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H260 Binnacle dis-assembly Tom2909 at 9:29pm 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 4/945 My 1999 H260 has a compass mounted in the binnacle on top the wheel pedistal. I'm looking for instru
Pensacola got hammered! Jim Seamans at 9:26pm 09.16.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1002 Been talking to my parents in Pensacola and the place is a wreck. On the news I've seen one marina w
Prop Shaft Brent Headberg at 9:04pm 09.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/829 My 1990 Hunter 33.5 was damaged in Hurricane Frances and I now have her up on the hard for repairs.
Polishing acrylic hatch boards - with what? Rich Lewis at 8:47pm 09.16.04 Destinations 1/1659 What do you polish scratched up acrylic hatch boards with? What compound and do you use an electric
Thermal expansion valve adjustment (txv) Fred Ficarra at 3:15pm 09.16.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/964 Richard, first, thanks for your help setting up my system with an R12 replacement, this summer. We c
Hunter 26 racing-Water Ballasted Carl Burmeister at 2:44pm 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 3/1210 I interested in joining in or inviting owners of 26Hs or 260s, water ballasted boats, for racing and
stuck marelon thru-hull valve chris at 1:32pm 09.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1969 I have a 1 1/2" marelon thru-hull valve on the head discharge that is stuck in the open position. A
Have to move our boat Sue22346 at 12:43pm 09.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/845 We have to move our boat across the country (RI to CA) and we are looking for any recommendations on
universal engine size Stevn Alavekios at 10:03am 09.16.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/952 I am purchasing a catalina 36, 1986 . It has a universal deisal m25 engine. Does anyone know the rea
Windlasses --- Best prices Tarheel at 9:03am 09.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1079 I have a Pearson 323 and am considering installing a windlass. Who has the best price/s in town? Wit
portlite removal gary8041 at 8:14am 09.16.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/998 Can some one give me the steps to remove the port lights so i can recaulk them. Does the out side tr
Hunter 27 at Newport Show Ed at 8:07am 09.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/856 Went to the Newport show today and they had the new 27. I am in the market for a day sailor and was
Salvaged boats Scott Bukolt at 7:35am 09.16.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1217 Where does one go to learn about the industry that must exist.Each of the thousands of wrecked or
Main Sail Reefing D. Green at 7:35am 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 3/2796 Can anyone explain to me the most efficient way to reef the mainsail on the Catalina 22? Should I r
Shrink Wrap or not to shrink wrap? Chris7543 at 6:56am 09.16.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/957 Winter is approaching and the sailing season is soon coming to an end. Next month, I will be winter
Hunter 25.5 Mast, Sleep Six Adam at 6:09am 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 5/2378 Hey, next time I will try and ask numerious question in one post. Will the older Hunter 25.5 sle
Follow up on Mast set up Adam at 6:04am 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 1/836 Sorry, I forgot to ask. After sailing, how long does it take to lower ans secure mast for driving h
Step Mast on 26-260 Adam at 5:20am 09.16.04 Smaller Boats 5/798 How long, really, does it take to step up the Mast with One person. How about with two people? I
hunter 410 engine not reliable tim schimdt at 4:57am 09.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1437 in 2.5 years my engine has not started 8 times. it has always started at the dock but after a two to
Yanmar Oil Leak Wilkie24304 at 4:41am 09.16.04 Ask All Sailors 11/6784 I have a Yanmar 3GM30F Engine.. It has developed a leak at the gasket for the timing cover...

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Considering a Purchase - Advice? MikeHoncho at 11:43am 08.12.20 Thanks, Don! Much appreciated. With respect to the stanchions, I asked about them directly, and th
Considering a Purchase - Advice? WanderingOnTheWay at 11:42am 08.12.20 Absolutely. She's a Texas girl - I don't think I could keep her away if I wanted to! I've been leani
Considering a Purchase - Advice? shemandr at 11:33am 08.12.20
Mast wiring Klaussic at 11:26am 08.12.20 Maybe I missed between the lines, but did anybody have to mess with a missing wire that came loose a
Installing an Electric Bilge Pump Red_Dog at 11:26am 08.12.20 It is better to have separate discharges for each pump, although it can be done with one discharge.
Harness tether came unclipped srimes at 11:25am 08.12.20 The spinlock cutter is designed for the application: FYlwd8AqY6M I carry this knife: https://www.a
Corroded aluminum tank replacement MikeHoncho at 11:25am 08.12.20 Mine has the same thing and was leaking around the outlet spout. I took my anglegrinder/wire wheel
Coast guard boarding. Will Gilmore at 11:23am 08.12.20 then figure out we need help as we stand on the bottom of our boat. Did you mean to say, "as we st
Sad day, and no way to fix Alansails at 11:21am 08.12.20 As srimes said you maybe better off selling all the parts, it is more work BUT you may end up with a
BULB REPLACEMENT Justin_NSA at 11:15am 08.12.20 Take some tools up to clean and or repair connections or you may have to make more trips anyway.
Hunter 290 with no arch MattyShmatty at 11:15am 08.12.20 Yes, I think I'll consult a professional about it. The vang looks like it can also be raised. Than
Hunter 290 with no arch Justin_NSA at 11:12am 08.12.20 You might also have to raise the boom attachment to the mast. Then that might affect your rigid vang
BULB REPLACEMENT JamesG161 at 11:03am 08.12.20 SBO store? This is the link to the SBO store for the 460... Hunter 460-466 anchor light And here
Sad day, and no way to fix 31seahorse at 11:02am 08.12.20 You have the sympathy of every boat owner who sees your post. Work carefully as you "pull yourself
Corroded aluminum tank replacement (1) Stephentrapani at 11:02am 08.12.20 183745
Installing an Electric Bilge Pump kappykaplan at 11:01am 08.12.20 I have two electric bilge pumps in my boat, each with their own dedicated discharge. It's the only
Hunter cockpit light /speaker bar Mike2006 at 11:01am 08.12.20 Cannot find a white light bar /speaker setup for the hunter arch... I am thinking there would be oth
Do more zincs last longer? jviss at 10:57am 08.12.20 Here's the article from whence James' table comes: Marine Corrosion 101
Hunter 290 with no arch MattyShmatty at 10:54am 08.12.20 Hey Justin, Yeah that wont be good, but I like your idea of modifying the sail. I think the loss of
Harness tether came unclipped jssailem at 10:53am 08.12.20 The kong idea is a nice one Drew. I recently picked up a couple of Kong Tango Clips. I'll have to s

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