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Boom support Gerard at 2:20am 02.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1071 I have a question about how the boom is 'supposed' to sit on the mast. There is the track the runs
Double bed Mojo4166 at 1:57am 02.16.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1087
Phil Alan at 5:18am 02.16.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 8/1371 Just got an order for Fuel Whistles from Hinckley Yachts. They will be installing as OE in their ves
fuel filler cap Horace2358 at 4:48am 02.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1638 My boat is a 1979 Hunter 30. Does anyone know where one can find a replacement cap to fit the exist
Electronics - wants vs needs BarryL at 5:39am 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 42/3233 Hello,The posting on the "Garmin chartplotter for a good price" got me thinking.Last November I
Using 2 alternators and one battery bank Bill Roosa at 5:51am 02.16.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1040 A few weeks ago someone asked if there was a way to use two alternators to charge one battery bank.
v-berth plywood decking john belanger at 9:10am 02.16.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1150 my 1969 venture has 1/2" plywood decking under the cushions in the v-berth. at some point water soak
Diesel tank not as burried as I thought ... NewportVic at 10:41am 02.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/777 Today checking out the hose for the cockpit drain at the rear of the aft berth ... and suprised to f
How many blisters is too many heynewt at 10:26am 02.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1185 I'm about to purchase a 1985 Catalina 36. Just had it surveyed today, and the bottom showed some bl
homemade or Costco Reverse Osmosis Watermaker letterman at 9:41am 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 45/18226 FOUND IT. Directions on how to make it. I was right!!!!!!! You could use a Costco $350 unit. The o
Island Girl Elixir Herb at 9:33am 02.16.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1203 Does anyone have experience with the Island Girl products. It looks too good to be true. Does it re
Its the weekend, so why not... Brian D at 2:58pm 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 3/924 Have a good laugh, right? Watch this video, well at least the first three minuets. Watch the guy in
Garmin G charts Dave from Mi. at 1:27pm 02.16.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1243 I have checked the Garmin site, but have not figured out the answer to this question.Will the "G" c
Spreader size?? ken at 8:35pm 02.14.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/831 Anyone know what size diameter the spreaders are??? I need to replace the boots and don't know what
Removing/replacing Hunter logo karenmccraw at 9:38pm 02.14.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1843 Hi - I'm new to the group. We're partners in a 40.5 and it's at the boatyard for some deck/blister
MIami Boat show mike C16582 at 8:52pm 02.14.07 Ask All Sailors 2/968 leaving tomorrow for the Miami boat show. gotta get out of cold NY for a few days of R'R. I will b
ice box kits Chuck Creel at 9:54pm 02.14.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1226 just installed an ice box kit from norcold and wondering if others have had any experience with runn
Hunter qualifications Ray Lewis at 9:47pm 02.14.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/829 Gentlemen, I need your input as to the following. Is a 2005 Hunter 33 capable of an offshore crossi
running lights flush mount for 1978 30ft catalina michael at 10:12pm 02.14.07 Catalina 30 1/1382 anyone know where i can buy the lenses for a catalina 30ft running light red and green they are flu
Catalina 309 Alternator rubbing on Engine Cover forbestx at 12:15am 02.15.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1795 Hi have a new Catalina 309. The alternator was rubbing against the engine cover insulation to the p

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Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Georgedoyle at 5:03pm 08.11.21 Also, it helps to have several frozen water bottles in the fridge along with your perishables and b
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Georgedoyle at 4:56pm 08.11.21 I just added 400 watts of solar and I concur with Jeepbluetj. The refrigeration on larger Hunters re
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Stu Jackson at 4:26pm 08.11.21 In addition to the good replies so far, 1. Have you done an energy budget? 2. How big is your hou
To Drill or Not to Drill? (2) jssailem at 4:11pm 08.11.21 James... What are you going to do as the tiny spaces clog with salt and the delta silt that comes up
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook jeepbluetj at 4:07pm 08.11.21 1. What are your batteries? (AH capacity and chemistry. Physical size doesn't matter) 2. What is you
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook jssailem at 4:03pm 08.11.21 rated at 80 amps Congrats on your new boat. Smart plan to take the boat out on a series of shakedo
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Ralph Johnstone at 4:00pm 08.11.21 If the alternator is still stock you will want to replace that, add external programmable regulator
wing on wing sailing jssailem at 3:58pm 08.11.21 JRacer A nice document discussing the various viewpoints on preventers and rigging to minimize the e
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Rick486 at 3:31pm 08.11.21 Based on my 44 DS experience, my batts are 3 gel 6D house. Running the fridge and freezer constantly
wing on wing sailing JamesG161 at 2:14pm 08.11.21 the loops of the mainsheet swing across the cockpit instead Not on my H430.:snooty: All can be si
To Drill or Not to Drill? (2) JamesG161 at 2:06pm 08.11.21 Like these... Verify your identity This is the item from Walmart
wing on wing sailing Sailfanatic at 2:05pm 08.11.21 On my H430 we set the Traveler to stop the boom swing. Plus the Boom is over head of the Cockpit,
Profurl C320 furling line size BigEasy at 2:04pm 08.11.21 I used 5/16". Works fine and doesnt overfill the drum when unfurled. Sufficient "hand" when furlin
To Drill or Not to Drill? JamesG161 at 2:03pm 08.11.21 Thanks for the info. I plan to use something in the bottom of that Anchor Closet to prevent pluggag
Profurl C320 furling line size dmax at 1:44pm 08.11.21 Thanks Stu - I'll go with 3/8" and 1 1/2 turns.
wing on wing sailing JRacer at 1:42pm 08.11.21 You might find this informative: Preventer rigging (oceancruisingclub.org) Also the accident repor
Profurl C320 furling line size Stu Jackson at 1:40pm 08.11.21 I use 3/8" on my ProFurl LCI32 system. Works just fine, reasonable "hand," no coring required. Jus
looking to upsize!? bgstar19 at 1:37pm 08.11.21 Hey cheeseNcrackers: I hope you have luck finding your next boat. Are you planning on selling your
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 1:16pm 08.11.21 Howdy fellas.. just a check in, to say I never did hear anything yet on what kind of boat she is...
To Drill or Not to Drill? Jake N Eggs at 1:15pm 08.11.21 I have an 06 33 on Lake Ontario. I don't anchor much so I have the anchor, rode and short chain tied

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