21 I think the quick release pin idea of @Doug J is a good idea.
Best genoa for Catalina 30 JRR at 11:56am 06.10.21 Been busy working but finally was able to measure the linguineed genoa. The luff is 38', i can't get
Hunter 49/50 salon A/C replacement tkwhalen at 11:50am 06.10.21 good to know
Lewmar port light seal , replacing Lanealoha at 11:33am 06.10.21 I was just looking at the ones I removed and I only changed the lenses and the dogs. After looking
Tender 315 Alansails at 11:06am 06.10.21 Welcome, Congrats on the New Boat and WELCOME, There is Lots of Good Solid advice here! The best ad
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994 Fred at 11:05am 06.10.21 I heard back from the "pro" at the marina where the boat is located. They are telling me that the ha
C310/315 IA Webmaster SawyerCurt at 10:55am 06.10.21 I have had one response so far...but right now I'm having trouble contacting the person who actually
C310/315 IA Webmaster Alansails at 10:53am 06.10.21 I would encourage anyone in the 310/315 association who would have a small amount of spare time to c

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