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boom vang joe at 12:30am 08.26.06 Day Sailers 1/1087 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 0/839 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 2/1167 I have just purchasrd a 25'oday. I have never owned a sail boat before, i have bought a book " how t
sundance weekender 20 (1) Roger at 11:49pm 08.25.06 Trailer Sailors 4/3571 Has anyone seen or heard of a Sundance Weekender 20? I just picked up hull number 39 a couple of wee
How about this for ease of bottom maintenance? Brian D at 8:22am 08.26.06 Ask All Sailors 2/917 A collar that one can fit around their fin keel. Then one inflates the collar. Boat comes out of the
Lines lead aft? Rusty at 7:36am 08.26.06 Smaller Boats 0/897 Anyone have any ideas and photos of how you've run your line aft for the 93-96 Hunter 19?
Poly glo Ed at 7:26am 08.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1319 Anyone have any experience with Poli Glo sometimes spelled Poly Glo.I've read mostly bad things abo
Need 1gm instrument panel help with just one wire Keith Fawcett at 6:01am 08.26.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1135 My 1983 Hunter sank in hurricane Katrina. She is afloat and engine running. I have rebuilt the instr
Self Tacking jib Mike Casucci at 5:54am 08.26.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1221 Trying to make things easier as I get older. Has anybody fitted a self tacking jib set up on a Catal
Bottom painting center board and swing keel boats Mike at 3:59am 08.26.06 Smaller Boats 6/1648 I'm in the process of stipping off the old bottom paint and re-appling new bottom paint. In the past
Cleaning Holding Tank George H260 at 3:22am 08.26.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1073 When putting my boat up for the winter I usually just have the holding tank pumped out and pour some
Volvo marine engines? Robert Gallagher at 3:20am 08.26.06 Ask All Sailors 14/1459 Having sold our Cat 22, we are now looking at bigger boats. I will be going to Houston next week to
Stuffing Box"s Bob at 2:25am 08.26.06 The Cherubini Hunters 0/971 When I launched the boat this year I noticed the outer opening of my stuffing box is more than a lit
How do I add a picture to a post here? Jim Dort at 1:45am 08.26.06 Ask All Sailors 7/870 How do I post a picture on a posting here? Do you need a web site?
Jabsco to Raritan conversion Bob F at 9:20am 08.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1517 I'm considering replacing my Jabsco manual toliet with a Raritan manual toliet on my H376. Has anybo
Stopping Yanmar 3GF engine Oliverhg at 12:20pm 08.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1303 I have a 2004 Hunter 33 with a 27HP Yanmar 3GF diessel engine. Lately I am having trouble stopping
Folding my mast Parabuzzle at 12:00pm 08.26.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/963 Ok, I just got a 1976 Mac25 and I am curious as to fold the mast down. I assume that you loosen th
Cradle for an Irwin 28 Eric Phinney at 9:03pm 08.24.06 Other Sailboats 2/969 I purchased this boat in Annapolis this spring. I have no cradle or trailer. Does anyone have the
ice box conversion Sea Sun at 7:56pm 08.24.06 Catalina 30 2/1580 I recently bought a 1987 catalina 30'. I want to convert the orginal icebox to a refrigeration unit
Starter Switch Amir at 10:57pm 08.24.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/3405 Hello All,I have a Hunter 336. When I turn the key to start the engine and then press the starter

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Throttle position while sailing? Ron20324 at 7:49am 07.17.21 When I bought my boat, the dealer put the transmission in reverse on my Yanmar while demo sailing.
Got a new sailing dinghy jssailem at 7:37am 07.17.21 I agree totally. The Amsteel or Dyneema line are great for dinghy rigging. I used Dyneema for my l
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:28am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:26am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 7:23am 07.17.21 Recently moved back from the UK after living there for 3 years and ended up buying new 220v/50hz ele
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:17am 07.17.21 Talked to a friend who works for a company that sells aircraft systems and has traveled to both coun
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:07am 07.17.21 Not sure what the frequency difference will be between your boat and the shore in the UK. I can tell
Throttle position while sailing? sail sfbay at 7:04am 07.17.21 .........Curious if anyone knows of any information or recommendations from the manufacturer on the
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 6:34am 07.17.21 Suggest asking the marina what amperage they supply, either 16 or 32 amp likely and adapter type. Fr
I have a Horizon 1500 windless. I have never been able to get it free drop the anchor, does this windless have that ability? sail sfbay at 6:28am 07.17.21 Manual emailed!
hunter 49 power in the UK? sail sfbay at 6:25am 07.17.21 16 Amp, 240 Volt, 50 Hertz and 32 Amp, 240 Volt, 50 Hertz. Suggest checking with the induvial marin
hunter 49 power in the UK? Whatfiero1 at 6:12am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
line diameter Hunter 49 Zencra at 6:09am 07.17.21 thanks for replies, I went with a low stretch 12mm and works well.
Bayview Mac Race? Marmalade at 6:06am 07.17.21 Same class! Our first year taking the Legend 37, so lots to learn. Really looking forward to it, w
Confused on outhaul rigging (1) DougM at 5:32am 07.17.21 196298 This is how the outhaul is supposedly set up in a US spars boom. The block with becket is not
Correct way to secure main and jib sheets? Joe at 5:32am 07.17.21 So..... this 34 ft boat only has two winches? And they are located a distance from the helm , next
Swim ladder thinwater at 5:32am 07.17.21 A short rope ladder, tied from old rope. It should be tied narrower than this one, tied rope ladder
So we did it... kappykaplan at 5:24am 07.17.21 Congratulations! :beer: We like pictures!
Swim ladder BlowMeAway at 5:24am 07.17.21 I agree with @shemandr that the boat will list when boarding from the sides of the boat, but easily
Swim ladder Joe at 5:09am 07.17.21 The over the gunwhale type may be your best option though it could be difficult to fit... although

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