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Vang Sheeting Don Guillette at 1:30am 05.02.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1357 SJS (MD): In a previous message I said that the advantage of this forum is that it is like walking i
Factory location of water strainer on 84-90 H40? Fred G at 1:28am 05.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/911 I recently bought an 85' H40. The Perko raw water strainer is currently mounted on a board just ins
raritan phii robert taylor at 1:22am 05.02.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1816 peggie,first let me say that i have bought and read your book (very good info.) second, i have co
steel arch modifications carib99 at 12:53am 05.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/721 I am interested in adding some cruising equipment to my arch - dinghy davits, solar, wind generator,
Cracked cockpit Tom at 12:47am 05.02.05 Ask All Sailors 0/898 I have a pre 71 Sunfish that has been stored outside for many years. It has several spider cracks in
Cabin Top Depression Archive? Lamar at 12:34am 05.02.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/797 My buddy and I are in the midst of repairing the cabin top depression on my 1979 Hunter 27. I canno
Removing keel winch. Cactus Jack at 12:23am 05.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/911 I need to unbolt the swing keel winch from it's mount on my Catalina 25 to do some minor repair work
c-27 tejodi at 12:03am 05.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/871 I'm in the process of buying a sailboat, and i have more or less settled on a c- 27 or possibly a c-
Looking for a Shoal Draft Keel for 84 Hunter 30 Jurth at 11:57pm 05.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/950 I am looking for a 4' keel for a 1984 Hunter 31. I would appreciate any leads, contact persons, pho
O'day Operation and rigging instruction Yves at 11:31pm 05.01.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/682 I've just purchased a 23 O'day name Zig Zag. I'm looking for an owner's manual or the Operation and
Rudder fix Same as pick-upTomm Maxon at 10:55pm 05.01.05 Big Boats 2/904 Bottom of the rudder is scuffed and starting to delaminate. Any recommendations on what kind of com
Engine control panel GG at 10:28pm 05.01.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/949 Trying to locate the exact model and part number of the two small status indicator lights on the coc
Best replacement toilet on a 36' Hunter sailboat Dipboye at 9:54pm 05.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1219 First thanks to Peggie for helpful comments from a previous post about replacing the holding tank. A
Shower pump Oday 35' Phiggins at 9:44pm 05.01.05 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1211 On my 1985 O'Day 35 I have a circuit breaker that says 'Shower Pump' but seems to do nothing. I ha
water pump replacement Jack2438 at 8:38pm 05.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/775 Could someone provide me with the basics on replacing the waterpump for my dinghy engine. It's a 199
Furler for 1980 O'Day 22 Grant4421 at 2:21pm 05.01.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/861 I just bought a 1980 O'Day 22 and want a jib furler. Any suggestions?
Dumpster diving ex-admin at 2:17pm 05.01.05 Ask All Sailors 38/2138 Sailors are a practical and frugal lot. We like to get as much use and value as possible out of our
What is your best improvement or change made? Bob F. at 1:55pm 05.01.05 Big Boats 6/971 What is the best addition/improvment or change made to your "standard" Hunter sailboat? I've owned m
keel sitting on axel? kingprawn at 1:35pm 05.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/891 Anyone else have an H22 with a single axel trailer where the keel sits on the axel? Is this part of
What the heck is this part? David Ochoa at 1:18pm 05.01.05 Big Boats 1/747 I was inspecting and tightening hose clamps today and I noticed a little corrosion on the engine jus

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Finally replacing my keel cable. What's with all this extra length? Lazy1 at 3:36pm 09.28.20 I wrapped all mine on the drum for overwrap
What to do if you lose your rig. Hunter216 at 3:34pm 09.28.20 My initial thoughts when I started pondering this was what are the priorities after I confirmed that
New sailer Glsawyer at 3:18pm 09.28.20 But I will be buying a replacement boat in the 3-6k range. So selling the 27 is just to make up part
New sailer Glsawyer at 3:15pm 09.28.20 Do you actually think it is feasible to make money on the transaction? I'm curious, not knowing th
Yanmar 3GMF: Torque spec for fuel lines at Injection pump kloudie1 at 3:07pm 09.28.20 I can't find a spec for tightening the top fitting either.. I do see a spec for the big nut/fitting
How to get and keep good crew for racing? shemandr at 3:07pm 09.28.20 I raced one design Ensign class for about 10 years. ... I was crew in the Centerport/Huntington Ens
How to get and keep good crew for racing? Crazy Dave Condon at 3:07pm 09.28.20 Selling the larger sailboats as a dealer, instruction was offered for two weeks to include systems,
34 Feet (1) Bill19233 at 3:07pm 09.28.20 Another photo, from the Beneteau 435 that won our class, I guess I should not have let him drive ove
New sailer Scott T-Bird at 3:02pm 09.28.20 Do you actually think it is feasible to make money on the transaction? I'm curious, not knowing the
WEBASTO HEATING SYSTEM Caboteur at 3:02pm 09.28.20 I forgot... at this time of year the chimney might be blocked bi spider nests and since the unit can
WEBASTO HEATING SYSTEM Caboteur at 3:00pm 09.28.20
34 Feet Bill19233 at 2:58pm 09.28.20 But why did you let them drive over you?? I know, thought about it after he passed. I was having
110% Jib messes up jib sheet angle on my Hunter 26 shemandr at 2:54pm 09.28.20 If it's a properly shaped jib that is not blown out a rule of thumb is the sheet should bisect the c
How to get and keep good crew for racing? capta at 2:47pm 09.28.20 Some thoughts. First, you have to understand that you are really creating a PROGRAM, and you have
What to do if you lose your rig. Crazy Dave Condon at 2:45pm 09.28.20 There is one important thing that most did not say except for @Jackdaw touched on. ACCOUNTING FOR
What to do if you lose your rig. Hunter216 at 2:43pm 09.28.20 @Jackdaw and Jodi Good on you both for stopping your race to ensure all was well. True sportsmansh
What to do if you lose your rig. capta at 2:39pm 09.28.20 This discussion is so dependent on the size of the boat, where it happens and the sea conditions, th
Oday 34/35 shower sump Tally Ho at 2:34pm 09.28.20 On my O332, there is a shower drain, attached to a hose and a pump under the sink. Pumps the shower
110% Jib messes up jib sheet angle on my Hunter 26 bmorr at 2:27pm 09.28.20 Thank you all, now I am wondering what a good angle is,
Trailer noise Crazy Dave Condon at 2:22pm 09.28.20 How about a sailor dog who use to lift his leg and pee on every powerboat trailer at a marina I use

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