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Thru Hull Blues Hugh at 2:01am 04.04.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1086 Anyone out there have suggestions on my thru hull replacement project? Step one is done, I have four
23.5 PHRF Rating Jonathan Costello at 1:48am 04.04.05 Smaller Boats 2/2155 Does anyone know the PHRF Rating for an un modified 23.5 with a 110 jib with full batten original ma
First 235 - for Coastal cruising? Gabriel at 1:42am 04.04.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/3144 I am considering buying a First 235 to daysail/weekend around the coasts of Florida... is the First
Raymarine or Navman Kailani at 1:27am 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 16/1441 In an effort to compare two ~6" color display chartplotters, the Raymarine 435i and the Navman 5600,
Raymarine or Navman Kailani at 1:26am 04.04.05 Big Boats 0/745 In an effort to compare two ~6" color display chartplotters, the Raymarine 435i and the Navman 5600,
User Fees PrincessoftheLake at 1:02am 04.04.05 Big Boats 3/806 My husband and I own and sail a Hunter 34 on Lake Superior. We keep our boat in Bayfield, so the Apo
Cruising Fees PrincessoftheLake at 1:01am 04.04.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1165 My husband and I own and sail a Hunter 34 on Lake Superior. We keep our boat in Bayfield, so the Ap
Hanging Anchor on Bow Pulpit PhotoEd at 1:01am 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/4516 What do you call the little "do-hickys" that "hook" the anchor to the bow pulpit for temp storage?
Rub rail - dirt James at 12:58am 04.04.05 Big Boats 6/812 I tried without success this past weekend trying to clean my rub rail. Does anyone know a product th
Swaying back-n-forth while on the hook. PhotoEd at 12:24am 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1042 Hi all,Spent most of the day on the hook yesterday (it's been several years) and REALLY enjoyed it!
Edson Throttle Control Handle Paul Jaudon at 12:20am 04.04.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1185 I have managed to break my throttle control handle. It was on an Edson pedestal model 335. Has any
anybody know Alan Hadad's new email? George H260 at 10:15pm 04.03.05 Big Boats 1/895 I read Alan's very thorough article on Compression post replacement and tried to email him for the d
leaking rubber exhaust pipe Mario Grech at 9:21pm 04.03.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/884 I have noticed a water leak at the bend (goose neck) in the rubber flexible exhaust pipe, the pipe w
Creaking Bill4867 at 8:05pm 04.03.05 Big Boats 3/1330 Just spent the weekend on my C350 in the slip with quite a storm coming thur. I notice quite a bit
Hello Crazy! Mark at 2:10pm 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 0/713 Wondering if you have had a chance to check those phots yet??Not tooo keen to sail her the way she
License to sail ex-admin at 1:46pm 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 96/6972 While some say power boaters and sail boaters are like Mars and Venus, we all share the water togeth
Varnishing stern rail seats Oliverhg at 1:01pm 04.03.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/1325 I bought my 33 new last year. Some of the varnish on the wooden slats on the stern rail seats are n
Using the furling jib MJohnson at 12:44pm 04.03.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/773 I just bought a 170 and never used a furling jib before....need some advice.Any advice on how to f
Yanmar Keys Panacea at 12:22pm 04.03.05 Ask All Sailors 14/3899
Schaefer Snap Furler Jason Alexander at 12:05pm 04.03.05 Smaller Boats 2/1250 Ok, I'm asking a lot of questions. Does anyone with a H26 have a Schaefer Snap Furler. I'm tryin

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Covid-19 Vaccination (1) TomY at 2:32pm 03.09.21 We received our first of 2 jabs today. I'm finding the side effects are quite profound. First, I'm
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? (3) rgranger at 2:23pm 03.09.21 191341191343191344
replacement pads on my jackstands question DArcy at 2:14pm 03.09.21 I have always used carpet remnant over the pad. I've never thought of astro turf but that may be a b
Help with shore power Tom J at 2:08pm 03.09.21 I was running my heater then the bilge pump came on for an extended time. Then the switch power swi
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? (1) DArcy at 2:06pm 03.09.21 The View :cool:
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? (1) TomY at 1:54pm 03.09.21 After 20 seasons, we're still amazed at the views and light from our big ports, below.
Hunter 49 Staysail Laid-back at 1:54pm 03.09.21 I have my Hunter 50 in the Caribbean where 25 to 30 kn is common. I found that sailing a beat in 32
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Pump sensitivity -Help? jon hansen at 1:54pm 03.09.21 2 years ago i had the injector pump rebuilt, last year was the injectors and starter. i run schedule
can rudders be moved via steering wheel when they are in upright position? (1) Jim26m at 1:45pm 03.09.21 There may be a friction screw behind the steering wheel. Just above center... Disconnect it from
Tohatsu MFS9.9EEPTL too big for H260? h2o_snow at 1:41pm 03.09.21 No issues with weight. Our Merc. Bigfoot 9.9 is slightly heavier and has been on the H260 since 200
Covid-19 Vaccination Michael Davis at 1:35pm 03.09.21 Listening to the news it sounds like a vaccination may become a prerequisite for international trave
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Pump sensitivity -Help? Michael Davis at 1:03pm 03.09.21 english engines. well at least mine doesn't have a lucas fuel pump My Perkins has a CAV injector p
Help with shore power Justin_NSA at 12:50pm 03.09.21 How many watts is your heater? a 1500 watt heater will draw 12.5 amps. Like David mentioned, your bi
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles justsomeguy at 12:47pm 03.09.21 I have a torque wrench. You may also need (a) crowfoot wrench(es).
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) newsailor130 at 12:21pm 03.09.21 yes. i like mcmaster. good idea. ty for the research
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles tfox2069 at 12:13pm 03.09.21 This is an interesting question I'll follow for the experience of others. I paid $350 to have thre
Help with shore power Davidasailor26 at 12:10pm 03.09.21 The bilge pump should* not be related to the shore power system. The only way it might be is if the*
Help with shore power Tom J at 12:04pm 03.09.21 Shut off shore power at the pedestal and then disconnect the shore power cord. Look for melted, bur
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles dmax at 12:00pm 03.09.21 Regarding cleaning the engine: I would clean around the injector holes with a Qtip and get some bolt
Single or double line reefing Sailfanatic at 12:00pm 03.09.21 To implement single line reefing you need a forward boom end cap with two upper sheaves and two lowe

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