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Mop and Glo for the Hull Michael Mangione at 5:54am 05.08.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/6109 Sailors,I spent part of the weekend at my local sail club. One of our members was using Mop and Gl
replacing cartridges in head sink taps. Ron at 5:24am 05.08.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/965 I have a 1994 Cat320. The head sink faucettes started to drip causing the pump to run. I have the
Recommendations for a rigger Aloha Spirit at 4:41am 05.08.05 Ask All Sailors 3/4159 Hi,I'm looking for a recommendation in the Marina del Rey area for a good rigger. So far, the ones
Stove Cabinet for C30 Birchy at 3:39am 05.08.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/935 I purchased my C30 with a two burner surface stove, I would like to build a cabinet to hold a two bu
Backup plates Kevin13821 at 3:04am 05.08.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/966 Are there stainless or aluminum backup plates for the halyard spinlocks?Thank YouKevin
Backup plates Kevin13821 at 2:54am 05.08.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/996 Does Hunter use stainless or aluminum for back plates under the halyard spinlocks on a H260? Thanks
Fresh water piping shorty at 1:49am 05.08.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1046 I chewed into the 3/8" ID plastic fresh water pipe w/a hole saw so I need to repair w/a union. Does
Installing R.F. Main Tony at 1:15am 05.08.05 Big Boats 2/773 HELPI Tried to install my mainsail (roller furled) All was well untill I started to roll into the m
Bow casting Pulpit Support Kenneth Corbett at 1:06am 05.08.05 Grampian 1/1969 Hi,My turn to look for something. Just discovered the full impact of a collision with the dock last
In-mast or furling boom -- which is better? Jarrett P at 12:35am 05.08.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1235 Which do you think is preferable, in-mast or furling boom mainsail, and why? Two features apparent
Hose length and elbows. alan at 12:29am 05.08.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1210 Hi Peg, got the SeaLand 5 gal pump/dump plumbed in. Finally got past the idea of putting a 2" diame
Mast broken @ bottom/is 4" less OK? Pete at 12:27am 05.08.05 Smaller Boats 9/1004 The mast on my H22 is broken off approximately 4" from the bottom where it mounts to the attactment
Seeking Herreshoff Meadowlarks Geo8308 at 12:09am 05.08.05 Ask All Sailors 0/991 Hi Everyone, I'm compiling a list of Herreshoff Meadowlarks and their location for the purpose of
Engine won't shut down.... Scott at 11:35pm 05.07.05 Big Boats 3/906 Hi I've had a intermittent problem with our 410 for a while. When you push the stop button the engi
Outbacker Perth Plus Capn D at 11:19pm 05.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/2163 Just acquired a used Outbacker Perth Plus antenna for my H380 SSB setup...but, no installation manua
Merriman Pedestal Parts or Repair Greig18131 at 10:41pm 05.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1041 Fellow Sailors,My new-to-me 1985 Hunter 31 has a Merriman Pedestal. The portion of the pedestal "sh
Merriman Pedestal Parts/Repair Greig18131 at 10:32pm 05.07.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1254 Fellow Sailors, My new-to-me 1985 Hunter 31 has a Merriman Pedestal. The portion of the pedestal
Wtaer infiltation of keel Donald Chapman at 9:29pm 05.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/912 I have a 1984 Hunter 25.5 with a cast iron keel. On haul-out I noticed water seeping out of a samll
Suggestions for topping lift cleat dlemisch at 8:48pm 05.07.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1172 I recently purchased my first boat, a Catalina 27. Both the topping lift and the outhaul lines exit
Fixed Keel Hunter 22 Chris14566 at 5:24pm 05.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1251 Regarding the fixed keel hunter 22 (1984). On the cabin sole directly below the campionway steps th

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Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice? JonnyEp at 10:37am 03.26.21 Thanks Dave, As I replied to John, the Torqueedo's are just out of my budget range. The engine we
If You Have an Aqua Signal Toronto Chart Table Light... Rich Stidger at 10:35am 03.26.21 How about: https://www.allelectronics.com/item/cc-14/3-conductor-coil-cord/1.html The gauge is onl
Install Wallas heater in a Hunter 41 ac jssailem at 10:35am 03.26.21 I installed my Wallas, and while not on a Hunter 41, there are some universal considerations. Locat
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice? JonnyEp at 10:32am 03.26.21 Thank you. I am aware of just the Torqueedo motors that are strong enough to push my boat on the so
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice? dlochner at 10:32am 03.26.21 The technology has been around for long enough to work out the kinks, propane does have some advanta
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice? jssailem at 10:23am 03.26.21 Why not. You might even be able to use an electrical trolling motor doing away with all the smells-
Bow Water Ballast jssailem at 10:15am 03.26.21 Bow shapes provide different boating experiences. https://www.marineinsight.com/naval-architecture/
Spring Cruise 2021 jssailem at 10:12am 03.26.21 Just as hope begins to bring "sunshine", the forecaster I share ideas with says.... NOT SO FAST Sail
If You Have an Aqua Signal Toronto Chart Table Light... Ed Caldwell at 10:12am 03.26.21 McMaster-Carr kinda expensive, probably other generic sources
Beneteau Spare Parts Website bmiley at 10:10am 03.26.21 Has anybody been able to get through and order parts on the phone? I just called again, was numbe
Beneteau Spare Parts Website bmiley at 10:05am 03.26.21 My Annapolis B dealer, Annapolis Yacht Sales has a small parts store, maybe can get what you want o
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' jssailem at 10:03am 03.26.21 I read this a couple of times. I think I am clear of any application, but will not know until I get
Finally added diesel fuel level gauge - Classic 26 (Classic Yachts Chanute) (1) mspeters at 9:58am 03.26.21 How do you like your classic 26? I have a 36 Laguna. Same hull as yours. I haven't gotten mine o
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? jssailem at 9:49am 03.26.21 @SailorElliot being a new sailor means you need to consider the skill development to enable you to s
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? dLj at 9:39am 03.26.21 I like Predict Wind, they have various levels of service starting at Free. https://www.predictwind
Spring Cruise 2021 (1) jssailem at 9:36am 03.26.21 When considering Long range (7Plus days in advance) forecasts of weather, there is always glimmers
Bow Water Ballast PaulK at 9:36am 03.26.21 Lay awake last night worrying about this, but think I have figured it out. The owner is obviously p
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? sailme88 at 9:30am 03.26.21 The wind APPs are only as good as the assets. Just like weather radar, the reliability comes down t
If You Have an Aqua Signal Toronto Chart Table Light... Kings Gambit at 9:11am 03.26.21 ...and you see that the coiled power cord looks dusty, DO NOT pull it out and attempt to "clean" it
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 03.26.21 I was wondering what the best app for predicting the waves and wind is? Experience and the weathe

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