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replacing the packing around the prop shaft steve at 4:02am 11.01.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1691 I have an H-27, 1978. Now that the boat is out of the water I am thinking about replacing the packin
Mac 25 Mast Tom at 3:24am 11.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/814 Who (what company) made/supplied the masts to Macgregor? Web address?Thanks...
Twisting Mainsheet mdsailing15653 at 2:41am 11.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/861 While sailing my mainsheet wants to twist. I've checked the line and everything looks correct. Any i
Topping Lift Jim at 2:39am 11.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1428 Has anyone re-routed the topping lift? Mine is original i think. The topping lift is tied to the mas
TV reception on the sailboat Vic at 2:29am 11.01.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1340 How good are TV antennas on the sailboats or on any other boat for off air reception? Specifically I
Broaching Tom Grass at 2:24am 11.01.04 Smaller Boats 8/1368 This last Saturday - we participated in the 'Great Race' the last race of the season on Lake Carlyle
SETTLING NAN-SEA at 2:16am 11.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/816 It appears that my boat (44' 2004) is settling or something else is going on. The floor boards are
New 26M side trim seperation Peter at 1:39am 11.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/694 I am experiencing stress cracks around the trim wherethe top and the bottom hull sections are joine
Is there any DIY mooring kit ? jhxyz at 1:17am 11.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/4515 Hi all,My town offers a mooring permit for free(almost free=my tax), but I have to either rent a m
HATCH SEALS----RUBBER GREGG WHITTENBERGER at 1:11am 11.01.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/967 Hello::::::Looking for the rubber cockpit hatch seals for my 1981 C-27.,Thay are molded black rubber
HATCH SEALS----RUBBER GREGG WHITTENBERGER at 12:58am 11.01.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1331 HELLO:::Re: C-27 ,Looking for the black molded front hatch and cockpit compartment rubber gasket., T
Fuel Tank - 33.5 Haley at 12:57am 11.01.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/947 I have a very slow leek in my fuel tank, has anyone had any experience in removing the tank.At thi
Catalina 36 cabin soles Ben at 12:10am 11.01.04 Big Boats 1/2316 I am replcing cabin soles for my 1987 36 and i have found out catalina no longer can supply them. Ne
window trim Jeff at 11:31pm 10.31.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/908 Im looking to replace the exterior window trim on my H31 , I have a few of the old peices I could us
Need assistance with Salon table problem Paul Aubrecht at 10:26pm 10.31.04 Big Boats 7/1461 I have a 2003 356.The salon table has developed some white areas because of condensation or heat fro
Dripless Shaft Seal Question Ron Vanderveer at 10:08pm 10.31.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1797 TroopsOn a 1982 Hunter 27 with the 1 inch shaft, what size dripless shaft seal do I need? I was lo
depth finders bernied at 9:31pm 10.31.04 Smaller Boats 8/1386 Dear friends, I want to install a depth finder on my catalina 22 and i was wondering if anyone can
Winterizing new 36 Ken Juul at 9:17pm 10.31.04 Big Boats 9/1095 Dockmates both own new 36's. They got vague letters from Hunter saying a ball valve installed on th
Trailer title problem Dave at 8:32pm 10.31.04 Smaller Boats 6/1279 I purchased a H23 1985 with trailer in VA. I brought the boat and trailer back to MD. We found out t
"General Rule" mbechelb at 2:04pm 10.31.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1161 for ocean/coastal sailing? I've ask some ocean sailors on the coast here if they had a general rule

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Eye Splice double-braid (1) ricksoth at 7:12am 01.11.21 I completed my first double braid (Stay Set 3/8") eye. I used home-made fids (knitting needles cut
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 7:11am 01.11.21 I wish our Hunters had lead keels like the C30s ! :(
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Whatfiero1 at 7:03am 01.11.21 Remove mounts one at a time and note any shims under them set new next to old on flat surface and us
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Whatfiero1 at 6:59am 01.11.21 For the cast iron keel I used osphoric acid to prep the steel prior to the epoxy paint install. read
323 air conditioner braddexter at 6:57am 01.11.21 Here are a few pictures of my AC install. The unit is installed under the settee with red and whit
26X speed when loaded Whatfiero1 at 6:55am 01.11.21 If you want speed in a sailboat get a melges 24. If you want speed under power get a power boat
Replacement feathering prop Justin_NSA at 6:52am 01.11.21 Practical Sailor has a nice article on folding and feathering props. I have a Gori twin blade foldin
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access DougM at 6:51am 01.11.21 Ron, your 2006 model must have had the optional velcro upgrade included in the price increase over
26X speed when loaded Joncons at 6:50am 01.11.21 You might get 20Knots with an empty boat and the sails off ( maybe the mast as well.). I have been s
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Justin_NSA at 6:47am 01.11.21 Pay attention to recommended application temperatures. This time of year they may not cure correctly
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom Closing Time at 6:28am 01.11.21 I have been where you are several times before. You are on the right track. First, by a moisture met
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? dLj at 6:15am 01.11.21 Just a bit of an update. I emailed Goiot and they responded. Told me everything I needed to know, se
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design? Maine Sail at 6:14am 01.11.21
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 6:07am 01.11.21 You guys are on a roll this morning!! :laugh:
AIS Receive Problem Identification dlochner at 5:53am 01.11.21 It seems to me over the last year or so many fewer commercial ships ( tankers and container ships)
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Replacement feathering prop uncledom at 5:42am 01.11.21 I swear by my Brunton's Auto Prop. It is still the best upgrade I've made to my 2006 Hunter 41. I
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