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Outhaul adjustment on a StackPack Colin Wightman at 12:21am 01.18.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/961 The main on our C36 is a Doyle DuraSail with a StackPack. Overall, we really like this sail but find
test1 Phil Herring at 11:59pm 01.17.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/917 test1
Yet another Bottom Paint issue Neil at 11:44pm 01.17.05 Smaller Boats 1/828 as we all read in the previously posted 25.5 Bottom Job with all the cool pics, which was "a job wel
Lake Ontario Hunter Sailing Association Ken Palmer at 11:43pm 01.17.05 Other Sailboats 2/762 It is 2 degrees with over a foot of new snow on the ground here in Rochester. This is the time that
Sump pump switch Mike at 10:10pm 01.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/791 Last weekend I discovered that the forward showersump pump on my P42 does not completely empty the
making peason30 a cutter john t maroney at 9:13pm 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/782 size of jib for stay sail length of foot what about running back stays thank you i have
transom ladder Tom at 5:15pm 01.17.05 Smaller Boats 1/836 Has any one mounted a ladder to the transom of a 216. Hunter tech support suggested getting one cust
Cruising spinnaker/gennaker Joseph at 4:03pm 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/918 What type of spinnaker/genaker do you suggest for a heavy cruising sailboat sailed by an aging coupl
How to store sails? Paul at 3:43pm 01.17.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1288 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 8/1057 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 0/944 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 0/716 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 9/859 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 3/837 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 0/1013 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 1/855 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 0/698 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 2/711 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 1/1288 LOOKING FOR MOTOR FOR 27' CAT YANMAR 2GM,20GM ETC.
keil bolts greg at 10:19am 01.17.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1160 need info on how to replace keil bolts on 27' 1971 CAT

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Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Sailfanatic at 4:51am 12.19.20 One unavoidable issue considering cutting down a 150 is that a 150, in addition to being larger is u
Engine Cover Gelcoat Color east coaster at 4:11am 12.19.20 I have the same issue and have used appliance porcelain touch up paint. It comes in white and almond
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port MikeHoncho at 11:29pm 12.18.20 Might be easier and a lot cheaper just removing the fuel occasionally instead of a polishing system
Bulkhead replacement on Hunter 33.5 ggrizzard at 10:42pm 12.18.20 I agree that a vertical seam is better, but there may be a compromise. If your bottom section is rot
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Allan12210 at 9:04pm 12.18.20 THANK YOU - I have been trying to find this article. How in the heck did you fit down that hole in
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Benny17441 at 8:55pm 12.18.20 With the engine running and in gear. Drips while the shaft is not spinning is a sign of a fouled p
Electric oil change pump Benny17441 at 8:44pm 12.18.20 The one primary requirement I have for an oil extractor is that it be as much mess proof as possible
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose Jskosmo at 8:15pm 12.18.20 Ron - do you have a pic to share? That sounds like a great idea. The previous owner docked at St Joe
Anchor Light LED arf145 at 8:06pm 12.18.20 At which point you can consider just getting a whole new LED fixture
Anchor Light LED ldegagne at 6:29pm 12.18.20
Texas December Racing Bill19233 at 6:25pm 12.18.20 I think your boat suits your program just fine. With your causal mix of crew and amazingly cool 'le
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? John Nantz at 6:24pm 12.18.20 Really need to start a new thread on this, but can't resist. About 3 or 4 years ago I took the jib
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? John Nantz at 6:09pm 12.18.20 Spent a couple summers in Wickford and the winds would pipe up in the afternoon. The typical plan wa
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Nodak7 at 6:08pm 12.18.20 For a roto molded tank this highly improbable due to the fabrication process. No they do not have
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Nodak7 at 6:07pm 12.18.20 Nodak7 - thanks for the photos. That inspection port looks like something you would use on a metal
Refrigerator latch Ron20324 at 5:49pm 12.18.20 I need to replace refrigerator latch on my 2003 Beneteau 473. Any suggestions? Usually the first r
Got a new sailing dinghy (2) Davidasailor26 at 5:48pm 12.18.20 I'd try a heat gun first, carefully, with a few scrapers. Then I'd try some paint remover. Then san
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose Ron20324 at 5:44pm 12.18.20 Hey Ron, The stanchions do angle outboard slightly due to the deck angle but not by an appreciable
To screw or not to screw? (1) Project_Mayhem at 5:44pm 12.18.20 Rounding over all the edges will make it easier to slide the pieces together. If you look, the corn
Clinometer (1) sailme88 at 5:18pm 12.18.20 Save your money... FREE APP..

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