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auto pilot selection chris at 6:53am 03.09.08 S2 2/1357 I have a S2 9.2C from 1979. I want to add an auto pilot, specifically the raymarine S-1 wheel pilot.
Is it spring, yet (2) higgs at 5:28am 03.09.08 Ask All Sailors 17/1381 Boy, are we getting blasted this past week here on Lake Onraio
Daylight saving time and your tide charts Bob V at 7:53am 03.09.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4580 Since daylight saving time started early this year it may be confusing when using tide charts or sof
4" wide stripe down by waterline Tom at 8:00am 03.09.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1633 The 4" wide vinal stripe down by the water line is all faded. Can you paint overit or does it have
Trailer for c25 swing keel Michel16053 at 4:06am 03.09.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1158 I am looking for a used trailer to accomodate my 1980 C25 TR swing keel. I found a roller trailer fo
Considering buying a 31-2 Al at 8:36am 03.09.08 Pearson 3/1761 I'm considering buying a Pearson 31-2 to sail on the Chesapeake Bay, often by myself. Can anyone sp
Removing the old name from Gel coat Rede4u at 10:12am 03.09.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1064 We have recently acquired our boat and wish to rename her. The current name is painted on the sides
Tom Bigby vs. Mississippi to New Orleans to Chicago B737 at 9:18am 03.09.08 Ask All Sailors 5/4683 I am considering buying a boat in the New Orleans area. Any input to the Tom Bigby vs. the Mississi
Wire paths LSCalifornia at 1:09pm 03.09.08 Big Boats 6/1199 I am looking for anyone who has removed the hood over the companionway on the newer Hunters. I wish
272 Performance in chop Bryan at 2:25pm 03.09.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1066 I have a 1986 272 that I am really interested in purchasing.. The only thing I heard on a bad note w
SPINNAKER BLOCKS Steve at 10:41pm 03.07.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1013 I am planning on purchasing a UPS spinnaker and furler from Doyle sails. Does anyone know where the
Mast raising on 23.5: Truly a one-person job? erik14752 at 10:19pm 03.07.08 Smaller Boats 10/2443 Thanks for all the good information on my previous questions. Can anyone tell me if the mast on the
winches Jim22491 at 10:12pm 03.07.08 Irwin 1/1551 Hi, I have a Irwin 37ft ketch. I want to replace the jib winches to self tailing winches, They dont
Rigging with furling jib papa steve at 9:55pm 03.07.08 Smaller Boats 7/2266 I'm a new hunter 23.5 owner and I'm familiar with the set up on the boat without a furling jib. But
Changing the mast jjgizara at 11:40pm 03.07.08 Big Boats 6/1048 I want to make my 1994 37.5 legend a little easier to handle. The main is very big and I was thinki
Liferaft on a new 36 Andreas7699 at 12:27am 03.08.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1031 Hi to you all.Is there anyone who have a liferaft on their 36. Were did you put it. Mounted in a ha
Number of Views Chuck at 12:26am 03.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/893 What do these numbers stand for, ( views ). Many of the posts will say 10 views, 25 views, or somet
Genset JimT at 2:35am 03.08.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1146 I am interested in adding a genset to my 393. The marina suggests a Panda 4.5 KW. I have 2 marine
ODay 22 Mast Manufacturers ? Anthony Ganz at 2:00am 03.08.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1558 I am purchasing an ODay22 (1978) but see that the mast is made by Dwyer, and the boom by Kenyon. Was
install bearing @ mast base bill@tahoe at 1:52am 03.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1105 Iam trying to install a new bearing on mast base of my M 26, it appears as the bolt on the bottom of

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Single or double line reefing Hans Baart at 9:43am 04.20.21 Thanks for all the informative replies. I have some work to do. Cheers
Lead keel, non-copper paint Capt jgw at 9:42am 04.20.21 For bonding hardware, Gougeon Bros (WEST System epoxy) recommend wet sanding the bearing surface usi
Do all Hunter 34s have a false bilge? Hans Baart at 9:31am 04.20.21 Thanks for the replies. Most informative.
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? Capt jgw at 9:31am 04.20.21 On my boat the spin halyard is all external and attached to the mast with just a shackle. No way I'm
Lead keel, non-copper paint JamesG161 at 9:24am 04.20.21 By the way.. It is Cuprous Oxide that is in the paint. Thus, it is already Oxidized as is the Lead/A
Lead keel, non-copper paint JamesG161 at 9:14am 04.20.21 yes, Odessy HD is replacing it. I did not find that link, but I would suggest calling them for more
Lead keel, non-copper paint Davidasailor26 at 9:13am 04.20.21
Lead keel, non-copper paint Crazy Dave Condon at 9:08am 04.20.21 Just read Trinidad SR is being pulled
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? jssailem at 9:08am 04.20.21 You are spot on @berner73. You need to assess your hardware and know what it can and cannot do. On
Lead keel, non-copper paint JamesG161 at 9:05am 04.20.21 Not sure if this wold work on lead but Petit Paints Just talked with Pettit Paint expert. He told
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? (1) berner73 at 8:55am 04.20.21 When i've gone up the mast, i've attached every halyard available to myself. This. We use an ATN
Fuel Filter Question john renfro at 8:53am 04.20.21 I know the adventure of tracking something down and the excitement of success in capturing your prey
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DArcy at 8:50am 04.20.21 I agree, mooring cleats need to be very strong and your point about using 4 bolts cleats is importan
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? berner73 at 8:32am 04.20.21 Our boat came to us with a fixed footed main in generally good condition. We used those sails for a
Motor mount just not lifting any more pclarksurf at 8:16am 04.20.21 I was looking at @RussC's set up -- but mine, like yours requires the downward and slightly outward
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? Calif. Ted at 7:54am 04.20.21 Wouldn't tightening the outhaul be sufficient for dropping a loose footed main? Do they still work
Replacing standing rigging with mast up Alan Johnson at 7:50am 04.20.21 Pull the mast, fabricate a fixture to store on deck, ship rigging to Cable Railing - Stainless Steel
Looking for - Origo 3000 sail sfbay at 7:45am 04.20.21 .................My Cat30 has an old pressurized alcohol stove that is past its due date............
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? jssailem at 7:43am 04.20.21 Two views of solo sailing from Erik Aanderaa. Erik solo sails in the North Sea off Norway. In this
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? Justin_NSA at 7:21am 04.20.21 Wouldn't tightening the outhaul be sufficient for dropping a loose footed main? Do they still work w

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