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Looking for Canadians in Florida Robert Louis Stevenson at 6:00pm 02.04.08 Other Sailboats 1/940 Hello fellow Hunter owners. I am a Newfoundlander looking to spend some time in Florida. I would lik
Hunter 42s to 46s 1992 to 2005 What do I need to know Robert Louis Stevenson at 6:21pm 02.04.08 Big Boats 7/1316 Folks I am considering buying a Hunter for my retirement and I have decided I will be looking for a
Buying a boat in winter. Part 2 Brian Scott at 8:06pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1384 Weird stuff happens. After inspecting the boat I made an offer of 25% under the asking price, as som
How many Ranger 37's were built? Michael J16039 at 10:36pm 02.02.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1879 Curious as to if anyone know how many were built. And where I could find some specs. Looks like a gr
keel stepped mast & water in bilge John at 10:56pm 02.02.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3186 With all the rain we've been having here recently, I am getting a lot of water in my bilge. My boat
SO... I just came back from the Boat Show (Dallas) SceptreSailor at 11:42pm 02.02.08 Catalina 310 5/1662 Not a huge event like other cities, and mainly the dark side (Power Boats), but I have to say after
Varnish - re-visited (1) Jim Seamans at 2:00am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1321 Well I just placed the last coat of varnish on the wood this morning. Things are looking good. Fina
Add a sprit for the Asymetrical? (1) Andy1237 at 2:09am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1177 Who will be the first of you to get this for the A-kite? Looks like a nice set up. Where is Santa
Play in Rudder Stu T at 2:30am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1602 I have an Oceanis 321. For the past three years I have been hearing a thumping noise coming from un
mizzen mast Captain Raleigh at 3:39am 02.03.08 Irwin 2/1990 Water that collects inside the mast seeps out the bottom, where it sits on top of the mast step. my
What is advantage of loose footed main sail? LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 4:16am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4540 Could anyone please comment on the pros/cons of a loose footed mainsail? I am currently sailing an O
Advice on headsail fabric Don at 5:08am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2520 I have a hunter 340. I need a new headsail and have tried to research several fabric types. In fact,
Norseman 44 Center Cockpit DJW at 4:52am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 10/10286 I would like your thoughts on a mid 80's Bob Perry designed Norseman 44 CC. We have been kicking ar
plumbing joefusa at 5:37am 02.03.08 Catalina 30 14/2605 i'm in the process of restoring hull 543 and i'm up to the plumbing. thinking about hot water and pr
replacing grippers on the mainsail traveler rottiesrule at 5:39am 02.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1291 Unfortunately the grippers on the traveler are worn and need replacement. Do I need to replace the e
gas consumption Talmadge at 6:26am 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1149 What kind of fuel milage does a MacGregor 26 get with the typical 50 horse 4 stroke engine . Dont ow
Garmin GPS Roy at 7:33am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1093 I will replace a loran with GPS on my boat. I am considering the Garmin 545 model. Does anyone have
Kayak vs Whale Bob V at 7:56am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1298 I've been having a bit of trouble uploading this movie but I'm going to try once more. Open the lin
Masthead sheaves Netrick at 7:52am 02.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1219 I have a question about the masthead of the 80 Mac 25. Is it possible to replace the sheaves, and wh
Just Another Miserable Day In Paradise (1) Dick Dixon at 8:02am 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 29/1999 On Saturday my sailing buddy, Capt. Ron, and I took advantage of the beautiful clear skies and mid 6

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Rig tuning physics jssailem at 10:11am 08.16.21 it would seem that keeping the mast in column, as desired, My understanding of the rig tensions is
How long has it been since you cleaned your unmentionables? jeepbluetj at 10:09am 08.16.21 They certainly do. The Garhauer blocks in my mainsheet (2004 vintage) just recently lost all of thos
Rig tuning physics Ralph Johnstone at 10:06am 08.16.21 New people on this forum need to realize we are all experts (haha) and do their on research. Good i
Rig tuning physics Scott T-Bird at 9:52am 08.16.21 Just to chime in ... it was perfectly clear to me that Jon was talking about lower shrouds vs upper
Electric Head not working rreichert at 9:21am 08.16.21 I did try testing the motor with a volt meter but did not get any reading. Breaker was on but not su
Surveyor in Idaho? (1) brobertson at 9:14am 08.16.21 Tedd, I've used Navigation Services Unlimited, Capt. John Finney, and was pleased with the survey. I
Fuel Cap Winch (1) jssailem at 9:09am 08.16.21 Doug... SailsfBay in post 4 shows an 8 point tool. 8 points is two squares offset by one notch. I am
Electric Head not working Davidasailor26 at 9:06am 08.16.21 I have a hunter 41DS sailboat with a Jabsco electric forward head that is not working at all. No wa
Replacement windlass for the Leroy Somer MTB 82 MIBELLA at 9:04am 08.16.21
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut? eherlihy at 8:55am 08.16.21 Called Rudy again this morning. He says that "it should be ready this week."
Refurbishing an Kenyon alcohol stove Leeward Rail at 8:10am 08.16.21 I still use my forty year old Kenyon. I have never had an explosion or fire like others report Peo
326 Head Door Retaining Clip jdrutten at 8:05am 08.16.21 My 306 has this part if I recall correctly: Hunter 306 door catch holder I imagine it might be simi
Whisker pole sail sfbay at 7:54am 08.16.21 Might want to see this Forespar instructional video on setting a whisker pole on the jib sheet, exce
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Maine Sail at 7:43am 08.16.21 Recently, we went on a trip. After 4 days, our batteries were depleted to 58%. Returning to home
A few 260 upgrades rs1sensen at 7:42am 08.16.21 Did you install those spinlock cleats for your jib sheets (white w/red tracer line) ahead of the wi
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Maine Sail at 7:42am 08.16.21 I have a 150 Balmar with a 614. We have had some 100 deg weather and I'm finding I need to supply
Refurbishing an Kenyon alcohol stove shemandr at 7:40am 08.16.21 I have fond memories of my mother lighting the alcohol stove on my Dad's cabin cruiser. Flames woul
A few 260 upgrades Joe at 7:13am 08.16.21 Did you install those spinlock cleats for your jib sheets (white w/red tracer line) ahead of the win
Refurbishing an Kenyon alcohol stove RoyS at 7:07am 08.16.21 I still use my forty year old Kenyon. I have never had an explosion or fire like others report. The
326 Head Door Retaining Clip kappykaplan at 7:01am 08.16.21 Could you post a photo?

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