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Sail Boat Mast Mark at 6:43am 12.23.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1229 I have a 27' Hunter 1982 Sailboat in need of a mast, any advice on where to find a used one?
Oday 25' spacers at the bottom of the mast. ray kelly at 6:43am 12.23.04 Ask An Oday Owner 7/868 Sailors of the Oday 25,boats, 1980 After Hurricane Charley went through Punta Gorda Fl. I have had
Bilge Pump Bob at 6:06am 12.23.04 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1017 Anyone have any recomendations on Bilge pumps. I am not takig any chances, I am replacing the clunke
Battery setup Tantallon at 6:03am 12.23.04 Ask All Sailors 55/3202 I have an O'Day 31 and presently have two #27 hybrid batteries which are used for starting and house
Georgian Bay Hunter Sailing Association John Vasey at 5:37am 12.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/777 Happy Holidays everyone., from the frozen north!John VaseyCommodoreGeorgian Bay Hunter Sailing A
Wobbly Keel on 1980 Cal 25 Mk II Mike Dunlap at 5:35am 12.23.04 Cal 13/3157 I just discovered this site on 12/21/04. I am doing a significant overhaul to my 1980 Cal 25 Mk II.
Largest size to trailer? JimAustinTX at 5:24am 12.23.04 Trailer Sailors 22/4230 We are considering buying a sailboat that will allow for blue water cruising and still have the abil
yanmar losing rpm s NagMeKnot at 4:01am 12.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1002 The most rpms i can get is 2200 and that is after a new bottom job, re-packed shaft, replaced cutlas
How far does a tank of gas take you? Carl at 2:15am 12.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/6095 Looking to buy an outboard for my Mac 25. How long does a given O/B motor go on a gallon of gas? Loo
CHRISTMAS WISHES TO ALL Richard at 12:55am 12.23.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1102 I hope that Christmas Season brings each member of the forum (and their families) the peace and joy
CHRISTMAS WISHES TO ALL YOU ALL Richard at 12:51am 12.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/886 I hope that Christmas Season brings each member of the forum (and their families) the peace and joy
RIGGING TENSION Richard at 12:36am 12.23.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/867 "Adjust the turnbuckles and forestay to set the mast at right angles to the waterline. Important: In
Where To Install AC System Bob at 12:18am 12.23.04 Mid-Size Boats 11/1511 Sure its winter, but right now I am planning ahead to install a reverse cycle AC system in my 30 Cat
Engine panel part number Bob at 10:39pm 12.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 10/1974 I pulled the engine panel from my Hunter 28.5 because it was cracked around the engine stop. The en
LED Cabin Lights Paul at 8:43pm 12.22.04 Ask All Sailors 36/3685 I started replacing the cabin Halogen lights with LED ones thanks to the information that I received
Sailing 'Round Vancouver Island R B Gorby at 11:32am 12.22.04 Big Boats 4/1224 We're going round next June or July, starting from Port Hardy around mid-June and taking 4-6 weeks o
rigging a 150 genoa Bob at 10:57am 12.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/917 I will be upgrading to a 150 furled genoa this spring. My existing cam cleats are just forward of t
Wood Steps for Swim Ladder Mike at 9:54am 12.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1386 Does anyonw know of aftermarket steps that I can attach to my 1986 C-30 swim ladder?Those buggers a
salon cushions for a 37.5 Duncan at 9:26am 12.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/922 I would like any information other owners have with replacing the three bottom cushions in a Legend
Rats! Peter J. Brennan at 8:27am 12.22.04 Ask All Sailors 39/2969 We have just discovered that we apprently have rats on board, or very big mice.The boat (O'Day 37)

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HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM. kloudie1 at 9:03am 02.26.21 Without better info, I think I see the prop shaft not centered (too low) in the stern tube, a pretty
Leaking keel on a Hunter 31 Wnilsen at 8:58am 02.26.21 looks like from your photo that you may have water intrusion from a blister possibly caused by elec
Leaking keel on a Hunter 31 Wnilsen at 8:56am 02.26.21 Thanks! Since my initial posting, which was taken the day after it came out of the water (nothing fr
Servicing the Maxwell Winches kloudie1 at 8:56am 02.26.21 This site has some drawings too: go to "Owner Resources" in the top bar, then click on "General Down
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit Doug J at 8:29am 02.26.21 Hello all! Been a long time since I've posted. I have to say I've really enjoyed reading this thre
Mariner 19 on its trailer -- how high, how wide? Noodat Lady at 8:27am 02.26.21 It depends on the make of trailer and the angle of your mast. My 20 is almost identical to your boat
Catalina 22 being parted out? LakeShark at 8:22am 02.26.21 Hello again Lakeshark. Well it's a bit of a drive from Baltimore to MN! So much for that idea... on
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM. Art12050 at 8:17am 02.26.21 Something is definitely screwy. I have the exact same setup on my 1992 Hunter 30, including a new PY
Hunter 26 Battery Placement Chiriqui at 8:14am 02.26.21 If I understand the orientation in this photo you feet point towards the bow. That wall is flush on
Hunter 26 Battery Placement Chiriqui at 8:08am 02.26.21 I have a photo of the closet in the head space which is behind the wall that is in the photo preceed
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! DougM at 8:07am 02.26.21 @DougM I am considering this addon, Granger and McMaster Carr have a great selection of gas shocks,
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 7:56am 02.26.21 The more realistic descriptors would be a good value, well maintained, seaworthy craft capable of s
Scupper drain question Hunter 34 dhjay at 7:55am 02.26.21 Fixed mine (H31) last spring while replacing cockpit drain hoses. Had to bevel the hole but much bet
Hunter 376 Fender Sizing and Positioning (1) Stu Jackson at 7:54am 02.26.21 Allan's Up & down idea is very important. I use these clips (not the smaller link) that we got in W
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! dlochner at 7:46am 02.26.21 My Catalina 320 has stern seats on both sides of the helm and the seat opens into a locker on both
Servicing the Maxwell Winches sail sfbay at 7:41am 02.26.21 Below are links to two Youtube videos and thread on servicing your Maxwell winches. Contact Arco-Hu
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering? Rick Webb at 7:40am 02.26.21 One thing that might be worthwhile. Leveling out the mast so that it poses less of a frontal area.
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? DougM at 7:35am 02.26.21
Consolidating primary fuel filters SycloneDriver at 7:14am 02.26.21 Jim (OP), How much water are you see in your filters?
Beware of BoatUS Insurance dlochner at 7:07am 02.26.21 GEICO is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, the CEO of Berkshire is Warren Buffet. (No relation to Jimmy).

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