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Jib sheets - Cow Hitch? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 2:04am 03.30.08 Ask All Sailors 39/5260 I have always used two separate sheets for my jib/jenny tied with a bowline knot.When I first start
spraying barrier coat Jim at 2:29am 03.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1718 Has anyone ever had the Barrier Coat sprayed on and how did it turn out?I used Interlux 2000 on my
How do i find my keelbolt ? Danne at 2:41am 03.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/947
Teak Seating Areas rlgales at 2:47am 03.30.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1377 I have let the teak seating areas in the cockpit of my Oceanus 350 go natural. What do others use t
In Mast furling / Genoa Rolling..Halyards....oops Dmac336 at 2:58am 03.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1137 Was just spring cleaning my boat -H326- and realized when I took the Main and Genoa off the boat as
shaft replacement hyperdick at 3:28am 03.30.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1033 I am hauling for bottom paint and might have to replace my old bronze shaft with stainless steel and
I have an extra line on boom- don't know it's purpose LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 4:30am 03.30.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1711 It is same dia. as main sheet. About 20 feet of line. Attaches to port side of boom one foot from af
Prop Shaft Removal Karl Wilmot at 4:55am 03.30.08 The Cherubini Hunters 20/3123 I have a bent prop shaft, how do I go about removing it. I have to replace prop strut as well so ru
Replacement windows ajc-2008 at 8:04am 03.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1090 I'm just in the process of purchasing a 1984 Hunter 31.I notice the plexiglass windows are "hazed".
SS Rail weld or cup Rich at 10:19am 03.30.08 Catalina 30 2/1146 Hello, My rear rail broke at the weld where it mounts to the deck. I was wondering if anyone kno
Midship Cleats Vision 32 Doubleshot at 10:31am 03.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/907 Has anyone put midship cleats on a Hunter Vision 32 ?
hints on replacing the water htr. (36') Jim P. at 2:25pm 03.30.08 Big Boats 3/1421 Any tricks to replacing the original water heater? Appears that the fuel tank will have to come out
Cal33 Manual Chuck at 1:36pm 03.30.08 Cal 4/2594 If anyone needs a manual for a Cal33 (85-89) I had mine scanned into .pdf format. It's about 5 meg.
Just a little braging and a bunch of praise for good ventilation Ross at 1:04pm 03.30.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1462 On Saturday afternoon Nancy and I went down to the boat to reinstall the propeller. When last I had
HUnter 30 Owners Manual Beau16545 at 12:27pm 03.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/2040 Hi,would anyone out there know where I can get my hands on a 1975 Hunter 30 owners manual?Thanks
Ethical question, re buying a boat earthtravel at 11:39am 03.30.08 Ask All Sailors 57/3497 I bought a 24' S2 from this friendly old guy and when I got it home and washed it, I can now see a r
guages out of stock To at 11:31am 03.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/958 I eed to replace a knoe meter and depth guaqge for my 27 ft. SR instruments went out of business, 12
Pearson 28-2 CAPPEP at 11:30am 03.30.08 Pearson 0/1891 I am interested in a Pearson 28-2, perferably on the Great Lakes. If you have one for sale or know o
So Don... Gary Wyngarden at 11:04am 03.30.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/2390 I'm in the process of purchasing a Nauticat 52 named Raven down in Puerto Vallarta. In addition to t
help deciding what type sailboat I need? new sailor8457 at 9:48pm 03.28.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1041 I am looking for a small sailboat to use to get across the great south bay to fire island I will be

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Running wires xqwuynx at 9:51am 12.01.21 Ya not on this boat. I already tried just pulling on some existing speaker wire and it doesnt move a
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing limbodog at 9:37am 12.01.21 Ok, the exciting update: Back pressure isn't a problem, I'd already removed the outbound hose from t
Its funny Friday! BlowMeAway at 9:30am 12.01.21 I liked the caution sticker. I wish my company would use it. The car sign made me shake my head and
Running wires JoeWhite at 9:21am 12.01.21 I do not have a Hunter, but you can tug on one end of the wire and see where it goes. You may need a
American Fiberglass 21 upgrades PaulK at 8:57am 12.01.21 Changing the centerboard pennant will likely involve removing the centerboard. Lifting the hull up t
Yard Recommendations - East Coast Refit Tom J at 8:52am 12.01.21 I used to work at a yard that did this kind of work. It is located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Bac
Its funny Friday! Rjm st.petersburg at 8:51am 12.01.21 I liked the caution sticker. I wish my company would use it. The car sign made me shake my head and
Reefing Rig Change jssailem at 8:41am 12.01.21 You can create a system that lets you do all of your reefing with lines running to our cockpit. Tha
Its funny Friday! PaulK at 8:40am 12.01.21 Images speak for themselves It must look OK in the rear-view mirror though, no?
Checking cooling water flow Justin_NSA at 8:31am 12.01.21 Seems like you'd want a visible, more permanent indicator besides the overheat speaker. Just in ca
41DS Dish Drainer Drying Fan dkinzer at 7:20am 12.01.21 Thanks for the Owner's Manual link. I do have one that I downloaded some time ago. As far as I can t
Bilge drain plug isavua at 7:11am 12.01.21 My 1984 O'Day 31 has it
Comparing 30s Ward H at 7:04am 12.01.21 Sounds like being lake locked is working to your benefit as to price. You asked if you're being par
Tiller Pilots shemandr at 6:40am 12.01.21 Don't forget to give it a name as it will be thought of as a crew member. Simrad TP10 is an alternat
Tiller Pilots justsomeguy at 6:38am 12.01.21 :..should you trailer your boat to some larger water you'll appreciate it. As if Lake Superior isn
41DS Dish Drainer Drying Fan Scott B at 6:29am 12.01.21 Our 2007 41DS has a "dish drainer" in the cabinet behind the sink (see attached photo) where dishes
new Javelin owner RaleighRancher at 5:58am 12.01.21 Try this site: I Heart O'Days - Model Information - Javelin If I'm reading it right, that number mak
Tiller Pilots D Swanson at 5:58am 12.01.21 When I first bought my present boat there was one in on board, but alas... it was pretty far down th
New Capri 18 Owner Joe at 5:56am 12.01.21 It's a topping lift wire, minus the adjusting tackle that connects it to the end of the boom.
Tiller Pilots Joe at 5:53am 12.01.21 If it were me, I'd pay the extra bucks for the stronger unit.... but mainly because it has network c

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