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STANDING RIGGING Hunter 23 1987 vintage gregg at 2:59am 05.22.08 Smaller Boats 1/1364 Hello: I need to buy new standing rigging for my 1987 Hunter 23.,Do you know of a outlet for this.
Replaceing Aft Blocks boulderdon at 2:59am 05.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1040 I need to replace the flat aft deck blocks behind the winches that are used for pulling the genoa sh
Cockpit Shower DanoDano at 2:57am 05.22.08 Big Boats 16/1655 I recently purchased a 2002 Hunter 356 and am still learning all the systems. I am new to a boat of
Politics aside, What was Teddy Kennedy sailing? sailor Jack at 2:55am 05.22.08 Sails Call Lounge 10/2852 All politics aside. What was Ted Kennedy sailing the other day. It was a fine looking boat and it wa
Is there a ghost on my boat? NautiDuck at 4:13am 05.22.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1299 This is very odd. Each of the past five times we have gone to the boat there is hand soap spilled i
Hunter 33 Interior Touchup Jason1271 at 4:57am 05.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1046 I've got a 2004 Hunter 33 an I need to touch up some of my interior woodwork. I've had some of the
Can't connect new primary filter to existing fuel line kate at 5:08am 05.22.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1007 After a transmission problem kept us from operating the engine for several months, we found that the
Installing A Flat Panel TV Tim at 5:33am 05.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1401 I would like to install a flat panel tv on the cabin wall in the saloon on my '06 Hunter 33. Any su
the best 25 footer Dick Westwood at 6:10am 05.22.08 Ask All Sailors 14/7096 Next season, I'm going to have a slip which will accommodate a boat up to 26 feet long (including ou
Sure glad I'm retired sailaway78 at 6:11am 05.22.08 Ask All Sailors 30/2147 Had planned on leaving on our little cruise Sun. morning. Checked the offshore forecast, and it sho
Broken wheels on origional Traveler Nick Fletcher at 6:12am 05.22.08 Catalina 30 5/1072 All four of the plastic wheels on the origional traverler of my 19877 C30 TRBSare broken off of rim
Topside leaked at galley Nick Fletcher at 6:06am 05.22.08 Catalina 30 7/1469 Water collects under the gimbled stove then overflows to the galley sole and winds up in the bilge.
Moving Around Deck of 1976 Catalina 3 Buoys at 6:35am 05.22.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1251 We are looking at a 1976 Catalina. I noticed there is little room to walk about the top deck to rai
Buying a Hunter 40.5 Bill Roosa at 7:20am 05.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1179 After the divorce and loosing the hunter Legend 37.5 to the extravanganza that is the settelment pro
Transatlantic crossing Hunter voyager at 7:31am 05.22.08 Big Boats 2/1745 I have just heard from Peter Keating who crossed the atlantic in May and June last year from Soloman
Asymmetric Sails Jeanne Kushubar at 7:11am 05.22.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1272 Looking for information on how to choose a cruising spinnaker for our Catalina320.How would I selec
Fastening into NavPod Scott B at 9:01am 05.22.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1731 I was considering moving the Ram mic from the side of the helm station where it squawks at anyone si
Gelcoat Chips and Loose Bow Eye (1) Captain Juan at 9:10am 05.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1957 Newbie Mac 25 owner....I have 50-60 small gelcoat 'chips' below the waterline. None of them are tha
Stuffing Box Cate at 9:29am 05.22.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/981 I know the stuffing box is suppose to drip (approx. a drip per minute?). My question is which way d
anchor windlass billy b at 9:29am 05.22.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1225 Hi I have a 26m. My first mate (my wife) has mutiny on her mind. After hand pulling our anchor, with

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Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? Stu Jackson at 8:27am 05.05.21 There's also Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure. CAPTAIN TOLLEY'S 2 oz. Crack Cure Sealant \| West
STANDING RIGGING TUNING Davidasailor26 at 8:27am 05.05.21 Although not for your specific mast, the Seldon Rig Tuning Guide at https://support.seldenmast.com/
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it? Davidasailor26 at 8:23am 05.05.21
Tohatsu 2.5 two stroke, not running PGR at 8:23am 05.05.21 If you still have it ... I can drive over to pick it up this weekend. I live over in Lake Wales. I
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question shemandr at 8:19am 05.05.21 As usual I'm out of my element here but I think the term Safe Working Load Or Working Load are deriv
What happened here... rgranger at 8:17am 05.05.21
hunter 22 swing keel rgranger at 8:16am 05.05.21 I am confused. You say you still have the ballast but the keel is gone. But the keel is the ballas
New condo development? rgranger at 8:13am 05.05.21 OMG, I think I married a House Wren. Yuda lucky rooster then.:biggrin:
192 Mast Step Brian S at 8:12am 05.05.21 Here's how I do mine. I use a custom made 8' long 2x4 with roller at the top that fits into the tran
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it? LakeShark at 8:10am 05.05.21 Well the deed is done and the boat is sanded to a final wetsand finish of 800 grit (started with 220
outboard motor (1) rgranger at 8:06am 05.05.21 "hull speed" is a term that is real and good to understand. Yup. When your bow wake reaches the
STANDING RIGGING TUNING (1) sail sfbay at 8:06am 05.05.21 Welcome to the forum!! Owner's manual Section 13.16.2. BENETEAU BOAT USER MANUAL Pdf Download \| Man
outboard motor dlochner at 7:56am 05.05.21 Since the naval architects of yore tried to figure out how fast a big fat merchant ship or a warship
outboard motor jon hansen at 7:56am 05.05.21 https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/hunter-25 read this, it will justify my opinion.
Insurance Underwriter Hull Rating rgranger at 7:54am 05.05.21 Thank you all for your comments. I have concluded that I need to switch to an insurance company tha
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19') Brian S at 7:54am 05.05.21 What is the warp? Kappykaplan's got it. Warp=rode. Maybe warp is more British than rode? One of my
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? sail sfbay at 7:53am 05.05.21 I wonder whether winching the head sail furling line adds significant lateral stress to the furler a
Wanted Catalina 320 shemandr at 7:45am 05.05.21 If the OP can be that specific about the boat he wants maybe his best course would be a buyer's brok
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel Terry Cox at 7:44am 05.05.21 Thanks for the article, Dave. Interesting read. Must pay more attention to these devices and will in
outboard motor jon hansen at 7:36am 05.05.21 "hull speed" is a term that is real and good to understand. it has nothing to do with 'max speed' of

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