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Help with window leaks (1) JeffC21331 at 7:49am 01.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/908 My 2005 hunter 25 has developed a few leaks. It is definately rainwater. I have dried out about a
Freeze Damaged Stanchions Ben L at 7:58am 01.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1120 I have read several helpful posts about freeze damage to stanchions trapping lower lifelines -which
ice box conversion kit Chuck Creel at 8:08am 01.04.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/7309 I am trying to get Jacob's Dream ready for some short coastal cruising next spring.The norcold onv
Stuffing Box, Stern Tube bearing? Manny at 8:49am 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1005 Hi again!I was down working on the old girl today and was about to install a new shaft log hose (o
Tank Smell - contrary to conventional wisdom -LONG Scott21120 at 9:11am 01.04.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1697 Is there a way to identify the manufacturer of a plastic tank, or more specifically what the tank is
Batteries Russ at 10:02am 01.04.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1007 I have a 89 Cat with three batteries. There are also two red switches by the batteries. One is by
Here is a question to help get this forum going SceptreSailor at 10:08am 01.04.07 Catalina 310 2/1435 Here is a question to help get and keep this forum going. What is your favorite "Hidden" feature in
Folding Dock Cart Rick D at 10:54am 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1634 If you are like me and have a long walk to your boat and find dock carts not often available, here i
What Coolant for Perkins 4.108? Idratherbesailing at 11:40am 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1877 What sort of coolant (antifreeze) is appropriate for the freshwater side of a 1979 Perkins 4.108?
What Coolant for Perkins 4.108? Idratherbesailing at 11:45am 01.04.07 Other Sailboats 4/9854 What coolant is appropriate for the freshwater side of a 4.108 Perkins? I am assuming a 50/50 mix o
Mousing Wire David at 2:32pm 01.04.07 Big Boats 7/2825 Has anyone had any galvanic corrosion issues using stainless steel wire to tie in a gal shackle pin?
angle of vanishing stability tj23062 at 4:07pm 01.04.07 The Cherubini Hunters 13/7682 1) The angle of vanishing stability for a Hunter 37C is 133.71 (2'draft) or 160.53(3' draft). For
Chartplotter / Radar purchase Jim at 9:35pm 01.04.07 Big Boats 5/1101 I have made the plunge and purchased a new Hunter 41 an upgrade from my 340. Now I need to outfit th
Prop Spin Under Sail Bill Glass at 10:07pm 01.04.07 Big Boats 18/3837 Opinion is that by placing the gear in reverse (stopping the prop spin) while sailing will save on t
BatteriesPlus Experience . . . Anyone? Clark at 11:17pm 01.04.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1009 I'm planning an upgrade to my electrical system which includes a new Xantrex 10Tb and would very muc
RC8D Transmission cones not available Erik7365 at 12:04am 01.05.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/6819 I think the previous thread has gone to archive. After discussions between Waterway Marine with the
Keel Joint. Expoxy or Caulking Seekswind at 12:16am 01.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1211 Speaking with the local Marine Store about the keel/ hull joint. It was mentioned instead of epoxy
Botom Paint Don Beavin at 1:17am 01.05.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1076 I am interested in giving my boat a coat of VC17 or something similair. It has never been bottom pai
seeking f285 owners mike at 1:43am 01.05.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/914 hi all, i recently moved up from a F235 to an F285, and would really enjoy chatting with other 285
Swing Keel Winch Bruce at 1:48am 01.05.07 Balboa 1/2660 I need to buy a replacement winch for my swing keel (unless replacement parts are available). Any ad

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Trailer needed - Ericson 26 (2) campuscab at 3:25pm 07.28.21 Did you find one. I have one. I have a 25 ericson swing keel and a trailer.
Mainsheet traveler system (2) FDL S2 at 3:23pm 07.28.21 This is my traveler and mainsheet98
Time to tighten main furler? ice breaker at 3:08pm 07.28.21 I have a spare sail.......it is made by Yanmar........
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? shemandr at 3:05pm 07.28.21 Lake Erie rates are likely less than either coast. I would guess it's about 5 hours work. So, I'd
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners Stu Jackson at 3:01pm 07.28.21 Because of where I sail (no phone coverage, nada, zip, zilch) and my complete lack of need for const
Parts and Support for Seawards? Tedd at 2:59pm 07.28.21 Sounds like you've made up your mind and you're looking for endorsements. Only you can decide what'
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners Rick486 at 2:39pm 07.28.21 All I can contribute to this is that the recorded NOAA marine weather broadcast is useless. There is
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Davidasailor26 at 2:30pm 07.28.21 Nigel Calder says parallel cables are acceptable in a case exactly like that, where the cable is rat
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners dlochner at 2:30pm 07.28.21 It should be relatively easy to tag the NOTMs with smaller regions, such as taking by chart number.
Dinghy swing (1) All U Get at 2:30pm 07.28.21 196594 We have ratchet straps that hold the dinghy against pads on the davits.
Advice on install Raymarine Wind Indicator on Hunter 326 DayDreamer41 at 2:22pm 07.28.21 Taking your responses into consideration I would be inclided to keep both feet on the ground, couple
Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 2:18pm 07.28.21 196592 Does this look fake?
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire dlochner at 2:17pm 07.28.21 I'm having a little trouble with your logic here. The forumla for measuring resistance in a serie
Advice on install Raymarine Wind Indicator on Hunter 326 VernonJ at 2:15pm 07.28.21 I do not currently have a wind indicator installed, nor has one ever been installed on the boat. So,
handheld VHf? (1) DAVA390 at 2:14pm 07.28.21 I have used a handheld on my Precision since purchased. Best thing I did was connect it to an antenn
Advice on install Raymarine Wind Indicator on Hunter 326 DayDreamer41 at 2:01pm 07.28.21 Do you have a wind indicator now that you are replacing? and if so is it a Raymarine unit that may s
Time to tighten main furler? DayDreamer41 at 1:45pm 07.28.21 Hoping to learn something about furling. Not sure how I can accomplish that. What I read on page 7
Dinghy swing seadaddler at 1:32pm 07.28.21 I trow ratcheting straps on each bow and stern of dinghy around Davits struts and tighten and dingh
Time to tighten main furler? tfox2069 at 1:32pm 07.28.21 I have an old mainsail perhaps I should have aboard the boat just in case, it only weights about 70
1987 Cat 22 SK Lazy Jacks Gene Neill at 1:30pm 07.28.21 I'd like to recommend you avoid commercial, bungy type sail ties... especially the ones with the pl

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