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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 14/2182 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 3/1776 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 0/855 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 3/2807 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 0/1066 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 26/7932 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
Cowl vent replacement gpd955 at 5:52am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1228 I am going to replace a leaky cowl vent (actually it only leaks because one of the screw holes is st
Motor mount- hands on experience Ben-26C at 8:24am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/789 am seriously considering installing a motor mount to help with steering or change my engine (9.9 4 s
Help needed from Chicago Jerry10776 at 9:58am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 4/881 or elsewhere. A C25 a couple of slips away from me has a torn main. As he would like quick turn ar
size of sail & furler problem Jonathan at 9:52am 08.30.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/862 What is the correct size of sail to fit when you have furling gear ? My 135 Genoa reaches the deck
Is this a Mcgregor? (1) Jerry Jones at 9:49am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/932 Registration says this is a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. Does anybody recognize this boat?
DREAM BOAT WANTED Phil at 9:03am 08.30.06 Destinations 1/2141 Big Old Sail Boat wanted under $100K. realtyman@cox.net
old or antique tillers scott damuth at 10:35am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1550 I am decorating a big office and already have some interesting nautical pieces, including a 12 foot

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Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Stu Jackson at 10:55am 07.30.21 We have two 850AGM start batteries, plenty to run a windlass, so I want that to work flawlessly wit
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 Red_Dog at 10:53am 07.30.21 Right Justin, the model name was picked up again in 1988 and has continued under one moniker or anot
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30 Justin_NSA at 10:36am 07.30.21 Sailboat data says the Cherubinis ended in '83
Force 10 Oven Troubleshooting help jdhohmann at 10:30am 07.30.21 can the ignition be as simple as replacing the batteries, I just bought one last year, and the new i
Anti siphon dead ends in bilge senang at 10:18am 07.30.21 The anti siphon is always leaking a little bit. I found the same situation on my H38 many years ago.
Need help identifying DaisyDonk at 10:13am 07.30.21 Thanks everyone! @31seahorse wins the prize (bragging rights). The gentleman who worked for JBW conf
Between chart plotters senang at 10:07am 07.30.21 Put a watertight USB port on the bottom of the navpod.
How to know if you need more power or less drag? jssailem at 10:00am 07.30.21 Learn to steer your tacks, working with your crew to make your tack smooth. Try slow. Slow is smoot
How to know if you need more power or less drag? JRacer at 9:57am 07.30.21 Well, IMO, you definitely want to flatten out the sails in the lighter stuff as too much depth can/w
How to know if you need more power or less drag? jon hansen at 9:55am 07.30.21 tension on the forestay, driving the puffs and lulls, walking the vessel up a sailing lane or two,
How to know if you need more power or less drag? danstanford at 9:52am 07.30.21 Do you have sets of telltales toward the luff of the jib? See the photo, we have three sets, one lo
Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36 Hunter (1) tfox2069 at 9:46am 07.30.21 Not sure this will be of any help, since it appears this is after market, but here goes. My deck li
How to know if you need more power or less drag? (1) JRacer at 9:36am 07.30.21 Do you have sets of telltales toward the luff of the jib? See the photo, we have three sets, one low
How do i fix the fuel guage? Rich Stidger at 9:35am 07.30.21 Check and replace the sender if faulty. If defective I would recommend replacing with the rod type
Compression Post Diameter - Hunter 36-2 tfox2069 at 9:35am 07.30.21 Measure the circumference with a tape measure, string or paper and divide by 3.14. Thanks. If I w
How to know if you need more power or less drag? jssailem at 9:26am 07.30.21 Study Frank Bethwaite' ideas on going fast. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/angle-of-heal-
handheld VHf? jssailem at 9:22am 07.30.21 Couldn't resist the temptation to throw it in to see if it floated and the alarms would go off Mad
Compression Post Diameter - Hunter 36-2 sail sfbay at 9:18am 07.30.21 Measure the circumference with a tape measure, string or paper and divide by 3.14.
How do i fix the fuel guage? (2) jssailem at 9:12am 07.30.21 Here is another resource that may help. https://marinehowto.com/testing-a-marine-fuel-sender The ol
Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36 Hunter cutterpin at 9:07am 07.30.21 Hi, Did you find the switch? I have the same problem. Thanks.

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