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Furling Line David Hoch at 1:15am 12.02.04 Smaller Boats 4/1312 My new H260 didn't come with any furling line hardware installed. Is there a trick way to route the
fun with spreaders patrick at 11:16pm 12.01.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/925 While spending some quality time with my mastlight last weekend I noticed the intersection of my spr
Central America up to Mexico-- Pacific The Quiet Mon at 10:10pm 12.01.04 Destinations 5/1864 Any info on the conditions along the west coast from Costa Rica to around Puerto Vallarta. Would
Continous line roller furler question kjmessner at 3:26pm 12.01.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1824 I have read a number of postings stating that continous line roller furlers cannot be reefed. Why n
H27 Chainplates Stephen OBrien at 11:50am 12.01.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1001 Can anybody tell me how I can examine the chainplates on my 1981 Hunter 27? Do I need to cut away a
US Yacht/Ranger/Buccaneer?? Geoff Kinnear at 11:33am 12.01.04 Ask All Sailors 3/2154 I have been trying to find out about this little boat I bought. It says Buccaneer, but it doesn't lo
bluewater sailing? John at 11:01am 12.01.04 Columbia 3/1996 I would like to purchase a columbia 31, is this a good offshore sailor? John
Time to Grind John J. Frank at 9:12am 12.01.04 Ask All Sailors 37/2715 Found considerably more blisters this fall haulout and figure it is time to barier coat. The yard g
Motoring Sloopdeedoo at 8:49am 12.01.04 Big Boats 18/1643 I recently bought a 2005 h36 WITH 29 HP Yanmar.What is considered a good fast cruise rpm and what w
Replacement Spars Fredbrillo at 8:31am 12.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1003 Does anyone have the specs on the spars for a 1981 30'... Who was the manufacturer....and any other
mac 25 spare rim/tire bob at 6:49am 12.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/983 i'm driving cross country to pick up our new mac 25, and want to try and be prepared for towing, tho
A Boca Grand Florida Question Rich18890 at 6:27am 12.01.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1014
Old Teak Sunfish Mike Glenn at 6:25am 12.01.04 Ask All Sailors 11/2378
stanchion thru bolts John at 6:20am 12.01.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1492 Trying to disassemble several loose stanchions, I was not encouraged by the fact that the horizontal
Shear Pins Michael7968 at 5:59am 12.01.04 Smaller Boats 6/946 Just received the shear pin set-up from Hunter. Thought I would add this 260 innovation to my 26.
Emergency Tiller Hugh289 at 5:14am 12.01.04 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1096 Mine is a 1977 H-30 deep draft with pedestal steering. Can anyone tell me why I don't have a fitting
VHF radio slawek at 5:01am 12.01.04 Ask All Sailors 16/1408 I need to buy a VHF radio. Don't want to break the bank on it.If you went through a couple (or more
Modern (Current Day) Pirates Richard at 4:51am 12.01.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1504 Our boat is in storage for the winter so that gives me time to explore other sailing related topics.
Shoal Keel vs Full Keel Matt at 4:35am 12.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 12/1557 I'm very interested in a '77 H-27 right now, but it has the shoal keel. Any opinions on the differen
Best location for lessons? Ed Childres at 4:26am 12.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1195 My wife and I are interested in taking the ASA 103 ' 104 courses in a live aboard situation this spr

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MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button dlochner at 8:48am 02.16.21 But, it seems in automatic mode it does not send AIS signals as I read the manual. What I read is
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button stephen_i_w at 8:47am 02.16.21 When I am cruising, I am always with one other person. She will know if I fall off, I will know if
Tohatsu MFS9.9EEPTL too big for H260? sail sfbay at 8:45am 02.16.21 Seems like the right size for your Hunter 260 based on the consensus in this thread. https://forums
Tohatsu MFS9.9EEPTL too big for H260? ronhanson01 at 8:43am 02.16.21 I have a 9.9 yamaha xtra long shaft with trim and tilt that should be close to the same weight and i
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 jon hansen at 8:38am 02.16.21 some people's idea of camping is a pop-top at the local KOA, some want a RV to drive around to natio
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button JohnShannon at 8:22am 02.16.21 But, it seems in automatic mode it does not send AIS signals as I read the manual. What I read is
Inverters and induction cooktop JohnShannon at 8:20am 02.16.21 Not exactly "special" but has to be iron/steel or stainless steel so Al is out glass is out. The
soft area starboard fore deck dmax at 8:20am 02.16.21 I agree I wouldn't want to try to replace the core from underneath which would be pretty messy I ima
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 8:18am 02.16.21 Wow! It should arrive safely in that crate.
Columbia 23T Cockpit Seat Locker Lids sail sfbay at 8:13am 02.16.21 Welcome to the forum!! You might find this article helpful on fabricating replacement cockpit seat
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? dmax at 8:08am 02.16.21 If you decide to cut it, you can always add a nicely formed piece of white starbord trim to hide the
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (1) JamesG161 at 8:06am 02.16.21 Getting the RUDDER restored has been an adventure so far. It has taken 48 days to this point. ictur
Inverters and induction cooktop kappykaplan at 8:05am 02.16.21 It does require special cookware, does it not? Yes.
soft area starboard fore deck MikeHoncho at 8:03am 02.16.21 I think it's wise to attack from underneath if you can to avoid having to refinish the deck. I had
1976 Santana 21ft rgranger at 7:57am 02.16.21 The Rhodes 22 has a similar set up. Take another bolt and gently tap it out. After you clean it an
lifehack for budget bluewater boats for a family of 4 Scott T-Bird at 7:51am 02.16.21 Update on The Escape Artists - (I'm talking about the Canadian trio). They did make it from Lake On
Inverters and induction cooktop capta at 7:51am 02.16.21 Induction is way more responsive and adjustable than a conventional resistance type stove. There i
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless dlochner at 7:41am 02.16.21 Some of the concern could be that the prototypes might not reflect the behavior of real world devic
Spring was so clise Jacktar at 7:33am 02.16.21 Yep Wind chill is in lower 20s here in pensacola right now.
Spring was so clise kappykaplan at 7:19am 02.16.21 Amazing how far south the jet stream has dipped, allowing cold air from the Arctic to go to the sou

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