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V-Berth Design Lamar Sumerlin at 9:52am 10.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/854 I am considering installing some sort of V-Berth for the Hunter 216 that I purchased in May, 2004.
Flare pistols as weapons Steve Schwartz at 9:50am 10.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 9/1092 I have a little flare pistol on my boat (in New York State, Lake Ontario). I believe this is requir
M26S Sail upgrades Bob Garcia at 9:04am 10.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1147 I have a 100% Jib on a furler. Has anyone upgraded to a 150% Genoa on their furler? Where did you
fire extinguishers type / difference question william3045 at 12:40am 10.09.04 Ask All Sailors 106/7328 what is the real differencew between the "white / marine" type fire extinguishers and the "red, ABC
Replacement ports Jake at 11:36pm 10.08.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1067 We have hull#1215 and it is time to replace all the ports. Anyone know where the might be procured?
Capri 25 Hatchway cover Dave Giles at 11:22pm 10.08.04 Smaller Boats 2/1175 Need to replace the hatchway covers. Any suggestions on where I can look?
Decommissioning BM at 10:46pm 10.08.04 Big Boats 4/1134 I would sincerly appreciate any and all assistance in describing how to remove the sails from our 99
Depth Gage Problem Lee Y at 10:44pm 10.08.04 Smaller Boats 3/807 I have a Lorad Depth Gage in my H23. This came with the boat when it was new. It has not been used
Mast support Jim Fitzwater at 3:40pm 10.08.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/920 Hello I just bought a 26M and keep her in San Diego. The guy who delivered my boat literally did no
Drive train "shudder" on throttle down Brian19689 at 1:11pm 10.08.04 Mid-Size Boats 12/1453 Have a 2GM20 with stock 2 blade prop (2001 h290 puchsd in 2002). Been living with this issue for as
Diesel fume leak: 18 HP Yanmar Patricia at 12:41pm 10.08.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1280 When motoring there is an overwhelming diesel fume smell. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
REPLACING STANDING RIGGING 37.5 George Rapin at 8:45am 10.08.04 Big Boats 6/1378 I am considering replacing the standing rigging on my 1991 37.5 Legend. What is the usual process I
Synthetic Oil for Yanmar Frank Wang at 6:58am 10.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/970 All of my cars are using synthetic oil. My mechanics friend likes it too. Anybody use synthetic oil
Owners Manual Roger at 6:57am 10.08.04 Mid-Size Boats 11/1678 If anyone knows where I can find an owner/operator manual for a 1987 Catalina 30, I would greatly ap
Storm shoaling Captiva Sound? Benny17441 at 6:22am 10.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/958 We are bringing an H-320 From Key Byscaine to Tampa Bay on the 1st week of November. We were thinki
Yanmar Engine Mounts John Coleman at 5:20am 10.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/965 Hi EveryoneI have removed the engine from my 37C and the rear engine mounts almost fell apart.The
water-ballast tank valve Gerald at 4:40am 10.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1042 I recently purchased a hunter 26. I found it difficult to turn the wing nut to close the water-ball
What times for a 45' slip live abord for a Hunter Chip Willis at 4:23am 10.08.04 Big Boats 7/924 456 CC in San Diego? My wife and currently own 30' Catalina and want to move up to a Hunter 456 CC i
The New Catalina DS44 agolden at 4:06am 10.08.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/949 Pictures are posted on the homepage of Yachtworld.com
The New Catalina DS44 agolden at 4:02am 10.08.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/856 Picture and specs arer posted the home page of YachtWorld.com

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H26 Reef configuration CaptainRan at 9:25am 11.27.20 Why, you ask. Not sure of your exact configuration but it sounds pretty typical, original, and like
Help finding step by step guide for bleeding fuel line on M-25XPBC Diesel on my 2002 Catalina 310 LeslieTroyer at 8:52am 11.27.20
Help finding step by step guide for bleeding fuel line on M-25XPBC Diesel on my 2002 Catalina 310 marchem at 8:33am 11.27.20 The issue is not tradition, and may not even be the current capacity of the key switch or the butto
Help finding step by step guide for bleeding fuel line on M-25XPBC Diesel on my 2002 Catalina 310 marchem at 8:29am 11.27.20
Almost catastrophe during haul out Capt Robbie at 8:25am 11.27.20 The 34 has 2 different keel versions. Fin keel at 5'6'' and shoal draft at 4'3''. I have the shoal
New Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 Owner SSO at 8:25am 11.27.20 Welcome SSO. Enjoyed the read. It is the journey that engages the sailor. That and the friends one
New Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 Owner SSO at 8:23am 11.27.20 Many thanks for the warm welcome. We are really enjoying the Oceanis and have already made some ter
Help finding step by step guide for bleeding fuel line on M-25XPBC Diesel on my 2002 Catalina 310 marchem at 8:23am 11.27.20 Interesting idea. Actually, the switch would be wired to a start relay, so it wouldn't be carrying
Swinomish channel Terry Cox at 8:21am 11.27.20 And you missed all the experiences of a LaConner layover during Thanksgiving. The Pioneer Market has
Winch maintenance jfgy at 8:17am 11.27.20 Many thanks to you guys for the great information! Regards, Jess
New Owner Terry Cox at 8:15am 11.27.20 Congrats on your new boat, Rick and welcome to the forum. Many here very willing to offer their advi
Ranger 23 Bulkhead Replacement jssailem at 7:53am 11.27.20 Welcome Paul to the forum. No matter the boat design or the size repair/replacing of a bulkhead is a
New Owner jssailem at 7:39am 11.27.20 Welcome @ScottFreeRick. You have found a good boat. Looking forward to reading about the fun she giv
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 7:37am 11.27.20 Aptivia has turned West and is in moderate Westerlies (19+ kts.). The rest of the boats are still h
New Owner Claude L.-Auger at 7:35am 11.27.20 Welcome to the forum !! Indeed lots of really good info through the members with over 1200 of the 14
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 shemandr at 7:03am 11.27.20 Hate to start an anchor debate but the Fortress is a good anchor and is light. If I had a back prob
New Owner Don Crowther at 6:43am 11.27.20 Welcome aboard Great boat sometimes a little tender. Remeber to reef early and enjoy the space this
Reapplying gelcoat Gene Neill at 6:26am 11.27.20 ... Spray car wax ... You don't say! Wish I had known that a long time ago!
Happy Thanksgiving (1) TomY at 6:20am 11.27.20 2020 is different. Still we got together with close family (that live steps away) and were able to d
do you sail in the fog? (1) TomY at 6:15am 11.27.20 I'm comfortable sailing in the fog, on my own terms: Motor off, I can't hear a bloody thing out th

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