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opinions for a "Nubee" joau43 at 2:02am 08.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1780 This weekend I'm going to "test sail" a Hunter 170. I'm looking for advice on what to buy. Also lo
Chain Plate Noise sscholes77 at 1:36am 08.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/921 We have a 1990 Hunter 35.5 and the starboard chainplate 'creaks' downbelow, especially when being bo
New Owner of a 320 in Austin, TX Austin 320 at 1:33am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/897 Greetings All!My wife and I bought our first Catalina 320 and we have a few questions. It's a 199
Hunter 27X--?? bill at 1:28am 08.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/999 What do we make of this:http://www.ukhalsey.com/article.asp?id=31A Hunter 27 ready to go racing?
Ice Box Drain Bill_Cat_30 at 1:21am 08.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1265 I have a 1982 Catlaina 30 TR. Currently the ice box dtains directly into the bilge. I think it wou
12 volt book recommendations Markus at 11:56pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1153 Recently, I've bought the 12 volt bible to try to learn simple boat electrics. I must have Attention
fdf fdg at 11:42pm 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/803
WM Code Flag = PT? PhotoEd at 11:28pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 7/2176 What is the flag labeled "PT" used for?
What Knot? Robert Gallagher at 11:14pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1208 I am a new sailor (6 mos.) and will be changing the rigging on my adjustable back stay and boomvang.
deck wash pump Ron at 11:07pm 08.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/1030 Has anyone installed a deckwash pump on a C320 ? Since I sail in fresh water, I would like to take
Charging with a Honda Generator Ray Durkee at 10:46pm 08.18.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1295 I am planning to take my boat from SF to Maine via the Canal and am exploring charging options. I p
Ontario Evening Joe1455 at 9:59pm 08.18.05 Day Sailers 17/1459 Just wanted to share a pic from our August Vacation.Our H170 ' 1967 13' Whaler at the end of anothe
mac 26c jennifer at 4:21pm 08.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1003 does anyone out there know how much a 26c model 1994 macgreggor is selling for ? low blue book ?
bad cast on a broken strut toddl at 3:21pm 08.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/945 I've got a 1990 hunter 30 and the prop shaft strut snapped. I've been told that it looks like a bad
Hunter 306 Engine Exhaust Elbow - Insulation? kb2qqm at 2:19pm 08.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1040 Hi, I am in the process of buying a 2002 Hunter 306, and just received the Marine survey report. Th
Need good source for P. Ensign hardware / parte jkeaster at 2:01pm 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 2/981 My son is helping care for a Pearson Ensign and needs a few fairly minor things including a good sou
looking for used Moody Robert Valentine at 1:17pm 08.18.05 Other Sailboats 0/774 I am looking for a used Moody between 42-46".1999-2003.Know of anyone?
Outboard "kicker" Bruce at 1:12pm 08.18.05 Trailer Sailors 6/1746 Is there anyone out there with any experiences(good or bad) with Briggs'Stratton 4stroke outboards?
Genoa sheet set-up Ben 1973 V21 North Carolina at 12:32pm 08.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1067 I searched the archives and didn't really see what I wanted to know. Where would I mount the tracks
sailcare references? Kevin at 12:21pm 08.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/845 The sails on my 1979 Oday 23 appear to be original equipment (they were made by Neil Pryde). I am t

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Shaft and reduction gear FBD at 9:31am 03.22.21 Thank you Ralph Would you by chance know what the reduction gear is. I appreciate the information.
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad? DArcy at 9:28am 03.22.21 @Prairie Virgin Sailor I had the same experience as you from Yachtworld. In fact, I had extremely po
Shaft and reduction gear (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:24am 03.22.21 191924
Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals? AaronD at 9:16am 03.22.21 I was mostly offline for a few days. Coming back, I see nobody has offered a credible reason why the
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad? JamesG161 at 9:13am 03.22.21 Most Brokers are part of a Multiple Listing Service. Pick one to find who has a Boat's Listing as a
Shaft packing (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 03.22.21 Boat is a 450 with 1 inch shaft in water so Shouldn't that be 1-1/4" as per @sail sfbay 's drawin
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 9:03am 03.22.21 Really ?? Well now I feel it's personal (smile). Interesting???
Why is America so disinterested in racing? shemandr at 9:00am 03.22.21 Maybe the question should be "Why is sailboat racing so popular in France, or New Zealand?"
Why is America so disinterested in racing? (1) jon hansen at 8:54am 03.22.21 first, you'd prolly want to own a race boat
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad? JohnShannon at 8:54am 03.22.21 I bought half my boats through Yachtworld. I did not share your experience, maybe it is the Covid
My new Hunter 456 and adding a washer dryer FBD at 8:44am 03.22.21 My 456 is already set up for one I believe had one. My problem is cabinet depth. I think, at the bas
Keel assessment markwbird at 8:40am 03.22.21 Iron Keel? That's not bad. the real questions is: what do the keel bolts look like. Haul it out,
Why is America so disinterested in racing? markwbird at 8:37am 03.22.21 Outdoor activities in general have been declining cause of the internet and technology. As for spec
Shaft packing (1) sail sfbay at 8:30am 03.22.21 From the owner's manual: https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/Owners-Manuals/450_owners_
Shaft packing Don S/V ILLusion at 8:26am 03.22.21
Why is America so disinterested in racing? Scott T-Bird at 8:21am 03.22.21 Hello, Personally I really enjoy sailboat racing. I race casually on my boat and more seriously on
Removing very old thru hull xducers wdonovan at 8:00am 03.22.21 New xducer same dia as old one. I am skeptical heat will travel down plastic far enough to help. The
H310 - Where does anchor locker drain? wdonovan at 7:54am 03.22.21 Turns out there is no pipe connector on the lower drain. locker is sealed directly to the outer hull
1980 Hunter 30 Prop Shaft Diameter? Dalliance at 7:43am 03.22.21
Keel assessment JBird at 7:25am 03.22.21 Its a 1985 hunter 25.5 shoal draft

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