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bow vent mike16281 at 11:58am 06.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/2219 We just purchased a 1976 27. In the bow there is a rubber "vent". It leaks and the previous owner h
Cruising to Block Island, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Dennis at 12:43pm 06.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/6210 I am cruising to Block Island, Martha's Vineyard ' Nantucket first two weeks in August. Anyone like
Replacing Holding Tank (1) Timmerva at 12:33pm 06.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1546 Our new to us 1988 Hunter 30 decided it was time to replace the aluminum holding tank by rusting at
water intrusion jayf at 2:12pm 06.18.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1509 I have had a 1989 hunter 35.5 ledgend surveyed. found that the starboard side deck, from the roller
Max HP for 26D? Tom at 2:14pm 06.18.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1172 I'm shopping for a replacement motor, what horse power are we rated for? and shaft lingth? 1988 26D,
Has anyone tried the IdaSailor Unifoil Kick-up Rudder System? sea_casper at 9:32pm 06.15.08 Smaller Boats 2/1741 It looks like it makes raising and lowering the rudder easy on my H26.Also is their rudder signifi
circuit breakers for 3 way for irwin 37 can't locate spindrift at 9:59pm 06.15.08 Irwin 1/1908 need to locat breakers for 37 ketch would like original replacements also any parts dist for ocean a
new Jabsco pump/toilet Alice A. at 10:32pm 06.15.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/2387 Hi, all. Has anyone replaced his or her old Jabsco pump or toilet with the new one that has the "loc
Racing ???? Alan at 11:34pm 06.15.08 Racing 5/2606 Are there any Hunter owners anywhere who are planning to race a single race this year? This board h
Where do you keep your anchor? (1) Dan D at 11:46pm 06.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1012 I keep my anchor on the deck and bungied just in front of the mast, when sailing. We usually anchor
TV Antenna Floyd at 11:52pm 06.15.08 Big Boats 0/918 Recommendation for a TV antenna and location for a Hunter 386.
Low RPM's - Yanmar 3GMF steve21968 at 12:10am 06.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1186 Several weeks ago, my RPM's dropped suddenly from 3,000+ to 2,000. They don't fluctuate - but at fu
southern cross Dan Vitale at 10:35pm 06.15.08 Ask All Sailors 2/2850 I own a C22 but I've become infatuated with a Southern Cross 28. I'm thinking about moving up and s
Lewar Port Lights Floyd at 12:45am 06.16.08 Big Boats 5/1108 The Lewmar fixed port lights we have on our 2003 Hunter 386 are all crazing. I am not aware of any
Jiffy Reefing System thisoldspouse at 12:40am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 16/4674 I had an opportunity to use the "boom roller reefing" on my V222 this weekend, for the first time. W
Bottom paint and speed. HAL at 12:38am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2971 How much does the smoothness of the antifouling paint effect speed? Our choices are:1- glass like
New to Me 1996 Hunter 280 - with Pressure Water Woes sailorgirl500 at 1:44am 06.16.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1494 Just got the boat this week -- filled the water tank, turned on the valve -- turned on the pressure
July cruise up the coast of Maine WilliamH at 12:44am 06.16.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1204 I am planning to cruise up the coast of Maine for a week in July. I will leave Portland and want to
Which Loos Gauge Phil Fry at 1:35am 06.16.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1322 Which Loos Tension Gauge should I get for my 1976 Catalina 22? Someone suggested a Model B, but ther
slugs/shackles castohoward at 1:28am 06.16.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/955 I need a used trailer for a 1981 Hunter 27' sloop. I can't find shackles for the main sail slugs. W

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Catalina fuel tank, free! Windpilot at 4:53pm 11.05.21 I can measure this weekend, I know it's a 20gal standard tank for a c30, but if you don't hear back
Is there room for a Composting head in a 1983 Hunter 34? heritage at 4:50pm 11.05.21 C-Head has a shorty model that should be ok for your fiancee. It is 15" tall compared to 13" for t
Replacement Bulbs for Tachometer in a Type B Panel (1) dkinzer at 4:48pm 11.05.21 OK, on further investigation, I've discovered that my photo above is actually the bulb and socket. T
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans sandpiper10471 at 4:41pm 11.05.21 JC: Please explain why the shaft should be bronze, not stainless. Stainless seems to be the industry
Catalina fuel tank, free! xxhatter at 4:39pm 11.05.21 What are the dimensions
Replace light with fan? (3) kbgunn at 4:35pm 11.05.21 Should be straight forward. The only question would be how much vibration the fan would create. Ther
Winterizing bilge on my H37 sandpiper10471 at 4:16pm 11.05.21 Common problem with keel stepped masts. Jim is bang on with the garboard plug. Easy install. I also
Solar Storm... JamesG161 at 4:08pm 11.05.21 ham radio operator in Tanzania on 20M Did you try 10M? Jim...
What Top-down Furler Do You Like? (1) sail sfbay at 4:03pm 11.05.21 The Selden GX-15 looks like a quality top-down furler kit Selden GX15, Basic Pack (velasailingsupply
Solar Storm... (1) JamesG161 at 4:03pm 11.05.21 We are in the low side now and thus Less Solar Energy to drive our boats. Atlantic Ocean #2 Jim..
Replace light with fan? jssailem at 3:57pm 11.05.21 :plus: I like the Sirocco II model.
Single handing Project_Mayhem at 3:37pm 11.05.21 My choice would be to mount the hardware on the comings as it's easier to reach on most boats. Cabin
Advice for Priming Fuel Pump - Westerbeke 30B Jskosmo at 3:32pm 11.05.21 A bunch of research about the specs / PSI on the different pumps. And I found a reference where a ma
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts) SailingLoto at 3:17pm 11.05.21 I charge my catalina 25 with a $35 ebay panel and controller. I believe it is 50w. It lays in the
Replace light with fan? Tally Ho at 2:47pm 11.05.21 Caframo fans are very good. I have 2 on my boat. Quiet but powerful. msAoGrp4T78 Greg
Jib or Genoa on 1994 Hunter 29.5? Dave Groshong at 2:46pm 11.05.21 Max 112% for B and R rigs
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair jaysweet at 2:46pm 11.05.21 I think this may be the cause of your cracked ring. I would not force the helm to respond unless a
Starting issue post fuel filters change Tom J at 2:44pm 11.05.21 Just did my end of season fuel filters change and am having an issue starting engine. (Universal M
Replace light with fan? jssailem at 2:28pm 11.05.21 You have the wiring there. Should be a straight forward project. Will need to to have a decent place
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair SoSound at 2:25pm 11.05.21 Considering the linear drive motor that works under the deck, I am not sure how you would free the

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