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looking for a replacement Andy at 11:01pm 12.31.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1232 I've decided to reduce the number of sailboats I have from 4 to 3 by replacing a 17' Islander daysai
Can't get the diesel smell out of my boat... hunterjana at 10:51pm 12.31.06 Mid-Size Boats 9/6780 We recently purchased our boat and we are having no luck getting the diesel smell out of it. Prior
Jammed self-furling jib Jay at 12:33am 01.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1142 The self-furling jib on my Hunter 36 has jammed. I can see that the furling line is fully extended
Air Head composting toilet Clint at 11:54pm 12.31.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3030 PeggyI am very interested in the Air Head composting toiled. This a "dry" toilet that uses peat mo
Rechargable AA batteries Ross at 11:48pm 12.31.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1246 I recently gifted myself with an Ever ready charger and four 2500 mah AA cells. The price was around
44DS heads Grant Cooley at 11:42pm 12.31.06 Big Boats 0/717 I am replacing the Manual JABSCO toilets on my 2005 44 DS, I have replaced the Aft head with a Sea E
Main Engine Out! Dave at 1:23am 01.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/935 Has anyone used their dingy outboard to power their sialboat into a slip after losing their main eng
New Hunter 25 untwisting mooring lines Mike16400 at 2:11am 01.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1238 Happy New Year everyone and thank you very much to those who have helped me solve some issues with m
cored hulls carl s at 2:43am 01.01.07 Ask All Sailors 3/981 hello, am considering moving up to a larger and used sailboat. Is moisture in the hull core a commo
Boot Stripe Tape Jim Bessinger23087 at 2:13am 01.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2109 I need to replace my dark blue boot stripe, does any one know where I can purchase the same color Hu
Herreshoff Sailboats Elly Ruth at 4:22am 01.01.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1102 I'm writing a short story for fun which includes one of the aforementioned sailboats. I need some i
Propeller for 41DS Second Wind21298 at 5:34am 01.01.07 Big Boats 2/916 I have a 2007 41DS and would like to know what props other Hunter Owners of large boats (greater tha
Vent Loop Randy S at 6:02am 01.01.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1432 Why is it that a lot of boats do not come with vent loops? When you buy a new toilet it shows them i
Catalinas in Ratios Edward 14244 at 6:59am 01.01.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1040 I came across this site recently: it contains interesting information on things like capsize ratios
Luff length Murraymints171 at 7:34am 01.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/946 Can anybody tell me the luff length on my Hunter Horizon 26.I want to use a snuffer on the cruising
Best Cruising Sailboats 30-42' Dave at 9:37am 01.01.07 Ask All Sailors 23/14040 Help me on this small survey? Any nominations for boats you are familiar with and your brief reasons
Wow! Went sailing today Margaritaville at 9:03am 01.01.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/801 What an incredible day! At one point I had my shirt off working on my tan! Coming into to the mari
Riding sail Pete at 9:02am 01.01.07 Big Boats 9/1192 Has anyone had experience using a riding sail to prevent "hunting" (no pun intended) while at anchor
tiller position on mooring jeff s at 8:50am 01.01.07 Ask An Oday Owner 13/4965 sEVERAL YEASR BACK i PURCHASED A 26 FT ODAY WITH TILLER STEERING AND WAS TOLD BY THE PO THAT IT WAS
My Updated 310 Review SceptreSailor at 10:56am 01.01.07 Catalina 310 2/8233 Updated January 1st 2007What I like Best about my 310:Design: Exterior: looks good. Not too mode

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Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch ggrizzard at 3:32pm 02.07.21 Ding, Ding, Ding.. I think Mike is the winner! I don't have any jam cleats on the deck, so it didn't
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Rob Benson at 3:25pm 02.07.21 Looks like a wedge base plate for a jamb cleat put on backwards Thanks Mike. What's the set up on
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Rob Benson at 3:24pm 02.07.21 Thanks Mike. What's the set up on your Hunter 30, Self Tailing Winch straight from jib/genoa, or ji
3D printed ship's propeller rgranger at 3:21pm 02.07.21 link didn't work
H36 Battery Charger replacement jssailem at 3:15pm 02.07.21
H36 Battery Charger replacement Stu Jackson at 3:09pm 02.07.21 I don't draw a lot of power -- just a fridge, lights, fans, and nav gear. Not a lot? Hardly. "Ju
Reglazing the front or main cabin window HD74 at 3:06pm 02.07.21 Sorry lol
Reglazing the front or main cabin window kappykaplan at 3:05pm 02.07.21 @HD74 , why the double post in the same forum? :beer:
Need some offbeat advice rgranger at 3:04pm 02.07.21 Lot's of attention at Facebook Market. Post there. :plus: My son likes to buy and sell there and
Looking for First 405 stanchion bases JuanMarcos at 3:00pm 02.07.21 Can you provide a link to the ones you found at $41. I need to replace one on my First 38 and your p
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch MikeHoncho at 2:55pm 02.07.21 Looks like a wedge base plate for a jamb cleat put on backwards
Beneteau F42 Traveller Removal JuanMarcos at 2:46pm 02.07.21 Similar issue on my First38. Sheaves dont turn. Screws on the headliners are completely seized. I am
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch ggrizzard at 2:41pm 02.07.21 The OP seems to have a wheel. Maybe a tiller pilot jury rigged to hold a course on a wheel???
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question sailormanbigd at 2:38pm 02.07.21 yes, the one and only
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26 timlho at 2:15pm 02.07.21 The block up by the shrouds is set for working jib. The track back aft isnt useful except for when
Need some offbeat advice dLj at 2:04pm 02.07.21 jon, I loved my kids more than anything and my marriage was good as well but there was nothing I en
Need some offbeat advice shemandr at 2:04pm 02.07.21 When I need a tool for short term use, I hit the local pawn shops. And we have a ton of them in Flo
Need some offbeat advice nightowle at 1:57pm 02.07.21 Lot's of attention at Facebook Market. Post there.
Requesting some positive vibes and thoughts... shemandr at 1:55pm 02.07.21 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Performance with a keel shemandr at 1:52pm 02.07.21 I could almost see buying a Capri 22 - for me. But I wouldn't expect it to plane. The aft sections

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