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Soft spots on hull John Blue at 9:34am 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/2240 On my 1978 Hunter 27 I have a soft spot on the hull that was caused by too much weight on one of the
Worn Tiller Head and Shaft Steve Maynard at 9:25am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1032 The tiller head and through hole on the rudder is worn. What is the best way to repair this? I was
Keel bolt torque Steve Maynard at 9:21am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1007 Does anyone know the proper torque for keel bolt nuts on a fin keel Catalina 30?
How To Remove Rudder on 33.5 Cobra at 9:12am 10.19.04 Big Boats 5/1260 I want to drop the rudder of the Hunter while it's on the travel lift. (Unsure if there's enough cle
Tank Eye Mistake Brian Smith at 7:41am 10.19.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1862 OK, In the interest of knowing when my tank was full before its contents spewed out my stanchion o
FWD bulkhead of laz Gary at 7:36am 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/856 Has anyone had to replace the forward bulkhead in the lazarette? I have problem with water leaking i
David Underwood, are you there? Dale E. Baker at 7:08am 10.19.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/868 David.I've always admired the work you've done on Freebird. I just reviewed your bowsprit project
Repair of a water tank that is molded into the hul Skip Lucas at 7:02am 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/981 Ihave two water tanks that are molded into the hull that have started to leak - someplace. I believ
Winterization of fresh water system Mark Mynsberge at 6:52am 10.19.04 Big Boats 4/989 I just winterized my water system on my Hunter 37.5. I just bought this boat and it took 19 gallons
Headsail Feeder Kevin at 6:14am 10.19.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1173 On the Profurl headstay does anyone know if there is a feeder for the track. I have an aftermarket p
sailcovers: HOW chandlery or SAILNET? chris at 5:31am 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1126 I am purchasing a new mainsail cover for my Hunter 27. The HOW chandlery and Sailnet (Air Force Sail
mast-brokencry Berto18177 at 5:27am 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/895 Y have hunter 37-cutter with broken mast.Did anybody know where y can purchase them and what abaut*
Provisional Portsmouth Rating for the H-216 Mr.Ernie at 4:38am 10.19.04 Smaller Boats 0/965 There is now a Provisional Portsmouth Handicap posted on the US Sailing web site. It is 93.5 with
Lazy Jack for a H28 Quest at 4:35am 10.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1056 I would like to install a set of Lazy Jacks on my Hunter 28. What is the best way to measure and in
Has anyone replaced their P42 holding tank with a plastic unit? Terry Cox at 3:34am 10.19.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1483 If so, costs, satisfaction and name of company would be appreciated.Terry
Bilge Pump and crane attachment point Bill Rea at 3:18am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/898 I just purchased a 1968 Capri 18. 1. Is there a bildge pump between the battery area and under the
12 volt television jebenz at 2:53am 10.19.04 Big Boats 6/1572 I have a 1987 Hunter Legend 37 The Television has finally given out. Has anyone ever had to replace
screw holes hankstone at 2:34am 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/819 Hi, Would you please tell me the best way to repair 3 #8 screw holes in a solid part of the coamin
Help Docking in Slip Jared at 1:00am 10.19.04 Big Boats 0/738 Help Docking in Slip We are picking up our Hunter 34 this weekend after having a 25 foot boat with
Help Docking in Slip Jared at 12:53am 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1924 We are picking up our Hunter 34 this weekend after having a 25 foot boat with an outboard motor on i

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Eye Splice double-braid thinwater at 4:37am 01.08.21 Great write up.:biggrin: Whip locking dyneema has been shown to weaken the splice to the strength
in board sheeting? danstanford at 3:05am 01.08.21 It has to be about more than sheeting angle, look at footage of a TP52, It looks like the luff of th
New dinghy for 2-hp honda jon hansen at 2:58am 01.08.21 interesting results from different uses. in Wisconsin the premium gas is ethanol free. prop size,
Winter Sailing Will Gilmore at 12:12am 01.08.21 At least you don't need a plow. -Will (Dragonfly)
Winter Sailing (1) Michael Davis at 9:45pm 01.07.21
eye candy (3) Will Gilmore at 9:10pm 01.07.21 188890 188891 Modern sailing yacht VS Classic sailing yacht Both are amazingly beautiful. I'm more
Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok? JoeWhite at 8:40pm 01.07.21 Scott, please vist here to see how I completed the very project you are describing http://mei1970.or
Lewmar port light seal , replacing Ken Cross at 8:19pm 01.07.21 Just wondering what year is your boat and where did you order or find place to order. I have 2007 H
New dinghy for 2-hp honda Ken Cross at 8:15pm 01.07.21 I usually only run our Honda 2 at half throttle or less because it's way quieter. It won't plane wid
eye candy (1) Hayden Watson at 8:12pm 01.07.21 http://wellfoundyachts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Undersail.jpg 72' deerfoot Here is a good Y
eye candy jssailem at 8:03pm 01.07.21 I enjoyed the images of the cabins. They were quite grand for crew cabins. :biggrin:
Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:19pm 01.07.21 See 33 CFR 159.7(b)-(c) for the relevant statutory language. You can read it right here: 33 CFR 1
Battery Switches CarlN at 7:17pm 01.07.21 Those aren't big batteries for house use. I'd parallel them and use the pair for everything. The bat
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) chuckwayne at 7:02pm 01.07.21 Our elbow was totally coked up and producing a lot of unburned fuel smoke. ran like a watch with the
Vacu flush loss of vacum discovery at 6:31pm 01.07.21 Thanks...the symptom seems different then other issues because when it was creating strong vacum it
eye candy Michael Davis at 6:22pm 01.07.21 @jon hansen, I think I may have to wait until next payday for some of those. Sure are some pretty bo
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) Ralph Johnstone at 5:55pm 01.07.21 A common culprit are the copper washers on the banjo joints. You could replace the seals with new c
Y-valve below water line ... ok or not ok? Newport Bob at 5:24pm 01.07.21
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) (1) heritage at 5:16pm 01.07.21 188889188889 As you can see from this image that Ralph Johnston posted, the water passageway is bl
Rope Clutch or Spinlock PXR? (1) Jacomo Sailor at 5:09pm 01.07.21 @Jacomo Sailor that's great information. One thing I have been pondering though is do you have tro

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