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!!!Robin!!! Richard at 12:47am 03.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/976 !!!Robin!!! Way to go Robin! I think many of us would like to embark on some type of semi-risky jou
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 2/773 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 15/2524 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 4/1305 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

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Hull Cleaning IN the water? jssailem at 1:15pm 03.24.21 Alligators and Snakes Oh My.. I thought that be an concern. But some folk jump in anyway. Isn't that
Spring Cruise 2021 Terry Cox at 1:14pm 03.24.21 Thank you for that update, John. I say, come hell or high water, make it happen for some sail time o
Hull Cleaning IN the water? Rick Webb at 1:14pm 03.24.21 a good tip I got a while back was to use a long handled scrub brush, (like push broom length) attach
Hunter Legend 35.5 (1990) issue Joseph Bauman at 1:13pm 03.24.21 Problem was found. After literally going inch by in in the boat I couldn't find the problem. I decid
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port SV/Journey at 1:11pm 03.24.21 Your original installation with the bolts and washers may not be the very best in theory best but i
Spring Cruise 2021 (1) jssailem at 1:11pm 03.24.21 Terry. One hates to be a party pooper. Weather is in a constant state of flux. But the real long ran
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port dLj at 1:10pm 03.24.21 I would use the size needed from this group: https://www.mcmaster.com/stainless-steel-bolts/head-ty
Hull Cleaning IN the water? EbbTide27 at 1:04pm 03.24.21 Thanks, John! Yes, Ebb Tide is a great song with several great versions. My late grandpa loved the
Hull Cleaning IN the water? tfox2069 at 1:04pm 03.24.21 Welcome @EbbTide27. Great song Ebb Tide. When the water is warm, you could dive and swim about the
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port SV/Journey at 1:00pm 03.24.21 If you are using the washers, you still need to have a beveled countersink under the washer. This
Why is America so disinterested in racing? Michael Davis at 1:00pm 03.24.21 Is that the one that got hit by a typhoon a few years back? We had a typhoon back in about 1962 an
Hull Cleaning IN the water? (2) jssailem at 12:57pm 03.24.21 Welcome @EbbTide27. Great song Ebb Tide. When the water is warm, you could dive and swim about the
Spring Cruise 2021 Will Gilmore at 12:54pm 03.24.21 Weather is one of those things that even when your discussing tomorrows expectations you can be rig
Newbie questions dLj at 12:51pm 03.24.21 Not to hijack the post but can I ask, which process would you suggest for under the waterline bolts
Hull Cleaning IN the water? (1) rgranger at 12:46pm 03.24.21 I use one of these and a pair of swim goggles. Anchor in a cove and go for a swim. For me the long
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

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