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Bimini for Catalina 270 kczach at 2:09pm 12.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/5099 Hi all, I have a 2002 Catalina 270. I am looking for an aft bimini. Is there anything that is p
Owners Manual kristi at 1:44pm 12.02.08 Newport 1/3263 I am looking for an owners manual for a 1974 Newport 28 that I just aquirred. Please respond with an
Sad sign of the times as Hunter dealer closes (1) Scott B at 1:29pm 12.02.08 Sails Call Lounge 16/5515 Angus Yachts of Toronto, a large Hunter dealer in Ontario, has closed its doors. Angus represented
Companionway opinions wanted Roger Long at 10:48am 12.02.08 Ask All Sailors 21/2855 Help me make up my mind. I'm stuck on the fence and looking for some ideas to get me to go one way
Stickies Warren Milberg at 6:57am 12.02.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/2016 Phil: I note that we now have about 7 "Stickies" in the "Ask All Sailors" Forum. While this informat
26C, S, D... what's the difference? Cappn Mark at 5:19am 12.02.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 69/62260 Can someone please let me know what the different letters for the 26s mean. I have a 26d. I know tha
Best for anchoring? HAL at 5:17am 12.02.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1517 Which is best, fishfinder, sounder or lead line? Does a fishfinder help in anchoring by showing bott
Redneck Yacht Club - Denver area Cappn Mark at 5:09am 12.02.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3058 Local chapter of the RYC sails areas lakes May (sometime March) thru Nov. Send message if you want t
More small forum modifications Phil Herring at 12:02am 12.02.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1860 Based on survey input, we have added text links in each reply of the forum threads so you have easie
Want to add bowsprit (plank) w/roller Jim J at 8:25pm 12.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2372 I am thinking of adding an anchor roller on a plank type bowsprit and a rope (chain)locker to my 199
Roller Furling Fairwind at 7:59pm 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 9/3802 I just installed an "Alado" headsail roller furling system on a Lancer 28 and the installation went
Kiwi Prop first year (1) Jim Seamans at 6:05pm 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1331 I've just finished my first season with the Kiwi Prop. I'm impressed. Feathers well, very good power
Motor mounts for SB 8 Hunter 27? spflyer at 5:53pm 12.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2028 Anyone have any suggestions for motor mount replacement for my Yanmar SB 8; Cherub 27? Leo
Replace bulkhead? John at 5:46pm 12.01.08 Big Boats 1/1858 I have a bit of dry rot in the port bulkhead - the one right behind the head - in my C36 MK II. I ha
Reefing the Main - HOW??? garylinger at 5:19pm 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 31/5895 I posted a question (with pictures and diagram) asking about how to reef the main on my S2 9.2C. I
Replacement Dodger Windows Mysterious Ways at 4:45pm 12.01.08 Big Boats 3/4726 I am replacing my old, scratched, cloudy plastic dodger window. I received two prices for the materi
Vehicle for pulling a 26s Jansen at 4:26pm 12.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/2917 I just pulled my 1992 26s 1,400 miles from Tuscaloosa to near Clearwater, FL and had a great time sa
going to the islands on an H27 jotruk at 4:21pm 12.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2017 I am thinking about taking my h27 '79 model to the coast and possibly going to the Caribbean. My que
Posting problems Warren Milberg at 2:56pm 12.01.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 17/2448 Phil: I was recently at a fellow sailor's home. We talked about SBO and he said he wasn't register
Boat Disposal-what can I do? Gadfly1974 at 2:39pm 12.01.08 Ask All Sailors 12/3685 I'm sure I would have received different advice had I joined this site before I bought, but... I

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New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 5:12pm 01.11.22
1984 Hunter 37C sandpiper10471 at 5:03pm 01.11.22 I cut out the shower seat to access the top of the tank. I used an angle grinder and cut a rectangul
Hunter 34 chain plate inspection (3) jmce1587 at 5:02pm 01.11.22 Definitely inspect via a cut out inspection port. The area Hunter provides is a poor design (pic be
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel AaronD at 4:50pm 01.11.22 I say listen to @pclarksurf. He knows things - and does really good work! Someday I'll find a way
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting dkinzer at 4:33pm 01.11.22 the pad eye is likely an original hardware item The "deck fittings" diagram in the owner's manual d
New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 4:30pm 01.11.22 Hi artboas. The original question was posted by me (SV Maverick) Great point. Can you direct me to w
Which Battery is better? artboas at 4:21pm 01.11.22 Here's a chart that may help in what amp for your house bank may require. I currently have 4 GC bat
New to us Hunter 40.5 smokey73 at 4:19pm 01.11.22 @SV Maverick Welcome to the forum. If you decide to switch from the CNG to something else I'd like t
New to us Hunter 40.5 artboas at 4:14pm 01.11.22 Welcome! I am also new to this forum having just bought a 40.5 a few months ago. The people here ha
Columbia 26. 1967 dreamboat26 at 4:11pm 01.11.22
New to us Hunter 40.5 artboas at 4:09pm 01.11.22 Hunter did install the 2/0 cables to the bow from the engine compartment. Easily $100+ worth of ca
Which Battery is better? leo310 at 4:02pm 01.11.22 BTW I forgot to state I also have 335 watts if solar to help maintain charging of the batteries.
Which Battery is better? (1) leo310 at 3:59pm 01.11.22 Here's a chart that may help in what amp for your house bank may require. I currently have 4 GC batt
Is there access to nut for bolt that holds the headsail traveller track? fullbore at 3:54pm 01.11.22 Thanks Doug, will use this knowledge to re-secure the traveller tracks.
Folding Prop? Mikem at 3:54pm 01.11.22 I have had my three blade fof for 9 years. No problem whatsoever. It was such a beautiful piece of
I still don't quite get rule #2... jssailem at 3:48pm 01.11.22 Nicely articulated, Stu.
Looking for a Westerbeke 30BThree or 40B Four V-Drive jssailem at 3:44pm 01.11.22 Heather it looks like you have the need to repower your auxiliary. You do not need to be limited to
New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 3:44pm 01.11.22 Nice! Thanks for sharing that. What brand is that? What side is your tank on? Do you plan to keep yo
I still don't quite get rule #2... Stu Jackson at 3:39pm 01.11.22 As many of you know, I read a lot, here and on other boating forums. Consequently, I come across an
Jibing The Mainsail (1) Alfa at 3:34pm 01.11.22 201683

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