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hunter 340 wheel ratio rami at 6:09am 09.16.06 Big Boats 8/966 I have a Hunter 340 year 1999 and I use st4000 autopilot . In a situation of wheater helm the force
Hunter 26 seaworthiness Jack at 5:27am 09.16.06 Smaller Boats 14/4922 I am looking at a 1997 Hunter 26 with swing keel, 6' draft, and water balast. Can anyone comment on
CDI Furler nking at 4:20am 09.16.06 Smaller Boats 8/1281 I'm hoping to install a CDI Flexible Furler. Does anyone know if the FF2 will work on the 1994 H26
Trailer swaying O'Day 25? sPk at 10:22am 09.16.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/961 I was reading the previous posts on the weight of the O'Day 25 ' trailer and that reminded me of a s
Prevailing Pacific Coast wind direction - degrees Rich18836 at 11:26am 09.16.06 Ask All Sailors 5/6823 I need some advice on the on the general direction of the prevailing winds down the west cost. I rea
Chesapeake Bay Sailing Mike8243 at 11:24am 09.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/847 Can anyone relate their exp0eriance and/or adivce on sailing a C25 for several weeks on the Chesapea
Centerboard position Arturo DeVitalis at 11:23am 09.16.06 Smaller Boats 3/988 How much centerboard do you use when pointing (close hauled) in light wind; in 5-10 knt wind; and in
Purchase new or older Bobi at 11:27am 09.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1006
Cutlass bearing Hunter 34 Richard at 11:07am 09.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2597 I have a 1983 Hunter 34. At low engine rpm there is a vibration / rattling sound in gear. As rpms in
Racor filter Big Joe at 3:02pm 09.16.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1069 I am interested in changing the Element in my Racor Filter on my Yanmar engine. Everything is work
Interior replacement cushion source? Dave 85 Catalina 30 at 3:43pm 09.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1223 I have an 85 Catalina 30 with the original interior cushions, which are now somewhat worn and dated.
Used Gear Ken at 9:50pm 09.14.06 Big Boats 3/1067 A friend of mine has a mid '80s Hunter 34. He needs to replace the sheet winches. He would like to
Used Gear Ken at 9:51pm 09.14.06 Mid-Size Boats 0/854 A friend of mine has a mid '80s Hunter 34. He needs to replace the sheet winches. He would like to
Do You Sail with the Tide??? Tom at 11:40pm 09.14.06 Ask All Sailors 37/3816 Usually we ignore the tides when sailing in the Gulf of Mexico. The tidal range is only a foot or so
Checking the fuel tank Level Craig16877 at 11:26pm 09.14.06 Ask All Sailors 1/947 I have noticed a few comments about using a flashlight to check the fuel level in boats like our Hun
Flag Protocol Ken at 12:57am 09.15.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1700 We are having a spirited discussion re the correct flag protocol when visiting a foreign country. Sh
BUYER BEWARE, Part 2 Tim at 1:28am 09.15.06 Ask All Sailors 102/6027 Hello All,This is a follow-up to a thread I started last December about doing business with The Ca
need info on 33 cerubini madamep at 1:59am 09.15.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/790 WE are considering buying a 1981 ( I think) hunter 33 cerubini...how is this different from a regula
110V Main braker Jack at 2:32am 09.15.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/995 I am having 110V Electric Problems. Current gets to Main Braker in engine compartment, but no furthe
Mast Rattle - Wires Inside Mast - Use Foam? Sean at 2:07am 09.15.06 Ask All Sailors 12/4035 Has anyone tried using the construction foam that expands as it hardens? I was thinking this would

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1 pound Propane bottles for Kenyon cook top shemandr at 2:44pm 01.18.21 ...Those tanks are prone to leaking after they've been partially used, because the valves don't al
One more plumbing project checked off daviddp at 2:43pm 01.18.21 Hi Claude. Great minds think alike. The valves I used negate the need for another valve. They are d
Brand new coolant pump fail. Whatfiero1 at 2:40pm 01.18.21 You have 2 pumps now I'd rebuild them both get a puller from auto parts store ( they loan them) pull
1 pound Propane bottles for Kenyon cook top ricksoth at 2:36pm 01.18.21 Thanks to all the posters. I am well aware of the risk of propane on boats. I was not aware that the
Nasty smell in heads 1340fxd at 2:32pm 01.18.21 Thank you all - looks like the finger is pointing at replacing the hoses. Cheers
Rudder collar assembly (2) SailormanDan at 2:29pm 01.18.21 Hmm, my '81 with wheel steering looks like this, has the pin through the bushing, which was replaced
Odd requirement in boat insurance Captain Larry-DH at 2:29pm 01.18.21 My current Geico/Boat US deductible for hull and equipment is $0. You might find it worthwhile to
Smallest boat with dedicated shower? Scott T-Bird at 2:25pm 01.18.21 Catalina 350 is a surprisingly roomy boat, having been on a tour on my dock neighbors boat. The sep
Nasty smell in heads Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:24pm 01.18.21 If the odor is confined to the head, only occurs with the first few flushes after the boat has sat
Odd requirement in boat insurance SoSound at 1:59pm 01.18.21 My current Geico/Boat US deductible for hull and equipment is $0.
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger? eianm at 1:58pm 01.18.21 i went a purchased an ironwood tool, and it unfortunately does not work with push a dots
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat shemandr at 1:56pm 01.18.21 Consider posting the list. Many items may be un-necessary to getting it on the water.
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat shemandr at 1:55pm 01.18.21 Congrats on the purchase. Remain dauntless. It's just a sailboat. You'll improve it over the time
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit Crazy Dave Condon at 1:32pm 01.18.21 @Thaniel and everybody It is great for all the responses being written particularly you Thaniel.
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell dlochner at 1:13pm 01.18.21 There is a guy on FB that discusses this (mixing battery types, not oil filters) on his sailboat. t
AC/DC Grounding Question dlochner at 1:08pm 01.18.21 Well, that is almost correct. The AC ground (green) should be connected to the DC ground (black) a
Finish on interior Hunter 356? DOCKHAND at 1:01pm 01.18.21 I had the same area that was lightly damaged from the cabin doors being blown open from a hurricane.
Prada cup on TV cb32863 at 12:55pm 01.18.21 Looks like they are just going to skip the rest of the round robin and fix the boat. Also got the ba
Nasty smell in heads SFS at 12:38pm 01.18.21 And get @Peggie Hall HeadMistress book. She likely will be along here to add her 2 cents, and it wi
Sole TV Replacement - Hunter 49/50 T J Furstenau at 12:31pm 01.18.21 @Daze - If you weren't already aware, @artboas is the resident expert to most (all?) things H49 rela

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