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rudder types for H34 VINN at 9:59am 12.13.05 Other Sailboats 0/828 Im very interested in any imformation I can get on the different types of rudders produced for the h
JRC 1800 Gone Brad Hoff at 9:43am 12.13.05 Big Boats 6/1214 After reading all of the posts on the merits and price point of the JRC 1800 chartplot/radar system.
Saloon table Paul at 7:45am 12.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/941 Can anyone help? I need a table for the saloonOr if someone would kind enough to send me photos an
Lining of an Oday 240 Namaste at 6:24am 12.13.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/949 I have recently purchased a O 240 and was curious about the treatment of the bolts and fasteners thr
Which boat would you choose to cruise Greg White at 5:54am 12.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/836 I am going to buy one of three boats 26 C,D,S and I don't know the differences!Can you help?
1989 Sabre 34 Targa Don at 4:47am 12.13.05 Sabre Sailboats 2/5386 I'm considering making an offer on a 1989 Sabre 34 Targa. I would appreciate hearing from anyone wi
Selling a boat on Ebay Cathy at 2:36am 12.13.05 Other Sailboats 0/691 We found our next boat a little faster than expected ' I want to get my Catalina 250 sold by spring.
Bottom stripping and repair Curtis at 2:19am 12.13.05 Seidelmann 8/1833 Hello everyone. Makin' Luff was recently pulled, pressure washed, and blocked. In examining the
Apalachicola to Tampa Rick Webb at 11:32pm 12.12.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1502 Anyone out there making that trip around the third week of January? I may be doing it with a buddy o
Chart/guide book for florida keys biorapper at 10:45pm 12.12.05 Destinations 9/2406 Looking on the internet...there are alot of choices and prices for guide books with charts. Are the
Used Sunfish in NE PA Ernie at 10:16pm 12.12.05 Other Sailboats 0/831 This is a response to the poster who is looking for a cheap used SF. I tried to respond directly, b
Replacement Rudder Steve Braverman at 9:45pm 12.12.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1009 Has anyone had any experience with replacement rudders from Ida Sailor? My rudder was lost during a
Anchor Roller Steve Braverman at 9:41pm 12.12.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1338 Has anybody installed a bow anchor roller on an O'Day 25? My 1978 model does not have the bow anchor
winterizing john Kivel at 8:26pm 12.12.05 Day Sailers 5/1365 Hi all, I read the recent posts on winter covers and I wonder if anyone leaves their boat uncovere
So long Bill at 6:54pm 12.12.05 Big Boats 5/953 I purchased a new (to me) 1974 Westsail 42 in October. Have accepted an offer on Someday Lady, my 19
MacGregor 26s Tuning Information Iian M at 6:22pm 12.12.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/3087 I have recently purchased a MacGregor 26s that I am hoping to race, on a lake, at my home club Gosfo
CT 41 Mizzen Liz and Paul at 5:22pm 12.12.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1573 We are Paul and Liz (Brits) who have recently purchased a CT 41 which is currently in San Diego. We
CT41 mizzen boom Liz and Paul at 5:14pm 12.12.05 Other Sailboats 3/1282 We are Paul and Liz (Brits) who have recently purchased a CT 41 which is currently in San Diego. We
Rudder posts and just how strong is yours Mark at 3:19pm 12.12.05 Big Boats 3/922 Perhaps you may have heard of Dr Margaret Williams who set off from Queensland to attempt the first
Yanmar 3YM30 overheating/ Hunter 33 David Whitworth at 2:14pm 12.12.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/4203 I finally have some info from Yanmar about the problem of Hunter 33 Yanmar 3YM30's overheating above

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Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Ralph Johnstone at 7:27pm 05.08.21 As an electrical engineer and someone who has done major rewiring on my own sail boat I would repea
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Mike Oldak at 7:18pm 05.08.21 As an electrical engineer and someone who has done major rewiring on my own sail boat I would repea
O'Day 26 Backstay length Sunbird22358 at 7:14pm 05.08.21 I'd contact D&R Marine, Rudy will know the length. www,srmarine.com (508) 644-3001 (Calling is bes
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Ralph Johnstone at 7:10pm 05.08.21 had previously spoke with prior owners of mods to the boat. only new electric was a second DC power
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 7:05pm 05.08.21 Kermie it is good that you recognize you have frog tendencies. It makes it easier to self identify
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 jeff356 at 6:54pm 05.08.21 Alright, I finished building mine today. A little more complicated than first thought since the low
Delightful decisions in New England coast Bob S at 6:45pm 05.08.21 Tarpaulin Cove If you decide to sail up Vineyard Sound. Sailing up Buzzards Bay , Cataumet behind Ba
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Puesta del sol at 6:38pm 05.08.21 It's either that, or kiss your boat goodbye :yikes: ! electrical workmanship, the life expectancy
Tapping threads in mast thinwater at 6:31pm 05.08.21 Insert the screw, then remove the screw and clip off and dull the tip, replace the screw... No shar
Tapping threads in mast thinwater at 6:27pm 05.08.21 FWiW, I'd use monel rivets instead of stainless bolts. You won't get much in the way of threads tap
Do all Hunter 34s have a false bilge? mjsb at 6:22pm 05.08.21 I would venture to say all the H34s were built the same way. There is a gap beneath the "sump" area
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Ralph Johnstone at 6:18pm 05.08.21 Impossible. No true sailboat part costs $1 Ah crap :doh: ! You're right.
Hull Damage Tom J at 6:07pm 05.08.21 I know marina has had trouble getting seasonal haul / launch help. Root could be lack of experience
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 Ralph Johnstone at 6:02pm 05.08.21 Very nice indeed. The offset is short enough that it will still offer some support to the upper hor
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio drm1 at 5:59pm 05.08.21 Ok. Put the new anchor chain and rode on today. Went with 150' of 5/16" G4 chain spliced to 50' of 5
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 (3) drm1 at 5:49pm 05.08.21 Alright, I finished building mine today. A little more complicated than first thought since the lowe
Tranny Fluid & Heat Exchanger TimMarks at 5:49pm 05.08.21 If its a ZF5M and you put a quart in, then you way overfilled it. Capacity is 11 ounces (0.3 quarts)
3YM30 AE Temp Gauge Davidasailor26 at 5:46pm 05.08.21
Tapping threads in mast sesmith at 5:37pm 05.08.21 FWiW, I'd use monel rivets instead of stainless bolts. You won't get much in the way of threads tapp
2005 Hunter 36 Bilge drm1 at 5:36pm 05.08.21 I replaced the packing in the stuffing box and it solved the leak problem. Thanks everyone for your

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