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Seacocks Tony23670 at 12:47pm 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1718 Reading "This Old Boat" by Don Casey, pg. 287, he states that the best seacocks, by a wide margin, a
topping lift, single line furler John at 12:08pm 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/959 Does any one know the lenght of the single furler line or the topping lift line for a 1990 H30? Als
Boom rigging John at 12:04pm 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/752 I am in the process of putting a H30G back together after a hurricane. I am not sure I know how the
stuffing box mal27 at 11:45am 07.29.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1141 I replaced the stuffing in the stuffing box during the winter as too much water was from coming into
Santa Barbara Island (California) ancorage depth? Ken Kindrick at 2:11pm 07.29.07 Big Boats 3/1052 My Brian Fagan book isn't here, and I'm looking for the water depth range at the anchorage at Santa
Leaking in the bilge SHADS at 2:02pm 07.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/920 Well I figured out that I'm getting water in the bilge through the washer on the swing keel pivot po
Transmission Fluid Chuck Fink at 1:43pm 07.29.07 Big Boats 2/1657 How full should the transmission fluid be. I checked the dipstick today and it was about an inch ov
Sail Slug is off my mast pvwarren at 3:22pm 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/946 Hi..I have a Hunter 25.5. The "sail slug" located closest to the foot of my main sail if off from
Half off your next boat? SailboatOwners.com at 2:44pm 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 42/2572 Would you consider partnering with a friend or relative to own a boat? Halving all the bills sure
Broken car on traveller Mike S at 9:55pm 07.27.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/951 I own a 79' Hunter 30. The top of the car where the shackle attaches has worn through. Does anyone n
Heat exchange cleanout ? cmorin at 8:58pm 07.27.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1027 Our 1989 Catalina 30 has a M-25XP engine that is running fine but there is green discoloration/corro
Need some experience with 25's Poppeye at 8:10pm 07.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/857 Hi Gang! I just bought my first sailboat, an '82 M25. She's a little rough, but seaworthy. My proble
C-22 backstay Matt K at 11:10pm 07.27.07 Catalina 22 11/4898 I'm knee-deep in rehabbing an '81 c22. The backstay seems odd to me however. It's a single cable r
modifications ted at 11:48pm 07.27.07 Big Boats 6/1056 A while back I found a well done guide for installing an engine access hatch in the shower. But now,
mast gate sara lynn at 11:46pm 07.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/906 where can I find a mast gate to keep my hanks from falling out?
water heater problem when on electric heat Syversens at 12:03am 07.28.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1195 ok... we have a weird thing happening with out hot water tank. Its always been like this but we only
Shades for Ports LeeB at 11:55pm 07.27.07 Ask All Sailors 1/972 Hi, We would like to replace the shades we have on our 2001 34' Catalina. We have seen some kind ma
Pumpout deck fittings Chuck at 12:18am 07.28.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1326 Peggy, although they are called "deck fittings" is there any reason not to place them on the hull?
Sail Area Amir at 12:49am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/773 Gents,I have a quick question. For my H336 1995, I am looking to change the main sail. My curren
PotaPotti replacement Chuck at 1:50am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1177 Has anyone replaced the PortaPotti in a h23.5 with a pump out model or real head/holding tank? Why i

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Replacing Forward Berth Mattress SawyerCurt at 7:22am 07.19.21 The original mattress is on its last legs. I am looking for an alternative to replacing what I have
Switching an inboard for an outboard Muttondressedaslamb at 7:05am 07.19.21 I have a 33' Aphrodite 101 after 40 years the one lung Yanmar needs to be retired. Changing it out
Mounting a chart plotter and maintaining the recommended compass separation Ken Cross at 6:54am 07.19.21 Note: having the plotter powered up or not has NO effect on the magnetic field from the powerful li
Replacing broken push button cupboard latch on beneteau 31 sail sfbay at 6:39am 07.19.21 I replaced one some years ago on my Hunter 386. I assume you removed the screws from the inside. Can
Bleed Fuel Lines on Universal M25? Muttondressedaslamb at 6:37am 07.19.21 Thanks, Mutton. Glad you found my post helpful. BTW, I have to replace the fuel hose that goes fr
Catalina 310 mast electrical connections SawyerCurt at 6:34am 07.19.21 I am planning on taking down my mast for maintenance this fall. Where are the connectors that go to
JY14/Hunter140 crack under mainstay mount mrisjor at 6:32am 07.19.21 Thanks! I've read that the epoxy resins won't bond to the Luran, and your experience fits with that
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Will Gilmore at 6:20am 07.19.21 You'll have a fantastic time Jack. I hope you submit this trip to the Trailer Mariner's 20-20 on th
A few 260 upgrades sail sfbay at 6:20am 07.19.21 That is admirable!! You might want post in "Hunter 260 Modifications and Upgrades" here: Hunter 260
Dinghy protector sail sfbay at 6:17am 07.19.21 Probably a good idea..............in my case I keep the my dinghy covered when not in uses.
Catalina 310 mast electrical connections shemandr at 6:13am 07.19.21 It's a good practice to disconnect the wires prior to surrendering the boat for the haul and mast lo
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 07.19.21 The boat should be lifted as a whole unit to prevent stands from kicking out for safety. Thank good
Landing a sturgeon DougM at 6:03am 07.19.21 Sturgeon are still around but the population is extremely depleted. One lake in northern Michigan ha
Shower sump probs seadaddler at 5:49am 07.19.21
Has anyone considered using a 4 piling lift for a Hunter 260? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:49am 07.19.21 That is exactly the approach to use following the design of the trailer. Anything else you are ask
PSA: 260 Owners - Check Your Rudder Brackets Crazy Dave Condon at 5:45am 07.19.21 @rs1sensen I do not follow Facebook. HOWEVER, THIS IS A GREAT CALL TO ADVISE HERE WHICH I REALLY
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Crazy Dave Condon at 5:34am 07.19.21 @Rick Webb Would you assist me on this one. First poster regarding new trailer has been sent to r
Rigging the 2nd reef in a 310? All U Get at 5:09am 07.19.21 Now I have to modify my clews after seeing these pictures, my learning curve is sometimes very steep
Bayview Mac Race? Marmalade at 4:33am 07.19.21
Bayview Mac Race? Jumpstart at 2:16am 07.19.21 No dock on the island. Reservations at the Straits Marina in Mac City. We are in the same class and

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