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Adding a second forestay PrincessoftheLake at 1:12am 10.24.05 Big Boats 0/812 When we bought our 1985 Hunter last year we found it came with a very large headsail. It is, I thin
Martec folding prop size Mario7470 at 1:10am 10.24.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1083 Hi,Please,I would like to know the proper diameter and pitch for my Hunter 29.5 ? I currently hav
Ensign Mast Step Sunk Jeff A at 12:49am 10.24.05 Other Sailboats 3/3822 When we had our Ensign pulled out and the mast unstepped this fall, I noticed that the mast step and
Replacing Hold Down Line on 295 Rudder Nelson at 12:43am 10.24.05 Seidelmann 0/1195 We have a Seidelmann 295 with a transom hung rudder that is set up so that you can raise the bottom
What is the length of a 1981 H-30 mast Danny at 12:42am 10.24.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/949 My 1981 H-30 mast is in two pieces. (thanks Katrina!) To save a trip to the boat and get an exact me
raising and lowering the mast Mary F at 12:38am 10.24.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1012 We're having trouble raising and lowering the mast. Upon lowering the mast, when getting about 2 fe
crackling noise deck Jared at 12:33am 10.24.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2336 Does a crackling noise in the deck when walking on it definitely indicate some level of delamination
False Killer Whales?? Tom at 12:27am 10.24.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1362 With the hurricane and other weather we were not sure about sailing this past weekend. But the weath
Good Deal on an inflatable dinghy JonBill at 11:32pm 10.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/868 Just a heads up on good deal on a small inexpensive inflatable dinghy and electric motor; as West Ma
first "heavy" wind sail doug at 11:31pm 10.23.05 Smaller Boats 5/958 yesterday was my first day to sail in brisk winds, 20-25 mph, according to weatherman. the small inl
Big Dogs on board Doghouse at 10:40pm 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 18/1528 I own 2 older large dogs. They are Gordon Setters, and run 70 and 90 #'s. I want to have them with
mast support in cabin phil9tx at 10:21pm 10.23.05 Day Sailers 3/928 My 222 doesn't have the support pole in the v-berth. Do all 222's have them? Where could I get one w
Rudder Moisture Rick at 10:11pm 10.23.05 Big Boats 4/1033 My rudder has excessive moisture in it and I have been told to drill a hole to let it drain over the
Mariner CB BillL at 8:40pm 10.23.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/896 Finally into the sailboat I will stay with for more than a year. 12 Paceship -2004, Oday Daysailer -
Loadspeakers Magnar Bolme at 8:35pm 10.23.05 Big Boats 4/819 I have planned to install speakers in the cockpit. I had hoped theat I could fit the speakers into t
This is a great forum OKS at 2:34pm 10.23.05 Other Sailboats 0/675 Just a quick note to say that I'm very impressed with this forum. As part of my boat search I'd post
Honda outboard problems Jacksdad at 2:24pm 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 15/3710 I recently bought a 1969 Cal 28 with a Honda 9.9 outboard. The owner told me it had a new impeller f
trailer for an O'Day 22 BobRVC at 1:48pm 10.23.05 Trailer Sailors 3/1284 What style trailer do you need to pull a 22' Oday out of the water at a ramp? We are first timers an
per Mike's Suggestion...Headsail Changes(Part 1) Alan at 1:33pm 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/901 Many of us use roller furling to shorten sail or get rid of the headsail altogether. The other alter
Bottom Coatings Barry15618 at 12:43pm 10.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/896 I am deciding to purchase a 1986 28.5 Hunter as my first sailboat. The bottom will need recoating.

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Whisker Pole markwbird at 8:42am 11.11.20 It should be about level because that is where you get the greatest extension. To do that it should
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Justin_NSA at 8:38am 11.11.20 It would be good to check the antifreeze with a refractometer to make sure it still provides enough
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Meriachee at 8:27am 11.11.20 It harkens back to the mindset that the boat isn't fast unless the rail is in the water. 14-15 shoul
Foul Weather Gear Stinks (1) dlochner at 8:26am 11.11.20 I'll tell Santa I need a lighter weight jacket here in Florida too. Tell Santa!
Hunter 25 trailer information Sailavie1 at 8:26am 11.11.20
By-Passing Hot Water Heater dlochner at 8:22am 11.11.20 Obviously the feed to the fresh water pump needs to be disconnected and you have to have a hose on
Veterans Day, 2020 Mikem at 8:22am 11.11.20 I feel awkward and thankful when someone says "thanks for your service". Most of the cashiers at p
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? DrJudyB at 8:11am 11.11.20 this past summer we saw consistent winds in the 15-25 knot range. Don't know if this is typical as
Foul Weather Gear Stinks Scott T-Bird at 8:09am 11.11.20 Simple problem? I doubt it. Lake Okeechobee is a gigantic sump in the middle of the state that nat
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Jake N Eggs at 8:07am 11.11.20 The brass valve that has 3 lines going to it is a mixing valve which regulates the temperature of th
Hunter 25 trailer information Crazy Dave Condon at 8:00am 11.11.20 Just try calling Magic Tilt anyway. I thought there were three or more bunk supports and the photo
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Meriachee at 7:57am 11.11.20 anything over 14-15 knots we were getting knocked down to 18-20+ degrees of heel This seems a litt
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Justin_NSA at 7:49am 11.11.20 That's quite the Rube Goldberg. You may have to trace the tubing and diagram it to get the whole pic
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights dlochner at 7:47am 11.11.20 If you get stuck, check polarity. Your stick may be reversed. Incandescent don't care, but lower qu
By-Passing Hot Water Heater dlochner at 7:39am 11.11.20 If there are small amounts of water in the HW tank, it will freeze without causing any issues. When
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Gary Ryan at 7:38am 11.11.20 yah, no problem there. Thanks for the input
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Justin_NSA at 7:25am 11.11.20 If you get stuck, check polarity. Your stick may be reversed. Incandescent don't care, but lower qua
Hurricane Eta... Cat 4 JamesG161 at 7:25am 11.11.20 A potential for surge along the central coast of Florida is being forecast. Lessons learned.... Th
Hunter 25 trailer information (1) davidmustang at 7:24am 11.11.20 Hi Dave! It is nice to see that you are still on this site. I talked to years ago when I first bou
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights Scott T-Bird at 7:04am 11.11.20 I 2nd the Marinebeam products.

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