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Hunter backup rudder system newly anonymous at 7:12am 08.31.06 Big Boats 1/1531 I just found out that Hunter is making a backup rudder system for the 38, 41 426. 44 and 46 for $750
C27 propeller shaft packing width Brian Stipak at 7:11am 08.31.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1118 Can anyone tell me....What width shaft packing material for the propeller stuffing box does a C27
pointing with a catalina 400 larrys at 11:02am 08.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1028 asked this last year and had two responses. just bought new 135 north sail jib, I need to know if ex
taking on water under sail Steven M at 11:55am 08.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 10/969 My trusty 22 is taking on water under sail. This started last year. Taking on about 2 gallons per ho
Need help deciding on a Daysailer djmeaney at 11:34am 08.31.06 Trailer Sailors 18/10499 What kind of Daysailer should I buy?After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and
What kind of Daysailer should I buy? djmeaney at 11:31am 08.31.06 Day Sailers 2/1335 After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and had a few kids) I finally repaired my
Mac 26S Trailer on a long haul? SeacretSailor at 2:53pm 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/1695 Hey guys, quick trailering question: I just bought a 1991 MacG 26S in Houston and will drive/traile
Is bottom paint required, etc...? charlyhound at 11:10pm 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1476 I have never owned a boat but just bought a little Hunter 19. I don't intend to sail it until next
120 amp alternator? John at 11:50pm 08.29.06 Big Boats 14/2185 I am currently cruising in my Hunter 38 and have a 40hp Yanmar with a 60amp alternator. I am finding
Is this a Columbia? (1) Jerry Jones at 12:11am 08.30.06 Columbia 3/1779 The registration says it's a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. No hull ID#. Someone said it looks like
34 citation swing keel missing john williams at 12:08am 08.30.06 Other Sailboats 0/856 I am looking for info on the swing keel that is supposed to be on this boat. Would love pics or draw
Adjustable backstay? Dick Westwood at 2:03am 08.30.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/2808 I sail a Cal 20. This off season's project: replace the standing rigging. It's been suggested that I
loose struts on a 91 catalina 42 George at 1:51am 08.30.06 Big Boats 1/1401 Diver indicated my struts wobble. I checked them myself and it's more like a click. no water seen in
rudder,skeg repair Silent Magic at 1:48am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1690 I need to repair a fiberglass crack that runs top to bottom on leading edge of rudder post. Would li
Battery Cables Shippy at 3:16am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 23/1941 I need to learn all I can about battery cables, including sizing, installation and a good source to
Sailtime boat owners: Would you do it again? blockboy at 2:33am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1067 I am interesed in the opinions of the sailtime owner members, particularly those who are now selling
373 Forum Jerry at 2:20am 08.30.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1494 Does anyone know if there is another forum out there dedicated to Beneteau 373s?
Hunter 25 vs. MacGregor 26 for my first boat? viperidae at 3:45am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 26/7935 I am intersted in a smaller sailboat that will be used for day or overnight trips on the Chesapeake
Replacement windows Drock at 7:32am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2009 Does anyone know where I can get replacement plexiglass windows for the side lights on a Mac 22?
Looking at getting new sails / Sizes for 25.5 clif at 6:59am 08.30.06 Smaller Boats 7/1249 I am looking at getting new head sails for my 1984 Hunter 25.5 Only one came with the boat I bough

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How old is too old? dLj at 5:33am 07.31.21 From my perspective, I would not be so concerned with the age from a structural standpoint but rathe
Windlass on a Beneteau 343 jssailem at 5:22am 07.31.21 No unplanned swimming allowed. Especially when holding on to a 70 pound motor that will inhibit your
Trailer for oday 25 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:14am 07.31.21 Swing keelbor fixed keel. You will need to install a keel tray particularly to carry the weight of
Mary E BobH57 at 5:14am 07.31.21 Really hate to see that happen to a beautiful old boat like that, but glad everyone aboard made it a
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters RoyS at 5:06am 07.31.21 I followed that Raymarine procedure that you mentioned and it worked beautifully. Easy and effective
How old is too old? jssailem at 5:02am 07.31.21 so do I want it at all even for free? Unlikely to get the price down to free. A free boat is almos
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) (3) gigasloop at 4:50am 07.31.21 The previous owner of our boat designed this seat for our 08 H36 which we have since also replicated
Trailer for oday 25 DougM at 4:39am 07.31.21 That appears to be a fairly substantial trailer. Depending on the depth of the keel you will have to
Mary E jssailem at 4:37am 07.31.21 Perhaps someone on board shouted SHARKS TO PORT and everyone rushed to the port side to look? sNj8mJ
How old is too old? Rick486 at 3:27am 07.31.21 There is a 35 ft Pearson Alberg for sale on Craigslist, built in 1961. It looks to have been very w
How to know if you need more power or less drag? danstanford at 2:36am 07.31.21
How to know if you need more power or less drag? danstanford at 2:33am 07.31.21 Have you read Don Guillette's excellent book? Yes I have and I will review it again to see if it r
How old is too old? garymalmgren at 2:28am 07.31.21 On the other hand, for $25K, I could probably sell the engine, electronics, and fittings and not get
How old is too old? Will Gilmore at 12:42am 07.31.21 Do a thorough and professional survey. The age isn't as important as the condition. How old the bo
H41 aft shower sump-out time? artboas at 11:34pm 07.30.21 I highly recommend changing out a sump box to the Whale IC pump. Shower sump boxes are continual mai
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire MikeHoncho at 10:59pm 07.30.21 How about the 20 amp/hr rating on these batteries?
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38) MFD at 10:38pm 07.30.21 The pics here look like a powerboat thread, not a sailing thread? If you are really sailing, you ar
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Ralph Johnstone at 10:38pm 07.30.21 But like I said I want the windlass to work on just the full start batteries without having to run t
H41 aft shower sump-out time? MFD at 10:31pm 07.30.21 I have 2009, there is a sump under the shower pan but not a 'real' sump. Run the pump while you are
How old is too old? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 10:12pm 07.30.21 Tehani was built in 1961. I had to do a bunch of repairs as she hadbeen abandoned for15 years. But

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