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Hunter 260 vs Hunter 26 Dan Robisch at 2:56pm 09.10.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1755 Hello,I'm researching my first sailboat. Besides being newer, what's the difference between a Hun
Anchor set up Trev at 2:27pm 09.10.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1146 I am looking for ideas on how to set up/store my anchor and rode. I have about 15 feet of chain wit
H41 Graysailor at 2:03pm 09.10.07 Big Boats 8/1030 Just took delivery of a new H41. Nice little rocket. Seems to move quite well. Updates and questions
H410 Compass for the Autohelm. AndrewB at 7:00pm 09.10.07 Big Boats 7/1101 I have a H410 Year 2000 and I am trying to find the "Compass" for the Autohelm. I have the Raymarine
Cockpit Cushions Rob19574 at 11:12pm 09.10.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1402
Phil --are the archives not working???? Bill Murray at 11:30pm 09.10.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1146 They were accesible last night - but this morning I cannot get the archive forum to open????????????
PHRF for the Chesapeake Bay Velero49 at 12:40am 09.11.07 Big Boats 2/2189 Just completed a couple of "charity races", the Leukemia and Hospice Cups and the RCs game me differ
Mainsail Trim - Top Telltail VT Fitz at 1:34am 09.11.07 Smaller Boats 17/2068 I have read several sailing books, so I think I have a good theoretical knowledge of the issues invo
CharlieCobra's EXCELLENT adwenture!!! CharlieCobra at 2:13am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1283 The weather in the PNW was gorgeous for a change with temps in the mid 70's and winds from the North
Sailbpat explodes and sinks.... Rick A19476 at 2:29am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1201 Too early to say what happened...http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=75bccb9c-5
Wood in transom is soaked Dean at 2:36am 09.11.07 Bigger Boats 9/2020 I've noticed that the wood under the deckplate giving me access to the top of the rudder post for an
selden rodkicker gas cylinder John Higbie at 3:05am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 1/3570 I'm thinking of adding a gas cylinder to my existing Selden rodkicker type 10 boom vang in order to
Any Tricks for Installing Zincs?? MoonSailer at 3:09am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1269 I am planning to dive this weekend and replace my prop shaft zinc. Any tricks as to a way to do this
BoatUS on EPA Discharge Permits Warren Milberg at 3:17am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 4/992 "EPA Discharge Permit Requirement for Recreational BoatsFor 34 years the federal Environmental Pro
CDI Roller Furl Bob Fox at 3:19am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1372 After doing some research and talking to a few people I opted for a CDI roller furlfor my 1975 Pear
1972 Catalina sailboat Don Corbett at 3:42am 09.11.07 Smaller Boats 4/1910 I would like to know what specific worn ares to look for in this boat.
new jib stevevoyce at 4:08am 09.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1024 I am buying a new jib for my 1989 Hunter 30. Do I want to stick with a 110% or move up to a 130%?
Help found these good looking folding teak tables caguy at 5:24am 09.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1198 I want to use it for the cockpit. Found them on Ebay but can purchase directly from seller for $17 a
Edson Wheel Steering- Balance/Adjustment? Barry7363 at 6:29am 09.11.07 Catalina 30 2/1470 We have a 1983 C-30 which we bought last year. We have an oe Edson wheel and this year have noticed
Yamaha 30 dodger/bimini Frank at 6:38am 09.11.07 Yamaha 4/2315 Hi:Has anyone tried to add a dodger and/or bimini to a Yamaha 30? It seems difficult to do proper

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Can't find the intake water strainer Hayden Watson at 11:43pm 10.10.21 Wow, that is one sad impeller. I have seen them with 1 or 2 broken vanes but never all of them. As
New bilge pump Benny17441 at 8:48pm 10.10.21 This may sound illogical but a smaller 500 GPH will discharge the incidental water in your bilge jus
Diesel Fueling Question Benny17441 at 8:28pm 10.10.21 Fuel tank vent should not be obstructed by any device including a tank whistle. We track our fue
Hunter 280 named Prometheus Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 10.10.21 Congratulations on the new purchase. ything right, right from the get go.
Insight on sail condition Joe at 7:41pm 10.10.21 picture. First: The connection should be to the second hank from top, not the top one/headboard
Diesel Fueling Question sail sfbay at 6:41pm 10.10.21 Ditto Tom J.......have absorbent pad at the vent outlet and deck fill. Fill slowly to avoid the risk
Can't find the intake water strainer Davidasailor26 at 5:35pm 10.10.21 I usually put just a little soapy water in the pump housing after installing the impeller, just to g
Non-working Adler Barbour Cold Box Unit Jaxn at 5:27pm 10.10.21 Do you still have this? And are you willing to box it and ship to Tennessee?
Can't find the intake water strainer (6) nbraasch at 4:53pm 10.10.21 It was the impeller - what I thought was the pump was the exchanger, which explains the rubber on th
Insight on sail condition (2) rgranger at 4:17pm 10.10.21 Pay the little bit extra for the second set of reef points. It looks like you have a hanked on head
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? rgranger at 4:02pm 10.10.21 :plus:
Diesel Fueling Question RoyS at 3:28pm 10.10.21 Should not be fuel in the vent line. Vent hose should raise up immediately after exiting the tank. F
Insight on sail condition Kingjim91 at 3:01pm 10.10.21 Welcome to the world of sailing! Having new sails made isn't as easy as it may seem! You will fin
Is using 3M 5200 selant too strong to water proof cockpit? Siamese at 3:01pm 10.10.21 Agree that 4000/4200 would be the right choice. Also agree that removing all the old caulk, and rem
Insight on sail condition Siamese at 2:56pm 10.10.21 They're shot. Replace them.
Insight on sail condition Scott T-Bird at 2:45pm 10.10.21 Welcome to the world of sailing! Having new sails made isn't as easy as it may seem! You will find
New bilge pump Davidasailor26 at 2:30pm 10.10.21 Below is the old bilge pump. Barely enough room for a Q-Tip between the sides of the bilge and the
Hunter plumbing (H33.5 1994) Fred at 2:09pm 10.10.21 There appears to be a check valve at the exit of the hot water tank. Is that only there to make the
Diesel Fueling Question Tom J at 2:06pm 10.10.21 We find it best to fill the diesel tank slowly. One of us will monitor the vent, with an absorbent
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines LakeShark at 2:03pm 10.10.21 @ Lakeshark: Regarding the rudder spacer, did you need to add anything behind the lower gudgeon? I

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