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spinaker poles chaos at 2:23am 12.31.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/921 What length spinaker pole should my newly acquired Hunter 26.5 have? Thanks, Chaos
Making toast onboard, or at least warm bread JC on Bainbridge at 1:59am 12.31.05 Ask All Sailors 10/2110 We are real good with making coffee onboard, but how about toast, or buns?For toast, we have a wir
How does the Bahama 24 handle in rough seas? Dave Gallus at 1:23am 12.31.05 Islander 4/4378 I aquired a 24 ft. Bahama Islander and have been readying him for the water-this spring. But I am wo
cables Buck at 9:52pm 12.30.05 Bigger Boats 2/1157 Anybody: The throttle/transmission cable on my 272 needs replaceing. Where can I get one?The
Diesel Generator Frank at 9:52pm 12.30.05 Big Boats 4/906 Has anyone mounted a diesel generator under the cockpit seat on the starboard side to run off of the
centerboard replacement Dean at 8:33pm 12.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1576 I dinged my center board on my M26 (bottom corner gashed open 6 inches) pretty bad and may be able t
Replacement Stove for Oceanis 400 1993 Kerry13709 at 6:17pm 12.30.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1124 I had this thread on the general forum, but think I need to ask other Beneteau owners for advise. I
Anchor Windlass H 33.5 George H260 at 4:06pm 12.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1269 I would like to add an anchor windlass to our 89 Hunter 33.5.Input or pictures would be greatly appr
Universal 5411 (kubota) zincs Tim Cook at 2:32pm 12.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1439 I have a Universal 5411 (Kubota) 2 cylinder diesel in my Cat 27. I assume it has a sacrificial zinc
Boom Furling system question . . . grant544 at 12:07pm 12.30.05 Big Boats 3/1282 I have a 1990 Hunter Passage 42 with a circa-1990 Hood Stoboom which is very troublesome to operate
Cockpit speakers Jim C at 12:01pm 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 16/2584 My current cockpit speakers have expired and need to be replaced. I'm looking at the Bose 131 but am
Rudder post and tiller head Daydreams at 11:54am 12.30.05 Seidelmann 8/4343 I just purchased a 299, and have it on the hard for a complete refit. During my inspection I found
Shower JW at 10:41am 12.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1199 Holiday Greetings! We don't use our shower and I am considering installing a shelving system to org
Re-naming your boat,, there is a certain way. PY charlie at 10:41am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 3/911 The problem with renaming your boat is if you don't do it right it can cause the "Sea Gods" to be up
What type of Sealant to use on the toe rail Jim at 10:38am 12.30.05 Smaller Boats 4/1873 Hello,I am going to remove the toe rail of my 1983 Hunter 22. I believe that I have a couple of s
1978 Y-25 15hp Yanmar $6000 jer_ryanderson@yahoo.com at 8:50am 12.30.05 Yamaha 1/2204 Boat is $6000 and located in Wilmington, CA 714-943-1600. jer_ryanderson@yahoo.com
confused Jack at 7:25am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/966 The previous post about coffee makers got me thinking.. I have many 12 volt appliances and chargers
Removing Thru Hulls logan at 6:14am 12.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/871 What is the best way to close off unused thru- hulls? I have two of them,the old gate valve type. C
12 v coffee makers Paul F at 5:46am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 26/2304 Normally use 12 volt appliances whenever possible - any thoughts on coffee makers? Seems easier to
Mooring lines Drake57 at 3:57am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 26/3777 I need to replace my permanent dock lines. I'd like to tie or fashion a loop in 5/8 inch solid yacht

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kea to main door Udi at 1:18am 06.05.21 Did you try a locksmith? They have a wider selection of blanks than most hardware stores. Till now
kea to main door Udi at 1:16am 06.05.21 It might be much easier to replace the lock rather than to find a key for the old one. Thanks. I b
Electrical components rlongfield at 9:29pm 06.04.21 @ShawnL How do you like OpenCPN? Are you using Open Plotter as well? I was also looking at using the
Electrical components rlongfield at 9:21pm 06.04.21 @sail sfbay Thank you for the link, looks like there is some good info there
40.5 Aft Berth Leak Rick D at 9:15pm 06.04.21 Most likely from the screw holes holding the aft cover for the steering quadrant and/or the wiring c
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise Terry Cox at 8:39pm 06.04.21 I self identify as being vaccinated.
Progressive insurance sail sfbay at 8:14pm 06.04.21 Progressive insures my 41 foot fifth wheel trailer. They paid out a claim (first claim) for collisio
40.5 Aft Berth Leak sail sfbay at 7:57pm 06.04.21 Ouch!! Same design on my Hunter 386. I took my cockpit floor and aft cabin ceiling panel apart and
Progressive insurance HMT2 at 7:54pm 06.04.21 I have had Progressive for 10:years. We have an agreed value policy. I have made one claim it was ha
Progressive insurance FastOlson at 7:53pm 06.04.21 Compare the policies and make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Absolutely, and..... Make d
Electrical components ShawnL at 6:47pm 06.04.21 I don't see anything wrong with your list -- we all have the things we want to do to our boat to mak
A tree fell on my Mac. stickinthemud57 at 6:45pm 06.04.21 By the way, which railing was damaged?
A tree fell on my Mac. stickinthemud57 at 6:44pm 06.04.21 I feel your pain. I cratered the mast on my H170 the first day I took it out by towing the boat with
Electrical Grounding Questions JamesG161 at 6:38pm 06.04.21 Those are the grounding wires for Lightning protection. They should electrically Ground the mast a
Progressive insurance JamesG161 at 6:29pm 06.04.21 I am considering switching to Progressive from Boat US Excellent Company and responsive. See my Po
Progressive insurance dlochner at 6:27pm 06.04.21 Compare the policies and make sure you are comparing apples to apples.
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please DaySailer65 at 5:49pm 06.04.21 PERFECT!!!! That's exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you Hunter 46!
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Billy_Pilgrim at 4:57pm 06.04.21 so what exactly do i need to be certain of before buying and installing a new pump----that the new p
Electrical Grounding Questions Ralph Johnstone at 4:54pm 06.04.21 Get creative and purchase a SS nut to fit on the top of the "J: bolt. Have your welder attach nuts
Electrical components rlongfield at 4:11pm 06.04.21 @LakeShark I appreciate your insight. I have a terrible track record for remembering to grab things

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