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CDI Roller Furler Jason Alexander at 11:30am 04.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/935 Hello,I have a Hunter 260 and I am looking at purchasing a CDI furler for my boat. I've spent a l
Keel "Flop" Bob at 11:28am 04.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/855 My 1984 MacGregor 25 has developed a slight keel "flop" when tacking, jibing or even at rest. It ha
! Linseed oil with Cetol Rob Haas at 10:31am 04.01.05 Ask All Sailors 5/2207 I have heard that linseed oil under Cetol gives a longer life. Though I havn't found anyone using it*
outboard mounting bracket repair Jim W23131 at 9:36am 04.01.05 Smaller Boats 2/832 I just installed a 5 hp 4 stroke on my hunter 22. mortor bracket and it seems to fit and work ok, bu
Searching Bonsai18121 at 9:23am 04.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/946 We are searching for a good reliable supplier for our Catalina 22 (Rythm). We are not having good f
Which Engine Yanmar 3YM20 or 3YM30 Charlie at 8:56am 04.01.05 Big Boats 5/12618 Hey Gang,The last time I wrote about my old diesel compression I learned about compression and also
Help with cabin sole David at 7:37am 04.01.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1046 Last night I pulled up the 1/4" teak and holly cabin sole in our Crown 34 in an effort to stabilize
Flooding John at 7:19am 04.01.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/983 We continually find water in our shell between the hull and deck. It is always fresh water so we don
New restoration site for the Bristol 29 David Browne at 7:04am 04.01.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1092 I have started a major refit and restoration of my 1971 Bristol 29. All are welcome to visit...www.
Running Aground Tom at 6:55am 04.01.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1298 I have a one year old boat with a winged keel. I have never run aground with the new boat. I have
Looking for Irwin 40 parts Sailvayu at 6:11am 04.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1014 I have a Citation 40 that lost it's mast and has a damaged toe rail. I'm looking for a a mast sectio
I'll add this question to this post also... Tim McCarty at 6:06am 04.01.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/868 Perhaps I'm spending much too much time here but, does anyone have any opionions on Charles battery
Water Tank Corrosion? Bob at 6:05am 04.01.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1033 Our 1976 Hunter 30 is going back together at light speed. The one thing I elected not to change was
Phila. Sailing John at 5:15am 04.01.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1004 I own a Hunter 27 1976, I sail north of phila. pa on the delaware river.I was interested in how man
Next Question re: Charles Battery Chargers Tim McCarty at 5:06am 04.01.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/854 Yes, I've been spending a LOT of time on this website, but there isn't much else to do until the wea
Outboard Charging and AGM Battery Compatibility BobSail at 4:56am 04.01.05 Smaller Boats 4/2597 I'd like to upgrade from flooded to AGM batteries on my H260, but cannot seem to get a definitive an
Peggy, though I know how you feel about Jabsco... Tim McCarty at 4:51am 04.01.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1322 is the Headmate 1460 any better or worse? I just bought a new boat, and the 1460 came standard. I
cabin flooring Ron Newton at 3:30am 04.01.05 Ask All Sailors 3/990 How do I replace the old sole, and where may I find it?
Heater for H26 Pete17840 at 3:26am 04.01.05 Smaller Boats 4/882 Hello again from Capt. Pete of "My Alibi". I'm interested in hearing anyone's suggestions for the mo
Mast for 37c Mike Corcoran at 2:36am 04.01.05 Big Boats 2/811 Just sold my 1973 37c to a friend. Past survey without any issues. Then they pulled the mast for shi

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Outboard Tilt Release Issue rgranger at 9:01am 03.25.21 You don't lay it on that side in order to keep oil from finding its way into the carb. But if you t
Hull Cleaning IN the water? rgranger at 8:59am 03.25.21 ...The easiest way to remove the growth above the water line is with a mild acid. :plus: I have f
1997 Hunter 376 with the B&R Rig and a Z Spar mast. We discovered a depression in the mast extrusion behind the lower starboard spreader. JamesG161 at 8:04am 03.25.21 Thoughts? Yes. Same as this one. Aluminum is strongest left alone and boat was over built anyhow
1984 Hunter 37c conversion to sloop David in Sandusky at 7:11am 03.25.21 Joe got it right. The best way to do it is sell the 37c, and buy a Cherubini 36. The 37c was design
Hull Cleaning IN the water? EbbTide27 at 6:51am 03.25.21 Thanks @shemandr and @dlochner. Very helpful!
Painting around the trailer sesmith at 6:51am 03.25.21 We used to have a 23.5. To paint the bottom, first I'd lower the trailer jack all the way down. Th
M26swing: where mount a shoot through the hull depth transducer? (newest project) Grace Note at 6:30am 03.25.21 If you mounted the puck in the laz do you feel it shoots far ahead enough to avoid shallow water as
Installing new fuel tank Medusa at 6:28am 03.25.21 I had to research this a couple of years ago when my tank leaked and had to be replaced. I built a
Hull Cleaning IN the water? dlochner at 6:28am 03.25.21 The boat is in freshwater so there will be few critters attached to the hull. It will mostly be slim
H34 Keel Work rgranger at 6:24am 03.25.21 Opposite of a red flag....:beer:
Gulf Stream RoyS at 6:06am 03.25.21 Read "Chicken Little."
Hull Cleaning IN the water? shemandr at 6:06am 03.25.21 There are some good suggestions above but I wonder if they are scaled to OP's situation. In the wat
Installing new fuel tank (4) RoyS at 5:59am 03.25.21 I had to research this a couple of years ago when my tank leaked and had to be replaced. I built a n
Finally added diesel fuel level gauge - Classic 26 (Classic Yachts Chanute) SailingLoto at 5:43am 03.25.21 How do you like your classic 26? I have a 36 Laguna. Same hull as yours. I haven't gotten mine on
H34 Keel Work mnmpizza at 5:28am 03.25.21 I think you're looking at a great looking iron keel without the signature "Hunter Smile." Lucky you!
H34 Keel Work shemandr at 5:25am 03.25.21 Call the surveyor!
Installing new fuel tank RitSim at 4:10am 03.25.21 I needed to remove the fuel tank on my C30 to rebed the strut. The tank was glassed to the hull acr
Installing new fuel tank sailme88 at 3:27am 03.25.21
masthead sheave O-28 Apex at 3:16am 03.25.21 in 78, they were set for jib and main, external rigging. I now have the 4 internally run, and spin
1984 Hunter 37c conversion to sloop Joe at 2:44am 03.25.21 Is your idea of conversion to a sloop just removing the inner forestay? I'd say no, but if you're w

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