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Installing boat on lift egates at 3:52am 04.03.09 Bigger Boats 3/1415 I have a O'Day 272LE and would like to put it on a lift. But the manual says to disconnect the drive
Shroud tension ruipina at 12:36am 04.03.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/4136 I was wondering if anyone would Know the shroud tension values for the rigging on a Beneteau Oceanis
Where to haul a boat in LA area Todd37 at 10:25pm 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1690 I need to haul my Hunter 37. Its berthed in Wilmingtion. Any recommendations?
Lancer sastanley at 9:41pm 04.02.09 Lancer 9/6561 I am looking for a larger boat and am considering either a Lancer 36 or a Lancer 42. I am wondering
Charging with shore power need zinc? Mac 22 at 9:19pm 04.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2229 Hello, I have a 1982 MacGregor 22 and I am slipping her this year. I want to charge the battery usin
Hello's and a Gas Tank problem SEADANCE at 9:11pm 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 20/6509 Hi all! How is everyonne..missed you all! You know I usually write when I have a problem so here is
VC17m question (1) sinnettc at 8:33pm 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 10/4219 Since the weather's still crummy and we don't much like sailing in the cold ' rain I think I'm going
hunter 34 owners, check this out duality at 3:43pm 04.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1107 i see someone has a dorade vent on ebay. if i still had my 34 id buy this for a spare.
Americas Cup - GGYC right challenger Cpt. Jon at 1:20pm 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1632 So, this should make things interesting, what are your thoughts? Maybe the Americas cup competition
packing gland for 320 Ron at 1:08pm 04.02.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1436 Could you plese tell me the size of packing material I need for the stuffing box of my 1994 C320 ?
Hats off to Hunter Service Staff Sailgunner at 1:07pm 04.02.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1294 I want to express my appreciation to Mike Thomas in the Hunter Service Department. I have asked him
Mast raising on the water Louis at 12:37pm 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 14/7891 Due to a a PITA boatyard, I have a very small window of time to have them take my boat off it's trai
foam flotation Bob Gulyas at 12:28pm 04.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2736 Hi, I have recently purchased a 82' Mac 25. Trailered it to So. Calif. from Arizona. Fresh water bo
Jib boom jknappsax at 11:58am 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 13/9409 I see boats like Island Packets with a club-footed boom on the jib to make it self-tending. Does any
Centerboard depth indicator jknappsax at 11:54am 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1868 I have an electric centerboard winch that operates from the main saloon, and I am planning to remote
1977 Catalina 25 ronaldwredman at 11:17am 04.02.09 Smaller Boats 1/2555 I just purchased hull # 263 from someone who purchased it at a Baltimore location charity sale. I a
Old Headliner SeanMorey at 10:49am 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1978 Dear Mentors, My "new" 77 Colombia Payne 9.6 has an old stained headliner. In the head it sags too
Mounting a new inflatable dingy Jim Seamans at 10:44am 04.02.09 Ask All Sailors 9/7529 I just recently purchased a new inflatable dingy and will be hanging it from the davits. Since the
Seat in aft cabin Franklin at 10:44am 04.02.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/2003 Glenn: I thought I'd just use this opportunity to say, the seat(s) Hunter keeps putting in the aft
What to look for when considering a C-30 Bungalow Bill at 10:30am 04.02.09 Catalina 30 4/6195 Hi All, I am considering purchasing a Catalina 30 (late 80's or early 90's). I am wondering if the

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2 digit Hobbs Meter Catalina 27 Rich Stidger at 10:43am 01.13.22 It looks like there is more room to the left and that there should be more digits. Has the meter alw
2 digit Hobbs Meter Catalina 27 (1) Stu Jackson at 10:42am 01.13.22 It is a manual meter, two digit in the standard tach. Thanks. Usually just the far right digit is
Throttle Position while Sailing Tom J at 9:56am 01.13.22 the decal on the throttle housing indicating that the throttle should be placed in the reverse posi
PEX and chlorine Terry Cox at 9:44am 01.13.22 What is your experience? Hi Bouchard, Hunter used 1/2 inch Zurn (Quest) Pex Quicktite brand polybu
2 digit Hobbs Meter Catalina 27 Calif. Ted at 9:43am 01.13.22 Usually just the far right digit is black on white background to denote tenths and all others are wh
PEX and chlorine Ralph Johnstone at 9:28am 01.13.22 That's not PEX. Its polybutylene piping. Yes it is susceptible to chlorine. Above is all you need
2 digit Hobbs Meter Catalina 27 (1) oceanside27 at 9:19am 01.13.22 Is it only showing two digits or is there only space for two digits ? Digital or analog readout ?
Steven N Steven N at 9:15am 01.13.22 it is cycling on and off I dont think it is running to often
2 digit Hobbs Meter Catalina 27 Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 01.13.22 Is it only showing two digits or is there only space for two digits ? Digital or analog readout ?
Throttle Position while Sailing Stu Jackson at 9:10am 01.13.22 Search the archives for more details The phrase to use is "transmission position" to find earlier
Throttle Position while Sailing (1) sail sfbay at 8:41am 01.13.22 Hunter sailboats with Yanmar engines should put the the transmission shifter must be in the "neutral
376 hunter tank level sensor Nicolas at 8:35am 01.13.22 Thank you very much, I'll have a look.
376 hunter tank level sensor Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:32am 01.13.22 I suggest you replace it with a system that uses sensors that are attached to the outside of the tan
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel pclarksurf at 8:18am 01.13.22 great example @C_Level
Which Battery is better? Benny17441 at 8:04am 01.13.22 Any battery that doesn't overcapitalize it's features. There is a difference between denominated
PEX and chlorine Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:41am 01.13.22 The chlorine bleach solution used to recommission the fresh water tank and plumbing only remains in
Tired Winches Ward H at 7:39am 01.13.22 I've always thought if I had boat parts that needed to be cleaned up I'd look into powder coating bl
What do I do with PO's shit? Benny17441 at 7:23am 01.13.22 Never give up removing a lid or cap, drill holes and even destroy it and pick it out in pieces if yo
dis-continuous standing rigging on a 1996 beneteau oceanis 400 replacement ? bwagner187 at 7:18am 01.13.22 Hello Ben and Welcome to the SBO forum. You have chosen a grand boat. Rigging is a critical piece
Slipper 17. Removal of Deck mounted mast support twistedskipper at 7:09am 01.13.22

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