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More on experience sailaway78 at 8:14am 04.05.07 Ask All Sailors 18/1262 One thing I didn't notice addressed on Ross's thread about experience. How much importance would y
centerboard pendant/cable odayvt at 9:08am 04.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1171 in the process of sizing up the spring to do list and one item that has been nagging me for a while
VHF Antenna install Bill Earnhardt at 12:17pm 04.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1246 Iam installing a VHF, and Iam attaching the antenna to the mast crutch on my M26, Ive mounted the a
"Halcyon" Pensacola, FL - 1997 Catalina 320 Potential Buyer at 12:11pm 04.05.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1089 We are going to view a 1997 Catalina 320, that we are told was lightly damaged in Katrina. The boat
VHF Antenna install Bill Earnhardt at 12:07pm 04.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/821 Iam installing a VHF, and Iam attaching the antenna to the mast crutch on my M26, Ive mounted the a
Sirus Antenna and Shakespear TV Antenna Second Wind21298 at 12:33pm 04.05.07 Big Boats 1/892 I have a 2007 Hunter 41DS with a Sirus Satellite Radio. Does anyone know where the antenna is insta
Is it me or Mac at 1:36pm 04.05.07 Ask All Sailors 18/1148 or am I dreaming? I can't wait to get my boat in the water. The only sailing experience I have is
Ranger 24????? Brian at 1:28pm 04.05.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 7/7178 I saw a Ranger 24 on Yachtworld. It looks like a really neat boat. I'm shopping but I can't find any
Hunter 380... Where's the Engine Hour Meter? Bro Paul at 2:33pm 04.05.07 Big Boats 4/1016 Hi Everyone...Just a quick note, I just purchased a 1999 Hunter 380. I can't seem to find an engi
It floats paulj at 3:05pm 04.05.07 Catalina 310 4/1411 Well thanks everyone.... I had a lot of confidence starting the engine, taking her out to sea, then
Free HC 37 Sails John Brecher at 3:51pm 04.05.07 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1062 Kinyonga is getting new sails. We have an old main and jib I have advertised under classifieds/gear.
converting to internal halyards Donna at 5:58pm 04.05.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1112 It is time to work on our C27 again. We have taken our mast down to replace wiring for lights and in
Mast head sheaves Mark at 5:22pm 04.05.07 Other Sailboats 2/867 Does anyoneknow the diameter of the sheaves for halyards on the Ericson 25? Thanks.Mark
Easier way to remove water pump on 2QM15? Ernie at 5:42pm 04.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/862 Hi all,Once again it's that time of year to perform pre-season maintanence on the old engine. It's
H356 Port locker lid Jim Seamans at 12:02am 04.04.07 Big Boats 8/860 Has anyone installed a gas strut on the lid for the port locker to hold it up. The buggee cord atta
Salt water to Fresh RG at 11:54pm 04.03.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1421 I am going to look at a 30ft Islander Bahama on in Seabrook, TX. I know this lake opens to the gulf
New guy to real sailboats looking for input. Jeff at 1:10am 04.04.07 Ask All Sailors 20/1919 I am wanting to purchase a Catalina sailboat in the next 2-3 years with the thought of living on it
inverters? richard at 1:36am 04.04.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1286 I see a lot of adds for sailboats that include inverters. I know inverters change DC to Ac, but if y
Just getting started. Jules at 1:04am 04.04.07 Mid-Size Boats 13/1055 Hello to Hunter owners:I have been researching and looking into getting a sailboat. I am very par
Daylight savings time Ross at 1:00am 04.04.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1105 I see that my GPS has finally caught up and is showing DST rather than standard time.

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Repair and replace of cockpit drains on a Hunter 34 Don Crowther at 5:59am 02.23.21 Since it's above the waterline you might try just a repair like tape or glue. If I remember correctl
Modern Design Anchors Captain Larry-DH at 5:53am 02.23.21 Watch the S/V Panope videos on YouTube. :thumbup: All the new gen anchors are better than the old, a
Catalina keel and structural impact of sitting on the bottom Parsons at 5:41am 02.23.21 Rudder? -- oops, I forgot about that. The C36 rudders are long, and mine comes somewhere within a fo
Modern Design Anchors JRT at 5:36am 02.23.21 Thanks. Rocna recommends a #10, 22 lbs., 1/4" chain for the weight and length of the 315. Do you
all rope windlass DanMaine at 5:30am 02.23.21 My $.02 worth. As I get older( 76) my 44# Bruce and a hundred feet of 3/8 BBB gets heavier every yea
Plastic packing box Justin_NSA at 5:29am 02.23.21 WIKI - Components A stuffing box of a sailing boat will have a stern tube that is slightly bigger th
Headstay too short? Joe at 4:30am 02.23.21 My 2 cents..... have him do it correctly, as pictured in the manual. At his expense, if he need to
Larger wheel? daviddp at 4:21am 02.23.21 The folding wheel will give you good access around the cockpit WHEN folded. It may inpeed travel to
Plastic packing box rgranger at 2:11am 02.23.21 Six posts ... six different terms to describe the same system.. you got to love the sailing lingo ..
SV Panope. 100 anchor videos rgranger at 2:07am 02.23.21 There was a way to make a post sticky but I forgot how to do it. Next time a noob asks about ancho
eye candy Hayden Watson at 11:35pm 02.22.21 :plus: Just loved the s-shaped wake (not)! I see that Rustler differently. Given that it is 33' w
VHF antenna problem Mark Maulden at 11:18pm 02.22.21 What made you suspect the connector thus cutting it off?
Larger wheel? (1) Michael Davis at 9:57pm 02.22.21
Repair and replace of cockpit drains on a Hunter 34 markwbird at 9:14pm 02.22.21 Should be able to get an elbow at any hardware store
Headstay too short? Drinky Crow at 8:49pm 02.22.21 The photo in the manual shows the correct and incorrect way of attaching the toggle. Look closely
Modern Design Anchors Stu Jackson at 8:30pm 02.22.21 Thanks for the including how much chain you carry and the snubber reminder. Good points. Here's a
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge Terry Cox at 7:35pm 02.22.21 I'd appreciate any ideas that anyone has. Before replacing the stuffing box packing consider what
Hypalone Fabric and Glue Terry Cox at 7:20pm 02.22.21 Had a small leak in our Avon hypalon inflatable caused from dragging over a barnacle. Looked into do
Be Aware of Documentation web sites! Davidasailor26 at 7:17pm 02.22.21 An interesting Government Accountability Office report on the Naval Vessel Documentation Center - ht
Boats not winterized fullbore at 7:04pm 02.22.21 I've had mine winterized since last September. it's under that tarp over there. Reminds me of shor

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