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How much paint / epoxy barrier do I need? Robert Banks at 7:48am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/2360 After acquiring my Hunter 28 this summer, I finally hauled her out on the hard Nov. 6th. It's time t
Hunter 216 V-Berth Lamar Sumerlin at 7:40am 11.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1086 I have recently completed a v-berth made of 1/2" plywood based on the un-dimensioned drawings from H
so little knowledge, so many questions Bob at 6:44am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1276 My wife and I just bought a 1976 30', we will probably repower before it goes in the water in the s
Waistbelt SOSpender Opinions T J Furstenau at 5:13am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1493 Was looking for some experience, opinions, evaluations of the waistbelt style SOSpenders. Have you
A way to heat water without inbroad engine Tommy at 5:02am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/857 A way to heat water without inbroad engine tired of heating water up on stove. Is there a twelve vol
Making Water Next Week Rick D at 3:52am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1116 OK, make that freshwater!;D 'All You Want To Know About Watermaking' Guest Expert Forum begins next
Wiring Diagrams Dale Wilkins at 3:44am 11.09.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1116 I have a 1986 MacGregor 25 that I purchased this past Summer. Is anyone aware of any technical docu
how long?? russ at 3:07am 11.09.04 Smaller Boats 4/778 what is the lifespan of a new hunter? (fresh water use)
First boat - cruiser/racer Joe at 2:23am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 12/1956 I'm looking to buy my first boat and have completed my first year of sailing and racing.I want to c
First boat - cruiser/racer Joe at 2:19am 11.09.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/801 I'm looking to buy my first boat and have completed my first year of sailing and racing.I want to c
Sail Cleaning amir at 1:52am 11.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/657 All,I just took off the sails from my H336. They have been stored away for now. I was wondering
Hunter 380 or 386 Rod Anderson at 1:07am 11.09.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2310 Am considering a 380 or 386 as a full time boat. LIke the 420 Center Cockpit, but I think its out o
Tank Level Indicator for Holding Tank Dave Bennett at 12:48am 11.09.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1418 Peggy, I am in the process of installing a holding tank in my sailboat. I would like to have some
Annoying squik noise from mast Rafi at 12:34am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1012 I have an annoying squik noise fromthe mast.It seems like it is the connection between the mast ' b
Hand Rail for H31 Rafi at 12:28am 11.09.04 Mid-Size Boats 9/1306 Does anyone know where can I get hand rail replacement for the 2 external teak handrails (I believe
Bow winched up too tight. Ranger Paul18580 at 12:09am 11.09.04 Smaller Boats 1/961 My 216 ended up with a dent in the bow where the winch pulls the bow against the "bow rest" (or what
Dumb Rookie Matt at 12:03am 11.09.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1329
Hunter 28 Mainsail slide specs Brian at 11:59pm 11.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/791 Trying to find out what size slides for a Hunter 28 mast.
Adjustable table post for Hunter 33.5 (1988) Don S. at 11:48pm 11.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/809 Just wondering if anyone knew where I could buy an adjustable table post that would allow me to conv
Auto Pilot Calibration John Richard at 11:16pm 11.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/798 Ladies and Gentlemen:I asked my local guru, Rick Dinon the following question. He was stumped. So

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What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! MikeHoncho at 4:00pm 02.24.21 going down to the boat and finding it covered with that black speckled mildew in the crevises of the
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI MikeHoncho at 3:57pm 02.24.21 I believe tightening by feel is in the same category as hand grenades......kinda close but not reall
Beware of BoatUS Insurance Rick Webb at 3:46pm 02.24.21 A point of comparison. I recently got quotes from Progressive. No line item for environmental clean
i got carried away... (1) SailingLoto at 3:44pm 02.24.21 I didn't have time to get much done today. I did manage to grind down all the old tabbing and clea
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI Stu Jackson at 3:39pm 02.24.21 This was written in the late 80s or early 90s: https://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-mast-pumping.html
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery Don S/V ILLusion at 3:31pm 02.24.21 If it is like my H430, only the engine or genset alternators charge Start Battery. I use standard M
Bottom paint (Catalina 22j rgranger at 3:31pm 02.24.21 Peel away will get it off.... and you can make your own for about $30. Get a 5lb bag of garden lime
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI Hello Below at 3:28pm 02.24.21 If this is not something you understand or feel lack experience, invest a few bucks with a good rig
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery DayDreamer41 at 3:23pm 02.24.21 @JamesG161 what charge curves is the engine alternator/regulator set to? as the alternator charges b
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI dlochner at 3:18pm 02.24.21 It is probably time to detune the rig and start over. There are books that can help, the Selden mast
C310/315 IA Membership and BoatUS Discount Termination jssailem at 3:15pm 02.24.21 We all just have to join together in this time of Pandemic and help each other survive.... It is tou
Headstay too short? jssailem at 3:10pm 02.24.21 Mistakes happen. Good catch Drinky...
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI jssailem at 3:05pm 02.24.21 because the entire boat leans to port, If trying to tension the boat stays you need two start with
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery JamesG161 at 3:04pm 02.24.21 How is your starter battery charged? If it is like my H430, only the engine or genset alternators
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering? Thaniel at 1:52pm 02.24.21 As a former dealer with too many miles pulling boats, there is not much to reduce drag. Any chan
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery Don S/V ILLusion at 1:45pm 02.24.21 How is your starter battery charged? - direct from charger, eco-charger, ???
No Traveler? ontherocks83 at 1:32pm 02.24.21 As always, what Stu said about Don Guillette's book. First reef went into my C-30 at 15-18, becaus
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery DayDreamer41 at 1:19pm 02.24.21 If you want to ensure long life for your LifePO batteries you might want to read this writeup https
No Traveler? jeepbluetj at 1:19pm 02.24.21 As always, what Stu said about Don Guillette's book. First reef went into my C-30 at 15-18, becaus
Bottom paint (Catalina 22j dlochner at 1:08pm 02.24.21 If the existing paint is an ablative paint, it will come off with out a solvent. Just rub your hand

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