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Length of Engine Control Cables kkuhlmann at 8:43pm 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/4351 I own a 1988 Catalina 34 Model C-34 with a 23 HP Universal Diesel engine. I was able to find the s
More on tuning the B & R Rig George H260 at 8:06pm 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/3186 Clarification on tuning the B ' R rig. I have a H260 and have always tensioned the V1, RD1 and D1
Yanmar 27 hp poorpirate at 7:45pm 04.04.09 Big Boats 4/3209 I have a 2003 H356 and would appreciate if someone who has a copy of or a link to the engine specifi
Ritchie Compass Merry Prankster at 7:35pm 04.04.09 Ask All Sailors 9/3589 I have a damaged Ritchie compass on my H27. I e-mailed the listed dealer in my area and received a
Need info on O'Day 22 centerboard oldsalt at 6:50pm 04.04.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1292
Hunter 410 2 cabin vs. Tri-cabin model Robbinsnest at 6:35pm 04.04.09 Big Boats 4/2160 Does any have any views on the re-sale values of the 2001-2005 410 Models with these two choices? D
Radar scanner ranchu56 at 5:05pm 04.04.09 Big Boats 2/1174 To all, I recently purchased a Raymarine radar system for my 1984 Hunter34. From what I've heard
H260 Spinnaker Question Dave T at 3:21pm 04.04.09 Smaller Boats 8/2323 Recently purchased an lightly used (2001) Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker from for my 2003 H260 :). Spi
ice off (2) walt at 3:20pm 04.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1204 We spend a fair amount of time at this cold ass lake (8600 feet in Colorado).. the ice just came off
Stainless Shackles on Galvanized Anchor Chain Hermit Scott at 2:09pm 04.04.09 Ask All Sailors 36/15396 I bought 30' of hot dip 5/16" high strength chain at Home Depot. I also bought a couple of stainless
Hunter 260 water ballast Roxie6 at 1:55pm 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/6324 Glenn, Sorry, novice here. I've started to sail on inland waters and have been out in 35 mph gusts
Design Factors Affecting Reverse Prop Walk (1) rardiH36 at 10:03am 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/3405 Dear Glenn: Thanks for your participation on the forum. I've been reading and learning! I tho
Hunter 310 (wheel brake rack and pinion) Alain at 9:46am 04.04.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1411 I would like to know from someone who change the wheel brake on a hunter 310 1997, if you had to re
Hunter 310 (windlass) Alain at 9:40am 04.04.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3218 If you owned a hunter 310, can you tell me what kind of windlass is installed in your boat, and if
Tabernacle vs. Mast Hinge mpmurray527 at 9:21am 04.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/3721 I'd like to install a device to enable me to raise my mast solo (Venture 17) without using winches,
Jib Quoddy at 7:24am 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/2106 Is the design of the B'R rig substantial enough to sail on jib alone? Specifically theH260 with boom
Adding Jeanneau as a specific ..... sailing now at 6:50am 04.04.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/2157 Manufacturer... Is is possible?? Thanks
Testing Battery State of Charge / Volts Only (8) Maine Sail at 6:32am 04.04.09 Musings With Maine Sail 30/11008 I have seen the discussion many times here where folks say they monitor their batteries state of cha
Crew Wanted in Florida ggrizzard at 5:35am 04.04.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1721 It's prime sailing in Florida now and I would like to share the opportunity with local sailors befor
VPP & Ratings in Design 356_Steve at 5:29am 04.04.09 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1565 Glenn, When you do a design, do you normally do the VPP or polars as part of the process? I have c

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Matching gelcoat with a colorimeter ? Justin_NSA at 3:51pm 02.19.22 Isn't a colorimeter a proctologist's instrument? :doh:
Matching gelcoat with a colorimeter ? sail sfbay at 3:39pm 02.19.22 My 1984 boat was an off-white, close to a light and purchased a Spectrum Grady White 1995-2004, off
Matching gelcoat with a colorimeter ? Leeward Rail at 3:31pm 02.19.22 To match gelcoat colour recently on a 38 and18 year-old boats, I went to Spectrum (see catalogue) a
fore stay tension and new furler sail sfbay at 3:31pm 02.19.22 Suggest tuning per your owner's manual Hunter_28.5_76385259.pdf (sailboatowners.com). Do an internet
Paceship PY26 Icebox Mickstr at 3:31pm 02.19.22 No experience with your boat, but for most conversions involve purchasing a refrigeration kit, that
Retrofitting an arch Crazy Dave Condon at 3:30pm 02.19.22 The help desk as two former Hunter employees will answer your questions
First start in awhile... Hayden Watson at 3:29pm 02.19.22 If you saw me it might appear I'm pumping the "throttle," but I'm actually moving the speed control
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? PaulK at 3:24pm 02.19.22
LiFePo4 Refresh Davidasailor26 at 3:22pm 02.19.22 I was also thinking, with the quick charging of an LFP bank, and the capacity increase compared to
Matching gelcoat with a colorimeter ? Leeward Rail at 3:21pm 02.19.22 You can also take a chip to your local automotive body shop who can also match the colour. Electr
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? PaulK at 3:19pm 02.19.22 Who are you asking? :) I looked it up, it is, indeed, a ball bearing sheave. But, as I mentioned
LiFePo4 Refresh Davidasailor26 at 2:42pm 02.19.22 a fairly small LFP bank, maybe 40Ah, that's always kept at 80%, charged from the house bank, and us
Replacing jib cars with Harken track? Davidasailor26 at 2:30pm 02.19.22 Is it a ball-bearing sheave? Doesn't look like it, even though the car is almost $400 retail. Sim
Insurance dlochner at 2:27pm 02.19.22 Very easy to insure a 40 year old boat on Lake Michigan. I obtained three quotes prior to making a
learning to sail... The big step... Capt Robbie at 2:27pm 02.19.22
Sticky control cables dlochner at 2:25pm 02.19.22 I went back over to boat last night, the Richie compass is in a S/S cap on top of pedestal. There a
I am looking to buy a boat at the end of 2022.. Wanting to so some sailing before that.. DArcy at 2:20pm 02.19.22 I also suggest joining a local sailing club and crew on other people's boats. Even if you buy your o
Insurance jnorten at 2:18pm 02.19.22 Very easy to insure a 40 year old boat on Lake Michigan. I obtained three quotes prior to making a
Matching gelcoat with a colorimeter ? jnorten at 2:11pm 02.19.22 Use the advice shared in the previous posts. I will add in to trust your eyes. Electronics are a g
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 2:07pm 02.19.22 Bought a pump last night, it should be here Sunday or Monday, a new switch since I have no clue on t

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