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Hunter 27 1976 Manual wanderer24122 at 10:52am 08.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/958 I'm looking for a manual for a 1976 Hunter 27. Can anyone help me get one?
Input on cost of repairs Gerry Boucher at 11:03am 08.29.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/893 I would appreciate anyone's input on what you estimate the following costs to be based on your exper
Hypalon Jimmy at 11:15am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 8/4888 Does anyone know how acetone, or paint thinner works on hypalon as clean up?
Protecting external aluminum? Larry at 12:27pm 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 2/978 It looks like the previous owner of my boat hand painted the aluminum hatches. The job might have l
Shroud tension DWK at 2:40pm 08.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1034 The shrouds to the mast spreaders are not very tight on my 26X. How much tension should be in these
What is this boat (1) JerryJones at 1:13pm 08.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/874 The registration says this a 1975 Hunter 20. I'm not so sure. Does anybody know what kind of boat th
Engine Manual Seekswind at 1:07pm 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 1/951 I have an O'Day 28 and I am looking to find the engine service manual for the Universal 12 HP that I
Oil mixed Bill O'Donovan at 9:07pm 08.27.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1008 While changing the oil in my Yannmar 2GM20F I inadvertently put in a quart of SAE 40 with the proper
Spectacular odor Bill O'Donovan at 9:05pm 08.27.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/956 I snared a jellyfish in the raw water intake of the head. Any ideas on how to get it out without pul
What's your PHRF Rating Todd at 10:42pm 08.27.06 Racing 3/2775 My yacht club has given me a PHRF rating of 197 which I am appealing. I am looking for support from
new hunter 25 Mike16400 at 10:56pm 08.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/819 I just took delivery of my new Hunter 25. Its a great boat but I do have a few issues or questions
South Lake Erie Mark at 12:32am 08.28.06 Ask All Sailors 7/902 Hi All, I wanted to tow my 20' Eagle to Lake Erie this comming Labor Day and wondered if anyone woul
Hot water tank recommendation Don at 2:17am 08.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/755 The Hot water tank on my 1992-35.5 is leaking, in fact it has been for several years. I am going to
Speed Log Russo at 1:56am 08.28.06 Smaller Boats 6/1269 As far as accessability and accuracy of the reading, where is the best position for the through hull
Is it 90 or 180 days for Florida registration??? Frank at 2:25am 08.28.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1334 Have been reading posts about registering after 90 days of cruising in Florida.Just got off the pho
Engine Alignment Pointers Please . . Clark at 4:18am 08.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/918 I have some pretty strong vibrations above 22-2400 rpm in a 1996 H280 w/ 2GM20F and rattles your tee
Running Lights - Bow Tony23670 at 3:59am 08.28.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/952 The bow running light is broken and I need to replace it. However, every place I've gone to in my ar
Water isolation valves UKGreg at 3:46am 08.28.06 Big Boats 1/836 Have no idea how to open / close the valves that isolate hot and cold supplies to various points on
Correct Sail Dimensions for a 22' threetone at 2:59am 08.28.06 Columbia 4/1648 Hello! I have recently bought a VERY used 22' Columbia. The sail says CM21 on it, and is too short
Centerboard Pendant Attachment Don-MT at 4:21am 08.28.06 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1281

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Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:26am 05.05.21 Mine is looking a little long in the tooth and need to replace this year but am happy where it is.
Wanted Catalina 320 Phil Herring at 9:21am 05.05.21 I don't think he's asking us to do his homework, he's inquiring if anyone has a boat that's not adve
Hunter 34 (1) kloudie1 at 9:20am 05.05.21 The top clamps are no problem but accessing the aft thru-hull is a job for someone small and flexibl
COVID restriction violation Brian D at 9:19am 05.05.21 I was hoping that we would all understand that this was a joke. That the phrase "Film at 11" would h
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question thinwater at 9:18am 05.05.21 We are missing the point: The load with rope rode is MUCH lower than the worse case possible with c
Wanted Catalina 320 Stu Jackson at 9:16am 05.05.21 I admire the OP for being specific and choosing a very nice boat. ;) I don't admire him for asking
hunter 22 swing keel rgranger at 9:14am 05.05.21 bummer. I suspect that the only cost effective way would be to find a hunter 22 that is being part
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? Stu Jackson at 9:12am 05.05.21 I wonder whether winching the head sail furling line adds significant lateral stress to the furler
Window Caulking (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:12am 05.05.21 Because the prior owner did something silly, doesn't mean you have to follow. ;) My thoughts exac
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question Stu Jackson at 9:04am 05.05.21 I think I understand what the OP is asking here - and he's not suggesting he put the strain on his
eye candy jon hansen at 9:04am 05.05.21 gusto is way cool. i love this design big time!:cool:
hunter 22 swing keel jeffjk at 8:59am 05.05.21 the main part of the swing keel snapped off. what remained is the counterbalance weight and the swiv
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? kappykaplan at 8:48am 05.05.21 I wonder whether winching the head sail furling line adds significant lateral stress I'm with you!
STANDING RIGGING TUNING Calif. Ted at 8:47am 05.05.21 Usual is to do a static tune to 10% of breaking strength then dynamic tune under sail. Local conditi
COVID restriction violation Will Gilmore at 8:44am 05.05.21 wanna bet? In rereading back through the posts, I found my post to be the one that could possibly
Any problem with sanding antifouling paint to smooth it? RitSim at 8:42am 05.05.21 I used Dumond Peel-Away. Did my hull over two seasons. It worked well but was on the expensive sid
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question tfox2069 at 8:42am 05.05.21 Windlass size should be determined by the weight it needs to lift. Some manufacturers, like Maxwell
Newbie questions #2 Stu Jackson at 8:35am 05.05.21 Has any 281 owner made a modification like this? You may receive an answer to this specific quest
Wanted Catalina 320 sail sfbay at 8:30am 05.05.21 One in Anacortes here: Catalina 320 boats for sale - YachtWorld Tons more 320's In California that
Thoughts on minor "spider cracks"? Stu Jackson at 8:27am 05.05.21 There's also Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure. CAPTAIN TOLLEY'S 2 oz. Crack Cure Sealant \| West

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