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For those 40.5 owners et al Don S/V ILLusion at 7:49am 01.05.09 Big Boats 10/1972 Always wondered by never bothered to ask Hunter - Does anyone know what purpose is served by Hunter
Pump out Conversion ArtificialReef at 5:13am 01.05.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2271 I recently purchased a Colvin Designed boat. It was built in 68 and I suppose there was no plan to p
Wisker Pole Question paphman at 5:12am 01.05.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/6877 We have a C-22 and have a 150 drifter. We have not used this with a pole yet, and my question is ho
Fuel Gauge reads 3/4 then sticks on Full ?? Harold9248 at 4:24am 01.05.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1618 1996 Oceanis 321 - fuel gauge was reading 3/4. After motoring @ 1000 RPM's for 2 hrs on a calm day,
Prop shaft removal on a 2002 hunter 340 chris sturrock at 8:55pm 01.04.09 Big Boats 4/2706 My cutlass bearing on my 340 appears to be worn and in need of replacement. What is the best way to
Trailer Conversion for S2 27 (1) Jim11240 at 8:47pm 01.04.09 S2 6/2292 See my album for pictures of the Powerboat trailer I converted for my S2 27. Jim
San Diego Boat Show Question Rick D at 6:23pm 01.04.09 Ask All Sailors 18/2645 I see it's up soon, the 8th through the 11th. Any comments on it? I went to the Long Beach show this
Pedestal guards Bill Sloan at 6:01pm 01.04.09 Irwin 0/1746 I just bought a 1977, Irwin 37' ketch, the pedestal is very, very shakey. I will beef up the backin
Flat Larry's trip...for grand daughter's class room and others to enjoy paulj at 5:37pm 01.04.09 Destinations 0/2566 Hello http://picasaweb.google.com/1dbpaul/FlatLarry2007?authkey=PD1Rc6iAR2k# paulj :troll:
Does anyone Race their 310? SceptreSailor at 4:59pm 01.04.09 Catalina 310 9/2756 If so, what kind of success have you had. The first year I had "Juliet" I placed third in Dallas Ra
Electrical Redo on Mac 26x TexasEd at 4:18pm 01.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/3013 Has anyone rewired a Mac 26x? My electrical looks like a rat's nest and the running lights are inte
Sailor in distress (3) lightning 460 at 3:40pm 01.04.09 Sails Call Lounge 16/7057 I received this email a couple of days ago and am posting it for all to see If you are receiving
Universal M18 Paint Color drh1965 at 2:56pm 01.04.09 Newport 3/2981 Can anyone tell me what the original paint color was on a Universal M18? It should be the same as th
Ports on a Hunter Legend 37, 1988 Marko at 2:00pm 01.04.09 Big Boats 11/7087 I am considering the purchase of a Hunter Legend 37, 1988. I read in the archive and verified on the
Drogues (1) Roger Long at 1:29pm 01.04.09 Ask All Sailors 107/16968 The subject of drogues keeps coming up in the threads about heavy weather. Certainly, they are essen
Vang jpaulb1 at 11:45am 01.04.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1225 I have a Vang kit that came with my 26M that is 3/8 - 4:1 size. It seems to be just fine for use as
170 replacement sails - recommendation Art K at 11:14am 01.04.09 Day Sailers 13/7325 I just rescued a badly neglected 2006 Hunter 170. According to the dock master it had only been sail
Mast Rebed Held renom2 at 10:35am 01.04.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1374 Hello We have an O'Day 25 and this summer noticed a pretty good leak coming from above the bulkhea
PFD Strobe? Ed Schenck at 8:58am 01.04.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2120 What make/model of PFD strobes are you all using out there? Mine are suspect. They require two
Navman 3100 wind indicator erratic at < 10knts jkalucki at 7:45am 01.04.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1379 This problem was solved by doing a full software reset and recalibration. It works fine now. >

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Traditionally made boat fenders (1) rgranger at 8:58am 01.08.22 That would not last, but using a hose for the core is also traditional. What about using a piece o
I still don't quite get rule #2... cb32863 at 8:49am 01.08.22 You've got to be kidding me! :facepalm: I find it hard to believe that this video can cause any c
Just committed to an 82 C22. Jacktar at 8:08am 01.08.22 really, pensacola
I still don't quite get rule #2... Scott T-Bird at 7:55am 01.08.22 You've got to be kidding me! :facepalm: I find it hard to believe that this video can cause any co
Catalina 320 start problem nveater at 7:54am 01.08.22 Do what Roy said- I also ran a new #10 wire from starter to the button on my panel- easy DIY project
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace (1) brazenarticle at 7:01am 01.08.22 When my exhaust riser finally crumbled I made a new one out of schedule 40 stainless pipe nipples pu
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel Crusty Ol Salt at 6:59am 01.08.22 Its crazy Doug. I grew up in Indiana. After the blizzard of '78, I joined the Navy. I spent most of
2000 Oceanis 411 Rudder Issue bwagner187 at 6:57am 01.08.22 Great advise Jim !!! I keep my rudder amidship with the steering brake nice and snug when she's ber
Towing Light air at 6:36am 01.08.22 As someone told me when I asked about pulling an Oday with my CRV, it's not the pulling but the stop
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel DougM at 6:34am 01.08.22 Saturday morning: Finally had power restored last night after being down since Monday morning. Gotta
Catalina 320 start problem RoyS at 6:30am 01.08.22 That damn key switch. I have the on/off only model. Completely useless and the key does fall out. Ne
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) Seaswood at 5:59am 01.08.22 The under decking in the javelin is a small space that will have water intrusion. part of the design
Traditionally made boat fenders thinwater at 5:33am 01.08.22 Nice. It looks like you could make a lighter version by weaving that wall knot over a 2 liter soda
New to us Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 5:32am 01.08.22 If its not already done, be prepared early on to replace the waste tank. Triple M plastics in Maine
New to us Hunter 40.5 Rjm st.petersburg at 5:11am 01.08.22 I just had most of my electronics changed out yesterday. I already had the Axiom 9, was able to reus
Just committed to an 82 C22. Gene Neill at 5:07am 01.08.22 Gene you need to give them a pass, not everyone lives in a place where you can comfortably sail in
Traditionally made boat fenders Will Gilmore at 4:58am 01.08.22 Nice. It looks like you could make a lighter version by weaving that wall knot over a 2 liter soda b
New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 2:38am 01.08.22 Thanks for the replies. Seems my list is getting longer... 8) Inspect holding tank and become famil
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat SF Bay Sailor at 1:13am 01.08.22 Your boat looks great. I just purchased Renegade and will be bringing her back to the Long Island
New to us Hunter 40.5 sail sfbay at 8:12pm 01.07.22 Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new sailboat!! Bring on the questions!!

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