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toe rail for 1984 hunter 37 cutter Don Lawrence at 5:41am 02.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1661 hoping someone may be able to direct me to a supplier of toe rail for my 1984 hunter cutter 37. The
First boat's got a rotted deck.......help please Jesse at 7:16am 02.01.08 Newport 4/3378 Just bought my first boat, and couldn't be happier. Turns out, there is a huge part of the deck wher
Cowl Vents Alan Smallman at 7:11am 02.01.08 Big Boats 8/1506 My 1985 Hunter 34 has 5" low profile PVC cowl vents. I want to replace them but I have been unable
Best Practices for Rigging Maintenance and Replacement CAPT Chris at 7:21am 02.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1267 Hi folks, I just sold my 29.5' Hunter (1995), as like many after a few years of enjoyment I am int
Stability Curves, Cherubinni Hunter 27 Dave at 7:22am 02.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2607 Does anyone have stability curves or capsize angle for the 75-84 Hunter 27? I tried Hunter Corp. and
9.2A Bimini wfgunn at 7:37am 02.01.08 S2 2/1915 Should have posted this earlier, but I'm going to Strictly Sail Chicago this weekend and am looking
Fitting an inverter cjport78 at 9:18am 02.01.08 Catalina 30 1/1194 I'm considering installing an inverter on my catalina 30. Has anyone got any words of advice, for e
Adding a port side deck organizer and line clutch cbsailor at 10:02am 02.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1698 I have a 1988 Hunter 33.5. I'd like to install a second deck organizer, double line clutch (and may
advice on sails Bones at 10:25am 02.01.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1028 Any thoughts on foam luff on 130% jib? Are there disadvantages over a long period of time -- we kee
Liferafts for Beneteau 40 or 43 CanDrac at 10:46am 02.01.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1439 Wondering what size life rafts fit on the liferaft compartment under the steps at the stern of the B
470 Hydronic Heater huntdmd at 2:16am 01.18.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1028 I am getting ready to have a hydronic heating system put in my 2000 470. Any recommendations on int
Sound Proofing ideas for Generator Discovery at 3:22am 01.18.08 Big Boats 4/1741 The 8 kw Generator on our boat is pretty loud, I would like to know anyones ideas on adding additio
H27 EXHAUST tedsbeds at 4:22am 01.18.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1215 I am in the process of rehabbing a 1981 H27. The original Yanmar was replaced with a Yanmar 2GM20F.
barrier paint emalsyd at 5:20am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1606 having the bottom sandblasted this winter and looking to apply a barrier coat. anyone have any expe
Check this out Mark at 4:52am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1372 We have been working on this yacht for the past few weeks and next Saterday (Australia day) Fedor wi
Replacing Teak deck hardware. jaydog5000 at 5:58am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1370 I am going to tackle replacing the teak handrails, companionway, ect on my 1985 Catalina 30'. Has a
Dutchman Boom Brake Paul Hagstrom at 6:26am 01.18.08 Big Boats 5/1455 I am considering installing a Dutchman Boom Brake on my 37' Legend (1990). Looking for feedback on d
Dave Condon at American Marine and Sail Buccob at 6:18am 01.18.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2159 I am beginning negotiations with Dave Condon of American Marine and Sail, to purchase a 2004 Hunter
wobbly dinette table Ernie Luboff at 7:01am 01.18.08 Big Boats 1/2059 I have a 1988 Catalina 38 sailboat with a very wobbly dinette table. It is tilted to one side and i
anyone in the Ft. Myers area? letterman at 9:05am 01.18.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1525 I sent in a resume for a job and was rejected because the commute is a tad too far for them. I am g

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bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Tedd at 10:58pm 11.27.21 If it has paint you may want to think about sanding it off to a nice smooth and fast bottom. This is
Limber Hole Too High Up Nodak7 at 9:49pm 11.27.21 Today I cleaned out the raw water strainer and replaced the impeller (last changed in 2018, we boug
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Justin_NSA at 9:42pm 11.27.21 You don't need bottom paint. If it has paint you may want to think about sanding it off to a nice sm
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Benny17441 at 8:22pm 11.27.21 He said it is pulled out of the water after each sail. Like Tedd indicated it would not need botto
Limber Hole Too High Up jssailem at 7:32pm 11.27.21 The current set up allows you to catch all the water in a single place. If it is easy to access than
Limber Hole Too High Up Don S/V ILLusion at 7:31pm 11.27.21
Tips on Finding a Deck Leak - 2007 Hunter 41DS njlarry at 7:20pm 11.27.21 Never tried it yet but it has been suggested to pressurize the cabin with a shop vac or low power le
Tips on Finding a Deck Leak - 2007 Hunter 41DS dkinzer at 6:58pm 11.27.21 Thanks. I did spot the mast wiring access plate, removed it and felt around inside as much as I coul
Tank system monitor take.yvr at 6:52pm 11.27.21 Hi Peggie, I talked with Dave at New Providence Marine a few weeks ago and he said they still provid
Tips on Finding a Deck Leak - 2007 Hunter 41DS Nachismo at 6:52pm 11.27.21 Remembering that water flows downhill, you can pull the mast wiring access plate just forward of the
Tank system monitor Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:40pm 11.27.21 New Providence Marine was actually the tech support part of Ferriello Sales, who made the Profile t
Tank system monitor take.yvr at 6:24pm 11.27.21 New Providence Marine create a Snake River compatible tank monitor. I haven't bought one yet, but th
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Hayden Watson at 5:46pm 11.27.21 A lot will depend on how long the boat will be in the water (especially salt) at any given time. If
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion. Hayden Watson at 5:41pm 11.27.21 You should be able to switch the tall rig for the standard. As you pointed out, you will need to ch
Sailing and restoring #9874 Hayden Watson at 5:37pm 11.27.21 The Bimini makes sense. I could see doing that in order to run a fridge, assuming 200W on the Bimin
Access to manual bilge pump on 2004 Hunter 36? AndyL at 4:00pm 11.27.21 Yes - the handle is inserted on the outside of the locker I mention. The question is whether access
Sailing and restoring #9874 Gene Neill at 3:50pm 11.27.21 The Bimini makes sense. I could see doing that in order to run a fridge, assuming 200W on the Bimini
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion. Rocky Coast at 3:23pm 11.27.21 I believe both tall rig and standard rig have the same draft, 5.25 ft. Fin keel. I will certainly me
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion. Whatfiero1 at 3:04pm 11.27.21 Are you planning on switching the keels as the tall rig also has a deeper keel ?
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Tedd at 2:21pm 11.27.21 If I understand what you've said correctly, the boat will be on the trailer (i.e., not in water) the

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