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Racor filter Joe Wienecke at 10:14am 07.22.07 Big Boats 22/1949 I was at a LMHSA meeting this weekend and they had a guy speak on engine etc. He said the 1st filte
H23.5 sail slugs Garth16012 at 9:38am 07.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1210 I need to replace some of my sail slugs on my 94 Hunter 23.5 It appears to have the original Z Spa
St4000+ Siep Nyholt at 10:19am 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1152 Went to switch on autohelm today......from standby to auto, screen showed 'no data'....and beeped co
Broke Swing Keel Cable O'Day25 Johnny Curry at 10:49am 07.22.07 Day Sailers 1/1225 I broke the cable at the keel of my O'Day25.By diving I don,t feel an eye to cable into.Does anyon
head issue kaamrhein at 10:41am 07.22.07 Big Boats 1/1157 wheb you pump to drain nothing happens.it seems something is clogging the outlet line.what is the be
need to replace the block on my mainsheet RMilavsky at 11:06am 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1483 One of the sheaves is cracked on my block that I use for my mainsheet (attached to the traveler)Doe
need a new block for my mainsheet Raymond Milavsky at 10:58am 07.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/945 one of the sheaves is cracked in my block that I use for my mainsheet. I probably have to replace th
Removing and Replacing Daysailer Swing Keel George16771 at 11:19am 07.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1861 My son and I decided to attempt resurrecting a 1984 O'Day Daysailer. No doubt we'll have numerous q
Custom made galley for Catalina 22 tegwilym at 9:29am 07.22.07 Catalina 22 5/3982 Yes, I know....the galley that comes with the Catalina 22 is a cumbersome, space taking, heavy beast
Yanmar Question 1983 H31 Greg W at 11:32am 07.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1091 What model Yanmar engine came with the 1983 H31? I wish to purchase some replacement belts and need
Backwards! Harry at 11:39am 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1151 Headed out today and, according to my Raymarine chartplotter, our boat was going backwards. Quick gl
sloppy rudder Jeff at 11:28am 07.22.07 Smaller Boats 0/1153 I'm looking for some help. 1980 Catalina 27 has slop in the rudder. Any advise or digrams of rudder
ATTN Jamboo Brian M H23 at 12:30pm 07.22.07 Trailer Sailors 0/1394 Sorry I never got back to you about the link plates!! I just saw the little piece of paper with the
Burst, Main Sail Clew Dave at 1:18pm 07.22.07 Big Boats 6/1547 I have a 2002 H-356 with the original UK sails. Today while sailing in 18kt winds, the mail sail cle
Just purchase 1987 23' need solo sailing rigging i Joelle Dupont at 1:04pm 07.22.07 Smaller Boats 10/1319 Greetings,Today I purchased a 1987 Hunter 23'. I've been sailing a smaller daysailer solo and want
Ericson 39 flush deck hull to deck connection (1) Bill at 5:11pm 07.22.07 Other Sailboats 3/3035 The only hull to deck connection appears to be the tabbing on the inside of the hull and deck. The
Spring Lift Part Van737 at 4:22pm 07.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1398 The Spring Lift Part # SL 3-35 that holds the refrigerator lidof my 1994 Hunter Legend 37.5 is no lo
Feeling a little Dinghy? SailboatOwners.com at 2:40pm 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 37/3425 Most of us use tenders, or dinghies, to transport ourselves to shore and back if we anchor out. Wha
Has anyone seen the blue whales off Palos Verdes caguy at 2:34pm 07.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1100 this weekend? Tried to get out there on Friday but unable. Expert said they may hang around until th
I know a place Chris at 8:32pm 07.20.07 Catalina 310 0/1158 I know a place,Its just a short 45 minute ship ride out to the Channel Islands, then,You have a k

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My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (2) sail sfbay at 11:59am 07.16.21 Just installed these 3/4" diameter split loom corrugated power cord cover on my 30 amp cord at the d
Electric repower dLj at 11:57am 07.16.21 Great summary by John. My take is pretty much in-line with that. I'll add in, I'm planning on doin
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? sail sfbay at 11:45am 07.16.21 I'm just wondering about the safety of having the jib sheets on the cabin top rather than on the co
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? shemandr at 11:32am 07.16.21 I'm just wondering about the safety of having the jib sheets on the cabin top rather than on the coc
H34 buy or not... BobH57 at 11:18am 07.16.21 Years ago there was a gentleman in my marina that sailed his Hunter 34 in the Annapolis to Bermuda R
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? duck21 at 11:14am 07.16.21 I agree completely. This is my second boat (both used), but I am very much seeing how even my expe
Electric repower jssailem at 11:10am 07.16.21 I'm thinking of going this route. It is not about the costs or the install, or the improvements in
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? jssailem at 10:43am 07.16.21 those grips to stop-off the jib sheets we had horn cleats for the jib sheets One can look at the
Funny Friday!!! justsomeguy at 10:37am 07.16.21 Marriage counselor: "Your wife says you never buy her flowers." Me: "To be honest, I never knew sh
Hunter 260 Shore Power / Battery Not Charging JamesG161 at 10:17am 07.16.21 the orange light does not light up If that light is functional, you need to check your shore power
Hunter 260 Shore Power / Battery Not Charging JamesG161 at 10:15am 07.16.21 Here is your Hunter 260 Owner's manual and many other Downloads that might help... HunterOwners.com
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 10:09am 07.16.21 No comment on all three ugly mugshots Ha
Hunter 260 Shore Power / Battery Not Charging sparkschris at 10:00am 07.16.21 Thank you! I am loving her so far! So the shore breaker switch I turn to 'ON', but the orange light
Retractible Keel Line Replacement (1) rgranger at 9:58am 07.16.21 @sullyd First, safety is a factor. Trying to save a buck is foolish. Have the boat lifted. In
Sta-lok fittings jssailem at 9:39am 07.16.21 Hi Pat Welcome to the SBO Forum and the world of sailors. Congrats on the retirement and the new boa
Hunter 260 Shore Power / Battery Not Charging sail sfbay at 9:35am 07.16.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new 260!! Propose the following seriatim: Check s
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 9:34am 07.16.21 Bad Dad Joke... What was bad about that joke? Very funny. It really shook my naval. -Will
Hunter 216 keel problem tackstera at 9:32am 07.16.21 Just had the same thing happen to my keel. How was this situation resolved?
Sailing to Catalina Island? SailorElliot at 9:32am 07.16.21
Sailing to Catalina Island? LakeShark at 9:29am 07.16.21 @SailorElliot Did you ever make this trip?

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