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How to store sails? Paul at 3:43pm 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1204 I was taught to fold and flake the headsails before putting them in the bags. I have a friend who "
What to offer Tom K at 1:42pm 01.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1023 My wife and I have found a boat that we both like and would like to make a offer on. We're not sure
Interior Finishes Neil McDonald at 1:29pm 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/932 I know that Daly's Profin was the original finish for my '88 Hunter 35 cabin sole and that Daly's Se
New GPS Policy - well sort of new Patrick at 12:26pm 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/705 New GPS PolicyOn December 15, 2004 a new policy on the use and management of GPS waspublished. T
Key on - Oh No! Dan Anderson at 12:15pm 01.17.05 Big Boats 9/827 I took out my new to me 1987 Hunter 45, after shutting down the motor, we sailed nicely for a couple
More on Portlights - suggestions requested Pete Davenport at 12:10pm 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/812 After removing the portlights, discovered that all on the port side were wet and all on the starboar
What does recutting mean? Mark Burrows at 11:44am 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/998 Earlier in the discussion, you mentioned recutting a sail as part of refurbishing. What does that
post your recommendations for H-37 cutter sailorhayes at 11:23am 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/836 please give your cruising sailing recommendations for my 1982 hunter 37 cutteri have roller furling
Type of Cloth? Donalex at 10:51am 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/684 I have a H376 with a 'conventional' footed mainsail which is about five years old. The bottom third
Mast mounting question captainhappy at 10:49am 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/701 I have a 1990 Hunter 30 - has this year boat experienced any problems with deck core failure - whe
NEED USED OR REBUILD 2GM YANMAR GREG at 10:23am 01.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1265 LOOKING FOR MOTOR FOR 27' CAT YANMAR 2GM,20GM ETC.
keil bolts greg at 10:19am 01.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1121 need info on how to replace keil bolts on 27' 1971 CAT
Hull Color, 1983 H22 Mike at 10:12am 01.17.05 Smaller Boats 1/857 The hull color of my boat is a light tan or beige. Question...Does Pettit or Interlux or anyone else
Max. Headroom John D12759 at 10:11am 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/780 I have a 1990 MacGregor 26C that I sail here on the Pecos (THIN water) and "fun race" at Elephant Bu
Batten tension Bob at 9:41am 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/856 What are the rules of thumb in tensioning full length horizontal battens? Two years ago I bought a
New 33 Issues John at 9:20am 01.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 13/743 Our new 33 was delivered at the end of March 2004. We have had various issues but some continue.#1
73 Macgregor Venture 24' don at 8:50am 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1030 I am interested in a new main sail and jib. Do I have to measure each to get a price?Can I get a st
whisker pole marty15435 at 8:40am 01.17.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/643 Anyone have thoughts on using the mast raising aluminum pole as a whisker pole? Detachable fittings
Baggin it T Brennison at 8:15am 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/774 This past spring I purchased a Doyle APC cruising spinnaker for my Hunter 450. I am enjoying using
Halyards Doug6533 at 8:10am 01.17.05 Smaller Boats 3/911 I need to replace my main and jib halyards but don't necessarily want to buy larger rope than I need

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Forestay breaks for second time in three years DrJudyB at 10:33am 09.02.20 Dr Judy would this be a good situation to use a dyneema line? Yes, rotating masts are great candid
Motor will not cranked over Mike Oldak at 10:32am 09.02.20 I agree with the thought about bad grounds. To check on this condition, grab a pair of battery jump
Sloppy shifting lever weekendrken at 10:11am 09.02.20 sleeve the hole (and/or handle if necessary)? Take the rod to a machine shop to duplicate? Take th
The WTF Thread markwbird at 10:01am 09.02.20 All packed up and spending the night on he boat for an early morning departure from Berkeley to Half
Catalina 310 Water Heater (1) Cat 310 #1 in GA at 10:01am 09.02.20 We just replaced our water heater in our 1999 hull #1 but it never leaked. Instead the fuel tank lea
Funny Friday!!! BigEasy at 9:57am 09.02.20 I saved the picture for my next IRS audit when they ask for a description of my boat. Well, it ha
Turn Blocks on a 1984 Hunter 34 markwbird at 9:48am 09.02.20 the original on my 1984 34 are lewmar but I cannot find a exact replacement it looks like lewmar ha
hull speed, what it means. Tedd at 9:48am 09.02.20
Alternator charging for lithium batteries Benny17441 at 9:36am 09.02.20 Seem to be more effective for Gel or AGM batteries. I had no idea this B2B converters were on the
Turn Blocks on a 1984 Hunter 34 sailor832 at 9:36am 09.02.20 the original on my 1984 34 are lewmar but I cannot find a exact replacement it looks like lewmar has
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Tedd at 9:31am 09.02.20 @Mickyfin : Crickey, that's one skookum mast extrusion! I'd be tempted to drill 1" lightening holes
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? Tedd at 9:28am 09.02.20 No way, unless you're saying that the the righting moments of a stock boat is about the same as wit
1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension shemandr at 9:23am 09.02.20 Sorry I was unclear. We are assuming that we are using 1X19 Stainless wire because that is what mo
Water heater Mirwin at 9:10am 09.02.20 Search Results Featured snippet from the web Pressure hot and cold water is standard and, since 310
Alternator charging for lithium batteries Maine Sail at 9:07am 09.02.20 DC to DC charigng us useful for more than just charging LFP batteries. The article below delves pr
1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension curt in CO at 8:53am 09.02.20 It's not a boat dependent number. It's wire dependent. you have to help me with that Shemandr.
1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension curt in CO at 8:43am 09.02.20 My H22 has quite a bit of slack on the lee when heeled over. what is the harm to this?
had the windows are done Revv up at 8:38am 09.02.20 Would powder coat work?
Water heater Mikem at 8:36am 09.02.20 I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard time believing you have space anywhere o
Water heater smokey73 at 8:28am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat! I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard

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