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Teak vs Mahogany Lauren at 7:34pm 08.02.06 Big Boats 2/1678 Which is better to use for companionway hatch doors? I am looking to replace my 4 plastic hatch cov
Stuffing box leak??? Kevin at 9:26pm 08.02.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1491 Below the stuffing box there is the rubber tube with hose clamps attached. When I turn the shaft by
Electric???? Dave D 94 H26 at 10:01pm 08.02.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1445 Hi Peggy, I have another repair to do to my circa 38 BC Sani-potti, so I'm looking at replacing fina
Interested in sharing a chartered boat in BVI Pres Broussard at 11:00pm 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1063 Does anyone know if there is a website or service that exists for people like me who want to share a
Newbie Ed13784 at 12:09am 08.03.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1162 My family and I have just completed ASA 103 ' ASA 104. We are buying a Hunter 34. Wife and twin so
handheld vhf radios bob at 12:24am 08.03.06 Ask All Sailors 16/1244 Is there any inexpensive reliable vhf handheld on the market? I have owned a Raymarine 102 and a Hum
Up the Tennessee River or Down?? Tom at 1:07am 08.03.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1033 With the temperature near 100 today in Birmingham,Al I am having thoughts of fall. We already have l
Propellers Patrick Connor at 1:18am 08.03.06 Mid-Size Boats 7/1498 I'm considering replacing my current three bladed prop on my 1989 Catalina 30 (Universal M25XP diese
hunter 40 muffler t rahaim at 1:59am 08.03.06 Big Boats 4/911 where is the muffler for the 1986 hunter 40- I was in the aft compartment over the weekend and noti
Pet-Peeve - VHF on HIGH POWER !!! A.C. at 2:56am 08.03.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1482 Hi All, I need to vent a little. This summer the VHF traffic on chanel 9 ' 16 has been ridiculous
Removing the sea boot Seathumper at 3:16am 08.03.06 Big Boats 6/1150 I have read the archives and need a little more specifics. I have a '92 Legend 43 and my main halya
Oday 23 Genoa size Gordon Klentz at 3:49am 08.03.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1208 I would appreciate your help if you know the dimensions of a 150% Genoa for a Oday 23 sail boat. Lu
bent mast? doug at 7:31pm 07.27.06 Smaller Boats 5/1178 sailing in 15 mph, gust 25, with asymetrical up, broad reach, nearly broached on two occassions.re
VHF problem paul h at 1:07am 07.28.06 Smaller Boats 7/947 My VHF won't broadcast more than 300 yards. I can receive just fine. The mike is permanetly attached
boom and sail Bob B. at 1:43am 07.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/822 Is it OK to leave the boom and sail attached to the mast when the mast is lowered onto it's rest? I
Lifelines; Replacing them R.A. Lueck at 1:39am 07.28.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/779 I will be replacing the lifelines in the next month on my 26S, any insight into the materials/type o
Jobs Topaz at 6:32am 07.28.06 Bigger Boats 7/1282 Have recently purchased a O'Day 27, 1974, I now have lots of jobs to do on it. . . .I have wanted
best was to clear holding tank vent Art6035 at 6:31am 07.28.06 Big Boats 1/1080 Best way to clear holding tank vent?
Heave-to on main only Franklin at 5:03am 07.28.06 Ask All Sailors 9/4898 A few days ago I was reading a post about a guy who heave-to on a 1979 hunter 33' Cherubini using ju
C30 Propane locker problems. Ken13531 at 4:56am 07.28.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1182 RSN just asked about LPG storage venting on C27.I have similiar issues with my C30 MkII 1987.There

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Are You Ready????? jssailem at 7:28am 04.29.21
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink jssailem at 7:26am 04.29.21 Those guys are right on.:plus: I would look to the RV market for a compatible sink, Claude.
Are You Ready????? (1) Don S/V ILLusion at 7:25am 04.29.21
Hull crash jssailem at 7:24am 04.29.21 That is not good. You can save your boat, with some serious fiberglass work. Hope you found the ski
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink sail sfbay at 7:19am 04.29.21 Ditto on checking rv supply houses like this one that sells a 25 x 17 sink: Kitchen Sink RV Sinks \|
Are You Ready????? jssailem at 7:18am 04.29.21 I do go over the man overboard drill. A great idea. :dancing: It helps if one of the Crew disobey
remove siezed motor mount bolt jssailem at 7:15am 04.29.21 You indicate that you have begun the lift. It looks (in the image) that the engine flange might be
remove siezed motor mount bolt Sailor Sue at 7:13am 04.29.21 Get a better penetrating oil - something like Aero Kroil and keep soaking the stud. Use one of the
Are You Ready????? sail sfbay at 7:06am 04.29.21 I always announce to my crew during the safety talk BEFORE leaving the dock that no one goes overboa
Refrigeration help jssailem at 7:04am 04.29.21 Now that is Great News JAE. Does this mean cold beers are possible, again in Gig Harbor... Cheers.
Durango tow vehicle questions sail sfbay at 7:00am 04.29.21 ..........If the boat feels a little squirrely while towing, check the tongue weight. You may need
Refrigeration help JAE at 6:53am 04.29.21 So I discovered a couple of things causing the problem. 1) The main black wire was loose causing int
remove siezed motor mount bolt (1) Hayden Watson at 6:52am 04.29.21
Durango tow vehicle questions Justin_NSA at 6:50am 04.29.21 Should be cake, but take @rgranger's advice on the brakes. I went thru the whole surge brake system
Durango tow vehicle questions sail sfbay at 6:50am 04.29.21 Did you pass on the Toyota Tacoma 4 cyl truck? Tow capacity reportedly 5000 lbs per this link: 2014
Alternator adjustment bracket JoeWhite at 6:50am 04.29.21 As predicted my alternator bracket broke due to engine vibration on my M35B universal. I too questio
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink rgranger at 6:43am 04.29.21 Same dimension can be found at RV stores :plus: Check RV and camper supply stores. They specializ
Durango tow vehicle questions rgranger at 6:40am 04.29.21 A quick google says the V6 has a 5000 tow capacity. The 26D weighs 2550 empty... add another #1000
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink Caboteur at 6:33am 04.29.21 Seems a bit smaller on other Hunter sailboats? https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=38&c=10&p
Anchor light not working kappykaplan at 6:14am 04.29.21 Happy days :) Well done! :beer:

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