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What size motor/engine okial at 6:09pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 16/4444 I own a Daysailor 1, 17 footer. I'm thinking of purchasing an outboard. I'm not aware of any d
Newb needs help Stormer at 5:49pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 15/2328 So this weekend my husband and I will be picking up our first sailboat, she is a project, a sadly ne
Proposed eletrical/ Batt Bank set up (1) Hermit Scott at 5:37pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 21/2242 This is the electrical system I intend to hook up on Friday. I am going to motor my boat across Corp
Fix replace parts for Bomar Pompanette opening ports Cappie30 at 4:06pm 10.08.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/3491 I have been in touch with Bomar/ Pompanette, and have ordered new dogs and pins for some of my 8 ope
PFD Choices...which way to go. Stillraining at 4:05pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1996 OK guys...I did a search this time..really I did. But found little help I am wrestling with this
Hunter23.5 sails Mark H at 1:53pm 10.08.08 Smaller Boats 4/1355 I need to know the replacement cost for both sails on the 1993 H23.5 I may be buying this weekend,
Mainsheet for a 30T Sailgunner at 1:43pm 10.08.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/1305 I want to replace my mainsheet system on my 1992 30T. I tried a Garhauer but it does not work. The
Tension for Standing Rigging sailingdude at 1:35pm 10.08.08 Catalina 30 2/2415 Can anyone tell me the specs for the tension on the standing rigging? I believe they are usually sta
Bilge Check Valve lrschultz at 12:49pm 10.08.08 Big Boats 3/1577 I keep hearing warnings about not using a check valve in the bilge. I used one and it has worked fi
Documentation/State Registration kloudie1 at 12:22pm 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1430 Louisiana just revised the registration law that had let us who documented our vessels operate witho
Dodger pt5104 at 12:14pm 10.08.08 Catalina 30 0/1354 I am looking for a good used dodger for my 1993 Catalina 30 feet tall rig. Can anyone help me? Thank
Photo Forum back online Phil Herring at 11:27am 10.08.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/2293 The Photo Forum has been converted into the new site. We're still in the process of weeding out inc
Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot orionsirius at 10:33am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1875 :)I just received an Email from Defenders. The email says that the Raymarine SPX-5 wheel autopilot w
Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot orionsirius at 10:29am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 0/4 I just received an email from Defenders. The email says that the Raymarine spx-5 wheel autopilot wil
Let me ask a stupid antifreeze winterizing question Rich Stidger at 8:00am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1952 I use RV type antifreeze ONLY in my holding tank and my air conditioning units. I DO NOT use it in
Electrical Panel 12V plug Jack at 7:06am 10.08.08 Big Boats 2/1074 My 2000 340 has a 12 volt receptacle in the electric panel. I plugged a map light into it the oth
Garmin E-Trex RogerHM at 7:01am 10.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1817 I think that's the spelling? Legend model: Tried to use it yesterday; it came on for about 2 minute
26S Pop Top Cover JohnH_V25 at 6:28am 10.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/6074 I've agreed to buy the '92 26S I looked at the other day. But when running through the equipment li
Outboard gas line phdoc007 at 5:27am 10.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1224 I want to pass the gas line for the outboard through the transom to the tank in the cockpit. I will
Dodger pt5104 at 4:41am 10.08.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1389 I own a 1993 Catalina 30 foot tall rig. I am looking for a dodger. Can anyone advise me where to fin

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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
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