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H44 anchor light wyctoronto at 7:15pm 07.06.21 Big Boats 4/689 Does anyone know OEM the anchor light used on H44-2005? Trying not to waste a trip up. Thanks
1 month of sailing, update Orbweaver at 6:58pm 07.06.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1025 We have now had Serenade on the water for a month, and roughly 50 miles logged. she is a pleasure to
Ameriseam Crazy Dave Condon at 4:06pm 07.06.21 Smaller Boats 1/548 I was advised Ameriseam is under new ownership as Jim Larsen has retired. Ameriseam now under new o
Transom Replacement Jerk McGerhkins at 11:17am 07.06.21 Day Sailers 8/1867 Hello all, I recently purchased a new (to me) 1969 O'Day Javelin.Super excited for this new adventur
JY14/Hunter140 crack under mainstay mount (2) mrisjor at 10:58am 07.06.21 Day Sailers 7/1935 I've read through the posts about crack repair on a Luran S hull, but I haven't seen anything like t
Shaft alignment Mike Mc at 9:54am 07.06.21 Catalina 310 6/1538 Just installed new shaft, cutlass bearing, PYI Dripless, coupling, damper plate, transmission, and e
Fresh water pressurization time lapse ricksoth at 9:26am 07.06.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1204 Our boat has a PO fresh pressurized system that seems kludged together. The '77 Cal has solid coppe
Reefing furling main while running down wind? ramoore at 8:27am 07.06.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/4048 Hi, I'm still getting used to the furling main on my 44 DS. The short version of my question is ca
Replacing shower drain hose on Beneteau 351 sognatore at 8:07am 07.06.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1443 Hi Everyone My first time posting I just purchased a Beneteau 351 and in investigating a smelly he
Inflatable recommendations Jim22207 at 6:46am 07.06.21 Ask All Sailors 6/1643 My 21 year old Aqua Pro 310 is ready to be replaced. I am looking for a light inflatable that will p
Update Electronics Tywanon at 5:19am 07.06.21 Big Boats 10/1827
Simple Reef Hook (2) pclarksurf at 11:35pm 07.05.21 Catalina 22 5/2025 Saw a couple of recent discussions on reefing and found myself lacking in that mechanical arena as w
reinforcing the lower shroud chain plates mtarcher1 at 9:02pm 07.05.21 Catalina 22 1/760 The C22 Tuning Guide says, "To minimize shroud flex due to deck flexing it is advisable to reinforce
Macgregor 25 standing rigging question whudatt at 7:50pm 07.05.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1337 Hello all, can anyone tell me if a 1/4" difference in the length of my upper shrouds (from one to th
Hunter 240 aft lazarett drains Arnie53 at 7:49pm 07.05.21 Smaller Boats 4/604 Has anyone installed drains and throughhulls in the lazaretts in a 240? Ours get so full of bugs th
Hunter 420 Fresh Water Cooling normanjj at 7:00pm 07.05.21 Big Boats 3/520 I have a 2004 Hunter 420. I think I may have a freshwater coolant leak. Does anyone know how many
Antifreeze in hot water tank Matt wants to sail at 6:31pm 07.05.21 Ask All Sailors 2/587 Any tips on getting rid of the smell associated with having antifreeze in the hot water tank? I bypa
Black water in Bilge !I have a 1999 hunter 310. FOLLOWING SEAS at 5:15pm 07.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/849 I have a 1999 Hunter 310, there is some water in the bilge pump area and the keel bolt space! It sme
OUTHAUL END CAP mjsb at 4:28pm 07.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/891 Has anyone had to replace the outhaul end cap on their boom. i have an 87 Hunter 31 and after inspec
First Haul Out c07chrisjohnson at 3:45pm 07.05.21 Big Boats 3/602 I have a 1985 Hunter 34 and I'm having the boat hauled out for the first time (besides the purchase

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Naked Lifelines and Fuel Leak ric3 at 3:27am 02.19.25 I changed both crush washers.
Naked Lifelines and Fuel Leak dLj at 2:48am 02.19.25 I have 2 issues that I am hoping to receive some input on. I purchased a 1991 Hunter Vison-32 a f
Naked Lifelines and Fuel Leak Davidasailor26 at 1:54am 02.19.25 1) Has anyone ever considered or used thick walled 3:1 shrink tubing to cover, protect, thicken and
Do you cover your dinghy while sailing? (1) twodzusfittings at 8:34pm 02.18.25 I have a Sun PRU-3 from West Marine. I keep it inflated and upside down on the foredeck. I keep it c
Best bottom paint for a cruising sailboat in Long Island sound? PaulK at 8:05pm 02.18.25 Each harbor will be somewhat different because of the temperatures, water flows, salinity and runoff
Best bottom paint for a cruising sailboat in Long Island sound? dlochner at 6:44pm 02.18.25 Not specific to LIS, however I did spend sometime on the Sound. I've been very disappointed with the
Hunter 170 crack down to keel stickinthemud57 at 5:06pm 02.18.25 I'm not sure when Hunterstopped using Loran to make their 170 hulls. Dave?? Putting fiberglass over
Sailing courses in Thailand (2) Will Gilmore at 4:57pm 02.18.25 Spent my first day aboard Compass Rose sailing to a mooring in the shelter of Koh Phi Phi. e work so
Opinions on "best" outboard motor DArcy at 2:34pm 02.18.25 Rather than develop a line of small electric outboards, Yamaha bought Torqeedo in April last year. Y
Hunter 26/260 trailers bmorr at 12:42pm 02.18.25 Following a fire 6-7 years ago a friend of mine had hie\s 26 trailer destroyed, Luckly his boat wa
Opinions on "best" outboard motor dLj at 12:41pm 02.18.25 My experience (and a few other sailors I know who use them) with electric outboards has been essent
Opinions on "best" outboard motor pgandw at 11:38am 02.18.25 It's been my understanding that the "no maintenance" is not exactly correct. I have no experience w
Catalina 22 Rudder refinishing LakeShark at 11:32am 02.18.25 Ok So there is some misinformation in this thread but as for the OP question if it's a trailer sailo
Opinions on "best" outboard motor Scott T-Bird at 9:23am 02.18.25 I got a $250 rebate check when I bought my 4 HP Merc. Defender had free shipping & it was delivered
Do you cover your dinghy while sailing? jssailem at 8:42am 02.18.25 The type of dinghy is relevant. I have a nine-foot inflatable. When sailing for more than 5 hours, i
Opinions on "best" outboard motor dLj at 7:49am 02.18.25 I'm surprised there's no talk of electric (other than my possibly less than helpful post earlier).
Do you cover your dinghy while sailing? dmax at 7:35am 02.18.25 Never seen one covered while sailing - good to cover it when not being used though. Sun is what kill
Oday 35 Main Halyard chaffing (1) CodeGrue at 7:32am 02.18.25 I can't get access to my mast until the spring to see what I can do. I don't remember it being able
Opinions on "best" outboard motor sesmith at 7:29am 02.18.25 I'm surprised there's no talk of electric (other than my possibly less than helpful post earlier).
Do you cover your dinghy while sailing? dLj at 7:04am 02.18.25 I've never covered mine. But on passage, I store it upside down on my foredeck. dj

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