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Any suggestions for being crowded by the tiller ? Crackerjack at 9:48pm 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1014 This, in short, is the question- Short of putting an after market wheel in my Hunter 26.5, is there
Fully Battened Mainsail bobcree at 9:40pm 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1335 I am considering a new mainsailfor my 86 H34. Has anyone used a fully battened main? If so what ar
Most Effective Method of Cleanig Water Tanks Bermuda1 at 3:38pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 17/1109 What is considered the most effective method of cleaning water tanks. This would include the elimin
Dad wants to buy a sailboat for his 23 yr old son Palmer Kellum at 2:20pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1336 I am not a sailor. If it sounds like I am stupid, sorry. My 23 year old son has been learning to sai
Boat Upgrades, Equipment, Supplies for Long Cruise Tai Chi Sailor at 1:15pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1594 What should I look for if I purchase a sailboat for potential long range cruising? Does the hull nee
Canvas Color for Hunter 23.5 (early model ) John, Illinois at 12:58pm 06.23.05 Smaller Boats 2/919 ordering q cover for my furling jib, need color to match the main sail cover. It is Persian Green?
84 H31 toe rail Bob Rutland at 12:46pm 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/950 My port side toe rail has been damaged beond repair. Where can I find a replacement?
New Traveler Advice? Steve L22188 at 12:23pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1042 I have a new/old O'Day 302 with the original midboom traveler. It's a beast to adjust: move the peg
272 extra forestay? Dennis at 10:46am 06.23.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/843 My 272 has some kind of eye installed on the front of the mast at the level of the spreaders, and al
Removing Refrigeration gus18219 at 10:30am 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/690 Hi,HAs anyone any experience in removing interiors, particulaty a refrigeratorin a Hunter 380.P
snatch blocks Bob at 10:28am 06.23.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/823 Anyone know the best place to buy snatch blocks, which is the better brand?
V21 forestay length larry abbott at 9:00am 06.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/846 Hi, does anyone know the length from the mast attachment to the bow attachment for the forestay for
Bringing it home Chuck at 8:51am 06.23.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/795 I am bringing our boat down from Muskegon, MI to East Chicago this weekend. Can anyone tell me what
I am alive/what would you like to see crazy dave condon at 8:45am 06.23.05 Smaller Boats 13/844 For those of you who know me, I am still alive. I am the sales department here and it is difficult
electric fuel/lift pump jc at 6:39am 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 9/997 would like any info for a reliable replacement electic fuel pump for a Yanmar diesel ,came with a be
Looking for a Nashmarine Tsehum Pete at 6:17am 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1403 A long-time sailing friend recently loaned me his blue Nashmarine Sailminder card. It seem to be a b
Ballast Water Salty Dog at 6:13am 06.23.05 Smaller Boats 10/1005 I finally have a wet slip and was wondering what other folks do with a water ballast system to keep
Autohelm 3000 Don6157 at 5:57am 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1272 My 1983 Hunter 34 came with an Autohelm 3000 auto pilot that must bearound 20 years old. I can't fi
Boat on reef Franklin at 5:42am 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/812 Been thinking about the guy on the reef and what I would do or could now plan to do if I were in his
can't stop this heeling...... nicole17008 at 5:32am 06.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 29/2191 Hi, Hubby and I took a total of 2 months of sailing lessons last fall, then decided to go for it an

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NY Winter Covering of 26d (2) Bobglas at 6:47am 10.12.20 On my 26M I made a 5' mast holder from 2 2x2's crossed at the top to hold the back of the mast high.
"Stuffing Box"? (1) sail sfbay at 6:46am 10.12.20 Based on your description you have a Glenwood Marine Morse-type stuffing box as shown in their catal
235 gudgeon removal Crazy Dave Condon at 6:45am 10.12.20 Simple on the 23.5. Look from the rear berth using a flashlight at the inside of the transom. You
How to Post a Spreadsheet? shemandr at 6:36am 10.12.20 For sure! Phil, I just tried the owner reviews for the Hunter 212 (For Example). I never knew thi
"Stuffing Box"? stuartsw at 6:36am 10.12.20 I wanted to use a sealant to stop the leak?? Not a great idea. Your mechanic is right. Sealant wil
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:36am 10.12.20 @ Jackdaw It happened but never got into trouble as it was all about safety. Hunter, Catalina and
"Stuffing Box"? jssailem at 6:31am 10.12.20 $10k min. Oh my. That sounds like an exaggeration. In you have the parts, which are not too expens
"Stuffing Box"? kloudie1 at 6:30am 10.12.20 I agree.. The plastic box is OK and serviceable (unless it has suffered some kind of trauma).. maybe
How to Post a Spreadsheet? Phil Herring at 6:24am 10.12.20 I've never heard anyone refer to the "brand" of sailboat they own. Is this me being trivial, or d
"Stuffing Box"? Justin_NSA at 6:22am 10.12.20 Most "older" Hunters came with plastic stuffing boxes. My '91 did. There's nothing wrong with them,
Hunter Legend - New owner saying hi (2) jssailem at 6:17am 10.12.20 Here is what the old prop looked like. 185908 Smaller blades with better curve and proper pitch. It
Winterizing the C310 engine? CowboyWay at 6:13am 10.12.20 All excellent advice! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with me. I'll prob
Hunter Legend - New owner saying hi jssailem at 6:11am 10.12.20 Welcome Andy. Dodger issues. Without a picture I am guessing you have vinyl windows. They age in th
Hunter Legend - New owner saying hi andyb28 at 6:05am 10.12.20 You must have been a water skier!! I also owned a Correct Craft Sport Nautique, which enjoyed slal
32 Morgan markweihe at 5:48am 10.12.20 I NEED SOME PARTS FROM HER. Sorry for yelling, just amazed to see this. I will try to send you a p
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Jackdaw at 5:46am 10.12.20 For years dealers sold new and used boats to non sailors. I have been an advocate of dealers shou
Electrical Refit Done! TheSoggyDollar at 5:43am 10.12.20 Battery is still in the cockpit. It's not a terrible spot for now, but I would like to move it insid
235 gudgeon removal sail sfbay at 5:32am 10.12.20 Spray the screw with rust penetrant (Liquid Wrench and PB Blaster are two really good brands). Let t
Electrical Refit Done! CAT22SWTEXAS at 5:31am 10.12.20 I think I am going to piggy back your ideas on this SD. I recently acquired an 86 boat and plugged
Confused about pipe sizes - trying to make dip tube for new tank Fredct at 5:26am 10.12.20 Indeed, that's exactly how it was done at the time. The locker is gone for now which will allow me t

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