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Considering a new Feathering Prop for my 386 Wayne at 12:46am 03.18.05 Big Boats 7/878 I am considering a feathering prop for my 386. I know there are old posts regarding which ones are b
porthole screens for H27 sailorgirl at 11:59pm 03.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/934 Does anyone with a Hunter 27 ~ 1980 have the following information about porthole (portlight) screen
hull-keel joint Carl at 11:36pm 03.17.05 Big Boats 4/853
Outboard installation Ameribritalia at 11:31pm 03.17.05 Smaller Boats 2/768 My boat seems to be a rare breed for it's model and year. There were very few Hunter 25's 1976 buil
Bottom Sanding BarryL at 11:08pm 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 15/2523 Hello,I plan on painting my bottom (OK, the boat bottom, not mine).The paint on it is in OK condi
Propane lockers/mounts sailorgirl at 11:04pm 03.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1567 I have recently purchased a 1980 Hunter 27' with a propane stove only...no connections or locker yet
Chainplate cracks on 356 John Dorsett at 10:54pm 03.17.05 Big Boats 6/905 On my 356 2002 hull #202 I noticed yesterday some horizontal 2 cracks about 3 inches down from the s
Beneteau Amiot 80164 12V electrical panel Edward at 10:23pm 03.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/4520 To Beneteau ownersMy test battery indicator on my 12V Beneteau Amiot 80164 panel has been damaged
Long distance communications Shane at 10:19pm 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1046 For you cruisers if you had to chose only one type of radio (besides VHF) which would you choose and
Help with Rewiring Boat Phiggins at 9:46pm 03.17.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/802 Could all you electric experts look at "Upgrade DC Wiring" project I just posted and let me know if
Headsail sizes for a 1981 H-27 Scott Pickard at 9:24pm 03.17.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/865 I am thinking of buying a 155% RF sail for my boat and was wondering how others that have this like
Beneteau 36.7 Bob at 6:52pm 03.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1455 Looking to purchasae a Beneteau 36.7. Are there any owners who can talk about this boat? What to loo
7 Foot Draft Bob at 6:47pm 03.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1304 I am look at a new Beneteau 36.7. Many versions are offered and this one has the racing version with
Paint the winch Capt'n Bob at 2:58pm 03.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1286 Ben,I am in the early spring cleaning or is it the winter soak of the winches and I was thinking.
Sensor on the Forward Holding Tank on my H410 Chuck at 2:01pm 03.17.05 Big Boats 4/875 The tank indicator for my forward holding tank was always showing full. Apparently the element that'
cabin cushions Maria at 1:24pm 03.17.05 Big Boats 4/880 We're planning to replace the interior cushions for our Hunter 34. There used to be a company based
Whisker pole or spinaker Wendell at 1:06pm 03.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1769 Which do you find more functional, whisker pole or spinaker?
Leaky windows Bert Lams at 1:03pm 03.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/883 I have a very nice 1982 Catalina 27 well cared for by its two preciou owners. The windows have begun
Yanmar oil pan gasket replacement? Don at 11:18am 03.17.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1244 I have ordered a new oil pan gasket for my yanmar. Does anyone know what the recommendation is as f
Lewmar Portlights Swimmer at 10:45am 03.17.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/729 I am very likely going to replace my curent dilapidated port lights with Lewmars and would appreciat

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Hull Cleaning IN the water? EbbTide27 at 12:41pm 03.24.21 For $5,000 you could practically have a Chinook helicopter come out, sling load your boat and depos
Hull Cleaning IN the water? tfox2069 at 12:38pm 03.24.21 For $5,000 you could practically have a Chinook helicopter come out, sling load your boat and deposi
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port Tom J at 12:32pm 03.24.21 One other thing, these bolts are made to use with a washer. If we used them how would we countersi
Hull Cleaning IN the water? EbbTide27 at 12:30pm 03.24.21 It really depends on how much, and what kind of growth you have on the bottom. Sitting still for 6
Newbie questions Ralph Johnstone at 12:27pm 03.24.21 Or should we just drill holes bigger, fill with epoxy, let dry and redrill? You want a snug fit a
M26swing: where mount a shoot through the hull depth transducer? (newest project) AndyVS at 12:24pm 03.24.21 I have mine mounted in the floor of the laz. I used toilet wax to keep it in place.
Hull Cleaning IN the water? tfox2069 at 12:24pm 03.24.21 It really depends on how much, and what kind of growth you have on the bottom. Sitting still for 6-
Hull Cleaning IN the water? EbbTide27 at 12:24pm 03.24.21 Welcome. If there is electric service in your marina, DO NOT ENTER the water. Freshwater and elect
Hull Cleaning IN the water? dlochner at 12:22pm 03.24.21 Welcome. If there is electric service in your marina, DO NOT ENTER the water. Freshwater and electr
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:20pm 03.24.21 Your original installation with the bolts and washers may not be the very best in theory best but it
Alternator adjustment bracket KZW at 12:11pm 03.24.21 Regarding the picture of the custom arm in Mainsail's post: There may not be clearance for this arm
Why is America so disinterested in racing? All U Get at 12:04pm 03.24.21 You would just love the Swiftsure race. Victoria to Swiftsure Bank and back that is an overnighter
M26swing: where mount a shoot through the hull depth transducer? (newest project) Ralph Johnstone at 11:46am 03.24.21 See #7 for testing your hull for an in hull transducer. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/d
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port dlochner at 11:24am 03.24.21 One other thing, these bolts are made to use with a washer. If we used them how would we countersi
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' BarryL at 11:23am 03.24.21 Hey, Also note this: Section 8316 of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020
Newbie questions SV/Journey at 11:12am 03.24.21 Above answers are aimed at sealing the hardware. But if you're concerned the holes are too big and
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port SV/Journey at 11:01am 03.24.21 Hmmm the original bolts were full thread. When we pulled the bolts down in the photo after discover
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Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port (1) SV/Journey at 10:55am 03.24.21 I think your logic is a little faulty. The threads provide a path for the water to intrude into th
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations Rick486 at 10:47am 03.24.21 Hi everyone, we have a 2005 Hunter 36 sailboat (bought last summer). We sail on the Great Lakes, pr

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