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opening the Hunter 260 bow bulk head Stan Chapman at 12:35pm 11.07.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/879 I would like to replace the bow eye but access can only be had by possibly cutting out the cockpit t
Old love... or new? ex-admin at 11:31am 11.07.04 Ask All Sailors 75/5989 So just how long have you two been together?Of course, we're asking about you and your boat. Is
12volt to shore power russ at 11:13am 11.07.04 Smaller Boats 7/1078 what is the cost in coverting the 260s 12volt to shore power?
Reality Check: Anyone using pump-outs? Phil Decker at 9:59am 11.07.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1419 I have had my first boat, a Catalina 27, for four seasons, and we have been informed that we will no
on the hunt for a new boat Bluebird at 9:01am 11.07.04 Smaller Boats 1/925 Can someone please clear some things up for me? What is the dry weight of the Hunter 19. From the
Replacing muffler on 1981 27 Stephen OBrien at 8:38am 11.07.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1082 The muffler on my boat is corroded and leaking. I'd be grateful to anyone who can tell me if there
Tenson on inner and outer shrouds David Dobbins at 8:38am 11.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/2393 Would anyone suggest what a torc-wrench value should be in adjusting/tightening the 1) inner shrouds
Mac 26 or Catalina 25? jhxyz at 8:21am 11.07.04 Trailer Sailors 6/1967 I am looking to purchase my second sailboat(I am giving up my small dingy, ready for family sailing)
Starting Battery Problem Joe at 8:01am 11.07.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/866 I have two batteries onboard. One is the starting battery and the other is the house battery. There
Varifold Props Paul at 8:00am 11.07.04 Ask All Sailors 0/983 Any info on "Varifold" props?Thanks
Water Lines Big Windy at 5:51am 11.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1255 Does anybody know how to remove the ends of the water lines from their fittings, the ones that do no
37 cutter shaft strut HELP CHET at 4:46am 11.07.04 The Cherubini Hunters 14/2098 well now i've done it, after surviving Hurricane Charlie i was getting ready to move the boat for th
Instrument mounting arrangements dave at 2:20am 11.07.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/874 I'm making a piece of teak to cover 4 old instrument holes, fashioned like the cardboard in the atta
Motor sailing bill van at 1:23am 11.07.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1546 Here is a really dumb question and I have been putting off asking it. Can you use the motor with t
No photo with my question Mary15473 at 12:26am 11.07.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/882 Twice I submitted a question about deck hardware on our Hunter 290. I attached a photo of the hardw
Stuffing box John at 10:53pm 11.06.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1193 Hello,Anyone ever used the dripless packing from Fort Lauderdale, I heard this stuff keeps the bil
Vetus Engines? Royce at 10:28pm 11.06.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1580 Bob, Congratulations on your boat purchase. I've had a 76 h30 for the last 12 years. I too was fac
replacing the keel bolt cat.22 1981 judy at 7:21pm 11.06.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/898 so we sailed lake erie and now have the boat on a trailor,of course we new we would have to replace
Engine controls Bud at 6:12pm 11.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1271 Can anyone point me to where I might obtain a 1981 Atomic 4 cluth cable for a C30. Or a suitable rep
Best for shallow crossing Tip Thienes at 5:49pm 11.06.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1136 In order to get to the Intercostal I have cross the shallow Laguna Madre just West of the bridge to

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No Traveler? dlochner at 4:26pm 02.23.21 Heard an interview with Bob Perry awhile back and he (in his strait spoken/sarcastic way) said some
No Traveler? jeepbluetj at 4:23pm 02.23.21 On my old C-30, I think the traveler was my most used sail control, ok, maybe not as much as the gen
No Traveler? Davidasailor26 at 4:22pm 02.23.21
Beware of BoatUS Insurance dlochner at 4:20pm 02.23.21 If I read the OP correctly, Corey is not disputing the fact that his coverage was for ACV. His bee
No Traveler? 19thol at 4:12pm 02.23.21 Hey rgranger, that is a pretty fancy tap handle you have there, I'm jealous.
No Traveler? dlochner at 4:07pm 02.23.21 Given a choice between adjustable Genoa blocks and a traveller, I'd take the adjustable Genoa blocks
Pulls to port under power pbknowles at 4:04pm 02.23.21 DoB, thanks for your reply post. I was away from the boat and working from memory....you are correc
Larger wheel? Don S/V ILLusion at 3:47pm 02.23.21 So you are not a fan of a folding wheel? We got rid of those on our boat because it was annoying g
Larger wheel? daviddp at 3:18pm 02.23.21 You got me thinking. Now the pain has subsided I wonder if 2 or 3 strategically placed (folding/cla
all rope windlass Captain Larry-DH at 3:12pm 02.23.21 Rule of thumb is one foot of chain per foot of boat. You might find this article helpful. https:/
Headstay too short? kappykaplan at 3:08pm 02.23.21 Good news! :beer:
Beware of BoatUS Insurance SFS at 3:05pm 02.23.21 If I read the OP correctly, Corey is not disputing the fact that his coverage was for ACV. His beef
VHF antenna problem dleckenby at 3:02pm 02.23.21 What made you suspect the connector thus cutting it off? Initially it just looked suspect. The shi
No Traveler? Alan Gomes at 3:00pm 02.23.21
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler MetricMountie at 3:00pm 02.23.21 Why build a mold, remove the bottom skin and recore it with foam and glass the two pieces back toget
Headstay too short? Drinky Crow at 2:57pm 02.23.21 Talked to rigger today, (not the guy who was doing the work but the guy who owns company, pretty sur
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler MetricMountie at 2:57pm 02.23.21 They special ordered the one's I got.
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler MetricMountie at 2:54pm 02.23.21 Sandy, when I tore into the bottom of the seahood, I found no less than four (4) seperate pieces of
No Traveler? Stu Jackson at 2:50pm 02.23.21
Beware of BoatUS Insurance Corey16781 at 2:50pm 02.23.21 I think Dave is correct here.. The big take away is to have Liability Insurance. Over 17 years I pai

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