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cutting cockpit cushions Tony F at 11:33pm 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/955 I recently purchased a 1990 Hunter 27 and have some high density foam cushions that were left over f
birthday present help Robin at 2:38am 08.31.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1200 Hi! This may sound a little strange but I'm not quite sure how else to go about this. My husband lov
Assistance Needed W/ Bilge Pump (Again) gpd955 at 3:02am 08.31.06 Ask All Sailors 24/2171 After months of dealing with my bilge pump, I am seeking some advice.PO had a Rule 1200 with about
Need the spreaders for 85 Mac 22 Benjamin at 4:30am 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/993 I currently came into possession of boat, and learning sailing. Thanks all for a great site.I am m
Future Plans Bad Obsession at 6:54am 08.31.06 Catalina 30 4/1358 I have a 1990 Catalina 30. Eventually I am thinking about re-doing my sails on the boat (I have a f
looking for a P42 visit Ted at 6:50am 08.31.06 Big Boats 3/809 I'm considering the Passage 42. But I haven't had the chance to actually board one. I'm in the Detro
Idasailor performance rudders Randy Shanks at 8:55am 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1058 Has anyone tried the new idasailor performance rudders on the 26M? If so how did they perform? Did
Fuel Magnets Brad Hoff at 10:07am 08.31.06 Big Boats 4/1244 Wondering if anyone has had any experience with fuel magnets? Is this just all hype or do they actua
Strictly Sail St. Pete Roll Call! Captain Bob at 10:16am 08.31.06 Smaller Boats 1/938 I heard a rumor that BoatBabe will be there.And I, ConchyJoe, will be there giving away really coo
How to keep Mast Vertical George H260 at 10:26am 08.31.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1982 Need tips on keeping mast verticalYesterday, while under sail, the "T" bolt of the forestay popped
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 1/1029 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 18/10508 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 9/1477 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 14/2188 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 3/1782 The registration says it's a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. No hull ID#. Someone said it looks like

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Chain snubbers dLj at 5:22pm 08.01.21 Ah, now I see your question. He has 100 or 150 feet of chain, deploys all of it and then the chain
Chain snubbers dlochner at 5:21pm 08.01.21 Can you get photos? A dyneema cover sounds like great chafe protection. A question though, why dyn
The end is near.. shemandr at 5:13pm 08.01.21 A sad story. But calm seas going forward. For everyone it's a journey. That reminds me of one of
Ellen Bay, Prevost Island Michael Davis at 5:12pm 08.01.21 No southeasteries either makes it very nice. How are the ferry wakes in there? Not too bad Stu ,
The end is near.. shemandr at 5:09pm 08.01.21 A sad story. But calm seas going forward. For everyone it's a journey.
How does the Hunter 240 sail? twistedskipper at 5:09pm 08.01.21 Just a reminder that the water ballast effectiveness has nothing to do with being above or below the
Chain snubbers Stu Jackson at 5:06pm 08.01.21 Stu, Ah, yeah, sorry. It's the ad nauseum rants I've heard so often that clouded my judgement... I
How old is too old? Captain W at 5:03pm 08.01.21 Agree with all the above. We have a 1963 Sou'wester. It has been kept in good shape its entire lif
Chain snubbers dLj at 5:02pm 08.01.21 dLj, that wasn't the point of my post, although I understand how you could have misinterpreted it t
Ellen Bay, Prevost Island Stu Jackson at 5:01pm 08.01.21 No southeasteries either makes it very nice. How are the ferry wakes in there?
Chain snubbers Stu Jackson at 4:58pm 08.01.21 In this thread, I'm not really interested in entering into the age long debate of what anchoring sy
Chain snubbers dLj at 4:58pm 08.01.21 For those that use the Mantus pendant or other knot style arrangement, how easy is that to undo in
Chain snubbers dLj at 4:56pm 08.01.21 I've always used one exactly as described by Rich Stidger above. Of course, equipment sizes vary w
Chain snubbers Davidasailor26 at 4:43pm 08.01.21 For those that use the Mantus pendant or other knot style arrangement, how easy is that to undo in a
Chain snubbers capta at 4:41pm 08.01.21 I've always used one exactly as described by Rich Stidger above. Of course, equipment sizes vary wi
Hunter 34 driveline needed (4) Allan12210 at 4:25pm 08.01.21 I went through this in September 2019 as well. An unexpected discovery was the stern tube that had d
Hunter 386 cabin lighting replacement JamesG161 at 4:17pm 08.01.21 You might work your light switch on/off. Mine sometimes do not work with little use. Jim...
Limits of a Flicka 20 jssailem at 4:15pm 08.01.21
Hunter 386 cabin lighting replacement Gary Ryan at 4:11pm 08.01.21 Thanks guys, much appreciated!
Chain snubbers sesmith at 4:04pm 08.01.21 On our other boat, when I've used all chain on it, I've used a single line snubber and secured it to

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