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28.5 Rudder - To replace or not Mike H16604 at 5:02am 02.20.07 Mid-Size Boats 10/1516 So in no time at all the spring season will be here. I have a saturated rudder on my '85 Hunter. I
Changing Hurth Transmission Oil (Universal M-18) Bob at 5:20am 02.20.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/5094 I have a Catalina 30 ('88 model) with the Universal M-18 and the Hurth model HBW-50 transmission. I
Eastiest Way to Change Out Transmission Oil Bob at 5:14am 02.20.07 Ask All Sailors 9/2690 Its that time for fluid changes and I am a bit frustrated in trying to figure out the BEST way to dr
Now that the website is working.... Dick Dixon at 10:24am 02.20.07 Ask All Sailors 4/890 ...my latest video is now available.....hope you enjoy it....Dicks/v CD EXPRESS
21 Reefing synchronicity at 10:28am 02.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1091 I think I want to add slugs instead of a boltrope. Question of proper size addressed in another th
Beam versus Mast Compression Charlie at 10:35am 02.20.07 Big Boats 2/984 I have owned my 1985 Hunter for about 8 yeas. I have read the horror stories about Mast Post Compre
Tuning the Rigging Deucer at 10:08am 02.20.07 Smaller Boats 11/1735 Ok Folks,Before I go spend $$ on a professional rigger, I'd like to ask ya'll's advice one more ti
Insuring an old boat Mike8088 at 11:42am 02.20.07 Ask All Sailors 24/5429 I'm just wondering if it is possible to get insurance on a boat over 20 years old. I have an 1984 O
Settee table ken at 12:41pm 02.20.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/884 Just bought and '86 H31 which is missing the settee table. Former owner "threw it away" Ugh. No j
Operating the head Tony23670 at 12:26pm 02.20.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1263 Just installed a new head on my boat. When I tried the pump, nothing happened, there does not seem t
Beefing up transom for a swim ladder Jon Martin at 12:47pm 02.20.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1045 I am getting ready to install my swim ladder and I want to see what you all recommend using to beef
emergency tiller (1) buzzzerk at 2:01pm 02.20.07 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1439 1980 Hunter 36Anyone tackled this problem: rigging a emergency tiller to the rudder post. I am not
h216 spinnaker gary1000 at 10:13pm 02.18.07 Smaller Boats 6/1275 I have instaled a spinnaker but did not have a chanceto sail with it last year.Does anyone have any
Swim Ladder? Don-MT at 12:39am 02.19.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1234
Sheet routing bawgy at 12:38am 02.19.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1037 I have a Venture 24 and when using the genoa I have been routing the sheets outside the shrouds . I
Quarterbirth portlight joelbus at 12:40am 02.19.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1206 The quarterbirth portlight on my 1979 Cherubini 30' was converted by the previous owner into a box t
Just thought I would warm some of your hearts. (1) sonofasailorsailing at 11:54pm 02.18.07 Ask All Sailors 16/940 .....and other parts with this photo. Sunset in November '06.
Sea Scouts NEED 25' Sailboat trailer Richard G. at 1:50am 02.19.07 Ask All Sailors 0/864 Hi my name is Richard and I am a sea scout in ship 247 in Boynton Beach Florida. My ship was recentl
I forget.... Alan at 1:49am 02.19.07 Racing 16/1870 ...who it was that was looking for a tape of the 1991 Omega Gold Cup from Bermuda. Hunter built 10 i
Replacing stanchions Bill at 2:33am 02.19.07 Catalina 30 6/1694 I have a 1988 Cat 30 and need to replace 3 stanchions including the one with the breather for the he

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Prada Cup Finals glaufman at 5:56am 02.15.21 At this point it's been less about boat speed and more about UK botching all 4 starts one way or the
Anyone use 10 X 32 binoculars for sailing? Kings Gambit at 5:35am 02.15.21 Does this really matter? The 50mm objective lens gathers enough additional light to make the image
Boats not winterized 31seahorse at 5:28am 02.15.21 Thanks to all for your replies. I heard back from broker. Good news is that a heater is now running
H 30 cockpit portlights. Justin_NSA at 4:43am 02.15.21 I think @MikeHoncho is referring to the second picture where the cams are not flipped down. With the
Spring was so clise Justin_NSA at 4:18am 02.15.21 I was thinking the same thing about a week ago. And then we got this stationary arctic blast. It''s
Anyone use 10 X 32 binoculars for sailing? Captain Larry-DH at 4:01am 02.15.21 Also, if you are older your pupils don't dilate enough to get an advantage either, Does this reall
Covid-19 Vaccination daviddp at 3:47am 02.15.21 Well, overall it seems screwed up enough. The big issue in NY State is the demand far outstrips th
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 Will Gilmore at 3:44am 02.15.21 Welcome lovelytsquared, I applaud your dream and your plans for your family and you. You clearly ha
Sealing pedistal grab bar base StanleyJ at 3:08am 02.15.21 I sealed mine with MaineSails butyl tape and it has not leaked since. I loosened the pedestal guard
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler MetricMountie at 3:02am 02.15.21 Sandy Frank, try a company called Fasten All they have all those bolts you need.
bilge pump capacity Ken13559 at 1:07am 02.15.21 I was told nothing beats a man with a bucket on a sinking boat. Is it true? ;)
PCR TEST Ken13559 at 1:05am 02.15.21 In Singapore we get our PCR test results within 24hrs. Ken Y
H 30 cockpit portlights. Moodymike at 1:00am 02.15.21 Man, my gaskets are really old and pretty flat and I have a bunch of thread remaining . Not to be i
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 jssailem at 11:11pm 02.14.21 You have a start on concept but there is much wanting to be identified. First what are you willing
Tuning stays MikeHoncho at 10:48pm 02.14.21
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? Dalliance at 10:36pm 02.14.21 Make sure the new Edson plate will fit the Merriman pedestal before you buy one. Carefully check t
Jacklines and Fixed Attachment Points for Tethering on 315 jssailem at 10:16pm 02.14.21 You may want to carry a knife or a web cutter, for a quick disconnect.
Co -ax jssailem at 10:15pm 02.14.21 Would it be worth the improved lower loss signal transmission for the difference of 1.65 lbs. spread
Anyone use 10 X 32 binoculars for sailing? La catboat at 9:05pm 02.14.21 EVERYONE ---- thanks for info and advice. Looks like standard (best) for sailing is the 7 X 50.
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 MikeHoncho at 8:12pm 02.14.21

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