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hunter 26.5 Drew at 12:16pm 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/12973 I am looking around for a 26.5 and would like some feed back on sailing/racing this boat. The infor
Does Size Matter for set up? Robert at 11:47am 09.30.04 Smaller Boats 5/798 I am looking at used boats, under $10,000.00 with a trailer. There seem to be plenty of options bet
Spinnaker Rigging Rick Hubbard at 11:08am 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/882 Just bought a 1986 Hunter 34. It has the spinnaker, halyard, and pole but no other hardware or runn
22 Spinaker Paul at 10:47am 09.30.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/857 My 22 came with four sails. I am familiar with using all except the spinaker. Do I need any special
Need more Keel Clunk help please. bob at 8:52am 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/865 I could use some educated guesses please. When I'm running downwind or on a broad reach, I can somet
Sail configuration in higher winds John at 8:36am 09.30.04 Smaller Boats 3/986 Seems most folks suggest reefing a C-22 around 15mph wind speed. Up to what wind speed is a single r
What Size Spinnaker for my Mariner henryhey at 8:23am 09.30.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/692 Hi, My friend and I finally had 3 days of amazing sailing this year in Montauk. Better late than n
Outboard Size JFS at 8:07am 09.30.04 Smaller Boats 7/1007 I have an '81 Hunter 25 that had a 9.9 Johnson 2 stroke that recently failed. The marina assures me
I am looking for a cover like this..... Bill Vickery at 7:30am 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/829 I am considering a cover like this (see photo)for my boat.... has anyone had any experience with som
Looking for a cover like this........ Bill Vickery at 7:24am 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/666 I am considering a cover like this (see photo) for my boat.... has anyone had any experience with so
Looking for a cover like this........ Bill Vickery at 7:06am 09.30.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/742 Has anyone acquired a cover like this (see photo) for their boat and if so is there a place to purch
main slugs for 26D david22333 at 5:56am 09.30.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/834 I sent my main to SailCare for refurbishing and adding slugs. Jerry said it was in bad
Free Hunter 23 Dave Laing at 5:16am 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/930 My Hunter 23 is underwater after Hurricane Frances.(Daytona Beach area) If anyone would like to rais
Diesels and questions David at 4:16am 09.30.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1170 Our new to us Crown 34 has a Yanmar 2QM15. The previous owner, to my knowledge does not shut the raw
Rudder posts and rudders Rich at 3:04am 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/795 My 27 just hopped her mooring and bounced on some rocks during a storm. I can't seem to find a repl
Battery Combiner Used With 3-Step Charger? ian19147 at 3:01am 09.30.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1955 I like the idea behind the battery combiners and have read nothing but positive comments about them,
Moving the travaler to to cabin top Carl at 1:45am 09.30.04 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1407 I am considering purchasing a Hunter 30_74-83. It has the travaler still in the cockpit. Most of the
Bedding material gary at 1:41am 09.30.04 Smaller Boats 1/932 I would like to hear what you are using to "re-bed" items on your boats. I am speaking of lifeline
Mainsail "WINDOW" Ken at 1:39am 09.30.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/876 I'm thinking of having a window put in my main so I can see my jib telltales better.Is there a downs
lifelines size 1993 37.5 legend Rodger10043 at 12:49am 09.30.04 Big Boats 4/1049 I need to orded replacement lifeline parts for my 1993 Hunter 37.5 legend. Any help with the wire s

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Preventors do I need one (1) jaysweet at 6:30pm 11.25.20 After reading about them for years, I rigged one for the first time on a solo trip last month when I
Replacing shrouds and stays finefurn at 6:19pm 11.25.20 Any Marina that offers a rigging service should be able to replae all your standing rigging. Ends a
Windlass problems seadaddler at 6:00pm 11.25.20 Got it
Install Yanmar GM10 in Oday 27 - experience or advice? jibes138 at 5:54pm 11.25.20 When comparing costs of upgrading an older boat I prefer to compare it to what a new one would cost.
Almost catastrophe during haul out Mike Oldak at 5:52pm 11.25.20 where should I put lift marks on my H34?
I just bought a 1991 Beneteau 41s5. bonding? Mechone at 5:49pm 11.25.20 Many Beneteaus came from the factory with gas discharged lightening arrestors, mine did and so did m
Preventors do I need one seanshine at 5:48pm 11.25.20 Wing on wing? Just don't do it. Slowest point of sail and dangerous.
Rotten wood supporting fuel tank thaeni at 5:46pm 11.25.20 Is the tank aluminum or poly? Aluminum
Ranger 23 Bulkhead Replacement 31seahorse at 5:42pm 11.25.20 Welcome to the SBO Forums, Paul. Several discussions on the Forum include bulkhead work. There is
Rotten wood supporting fuel tank MarkSails21 at 5:32pm 11.25.20 If it's OEM then it is Aluminum
Rotten wood supporting fuel tank MikeHoncho at 5:04pm 11.25.20 Is the tank aluminum or poly?
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 garymalmgren at 4:52pm 11.25.20 The problem is getting hold of an organizer with the same mounting screw pattern. That was out of th
Rotten wood supporting fuel tank MarkSails21 at 4:35pm 11.25.20 The only other option that I am aware of is to cut an access opening in the rear bulkhead in the af
Rotten wood supporting fuel tank Michael Davis at 4:33pm 11.25.20
Deck Sheave replacement, 1985 H28.5 Ron20324 at 4:23pm 11.25.20 ... Thanks for these tips! The next tip is to measure your item so we know what to suggest. Cen
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Johnb at 4:03pm 11.25.20 "Dave" and "Crazy Dave" That would certainty be the simplest and least expensive way of doing the j
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project michaelapk at 3:29pm 11.25.20 Do you just glue the firring strips up or do you end up epoying/glassing?
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Ron20324 at 3:18pm 11.25.20 ....It's amazing how weak a thrown back can make you! One time mine was so bad I could barely lift a
New portlights Erbardy at 3:18pm 11.25.20 I did the same as SailingCal21- 3M VHB tape and Down 795- was actually easier than I thought, and t
Vibration in Yanmar at 2200 rpm in forward only nveater at 3:17pm 11.25.20 Same boat, same engine my annoying vibration is about 2600- stops at 2900- I have the max prop 2 bla

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