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two questions accroy at 9:35am 04.03.09 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1284 one is what is the best way to seal the through-hull where my drive shaft used to go? The shaft's st
Hunter/Legend Keel Attachment Story Al - s/v Persephone at 9:00am 04.03.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/4050 Glenn - I don't like to pass-on urban legends, but Jack Tyler, who seems well regarded on Seven Se
Trip Report and Photos BVI March 2009 PrincessoftheLake at 7:05am 04.03.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2128 Captain Grumpy and I spent 9 days in the BVI's in early March while we celebrated our 25 year annive
Beneteau 40cc Dodger Help Dave19853 at 6:34am 04.03.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2161 Hi, bought a sailrite sewing machine and I'm trying to make a dodger. My boat is on the hard without
Wanting to add a stereo to my 222. Where? 48dodge at 6:25am 04.03.09 Ask An Oday Owner 13/1794 I'm thinking about putting it in the cockpit right above the step to the left and right below the se
Electrical Question - Grounding The Auto Pilot Joe Mullee at 5:40am 04.03.09 Ask All Sailors 27/4802 I'm almost done installing my auto pilot and have two questions right now. The instructions state th
Rudder design Quoddy at 5:16am 04.03.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 8/4483 How important is the rudder design and position in obtaining good windward performance?
spinnaker hardware placement ken durbin at 4:54am 04.03.09 Cal 0/1441 Wanting to fly a spinnaker can anyone tell me on a fractional rig how far above the forstay to attac
B & R Quoddy at 4:42am 04.03.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/2532 On a B 'R rig should shroud tension be near the upper limits rather than the lower limits to reduce
Installing boat on lift egates at 3:52am 04.03.09 Bigger Boats 3/1441 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 7/4202 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 8/1716 I need to haul my Hunter 37. Its berthed in Wilmingtion. Any recommendations?
Lancer sastanley at 9:41pm 04.02.09 Lancer 9/6680 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 4/2276 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 20/6622 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 10/4243 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 0/1122 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 10/1654 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 1/1452 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 4/1319 I want to express my appreciation to Mike Thomas in the Hunter Service Department. I have asked him

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When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:25pm 02.10.22 , I found the primary application for me was to get her into my driveway for fall and spring work.
When to move up? jssailem at 7:25pm 02.10.22 A larger boat will have more features. Carry more gear. Have bigger sails. Cost more in moorage. So
When to move up? Tom J at 7:14pm 02.10.22 My path to a Catalina 310 was similar to your experience. I initially owned an O'Day 23 and taught
Example Installation Diesel Heater Hunter 326 stuendan at 6:54pm 02.10.22 Hi RobAL, just wondering how your installation is going? I have partially installed a unit on my H3
When to move up? Pkeller at 6:40pm 02.10.22 Thanks for the advice and recommendations, all good info and helpful insights. With respect to the t
Add a dedicated starter battery Steve_Catalina at 6:31pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: as my dedicated starter on my c34.
Add a dedicated starter battery acudavid at 6:26pm 02.10.22 @ Davidasailor26 "anything rated in CCA or reserve capacity is not a deep cycle battery. " I don't
Add a dedicated starter battery Davidasailor26 at 6:15pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: is not a deep cycle battery. Like D
Add a dedicated starter battery (1) acudavid at 6:08pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core:
When to move up? rgranger at 5:59pm 02.10.22 That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have another drink, it doesn't take much to get
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 Don S/V ILLusion at 5:53pm 02.10.22 A lot rides on the ability and knowledge of your surveyor, particularly for a new boat owner. Choose
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 sail sfbay at 5:45pm 02.10.22 Welcome to the forum!! Enjoy the experience!!
Add a dedicated starter battery dlochner at 5:44pm 02.10.22 Battery voltage will tell you about the voltage but won't tell you about the battery's capacity. I s
When to move up? DArcy at 5:14pm 02.10.22 Thanks guys, appreciate the support! That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have anoth
'86 Hunter 34 coolant through exhaust Capt Robbie at 4:51pm 02.10.22
When to move up? Scott T-Bird at 4:45pm 02.10.22 It sounds like you are thinking about that transition from trailer sailer to a boat that will be kep
New owner! Capt Robbie at 4:33pm 02.10.22 Jrz, Forked river marina is very nice, looks like we will be Barnegat bay neighbors. I keep my H
Adding portable general. patrickfarley at 4:26pm 02.10.22 Sounds hopeful. I might give it a try.
Mercury 3.3 Runs Then Stalls (1) Tater at 4:25pm 02.10.22 I (think) I am done. The cap vent was OK. The filter/screen was not. It was nearly opaque. As I spr
When to move up? Roland5048 at 4:07pm 02.10.22 Another very solid, comfortable, and roomy boat is the Island Packet. A 30 or 31 footer looks like

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