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Hows this for the Hunter name Bob at 10:09am 08.27.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/826 A Queensland mining industry diesel mechanic Dave Short and his sailing mates on a Hunter 33 Pro Bea
Okoboji,IA Jim Seamans at 10:17am 08.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/719 Just got back from a vacation on the Great Lakes of Iowa. Was with family on West Okoboji and saw a
Curtains Dan Conklin at 10:17am 08.27.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1007 Am looking for inexpensive curtains for my C27. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
What will Hunter pay for ball valve recall????? abe at 11:18am 08.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1299 I received a letter this week about the recall and they state they will pay to replace the valves
Solenoid hot topic & Gas Stove repair Andy at 11:40am 08.27.06 Ask All Sailors 6/2183 Recent article asked about hot solenoid but I wanted to follow up with a new link to give more detai
Main Sail for Legend 37 Paul4414 at 9:44am 08.27.06 Big Boats 7/940 Does anyone know where I can get a replacement main for my Legend 37? I got into some heavy wind tod
traveller car William Stanley Hyde at 12:44pm 08.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1000 The wheels on the main sail traveler are worn and one is missing, the stud is digging into to the tr
Free-wheeling vs fixed prop on 05H36 Al - s/v Persephone at 12:07pm 08.27.06 Big Boats 10/1196 The space spent theorizing on the subject of prop drag while sailing needs little expansion by me.
motor mounts Ray Ring at 12:04pm 08.27.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/729 Looking for a good price on 124070-08341 mounts for 2QM15 oropen to suggestions if a better mount i
Mast Wedges - P36-2 NYSail at 12:10pm 08.27.06 Other Sailboats 2/1400 Mast Wedges Hello allI am in need of a mast wedge for my Pearson P36-2. The ones that are there..
Mast Wedges NYSail at 12:09pm 08.27.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1522 Hello allI am in need of a mast wedge for my Pearson P36-2. The ones that are there...only 3, are
What would you do? (Episode II) ex-admin at 2:58pm 08.27.06 Ask All Sailors 58/3051 You are out for a day sail with a friend on his 30 foot production boat in 15-17 knots of true wind.
Considering 1984 Hunter 37 Cutter Tom E. at 3:43pm 08.27.06 The Cherubini Hunters 6/6792 Thinking of making an offer on a 1984 37 Cutter. What should I know abi=out this boat? Never handle
tiller in Catalina 27 mal at 10:45pm 08.25.06 Ask All Sailors 0/973 I recently purchased a 1973 Catalina 27 with tiller steering. There is slight "play" when turning an
Do It Yourself Diesel Winterizing Mike at 9:37pm 08.25.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2164 I usually leave the winterizing of my Yanmar to a pro. I am thinking that I could doto work myself.
NEED A RUDDER 68 22' COLUMBIA OR PLANS DAVID WILSN at 8:51pm 08.25.06 Columbia 2/2307 IM LOOKING FOR A RUDDER, OR PLANS TO MAKE ONE, FOR A 1968 COLUMBIA 22'IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION CAL
Rigging jib sheets on Oday 26 Dennis23509 at 10:54pm 08.25.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1314 I was just wondering how the jib sheets on an Oday 26 should be rigged. Currently, I run them betwe
boom vang joe at 12:30am 08.26.06 Day Sailers 1/1039 I have purchased a boom vang for this boat. (It is my first sail boat.) How far out from the mask on
Backstay question Jim21891 at 11:55pm 08.25.06 Other Sailboats 0/809 Well, I see there have been some visits to this Starwind forum, but no 'hits' so to speak. Must not
I'am in big trouble. Buck 100 at 11:54pm 08.25.06 Day Sailers 2/1094 I have just purchasrd a 25'oday. I have never owned a sail boat before, i have bought a book " how t

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COVID restriction violation Roadking Larry at 7:35pm 05.04.21 Who does the laundry? More importantly, who makes the sammiches?
New H260 owner marine head question and Zebra mussels. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:24pm 05.04.21 I'll let others tell you how to secure a strainer or "perforated" metal cover on the outside of a th
Embarking on an enclosure project Cmackg at 7:15pm 05.04.21 Dunno, I think I finished mine in 2019
Embarking on an enclosure project Macboy at 7:05pm 05.04.21 I wonder if I saw yours at one point in my life. Did you do it a while ago? I actually found a giant
outboard motor ebsail at 7:02pm 05.04.21 " 25 inch shaft
outboard motor ebsail at 7:01pm 05.04.21 and an extra long shaft. 25:
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel (2) Terry Cox at 6:59pm 05.04.21 Which specific hot dipped galvanized swivel did you get from Defender (I assume 3/8")? I've looked
Window Caulking dlochner at 6:57pm 05.04.21 A little less snarky. For a temporary fix sealing the outside of the window frames will work, for a
New H260 owner marine head question and Zebra mussels. Eileen14284 at 6:55pm 05.04.21 Thanks for the replies. Peggie, I've seen your posts about the MSD porta potty before and we may go
Window Caulking dlochner at 6:50pm 05.04.21 There is already a clear sealant on the other windows. I was hoping I could only correct the leakin
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question dlochner at 6:49pm 05.04.21 The gypsy should/must match the chain or it will not grab the chain correctly. The windlass should
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust. dlochner at 6:44pm 05.04.21 Having said that, sucking water up the intake can only happen if the impeller is missing one or mor
Hunter 34 Capt Robbie at 6:26pm 05.04.21 Remove a couple of hose clamps and about four feet of flexible hose and your done. Technically the d
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? (1) quadrille38 at 5:59pm 05.04.21 Here is another shot that might be a little easier to see it
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? (1) quadrille38 at 5:56pm 05.04.21 I'm not a fan of the cleating arrangement for the furling line for the job on my H38. I'm consider
Newbie questions. Xstream at 5:51pm 05.04.21 Thanks to everyone. I am finding more out each time I visit the boat. It has an interesting type o
Imagin my surprise stickinthemud57 at 5:51pm 05.04.21 No intention of putting you on the defensive. Wish you the best in all your sailing endeavors!
Imagin my surprise Cmackg at 5:42pm 05.04.21 Not gonna get in to pluses and minuses for defending boat choices.... I like leaving my boat in a sl
Can anyone recognize this boat? JohnShannon at 5:41pm 05.04.21 yes at about 4 min he is fooling with the thruster.
Roller furling Tally Ho at 5:31pm 05.04.21

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