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Once again...a rigging question Jimongee at 7:57pm 07.29.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/431 I recently took my 2002 -356 out of storage. It was stored with mast down. I had marked the turnbu
Kells 23 mast tabernacle GregB50 at 7:45pm 07.29.20 Trailer Sailors 11/998 Hi all! I bought a Kells 23 in the spring to putter around in at our local lake. I keep her at the
I'm new to this forum (3) Fineline at 5:52pm 07.29.20 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 23/5177 Hi I bought an Alden mistral a year ago not sure what number to call her? Any info on this name plat
Refer Box Drain valcour at 3:09pm 07.29.20 Catalina 310 10/1264 I have a 2003 hull number 218, which has the refer box drain going to a Y valve under the head sink
How deep to launch ShawnL at 2:49pm 07.29.20 Catalina 22 19/3771 As yet another person who just purchased a new-to-me Catalina 22 one of the things I've been trying
Rigging a Capri 165 Johnfranklin1 at 10:07am 07.29.20 Smaller Boats 28/2990 Hello all, Just bought a used Capri 165 (Hull #51). I don't have a manual and I plan to sail t
What does "AC in fault overtime" mean? tadd5181 at 9:39am 07.29.20 Big Boats 2/359 That phrase showed on my electrical panel (with a green light next to it) on my 2000 Hunter 42' sloo
M25 transmission mystery? byeager at 8:00am 07.29.20 Ask All Sailors 12/839 I have a 2004 O'Day 34 with an M25. Last time out at higher RPMs, there was a whining followed by a
C310/315 IA Membership Pages Updated SawyerCurt at 5:25am 07.29.20 Catalina 310 3/616 I've been a little less than diligent in updating the C310/315IA membership pages on the web site, h
Ship's Bell Fog Bell jviss at 4:16am 07.29.20 Parts Search 5/844 Greetings, I'm looking for a bell for my boat. I prefer a chrome plated bronze, 6" bell - the Perk
Leaking mainsail traveler on Mac 26M (09) jeffjuneau at 2:00am 07.29.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/670 Hi, Could anyone instruct me or point me to instructions for reparing a leaky mainsheet traveler on
ProSport 20 parallel batteries. (1) sf34dtw at 12:06am 07.29.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/580 I am thinking of doing a 31 for the start battery and two 24s in parallel for the house. I know the
hauling boat off trailer? Fidgit at 9:48pm 07.28.20 Trailer Sailors 6/845 hi all, I've got an Oday 25 and I'd like to get a good look at the centerboard/pendant. right now it
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations (3) rgranger at 6:42pm 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 42/9853 Now that I've moved to the coast, I know I will be doing a lot of single handed sailing along the co
dorade box cowl vent fred1diver at 4:30pm 07.28.20 Ask All Sailors 13/3031 hey everyone, just bought a cowl vent for my dorade box but I'm wondering should the opening be faci
Engine compartment fire extinguisher Tim Mills at 3:20pm 07.28.20 Big Boats 11/1875 Does anyone have a recommendation for an automatic fire extinguisher for the engine compartment for
Hunter 386 Bimini Hardware Gary Ryan at 2:20pm 07.28.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/404 Guys, I posted before. We purchased our Hunter 386 used. The forward portion of the Bimini ( facin
anchor handling on a Hunter 34 swshogren at 2:17pm 07.28.20 Big Boats 13/2724 I am new to Hunters and the idea of a recessed anchor well. where does one storage they're anchor ro
putting an O'Day 22 on a trailer setup for a Catalina 22? HubertMagni at 1:35pm 07.28.20 Ask An Oday Owner 4/928 I've seen folks talk about the similarities of the boats. I've come across a trailer that was setup
Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36" Hunter gmnormal at 12:08pm 07.28.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 25/1620 Iam haveing a problem locating the Deck light switch, I do believe that the steaming ligh switch on

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Hunter 23 teak slats on seats isaksp00 at 6:06am 04.11.24 No informed idea, but I assume they are handholds to help pull up from the lee side when heeled. But
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: BrianQ at 6:05am 04.11.24 my boat has a huge steering wheel that you can't get easily around when you need to get back to th
Hunter 23 teak slats on seats daydreamerh23 at 5:44am 04.11.24 Seems like they'll be easy to remove!
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 5:43am 04.11.24 I understand the idea of coming into the slip at an angle, bow up to the finger as you try to push
Keel Rodsails at 5:32am 04.11.24 Well , I'm still out to court on which bedding compound to use lots of opinions out there, 5200, 420
Hunter 23 teak slats on seats shemandr at 5:14am 04.11.24 I sailed on a boat with those and after a few hours decided that the builder hated men.
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Tally Ho at 5:10am 04.11.24 Definitely agree!! But still determined to learn to do it solo so as not to always be dependent jus
cleaning out head calcium dlochner at 4:49am 04.11.24 The acid won't bother the porcelain and probably not the plastic. Metal parts are at risk. At 12:1
A fresh old gelcoat reveal Don S/V ILLusion at 4:25am 04.11.24 Putty? Please tell us not really.
3GM30F Service Issue marcham at 4:25am 04.11.24 Yes, but it could be an installation issue, not necessarily a rebuild issue. I would have a mechanic
A fresh old gelcoat reveal marcham at 4:13am 04.11.24 You'll need/want a barrier coat first.... after doing all that work.
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer LloydB at 1:28am 04.11.24 Looks to me like somebody got in a hurry to get the boat out of the water or could not back the trai
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 10:15pm 04.10.24 The injector pump is a conglomeration of separate pumps. One for each cylinder. If during a rebui
cleaning out head calcium brad minda at 10:07pm 04.10.24 jabsco toilet no pump attached
Electric Windlass Ralph Johnstone at 9:01pm 04.10.24 Op is looking for recommendations on a windlass, not an electric winch. Don't confuse the poor ch
cleaning out head calcium Ralph Johnstone at 8:57pm 04.10.24 How long can i leave the head in a solution of 12 to 1 muriatic acid Not too long if the head has
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 8:28pm 04.10.24 I think you are correct in saying you need to come at the dock at a steep angle when the wind is bl
Electric Windlass dlochner at 7:54pm 04.10.24 Dave, (@dlochner), Op is looking for recommendations on a windlass, not an electric winch. Greg
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer dlochner at 7:53pm 04.10.24 Is there any chance that the boat is supposed to be on the trailer facing the other way? Look how f
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: azambella at 6:59pm 04.10.24 To mirror some of the other comment here, a mid-ship cleat will make most of your docking problems g

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