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Bottom Coatings Barry15618 at 12:43pm 10.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/944 I am deciding to purchase a 1986 28.5 Hunter as my first sailboat. The bottom will need recoating.
What drives you? ex-admin at 11:57am 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1395 With the season drawing to a conclusion for many of us, it's time to think about boat maintenance an
Nigel's diesel enginer book JC on Bainbridge at 11:39am 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1203 I was looking at some books on diesel engines. I did a search and found 2 books by Nigel with the s
redesigning the slide out galley Denise hunter 23 at 11:31am 10.23.05 Smaller Boats 14/1210 My future plans are to sleep onboard 2-3 nites. As I learn to sail better and my distance from home
Info for San Diego Jerry21527 at 11:30am 10.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/679 Does any one have a contact for a good teak restore person in San Diego. I live out of state so don'
add wheel autopilot with console on H-29.5? Rick at 11:00am 10.23.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1074 I've got a '95 H-29.5 to which I'd like to add a Simrad WP 10 wheel autopilot. However, when I look
Cutter Vs. Ketch? Sailortonyb at 10:48am 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 21/10804 I know the major differences between a cutter and a sloop and i am seriously thinking of buying and
forward hatch leaking 2004 B331 jj at 10:34am 10.23.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1352 Have been finding puddles of water in the forward area in front of v berth. may be leaking forward
H23, line lengths? Euclid at 10:15am 10.23.05 Smaller Boats 4/1018 Howdy! I'm considering replacing the lines on my H23 just because the look and feel of new lines add
HATCH RETROFIT CATALINA 27 (1973) Howard at 10:11am 10.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/824 Does anyone know who makes a hatch for decks that are not flat. I know beckson makes one, but it is
Boat Instruments Mark at 10:09am 10.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/933 I need to put some instruments on my Mac. I am looking at a Wind System, Depth System, Speed System
How much draft? Stephen, San Juan 21 at 10:09am 10.23.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 11/3862 How can you tell how much draft to put into the mainsail? This is something I always have been expe
Apostle Islands (Lake Superior) Rich L at 10:08am 10.23.05 Destinations 4/2296 Am looking for a new place to trailer my H26, possibly with some friends next summer. Plan a week or
How to get that blankty blank rudder down George H260 at 9:48am 10.23.05 Smaller Boats 21/2852 The H260 rudder readily pops to the surface but is awkward to get down. See the pic. I'm getting t
Pergo flooring? john at 9:24am 10.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1337 Has anyone installed a pergo type floor for a cabin sole?I have a hunter 27 cherubini that I might
Inflatable Registration Kits Rob McClain at 9:24am 10.23.05 Ask All Sailors 18/2408 I have an 8' Zodiac inflatable and currently my State registration numbers are displayed using 2 whi
Fire extinguishers - how many? And where? dcafr2 at 9:07am 10.23.05 Big Boats 5/961 I get to much conflicting data re how many hand held extinguishers I should have, and where they sho
1984 Hunter 31 Merriman block sheave replacements Steve at 9:02am 10.23.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1665 I need to replace a number of sheaves in my Merriman blocks. Does anyone know where I can get this
Dropped boat Richard Bryer at 8:45am 10.23.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1218 Well it finally happend. Our club has has an impeccable accident record for haulout and launch for m
engine oils in air intake filter Anton Wilson at 8:41am 10.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1531 I own a 1996 Catalina 36 sail # 1510. A dream to own and sail.When I am not sailing and using the i

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remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:38am 04.29.21 As Sailor Sue said, I would try to unscrew the mount from the hole - I had a similar situation and
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:29am 04.29.21 Get a better penetrating oil - something like Aero Kroil and keep soaking the stud. Use one of the
remove siezed motor mount bolt dmax at 8:24am 04.29.21 As Sailor Sue said, I would try to unscrew the mount from the hole - I had a similar situation and t
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:24am 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is
remove siezed motor mount bolt Hayden Watson at 8:22am 04.29.21 You indicate that you have begun the lift. It looks (in the image) that the engine flange might be
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink Head Sail at 8:22am 04.29.21 If they are tiny holes, you might just apply some JB Weld to the underside.
Leaking Water Tank jssailem at 8:13am 04.29.21 While you are at his fix, be sure to check that your vent line is functioning. You could be filling
Refrigeration help JAE at 8:06am 04.29.21 Now that is Great News JAE. Does this mean cold beers are possible, again in Gig Harbor... Cheers.
Stern vents - screen options? jssailem at 8:06am 04.29.21 I got some galvanized wire screen and inserted it into the air vents. I have since replaced it with
remove siezed motor mount bolt Charles Erwin at 7:49am 04.29.21 Since you are replacing the mount - I assume the new mount has its own new threaded stud - here is w
Anchor light not working Parsons at 7:46am 04.29.21 ... I wouldn't go up the mast to change a light bulb ... or for any other reason. I would find anot
Hull crash jssailem at 7:42am 04.29.21 I feel your pain. I had a fishing boat hit me back about 2017. Came out of the fog doing 30mph. I wa
Hull crash sail sfbay at 7:41am 04.29.21 Ouch !! .........looks repairable............I would be looking for quotes from expert fiberglass /
Hull crash Parsons at 7:41am 04.29.21 Wow - some crash. Agree with @jssailem that this will take serious structural re-building, so find
Accessing hose from freshwater tank because of suspected leak jssailem at 7:37am 04.29.21 There will be a hunter owner that might be able to provide some ideas. You can also call the SBO o
Hull crash miguelgdelrey at 7:30am 04.29.21 That is not good. You can save your boat, with some serious fiberglass work. Hope you found the sk
Are You Ready????? jssailem at 7:28am 04.29.21
Hunter 34 pierced galley sink jssailem at 7:26am 04.29.21 Those guys are right on.:plus: I would look to the RV market for a compatible sink, Claude.
Are You Ready????? (1) Don S/V ILLusion at 7:25am 04.29.21
Hull crash jssailem at 7:24am 04.29.21 That is not good. You can save your boat, with some serious fiberglass work. Hope you found the ski

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