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Depth Meter Troubles Joe on Alure at 11:04am 08.13.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1282 The depth gauge on our 1986 Hunter 31 is acting up: suddenly it won't register depth. Instead, the D
What shade of red is the usual for Hunter Rusty at 11:30am 08.13.06 Smaller Boats 2/864 sail covers? Is it Burgandy or Jockey Red?I'm looking to purchase some canvas and would like to m
p-42 Info Mike Stockwell at 11:55am 08.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/940 We are interested in moving up from our beloved 37.5 (1991). As such we are considering the center c
Ideal Size Beneteau PegiTom at 12:24pm 08.13.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1361 Would you recommend sailing a Beneteau 331 from Seward Alaska to a final destination of Hawaii? If n
P-42 Mike Stockwell at 12:23pm 08.13.06 Big Boats 2/1012 My wife and I are considering moving up to a larger boat from our 91 37.5. Any one have any commen
info on a 1984 25' Pearson Pearson Triton? Darrell at 12:38pm 08.13.06 Other Sailboats 5/7812 I am having trouble finding any specs / reviews of the 25' 1984 Pearson Pearson Triton. Any info wo
Swapping Keels chrisferro at 3:40pm 08.13.06 Seidelmann 1/1845 I have a crazy question: I have a 30T shoal-draft keel. If I found someone out there with a 30T de
Traveling tenders for documented vessels Don Williams at 2:58pm 08.13.06 Ask All Sailors 15/8875 I have always heard that documented vessels were allowed to have a tender to commute to and from the
Fuel Polishing Steve Dion at 2:58pm 08.13.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1237 Here is the link to the entire article on the Fuel Polishing.
What an exhilarating day! Brian D at 2:28pm 08.13.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1383
Spinnaker Rigging (Down-Haul) Erin and Tom at 1:40pm 08.13.06 Catalina 30 1/2331 We just finally put the rigging back on the boat for the Spinnaker. The Last owner removed most of i
2003 Hunter 356 hour meter?? Mike8245 at 1:36pm 08.13.06 Big Boats 4/1039 can anyone with a 03 356 confirm the lack of an hour meter? I find it hard to believe it does not ha
Sea(wo)manship (1) ex-admin at 4:06pm 08.13.06 Ask All Sailors 84/5354 Walk down the dock of a busy marina or yacht club and observe who owns and captains the boats. Chanc
Moorings 433 Handbook Chris Sheppard at 5:16pm 08.13.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1393 I have a 1991 Moorings 433 (Hull No.4) which spent 4 years with Moorings and 4 years with Footloose.
The benefits of stripped halyards Alan at 10:01pm 08.11.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/8051 Many folks post problems they have with raising and lowering their sails. Much of the time it is due
Cabin Bulkhead configurations - hatch or open? Peter S at 11:01pm 08.11.06 Day Sailers 0/1148 I just acquired at auction a 1968 Mariner (Hull #41). A clearly 'home-workshop' flimsy bulkhead has
Shudder Jeff Crane at 11:20pm 08.11.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1114 In 10-15 Kts of wind my Hunter 310 has a rhythmic shudder only on a port tack. I can't feel it in t
Windlass addition Terry in Naples at 11:46pm 08.11.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1036 What kind of windlass are you using? I have a 34 and am looking at two kinds. One is the self contai
mooring vrs docks John at 1:24am 08.12.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1900 Hello We currently use a dock at a local marina, however this year the boat took a heck of a beatin
Ribbon anchor rodes Rick Macdonald at 3:16am 08.12.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1651 I believe Ross's reference to ribbon anchor rodes in the thread about uncovered halyards was a jab a

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Retractible Keel Line Replacement sullyd at 4:51am 07.15.21 I appreciate the offer. I currently have my boat on a lift in the backyard. I go down to mud every 6
Boom rests on bimini when main sheeted. 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5 Ron20324 at 4:43am 07.15.21 Don't raise the main, lower the bimini.
Boom rests on bimini when main sheeted. 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5 jssailem at 4:13am 07.15.21 To address your challenge a compromise will be in the works. Options appear to be: Sail with out th
Boom rests on bimini when main sheeted. 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5 daviddp at 3:54am 07.15.21
Hunter 386 Stern Flag Gary Ryan at 3:52am 07.15.21 Ken, I like that idea...no tape! Sometimes you can't see the forest through the trees.
Stiff Wheel - Autopilot not fully disengaging? (2) Rick486 at 2:56am 07.15.21 Have you inspected the rudder post tube in the lazarette? On my 44 DS that tube is very thick compos
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Kermit at 2:20am 07.15.21
Boom rests on bimini when main sheeted. 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5 nightowle at 12:26am 07.15.21 I'd say to consider reducing the foot of your mainsail after moving the gooseneck. Do you have a ri
Navico Simrand WP-30 Richard19068 at 9:43pm 07.14.21 Glad to hear it sounds like it is working out. I hope you are right about another 20 years
Rigging the 2nd reef in a 310? (1) marchem at 9:06pm 07.14.21 A true single line reefing system, where the same line pulls down both the luff and the leach of the
UPS must hate sailors Michael Davis at 9:01pm 07.14.21 And I now have antifouling paint! Third time was a charm. Only took 43 days from dropping the order
Stiff Wheel - Autopilot not fully disengaging? (1) JamesG161 at 8:56pm 07.14.21 I think this is the page from your Hunter 41 manual on the Autopilot. rant, then your rudder should
Beneteau 323 jssailem at 8:20pm 07.14.21 On my boat I installed a SCAD TM1 tank monitor. Easy install and effective reporting.
Stiff Wheel - Autopilot not fully disengaging? jssailem at 8:10pm 07.14.21 Mike. Send @JamesG161 a private message. He has recently experienced the challenge of finding a rudd
UPS must hate sailors jssailem at 8:04pm 07.14.21 Not sure what that was SoSound. Pretty sure your going to need a good bottle of glue to put to get h
Oday 15ft Centerboard rope replacement OdayAhoy at 7:17pm 07.14.21 Thanks. do the ropes typically hold it up in there or is there a pivot connected in some fashion th
Hunter 386 Stern Flag Ken13559 at 7:05pm 07.14.21 Tie a cord using constrictor knot on the flag pole and secure the other end to the railing. That sho
Gel coat big ouch quadrille38 at 6:47pm 07.14.21 SBO sells gel coat in the store. Here is a link to the section https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/s
GFCI trouble shooting Tim22 at 6:23pm 07.14.21 I made up a short 3 foot extension and plugged the boat power cord into the extension. I then turned
Navico Simrand WP-30 mikemoyer at 6:13pm 07.14.21 Thank you to everyone who commented on this string. I ordered replacement rollers that were 3D print

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