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mooring a hunter 260 jhxyz at 2:43pm 06.07.07 Smaller Boats 8/954 Hi,Looking at a used hunter 260 with trailer.Can I leave this trailer-able boat for summer moorin
My latest "must have tool" James19955 at 3:20pm 06.07.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1168 I used to think that plastic wire ties were the best thing and always had a few in every tool box I
Espar Heater Terry11299 at 4:17pm 06.07.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1587 I recently purchased a Hunter 30. We live in cold waters and plan on sailing early and late in the
Blufftopia finally wet!! lugeman at 8:00am 06.07.07 The Cherubini Hunters 0/923 Boat fine. Many electrical problems kept us out longer than I care for. Very windy here today (30-40
Thanks Maine Sail! Scott21120 at 12:38pm 06.07.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1169 I FINALLY have the boat ready to launch tomorrow. I have spent this week buffing and waxing. Since
Peggy --can you tell me Mike8245 at 12:36pm 06.07.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1078 where to find the teflon grease or Superlube you said would be the longest lasting lube for the pump
ODay 25 long vs short shaft engine renom2 at 8:53pm 06.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1198 Hello I am in the process of looking for a new engine and am not going to be at the boat for a lit
Just got back from the Bahamas tcbro at 10:09pm 06.05.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1069 Some of the regulars on this site might remember a post last December offering a "shared expense" sa
Fasteners in fiberglass Broke sailor SV Marcell at 10:18pm 06.05.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1059 How do you install a fastener into the gelcoat without cracking it? I already did the cracking part
Bowl fills with water Don at 10:27pm 06.05.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1409 Our head bowl has recently begun to slowly fill with water. This happens even though the head has be
Raymarine Installation Rovic at 10:58pm 06.05.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1113 I'm installing a complete Raymarine System RL70, RL70rc, RC520, RC300, 215 vhf, speed, depth ' trida
Splicing Trailer Taillight Wires dancing bear at 10:42pm 06.05.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1225 The PO ran the taillight wire through the license plate hole, in Wisconsin he did not need a license
What wind speed makes you head for the boat scolil at 12:13am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1078 I have not had enough opportunities to sail my own boat yet, but as I read posts and watch the weath
Wood Finish bowtrash at 12:54am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1183 My neighbor is refinishing his house decks with a semitransparent name brand(Olympus or Behr) finish
Downwind Racing Tactics Paul at 3:08am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1521 My question is about downwind racing tactics. I sail in a handicap fleet and have always had troubl
Need to replace Catalina 1974 brown bumper Magellan3695 at 5:02am 06.06.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/980 Hi All,I am new to these forums but glad to aboard ! Planning to do some renovation and this yea
Brian & Steph BobS17945 at 4:51am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1326 Anybody heard from Brian ' Steph are they back yet?
raising and lowering the mast jeannine421 at 5:19am 06.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1226 I would lke to know the name of the tool used to enable one - or possible two sailors - to raise and
Deep Cycle Battery Question bcwave at 5:57am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1724 I've got to replace the 12v deep cycle battery on my boat. Want to know what's my best bet, weighing
Table is milky looking due to sun Bob at 7:16am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 2/998 I have a Hunter 320 2001 and my table below has become milky looking. Is there anything to use to r

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replacement pads on my jackstands question DArcy at 2:14pm 03.09.21 I have always used carpet remnant over the pad. I've never thought of astro turf but that may be a b
Help with shore power Tom J at 2:08pm 03.09.21 I was running my heater then the bilge pump came on for an extended time. Then the switch power swi
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? (1) DArcy at 2:06pm 03.09.21 The View :cool:
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? (1) TomY at 1:54pm 03.09.21 After 20 seasons, we're still amazed at the views and light from our big ports, below.
Hunter 49 Staysail Laid-back at 1:54pm 03.09.21 I have my Hunter 50 in the Caribbean where 25 to 30 kn is common. I found that sailing a beat in 32
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Pump sensitivity -Help? jon hansen at 1:54pm 03.09.21 2 years ago i had the injector pump rebuilt, last year was the injectors and starter. i run schedule
can rudders be moved via steering wheel when they are in upright position? (1) Jim26m at 1:45pm 03.09.21 There may be a friction screw behind the steering wheel. Just above center... Disconnect it from
Tohatsu MFS9.9EEPTL too big for H260? h2o_snow at 1:41pm 03.09.21 No issues with weight. Our Merc. Bigfoot 9.9 is slightly heavier and has been on the H260 since 200
Covid-19 Vaccination Michael Davis at 1:35pm 03.09.21 Listening to the news it sounds like a vaccination may become a prerequisite for international trave
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Pump sensitivity -Help? Michael Davis at 1:03pm 03.09.21 english engines. well at least mine doesn't have a lucas fuel pump My Perkins has a CAV injector p
Help with shore power Justin_NSA at 12:50pm 03.09.21 How many watts is your heater? a 1500 watt heater will draw 12.5 amps. Like David mentioned, your bi
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles justsomeguy at 12:47pm 03.09.21 I have a torque wrench. You may also need (a) crowfoot wrench(es).
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) newsailor130 at 12:21pm 03.09.21 yes. i like mcmaster. good idea. ty for the research
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles tfox2069 at 12:13pm 03.09.21 This is an interesting question I'll follow for the experience of others. I paid $350 to have thre
Help with shore power Davidasailor26 at 12:10pm 03.09.21 The bilge pump should* not be related to the shore power system. The only way it might be is if the*
Help with shore power Tom J at 12:04pm 03.09.21 Shut off shore power at the pedestal and then disconnect the shore power cord. Look for melted, bur
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles dmax at 12:00pm 03.09.21 Regarding cleaning the engine: I would clean around the injector holes with a Qtip and get some bolt
Single or double line reefing Sailfanatic at 12:00pm 03.09.21 To implement single line reefing you need a forward boom end cap with two upper sheaves and two lowe
Covid-19 Vaccination Roland5048 at 11:54am 03.09.21 Just got my one and done dose of J&J vaccine 24 hrs ago. No fuss, no muss, in and out. No side ef
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles Whatfiero1 at 11:34am 03.09.21 Take to industrial diesel shop they will test. I paid $50 each test and that $ went towards payment

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