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Hunter 30-2 Fuel Shutoff ChrisHunter at 7:36am 07.16.21 Mid-Size Boats 5/906 It's time to replace by Racor and Yanmar fuel filters on my 1992 Hunter 30. Was looking through th
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? (5) MikeTheHunter at 7:03am 07.16.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 24/4853 I'm just wondering about very basic best practices for securing the lines on a 2000 340. It has two
Throttle position while sailing? ldegagne at 6:26am 07.16.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 21/4045 My previous Hunter did not recommend placing the throttle lever in any position except neutral when
Sta-lok fittings patbratton at 3:50am 07.16.21 Ask All Sailors 5/1169 Does anyone know the actual strength difference between machine swaged and Sta-Loc connectors? I fin
Electric repower Guan at 10:42pm 07.15.21 Ask All Sailors 5/3298 Would like to hear from sailors that re powered with electric motor, experience and caveat s. As I'
A New Record! shemandr at 2:21pm 07.15.21 Ask All Sailors 10/1114 I just got my first Winter storage solicitation. July 15th. Granted it was from Soundings email bu
Determining Trailrite C22 1982 VIN mechjagger at 1:54pm 07.15.21 Catalina 22 8/1020 I'm trying to determine my trailers original VIN, it is a TrailRite 1982 model none galvanized/white
Hunter 212 Spinnaker's PHarmon1 at 1:24pm 07.15.21 Trailer Sailors 4/807
Replacing water tank buddybear at 1:22pm 07.15.21 Catalina 310 7/1110 Has anyone replaced their water tank with the one from catalina direct and what are the difficulties
Reverse Steering Characteristics Fleet at 12:44pm 07.15.21 Catalina 310 6/1294 Flex fold prop on my 310. I was playing around last week, getting used to its handling. While prac
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view sailcapt340 at 12:44pm 07.15.21 SSB and Ham Operators 12/2553 I thought I would try this part of our forums for answers and some guidance. I am looking to hide a
1987 Cat 22 Lazy Jacks Rigging John Marrone at 10:52am 07.15.21 Catalina 22 2/729 Okay.............I'm learning as I go. U Tube is no help so I'm wondering if anyone can assist with
1984 Hunter 31 pedestal steve1366 at 10:45am 07.15.21 Parts Search 4/631 1984 Hunter 31. Does anyone know who made the Pedestal? Are there parts available? The bolt that
Sailboat as 'investment"??? StephenD at 10:39am 07.15.21 Sails Call Lounge 29/2876 Caution: this is a stream of consciousness/random thought- I've been reading various forums and seei
Review of Ruddercraft Airfoil rudder stickinthemud57 at 9:58am 07.15.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2444 I ordered the HDPE airfoil rudder from Ruddercraft through Blue Water Yachts. It took a little over
Replacing Forward Berth Mattress Jacksail at 8:20am 07.15.21 Catalina 310 6/1324 The original mattress is on its last legs. I am looking for an alternative to replacing what I have.
Weak signal reception Brian D at 6:42am 07.15.21 Sails Call Lounge 2/837 While out sailing one day I picked up a very weak and noisy signal on my VHF. I could hear someone a
I have a Horizon 1500 windless. I have never been able to get it free drop the anchor, does this windless have that ability? drtsr1 at 4:33am 07.15.21 Ask All Sailors 5/542 I got a question about my windless. I to have the Horizon 1500 on a 2000 460, I can not seem to get
Boom rests on bimini when main sheeted. 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5 (1) skunther at 8:55pm 07.14.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1735 When sailing upwind, I am unable to sheet the main enough to get rid of excessive twist in the leech
Mod to H-34 V-Berth bed (1) Claude L.-Auger at 4:07pm 07.14.21 Big Boats 2/671 A number of years ago I replaced the 4-inch cushions of the V-Berth with 6-inch ones. It made sleepi

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Repairing a cutlass bearing/not replacing. Tally Ho at 11:59am 10.05.24
First sail... first trip... Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 10:45am 10.05.24 @Shacklepin I base my responses based on knowledge but mostly experience having sold 20-25% of the
CNG Refill or Exchange? Richard19068 at 10:00am 10.05.24 Video showing use of NCBREW's type of fill adapter: I7yite0TmXE
Repairing a cutlass bearing/not replacing. ggrizzard at 10:00am 10.05.24 Where did you get the idea that the engine/tranny must be removed?
HELP! with outhaul line replacement LloydB at 9:29am 10.05.24 not sure I would care if the standing loop between the forward and aft pully looked ratty or not but
Merit 22 owners RussC at 9:04am 10.05.24 @Jnovva it's a 1989
Deck Core Repair LloydB at 8:55am 10.05.24 lost memory of years ago but advise was to make deck repair from inside where cabin liner would not
Newbie question: First Boat - Am I in the right place? stickinthemud57 at 8:40am 10.05.24 Mud Hen? r design! If I remember correctly, the Admiral has voiced the desire to have a head.
Insulation jssailem at 8:19am 10.05.24 What do you want to insulate against? You need to ask, what is the R factor of 1/4" styrofoam? What
First sail... first trip... Hunter 23 Shacklepin at 7:34am 10.05.24 I am beginning to understand why they refer to you as Crazy Dave! Please do not expect me or anybod
CNG Refill or Exchange? Brooksiej24 at 7:09am 10.05.24 I am sure @NC Brew will answer but we need to know a little bit about your fill device. I'll send
CNG Refill or Exchange? smokey73 at 6:38am 10.05.24 I am sure @NC Brew will answer but we need to know a little bit about your fill device. I'll send y
New 310 Owner leo310 at 6:34am 10.05.24 welcome to the 310 life. as for a 32" tv we could only fit a 40" on a swivel platform to have it se
Scam Alert Crazy Dave Condon at 6:02am 10.05.24 Thank you too Dave
First sail... first trip... Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:38am 10.05.24
CNG Refill or Exchange? Brooksiej24 at 5:26am 10.05.24 I also have a Hunter Legend 35.5. I use CNG and I purchased a set of gauges to refill the tanks. I
Merit 22 owners Jnovva at 4:31am 10.05.24 I had mid boom sheeting on my M22 and was happy with it. no need to shorten the boom. in fact you n
Universal 25 Overheating and Diesel leaking sailme88 at 3:18am 10.05.24 I too have an M25. HAD overheating issues. At one point it was the raw water pump. The fix was repl
Purchase questions 38 marcham at 7:52pm 10.04.24 How many Amp-hrs... A boat that size you'd want at least 400 amp-hrs, 600 amp hrs would be normal.
O'Day 25 Boat Stands Tally Ho at 7:48pm 10.04.24 Are you storing it at home? Do you have a trailer? My marina stores my boat, and they provide the

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