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Leaking Windows Mark Matthias at 4:36am 09.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2653 I need to replace some of the gaskets in some of my side windows on my 1995 Hunter 29.5. I was told
Innerspring Mattress MikeWilkinson at 5:22am 09.19.06 Big Boats 5/1305 I would like to purchase a innerspring mattress.Has anyone purchased an innerspring mattress for my
White smoke from engine exhaust John at 5:32am 09.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/859 Recently I noticed that there is white smoke coming from my engine exhaust.
mast foot retro (1) sand sailor at 6:11am 09.19.06 Other Sailboats 1/831 i want to know if there is an upgrade to the mast foot for my 68 santana 27???
Replacing the keel hanger on Catalina 22 Annie Fury at 6:42am 09.19.06 Smaller Boats 0/938 I would like to find a Catalina service yard in Nys/Conn to replace thr hanger for the keel on my 19
Fouled Knot Meter O'Dazed at 7:00am 09.19.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1780 Once again the knot meter was fouled all season. On haul out it was a garden of sea vegtables again
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK john dewey at 7:31am 09.19.06 Catalina 310 3/1626 I HAVE A SMALL COOLANT LEAK THAT I CANNOT SEEM TO LOCATE THE SOURCE.ANY HELPUL TIPS WOULD BE APPRE
Ranger II outfitting Mac at 8:23am 09.19.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1461 I am now the proud owner of an eleven foot Ranger II sailboat. As a brand new sailor, I am having a
Fl Yacht Charters Ted at 10:07am 09.19.06 Ask All Sailors 3/990 Looking for input on Florida Yacht Charters, especially their operation in the Bahamas.Thanks
Know a good Marina in Grand Haven?? Greg at 10:39am 09.19.06 Big Boats 1/873 We are moving our Hunter 36 to the west side of Michigan but are having trouble finding deep slips.
does the 376 have real teak or.......... duality at 10:35am 09.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/809 was it the new spaceage stuff? how bout the sole? is there a preferencemike
Traveler Island Sun at 10:56am 09.19.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/915 My traveler is located in front of my companionway, is there any issue with locating it on top of th
Yanmar maintenance questions (cooling & fuel) Persy at 11:00am 09.19.06 Big Boats 8/1770 I have an 01 420 with 4JH3E that has about 300 hours.1) Yanmar manual says to clean exhaust mixing
H280 Rigging Specs & Stuff Clark at 11:10am 09.19.06 Mid-Size Boats 0/974 Just thought I'd provide definitive information relative to the type SSused in the H280 rigging. Th
Non-slip Tip Props Steve Dion at 11:20am 09.19.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1371 FYI-In case anyone is interested in improving the performance of their fixed blade prop, you may w
Once again, I catch up on the "Empty Pockets" saga John P12803 at 12:14pm 09.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/917 Wow, what a great story!!!Certainly a couple of people that make everyone want to just hit the sea
1977 Cat27 Todd at 12:24pm 09.19.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1342 I am new into sailing, don't have a boat yet, but would like to get one. I have gone out several tim
Anchor alarm Clay at 12:27pm 09.19.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1334 Courious to know what you would set your anchor alarm at:Although I have been sailing for 25 years,
310 starboard tilt Steve Dion at 12:29pm 09.19.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1143 just purchased a 1999 310. i love this boat. went from a 25 catalina to 310. any way i have a full t
hunter 38 rudder Andre at 2:12pm 09.19.06 Big Boats 6/2454 I chartered a 2005 Hunter 38 for a four day trip to catalina island.We left Marina Del Rey for Cata

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Reef system for 356 -need alternatives (1) dmax at 8:50am 07.23.21 The simplest solution in my opinion is a two-line reefing system, one for the tack and one for the c
Reef system for 356 -need alternatives Kings Gambit at 8:39am 07.23.21 You might buy and install a Selden boom that is rigged for single-line reefing. The model I have dat
Hunter 240 Electrical Panel caverun at 8:36am 07.23.21 Also check the negative bus, which on my 240 was a bolt connecting all the ring terminals on the bla
Spinnaker Pole Ring Sailfanatic at 8:36am 07.23.21 You really want to install a track and a ring on a moveable car, as the pole height needs to be adju
Sudden fresh water pumping issues NYSail at 7:52am 07.23.21 The pump will pull air when the tank runs dry. He problem with that style strainer it holds the air
Sudden fresh water pumping issues NYSail at 7:51am 07.23.21
Reef system for 356 -need alternatives sail sfbay at 7:45am 07.23.21 Fully understand.........might have a rigger and/or sail loft look at your system to make recommenda
Sudden fresh water pumping issues Captain Larry-DH at 7:43am 07.23.21 Maybe a tiny vacuum break on the uptake side, that allows air in but small enough to hold prime? Or,
Sudden fresh water pumping issues kloudie1 at 7:41am 07.23.21 Gathering air in the strainer indicates an air leak. That would cause the loss of prime in the pump.
Reef system for 356 -need alternatives Jimongee at 7:33am 07.23.21 Ok thanks but I hd already used the manual and still found the incredible high resistance due to the
Spinnaker Pole Ring (1) sail sfbay at 7:14am 07.23.21 1. Pick a day when you're tied up to the dock with very little breeze. 2. Hoist the spinnaker to it'
Reef system for 356 -need alternatives sail sfbay at 6:53am 07.23.21 Does pages 42A&B of the owner's manual on reefing Hunter_356_15612570.pdf (sailboatowners.com) help?
handheld VHf? (1) Orbweaver at 6:44am 07.23.21 DSC is a really nice feature, press the button and everybody including the coast guard knows you a
Gel coat big ouch Jimongee at 6:40am 07.23.21 Thank you for all your advice. Now I will check out the best option.
Main sheet rigging - H33.5 (2) sail sfbay at 6:34am 07.23.21 Is your mainsheet and traveler set up like beow? Some options to to get the mainsheet into the cock
Hunter 240 Electrical Panel Chucktown Charger at 6:25am 07.23.21 Before you scrap it all, I would do some basic continuity testing with a VOM. See if the panel is g
Understanding Victron SmartSolar Synchronized Charging Davidasailor26 at 6:25am 07.23.21 Battery voltage readings on the app differ for each panel. Stbrd = 14.29v, Port 13.36, and SG 13.0
Hunter 240 Electrical Panel CrispyCringle at 6:23am 07.23.21 Before you scrap it all, I would do some basic continuity testing with a VOM. See if the panel is ge
How do i fix the fuel guage? sail sfbay at 6:14am 07.23.21 Is the gauge reading 1/4 tank when the tank is full? To diagnose the issue test the fuel sender, f
1990 30-2 value jssailem at 5:58am 07.23.21 Perhaps you could approach it from another direction. How much in unpaid rent does it take for the m

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