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Hunter 26.5 jims605 at 10:43pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1227 I just bought a Hunter 26.5. This boat has a recessed area in the bow to hook the jib sheet on. Can
Jabsco Manual Head Dave Rutherford at 10:38pm 06.23.05 C&C 2/1812 My Jabsco manual head is only 3 years old installed by PO. This year (holding tank is empty) when t
Need Help for a 76 AMF PACESHIP smillingchippy at 10:21pm 06.23.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1002 Hello there i have a 23' amf paceship that has adrifted up @ my pier and trying to get some info on
Any suggestions for being crowded by the tiller ? Crackerjack at 9:48pm 06.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1061 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 13/1634 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 17/1246 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 13/1493 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 9/1767 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 2/960 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 1/1014 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 3/1101 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 3/920 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 0/738 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 1/866 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 1/910 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 1/850 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 13/963 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 9/1094 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 2/1532 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 10/1115 I finally have a wet slip and was wondering what other folks do with a water ballast system to keep

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Prevent engine starting in reverse jssailem at 10:13am 04.03.21 Now that is helpful bling, Haro.
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! jssailem at 10:12am 04.03.21 Here is a link to Rigrite. https://rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Spreaders.php It might give you a res
Diagnosing a problem with the shower pump BigEasy at 9:52am 04.03.21
Prevent engine starting in reverse JoeWhite at 9:52am 04.03.21 After forgetting to open the engine raw water through valve, I installed a magnet on the handle and
Prevent engine starting in reverse jssailem at 9:48am 04.03.21 looks like a solution in search of a problem. What if you just want to bling out your boat? Then y
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 9:45am 04.03.21 Hang your keychain on the gear lever. Taking it off the lever to put it back in the ignition will r
first trip to Catalina Brian D at 9:44am 04.03.21 Don't. Instead, go to Dana Point or some other local site that is close to land. If you don't have e
Spring Cruise 2021 jssailem at 9:34am 04.03.21 It would be fun. Wrong Way was supposed to be heading west like you.
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 9:23am 04.03.21 Now that you are aware I'd bet you'll always check position of shift AND throttle before starting.
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 8:57am 04.03.21 Correction it has one hole for the shroud to countiue up to the upper mast in the center. the shape
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 8:52am 04.03.21 The item I have insert into the end of the spreader, is black hard nylon or PVC and is held by two s
Prevent engine starting in reverse Davidasailor26 at 8:49am 04.03.21 Hang your keychain on the gear lever. Taking it off the lever to put it back in the ignition will re
Prevent engine starting in reverse Calif. Ted at 8:36am 04.03.21 Now that you are aware I'd bet you'll always check position of shift AND throttle before starting.
Why does Hunter have a bad name? Kings Gambit at 8:01am 04.03.21 Yes. Thinking more about it, the yachts the folks owned with which we cruised (cruising club) in FL
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 8:00am 04.03.21 Another thought - its one more thing to "fail" and keep you from starting your engine whey you reall
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT TomY at 7:57am 04.03.21 First post! New to site. Our Cape Dory 36 is currently on the Rappahannock (mid Chesapeake Bay) and
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 7:53am 04.03.21 On my Hunter 40.5 the Yanmar will start in gear and I don't really see that as much of a problem as
Spring Cruise 2021 Terry Cox at 7:41am 04.03.21 Oh, John. You're such a wet blanket. Ireland is not on my itinerary. :D
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 7:41am 04.03.21 Cape Dory 36 - nice boat. What condition is the boat in? How's the engine? Of course I'm going to
Prevent engine starting in reverse Terry Cox at 7:34am 04.03.21 Hmm. Never have started our engine while in gear. Whether it has a setup to prevent it, no idea. Mig

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