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Winter Storage Ventilation? BobSail at 12:04am 10.29.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/944 We're new owners headed into storage for the first time. We will be using a covered, unheated, thre
Love me TENDER bawgy at 11:52pm 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1208 While we were discussing reefing , I heard the term tender said a few times and was wondering if A
Swimladder conversion to Swing Gate Jack4865 at 10:48pm 10.28.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/912 Hello,In a recent issue of Mainsheet, a C34 owner wrote an article about modifying the swimladder t
Newer MacGregor with 10 hp Outboard Tip Thienes at 10:48pm 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2392 I want to buy a used late model MacGregor but am not interested in a 50 HP Outboard. I would like a
replacement hatch 27. 1978 ciriaco at 2:18pm 10.28.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1126 Has anyone found a replacement hatch for the wierd dimensions of the 1978 hunter 27.The front is 20
What type sealant to use for fixed port? Gary at 12:36pm 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1193 H31Will be removing and sealing fixed ports this weekend, but uncertain as to the best sealant to u
Hawaii Sailing Oreana123 at 11:23am 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/836 I just got back from Kona on the Big Island where I met some of the members of the Kona Sailing Asso
What second anchor setup? Tony at 10:57am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1048 Hello allYou've all been so helpful in the past, here goes again.I have a Beneteau 373 (37ft appro
tartan vs. catalina? Joe at 9:50am 10.28.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2942 Can anyone contrast a Catalina with a Tartan (27/30)?In a general sense I would consider a Catalin
Cost to wash and wax a 36ft boat $360-450 ? abe at 8:35am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 52/14109 I had my boat washed/wax/metal polish 4-6hrs work by an unskilled laborer. I was charged $360, whe
Hunter Reputation Sailor Joe20804 at 7:58am 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 31/8257 Having come across a few Hunter-bashers lately (on other boards, mostly), I'm curious what this comm
Double Forstay Eric Hartsough at 7:51am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1175 I have a Hunter 280 and race on a Laser 28. The Laser has a dual ribbed forstay that allows us to
Shroud Adjustment DreamCatcher13404 at 6:49am 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1196 Does anyone know where to get the hand tool that aids in the adjustment of the slide adjusters that
Marieholms Bruk (Folkboat) Help FrigateBird at 5:42am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1948 Gentlemen, I'm trying to find the webpage of the maker of Folkboats in Sweden to get some info on th
Anyone use a double forestay? william3045 at 5:35am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 4/3824 i opened my mouth on the "rigging advice" thread and someone will probably step in it but, it brings
Head Problems Againnn!!! Randy at 5:12am 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/863 Just recently removed my aluminum holding tank and replaced with polyethelene. Replaced all hoses wi
28.5 headstay measurements Mystic51 at 4:24am 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/851 I am looking at roller furlers for a 28.5. I am not near the boat and need to know the headstay diam
Evstrom sails, Doyle sails Mystic51 at 4:21am 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1188 Getting quotes on new sails for my 28.5. I want affordable performance oriented sails for mostly cru
folding prop cause vibration and stuffing box leak dave at 4:09am 10.28.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1837 I purchased an 1981 O'Day 28 a few months ago and it came with a folding propeller. When shifing in
Sailed to catalina Chris Jensen at 3:52am 10.28.04 Smaller Boats 0/646 I justed wanted to share a great experience for anyone who might have the same opportunity. We saile

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Military Sail Boat? Justin_NSA at 7:26am 01.12.21 It has been sold. You mean the owner paid someone to take it ?:biggrin: It would be nice if the jo
Bimini Wind Effect JamesG161 at 7:23am 01.12.21 My experience is the Bimini has had no effect If there is wind flow thru, you will have more a lif
Military Sail Boat? jssailem at 7:23am 01.12.21 That would be a story in the making.
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 7:20am 01.12.21 Well not so fast.... How did that Bear climb up that railing? :facepalm: You can't see his tiny hu
Bimini Wind Effect dlochner at 7:20am 01.12.21 I've not noticed any significant effect with a Bimini either. Since the Bimini is mostly horizontal,
AIS Receive Problem Identification jssailem at 7:19am 01.12.21 I agree Richard. Having the opportunity to contact a boat/ship by name is a great way to make direct
Funny Friday!!! JamesG161 at 7:18am 01.12.21 I think the contractor should use this in his references! Well not so fast.... How did that Bear c
Bimini Wind Effect sail sfbay at 7:16am 01.12.21 My experience is the Bimini has had no effect on my Hunter 386 and Hunter 46 motoring or sailing. T
Funny Friday!!! JamesG161 at 7:16am 01.12.21 Both are extremely loud party favors. Don't forget the 8 Missile launchers as the back up to the 5
Wire Size to Bus Bar? (1) Justin_NSA at 7:14am 01.12.21 I have a main power panel, but I added a remote distribution panel off of it in my stern locker. Thi
Removing Vinyl Decals from Hypalon Inflatable Dinghy sail sfbay at 7:13am 01.12.21 Update..........now 50% removed and found comparable success with Rapid Remover Vinyl Letter Remover
Military Sail Boat? JamesG161 at 7:11am 01.12.21 The news about that Ketch... It has been sold. A older sailor and his grandson have started removi
Funny Friday!!! (1) jssailem at 7:09am 01.12.21 Those are the 16inch 20 mile range Big Daddy guns on a Battle ship. There is no negotiating with the
Battery location H31' (83-87) RoyS at 6:49am 01.12.21 Not familiar with your boat. IMHO I would not be overly concerned with placing the batteries in the
H260 keel GBGraham at 6:43am 01.12.21 That hole is not on the CB of my H26. I'd fill it in unless you think you need it. Here is a pic
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (3) JamesG161 at 6:42am 01.12.21 He [Dan the PIC brought a special extension ladder that was amazing, and I did not get a picture of
Wire Size to Bus Bar? Whatfiero1 at 6:40am 01.12.21 Every tapp from battery and from buss bar has to be fused or over current protection (circuit breake
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger? Rick486 at 6:28am 01.12.21 High quality snaps helps immensely also.
Wire Size to Bus Bar? cb32863 at 6:27am 01.12.21 How long is your run from the breaker/fuse? If the run to the bus bar is properly sized, I would con
Battery location H31' (83-87) SFS at 6:24am 01.12.21 The disadvantages of having mine where they were were that I couldn't check the water levels easily.

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