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356/36 hunter Dodger Height seadaddler at 3:26am 02.20.07 Big Boats 1/1333 What is the height of your dodger and how tall are youI am 5'6" and making the dodger 68" high so s
hoses roger at 2:43am 02.20.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1325 I have been having a coolant leak. I had the engine pressure checked and the hoses tighened. I was
looking at a hunter 33.5 1988 Brian at 4:06am 02.20.07 Mid-Size Boats 9/6248 We had a 29 ft Aura Columbia for many years. We are now looking at a 1988hunter 33.5. We are plan
260 battens ruedi ross at 4:34am 02.20.07 Smaller Boats 2/1497 Does anyone know the measurements for the battens in a 260 main? My boat is still under 3 feet of sn
28.5 Rudder - To replace or not Mike H16604 at 5:02am 02.20.07 Mid-Size Boats 10/1797 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 4/5451 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 9/3189 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 4/957 ...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 1/1153 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 2/1055 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 11/2009 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 24/7187 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 4/970 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 11/1511 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 3/1213 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 11/1574 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 6/1369 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 5/1312
Sheet routing bawgy at 12:38am 02.19.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1103 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 2/1277 The quarterbirth portlight on my 1979 Cherubini 30' was converted by the previous owner into a box t

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Wooden (5) All U Get at 8:25am 08.22.21 197503197504197505
Hunter 33, started some work Rabe at 8:24am 08.22.21 Your core does not extend under the toe rail. Oh you made my day Roy!
Need winless advice bauerjj10 at 8:17am 08.22.21 A photo of your anchor door interference would help. This 1981 Catalina 38 1981 Catalina 38 Sloop
Need winless advice (1) sail sfbay at 8:09am 08.22.21 ..........only issue then is opening the anchor locker as it swings open from the starboard side wit
Need winless advice bauerjj10 at 8:08am 08.22.21 This 1980 Catalina 38 S&S 1980 Catalina S S 38 Sloop for sale - YachtWorld has a deck-mounted horiz
A few 260 upgrades RolfSail at 8:07am 08.22.21 Curious about the cooler. How long can you run it just using the boat battery? we go out for 5 plus
Need winless advice (1) sail sfbay at 8:01am 08.22.21 This 1980 Catalina 38 S&S 1980 Catalina S S 38 Sloop for sale - YachtWorld has a deck-mounted horizo
Oday 272 LE Bulkhead and bilge water StanleyJ at 7:46am 08.22.21 I also have a 1988 272LE. I strengthened my chain plate bulkhead attachment with plates of 1/4" G-1
To Electric or not to Electric that is the question/ Udi at 7:45am 08.22.21 I watched at least 3 coastal cruisers wrestle with outboards that wouldn't start after 3 weeks on t
Need winless advice bauerjj10 at 7:43am 08.22.21 Thanks for the quick reply. I was considering mounting aft of the anchor locker as there appears to
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? SandyFrank at 7:39am 08.22.21 Thanks, some good points I hadn't considered. FWIW I'm looking to make life on the hook more comfo
Need winless advice (2) sail sfbay at 7:31am 08.22.21 Great advise to mount the windlass aft of the anchor locker. I will add you could install a deck-m
Newbie here with 1977 Hunter 27 sailermania at 7:06am 08.22.21 Rabe, Thanks for the suggestion......I thought the same thing. Seems so many boat manufacturers year
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator JamesG161 at 7:06am 08.22.21 What type of Inverter/Charger do you have? On my boat the ICG come into play on the Green Wire. Jim.
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? flightlead404 at 7:06am 08.22.21 I inherited one so all I can say is they do get in the way of proper sailing. Make the cockpit noti
Reconfigurable storage and hangers dmax at 7:03am 08.22.21 I like these hooks from defender, pretty strong and unobtrusive: https://www.defender.com/product.js
Midship cleat on toe rail? Terry Cox at 6:49am 08.22.21 Different model boat here, but this is what I did to solve our docking issues: Hunter 42 Owner Modif
South and middle Puget Sound Terry Cox at 6:45am 08.22.21 Hi Ken, liked your report and pictures. Thank you. Just got back with our granddaughter for a few d
Reconfigurable storage and hangers (1) sail sfbay at 6:41am 08.22.21 These adhesive hooks carry 22 lbs each for hangers, towels, etc. $13 for a 12-pack: Amazon.com: GLUI
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? SandyFrank at 6:12am 08.22.21 Has anyone gone down this road? Any recommendations, lessons learned? What did it cost? I inherite

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