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Hunter 26 Engine Recommendations BrianW at 6:39am 01.07.05 Smaller Boats 16/1793 Hi all, I'm a first-time sailboat owner and just bought a '94 Hunter 26. She's a great boat, but cam
1991 Catalina 30 engine options Rick Hilimire at 5:50am 01.07.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1149 I am looking at a 91 Catalina 30 MKII and the seller claims the engine is a Universal M-18. Was the
Sidney-Hobart Article Rick D at 5:47am 01.07.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1010 I probably missed the post concerning the finish, but here is a link to an article. Looks like half
yks Insurance woes for my 1979 H33 rob.stufflebeam at 5:41am 01.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 25/1947 After sailing down to Grand Isle over the holidays, I returned to New Orleans to discover that West*
What to do with old original sails George Rapin at 4:14am 01.07.05 Big Boats 5/860 I am replacing the original genoa and main sail of the 1991 Legend. Is there a cost effective use f
How wide can your boat be? Rick A at 3:54am 01.07.05 Trailer Sailors 8/1675 I am planning to move my boat and may have a trailer available to do so but do I need special permit
Water Tank Oder Kenneth Seace at 2:44am 01.07.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/856 I purchased an Oday 34 this year. When I drained the water tanks to winterize it, the most horrible
Water Tank Smell Kenneth Seace at 2:38am 01.07.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/824 I purchased an Oday 34 this year. When I drained the water tanks to winterize it, the most horrible
Sidestay tension Phil Smith at 2:19am 01.07.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1489 The sidestay tensions of my 26M seem very slack in comparison with other boats in the yard which hav
your recommendations peggie keystroker at 2:03am 01.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/967 please give me your recommendation as to the best manual and the best electric head for a 1982 hunte
outboard or inboard?? ron at 2:00am 01.07.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1519 what are the pros and cons of using an outboard or an inboard? I find if difficult to back up with
Predicament Gary Wyngarden at 1:47am 01.07.05 Ask All Sailors 15/1495 I read an article in the January issue of the Seattle sailing magazine 48 North that reminded me of
Bimini Rick at 1:47am 01.07.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/782 I am looking to get a new bimini and dodger for my 86 C30. I see the 'custom' ones at the catalina
Refil compressed gas tanks George4201 at 1:30am 01.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1041 Anyone know where I can get refil or exchange compressed gas tank off my catalina 30 in the long bea
Hunter 30T "pointing" Bruce Z at 1:29am 01.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/935 Hello out there,I'm looking for general experiences from other sailors on this. Seems I can only
Porta-Bote Kevin13821 at 12:51am 01.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1869 Has there been any experience with a folding dingy? How do you put them together while on the water
Hunter26 rectorb at 11:57pm 01.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/826 SO stepped on the front window (hatch) and it cracked right down the middle. Hunter will special or
Boat Transport RED at 9:22am 01.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1183 Looking for a rough price to have a Hunter 31 hauled from RI (New England) to Central Florida. Look
Replacing Keel Bolts? BlueAce at 8:59am 01.06.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1751 Anyone have experience replacing Keel bolts?I have a 1990, First 285, and at least one bolt does no
Asymmetric/Cruising Spinnaker Smaller boats George H260 at 5:45am 01.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1067 This question relates to the H260 but probably applies to most boats in this size catagory.The dis

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Spinnaker on marlow hunter 31 justsomeguy at 5:19pm 12.17.20 new marlow hunter 31 Does it have a fractionally rigged forestay?
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Ralph Johnstone at 5:16pm 12.17.20 Or you can learn all the dirt on Stuffing Box from @Maine Sail on his site. Good info if you are
Shrink Wrap not done! RIBrooks at 4:58pm 12.17.20 Thank you all for the great advice... First, I am able to check my boat the systems were winterized.
Texas December Racing (1) Bill19233 at 4:57pm 12.17.20 Yea, the time to keep a boat from driving over you is not when they are a lane up and overtaking, i
Do I need a main downhaul? H26 (1) joecool911 at 4:52pm 12.17.20 <p>
Do I need a main downhaul? H26 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:50pm 12.17.20 @tgranger Do you have a photo of the furler drum attached to the forestay chain plate on your hunte
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port Capt Robbie at 4:49pm 12.17.20 Capt Robbie - Do you have a last name for Allen, or boat name or link to the post? I am having trou
Shrink Wrap not done! RIBrooks at 4:43pm 12.17.20 Can you share the methodology of growing your boat by more than 4'? I'd like a cheap way of turnin
Prop shaft zinc 321 Mechone at 4:26pm 12.17.20 Look, I don't care. I have no dog in this hunt. Just got interested because I have been having zinc
Hunter 333 real or myth? kappykaplan at 4:23pm 12.17.20 Myth confirmed. Busted?!?
Electric oil change pump Ken13559 at 4:13pm 12.17.20 I've had years of reliable service from this manual pump, for what it's worth. I've been using thi
Prop shaft zinc 321 Richard19068 at 4:11pm 12.17.20 Look, I don't care. I have no dog in this hunt. Just got interested because I have been having zinc
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 jssailem at 4:08pm 12.17.20 Or you can learn all the dirt on Stuffing Box from @Maine Sail on his site. https://marinehowto.com
Clinometer jssailem at 4:05pm 12.17.20 Could not find on offered on SBO. Suspect you could ask @Dave Groshong . Or just go on line. PLAS
Got a Venture 21 should I move up to a MacGregor 26s stickinthemud57 at 3:58pm 12.17.20 Thanks for that info. For now we are just overnighting, returning to the marina and plugging in. May
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 sail sfbay at 3:53pm 12.17.20 Welcome to the forum!! You are correct 1-3 drips per minute with engine running in gear is typical.
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port jssailem at 3:51pm 12.17.20 You just need to ask the search geek nicely. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/installing-a
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port swshogren at 3:47pm 12.17.20 Capt Robbie - Do you have a last name for Allen, or boat name or link to the post? I am having troub
Anchor Light LED jssailem at 3:47pm 12.17.20 Do you know the housing manufacturer of your light? You might assume it is the one the manufacturer
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port jssailem at 3:42pm 12.17.20 That will work. Be sure you get a good gasket that is petroleum resistant and that the screw in port

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