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Help sizing & sourcing a main for 1985 H33 (77_83) Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 11:51am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1137 If anyone at all can help, I have just bought a 1985 Hunter 33 (77_83), which is lacking a main. I
Ball Valve recall Jack W at 12:52pm 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/893 Hey you guys!I sent the form in to Hunter for the ball valve recall last Friday.I just got them in
main sheet blocking and traveler blocking steve10981 at 12:40pm 08.30.06 Balboa 2/1964 I'm a new Balboa 21 (1978) owner and need information on how to rig the boom for the main sheet and
Another diesel question Blue Heeler at 4:37pm 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1360 Hey guys, I've enjoyed reading posts on this forum for the past few months and have gained much know
GPS comparison rad at 3:10pm 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 24/1907 I am in the market to buy a gps chartplotter and am torn between the Garmin 172C and the Navman 5500
Hunter has discontinued its water ballast models. Benny at 2:32pm 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1146 They have discontinued their 240 and 260 for a short keel/centerboard combination in their new 25 an
morgan spec. request julian at 10:01pm 08.28.06 Morgan 1/2670 Does anyone know where I can find the spec. for a 1973 Morgan 27'? I just purchased this boat and wa
suitable winch grease gene at 12:02am 08.29.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1021 I don't have access to winch grease. what can I get at an autoparts store?
Pipe Berth Cupboards Larry7106 at 12:05am 08.29.06 Morgan 1/1816 I would like to fill in the pipe berth with cupboards, a wine rack, a book case etc. In some pocture
prop size for Yamaha 60 bigfoot or Yamaha 75(26m) Capt Jim367 at 12:08am 08.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1583 Would like to know specific prop size for yamaha 60 bigfoot or 75 when used on a mac 26M or X. Am St
how to remove the holding tank ? Martin15371 at 12:29am 08.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/961 I have to remove the holding tank, but i can't figure from where it goes out. ?the tank is made of
Spreaders on wrong side? Rick Macdonald at 1:40am 08.29.06 Smaller Boats 9/1182 I have a 1995 H23.5.Perhaps not a big deal, but when I stand in the cockpit and look forward and u
The Moorings Ownership Program Chris at 1:56am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 3/3154 I'm looking at investing in The Moorings Ownership Program and am seeking any positive/negative expe
Coast Guard License - Sea Time? Tim at 1:20am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 5/3208 I have been sailing for a number of years now and want to get my Coast Guard six-pack License. I re
Bilge Switch NYSail at 1:10am 08.29.06 Other Sailboats 3/1018 Hello allI have a Rule 2000 bilge pump connected to a Rule 35 float switch. Problem is that the s
Auto Bilge Switch NYSail at 1:09am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 4/879 Hello allI have a Rule 2000 bilge pump connected to a Rule 35 float switch. Problem is that the s
An opportunity to study the weather Ross at 12:45am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 5/918 With tropical storm Ernesto starting up the east coast we have the opportunity to observe the change
Seeking Headsail for P323 Mark Rinkel at 2:28am 08.29.06 Other Sailboats 3/777 I am looking for a used headsail that is in decent shape for my Pearson 323. The one I have got is
Single Handed or Not? (1) Steve at 4:14am 08.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1104 Has anyone made a coastal trip of 100-150nm by themselves? What were the conditions and lessons lea
Sailing Podcast Mike at 5:27am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1165 I came across this website that provides free podcasts geared towards sailors. This is not Jimmy Bu

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Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 3:54pm 07.28.21 an awful iot like bear tracks to me.makes me think drop and run.
New Rudder? Crazy Dave Condon at 3:44pm 07.28.21 Have privately emailed him advising repairs but needs to let rudder dry out for 4-6 weeks before re
Time to tighten main furler? DayDreamer41 at 3:39pm 07.28.21 I have a spare sail.......it is made by Yanmar........ Ah yes the sail which is made of cast iron
Advice on install Raymarine Wind Indicator on Hunter 326 AlastairLC at 3:38pm 07.28.21 I use Raymarine's wireless systems on both my boats. Work great and no need to dismast or thread new
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners Davidasailor26 at 3:29pm 07.28.21
Trailer needed - Ericson 26 (2) campuscab at 3:25pm 07.28.21 Did you find one. I have one. I have a 25 ericson swing keel and a trailer.
Mainsheet traveler system (2) FDL S2 at 3:23pm 07.28.21 This is my traveler and mainsheet98
Time to tighten main furler? ice breaker at 3:08pm 07.28.21 I have a spare sail.......it is made by Yanmar........
what's a bottom paint cost in yr marina ? shemandr at 3:05pm 07.28.21 Lake Erie rates are likely less than either coast. I would guess it's about 5 hours work. So, I'd
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners Stu Jackson at 3:01pm 07.28.21 Because of where I sail (no phone coverage, nada, zip, zilch) and my complete lack of need for const
Parts and Support for Seawards? Tedd at 2:59pm 07.28.21 Sounds like you've made up your mind and you're looking for endorsements. Only you can decide what'
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners Rick486 at 2:39pm 07.28.21 All I can contribute to this is that the recorded NOAA marine weather broadcast is useless. There is
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Davidasailor26 at 2:30pm 07.28.21 Nigel Calder says parallel cables are acceptable in a case exactly like that, where the cable is rat
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners dlochner at 2:30pm 07.28.21 It should be relatively easy to tag the NOTMs with smaller regions, such as taking by chart number.
Dinghy swing (1) All U Get at 2:30pm 07.28.21 196594 We have ratchet straps that hold the dinghy against pads on the davits.
Advice on install Raymarine Wind Indicator on Hunter 326 DayDreamer41 at 2:22pm 07.28.21 Taking your responses into consideration I would be inclided to keep both feet on the ground, couple
Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 2:18pm 07.28.21 196592 Does this look fake?
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire dlochner at 2:17pm 07.28.21 I'm having a little trouble with your logic here. The forumla for measuring resistance in a serie
Advice on install Raymarine Wind Indicator on Hunter 326 VernonJ at 2:15pm 07.28.21 I do not currently have a wind indicator installed, nor has one ever been installed on the boat. So,
handheld VHf? (1) DAVA390 at 2:14pm 07.28.21 I have used a handheld on my Precision since purchased. Best thing I did was connect it to an antenn

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