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Need CNG tank(s) Glen Hellman at 4:37am 11.06.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1253 Need one or two cng tanks. Would prefer closer to Olympia or Seattle but let me know what you've got
Mac 26D Rubbing strip - sealing joint neil guest at 5:08am 11.06.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1117 Hi GuysI've got a MAC 26D in refit at moment. Had a leak problem, water in bilges, definitly know i
hinges for cabnets tom gallagher at 6:18am 11.06.06 Other Sailboats 3/891 I have a 1987 pearson 31 hull no.187. Sole owner. where can hinges for fore and aft cabnets. I only
Legend-Series Grohe Faucet Repair Rick D at 6:27am 11.06.06 Big Boats 0/1610 Bob recently asked about dripping Grohe faucets installed in some Legend-series/era Hunters. I had t
Electrolysis Gary at 5:47am 11.06.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1068 I keep my boat at a mooring. I have bronze thru hulls. I have a zinc on my prop shaft. This fall, on
Info on the company Kells? The Barnacle at 7:09am 11.06.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1694 Hi I am a new member and I just got a Kells Sailboat. I was wondering if anyone has any info on thi
atomic 4 L Milam at 7:07am 11.06.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2156 took boat to have bottom cleaned engine smoked on the way,after cleaning no more smoke ?
Best book for a beginning sailor? The Barnacle at 7:11am 11.06.06 Ask All Sailors 18/2095 I am a new sailor and I am not sure of most of the terms with the exception of helm, stern, starboar
Storm Damage Eric at 8:54am 11.06.06 Ask All Sailors 2/909 In a very short time last weekend, I suffered some storm damage. The bow rubrail and the aft starbo
Prop shaft bracket hairline crack in fiberglass markus at 8:39am 11.06.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2004 I pulled out my 1976 cat 27 a few days back and I noticed after running the engine all summer that t
Louisiana Intracoastal Waterway Louis Tucci at 8:29am 11.06.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1858 I want to buy 1980 Hunter 27 to replace Islander 27 lost in Katrina. Hunter is in Galveston, Texas.
S2 7.3 with OMC needs a backup ais1234 at 7:54am 11.06.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1287 I have a S2 7.3 with a functioning saildrive. I had some problems with "old gas" recently which res
winter is coming bill grigs at 9:34am 11.06.06 Ask All Sailors 1/976 I have a 1986 Catalina 25 with a univ. M12 10 HP inboard . What is the easy way out to winterize thi
what size anchor? Mac at 10:59am 11.06.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1163 I'm looking to buy an anchor for my 1982 25 mac. What anchor is best for it? I'm on a tight budget
29.5 Traveller Relocation Neil Hodgson at 10:49am 11.06.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/960 Hello all...I have a 94 29.5 and I am wondering if anyone has moved the mainsheet traveller from th
Bilge water and starboard Limber holes Brian at 10:37am 11.06.06 Bigger Boats 0/1089 I have a problem of water collecting in the locker under the starboard setee. Water will migrate dur
Tank Capacities Gary Wyngarden at 11:47am 11.06.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1578 In one sense tank capacities are very straightforward. You can read in the specs for my boat for ex
9hp outboard in intracoastal? 29s at 11:48am 11.06.06 Destinations 2/2167 Will a 9.9 hp outboard be sufficient to safely power a Hunter 27 through currents in Gulf Intracoast
stuffing box packing query Edward 14244 at 1:22pm 11.06.06 Catalina 30 6/1367 I am having the packing replaced in the stuffing box. The guy at the marina (I don't have the time t
Stanchion Replacement Ken Silver at 1:11pm 11.06.06 Big Boats 12/1981 Does anyone know where I can get a couple of stanchions to replace two that are bent on our 1988 Hun

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Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 10:09am 07.16.21 No comment on all three ugly mugshots Ha
Hunter 260 Shore Power / Battery Not Charging sparkschris at 10:00am 07.16.21 Thank you! I am loving her so far! So the shore breaker switch I turn to 'ON', but the orange light
Retractible Keel Line Replacement (1) rgranger at 9:58am 07.16.21 @sullyd First, safety is a factor. Trying to save a buck is foolish. Have the boat lifted. In
Sta-lok fittings jssailem at 9:39am 07.16.21 Hi Pat Welcome to the SBO Forum and the world of sailors. Congrats on the retirement and the new boa
Hunter 260 Shore Power / Battery Not Charging sail sfbay at 9:35am 07.16.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new 260!! Propose the following seriatim: Check s
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 9:34am 07.16.21 Bad Dad Joke... What was bad about that joke? Very funny. It really shook my naval. -Will
Hunter 216 keel problem tackstera at 9:32am 07.16.21 Just had the same thing happen to my keel. How was this situation resolved?
Sailing to Catalina Island? SailorElliot at 9:32am 07.16.21
Sailing to Catalina Island? LakeShark at 9:29am 07.16.21 @SailorElliot Did you ever make this trip?
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? duck21 at 9:28am 07.16.21 FWIW, My Hunter 376 doesn't even have the stoppers on the block for the jib sheet--we just leave the
So yeah, bought a sailboat... (2) Horse Opera at 9:26am 07.16.21 The initial plans for the forward bulkhead are progressing slowly. It has rained 12 out 15 days rece
Determining Trailrite C22 1982 VIN LakeShark at 9:26am 07.16.21 @mechjagger Often the VIN (if there is one) is etched in the tongue portion of the trailer. Since y
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Brian D at 9:15am 07.16.21 Thanks for the clarification @Don S/V ILLusion. @Tedd, yes it is recommended to use an aft stay. Ho
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? Kings Gambit at 9:12am 07.16.21 @Kings Gambit because of the Hunters fractional rig layout the jib sheets are on the cabin hood ins
Replacing water tank Calif. Ted at 9:06am 07.16.21 I did not, just looked at the CD website which uses Ronco's diagram of a B101.
Review of Ruddercraft Airfoil rudder stickinthemud57 at 9:03am 07.16.21 It is a 26S. The main that came with looked like a pair of baggie underwear, and I replaced it immed
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 (2) jssailem at 9:01am 07.16.21 Your image ows a block. It appears the sheave is missing from the block. Some low cost blocks used
Sta-lok fittings Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:54am 07.16.21 I've never actually tested mine, but- I've had Stalocks on Tehani ((top and bottom)for well over 12,
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? Kings Gambit at 8:53am 07.16.21 @Kings Gambit because of the Hunters fractional rig layout the jib sheets are on the cabin hood ins
Replacing water tank buddybear at 8:45am 07.16.21 The tank from CD is a B101 Thanks, so it sounds like you did replace yours? Was there any problems

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