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Sanding off bottom paint Paul at 8:59am 04.17.04 Ask All Sailors 6/2007 Last week before the boats get put in the water I watched a variety of methods for hull prep. To my
lead in H260 keel Brad at 7:47am 04.17.04 Smaller Boats 2/838 I went to Hunter Marine while in florida and took the tour. After it ended I asked some questions ab
knocked down Jim Hughes at 7:42am 04.17.04 Other Sailboats 12/1069 I can't believe that no one's got any stories.Here's one that happened 2yrs. ago.This was my first y
Teak reinstallation Ed at 6:11am 04.17.04 Smaller Boats 1/926 My teak is now all sanded and oiled and ready to go back on...but when I pulled it off, it was not e
Auto Release Cleat for Rudder Tim Peoples at 4:10am 04.17.04 Smaller Boats 2/1651 I saw a discussion in the archives regarding using an "Auto Release Cleat" for the rudder line. Thi
Crew needed? Terry Cox, Hunter 42, Belle-Vie at 3:53am 04.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/901 I plan being in Euless, TX from April 21 through May 3 and would like to go day sailing while I'm th
Crew request Terry Cox, Hunter 42, Belle-Vie at 3:49am 04.17.04 Other Sailboats 2/796 I plan on being in Euless, TX arriving April 21 and leaving May 3 and would like to go day sailing.
luff on spinaker (1) Tim Welsh at 2:22am 04.17.04 Big Boats 3/766 I am looking at purchasing a spinaker (used) the luff onit is 50 foot, will that work on my 86 Hunte
rudder replacement Sam at 2:04am 04.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1027 has anyone had to replace their rudder? does anyone know of a good after market rudder manufacturer
Spinnaker help..... Mike B. at 1:21am 04.17.04 Smaller Boats 3/805 I recently posed a question regarding flying a spinnaker on a 23.5 but somehow the question was neve
H260 Trailer Bunks ross at 12:36am 04.17.04 Smaller Boats 13/899 I have a 2001 H260 and the factory trailer. The boat is supported on the trailer by the 2 bunks aft
12 volt electric color coding Bob Noble at 10:22pm 04.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1388 I am in the process of replacing the12 volt power/circuit center in my 1986 Hunter 23.5. I just want
Rigging AC unit Jay Litsey at 9:58pm 04.16.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1021 I want to find a way to attach a small AC unit into my cabin entrance. Ideally, I would get some wo
Tooth paste cleans more than teeth Kevin Gregory at 9:04pm 04.16.04 Big Boats 1/811 I get a lot of great ideas from this forum so here's returning the favour !My clears were hard to
PB BLASTER moves corroded screws Kevin Gregory at 8:52pm 04.16.04 Big Boats 1/958 I have corroded screws on my furler and have read in the archives that PB BLASTER can help loosen th
Nonskid Gelcoat Matching Paul at 8:44pm 04.16.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1221 Had some repairs done to the deck. Repair guy did not match the nonskid and now I have to try it aga
transmission tom at 2:04pm 04.16.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1119 My Catalina 30 Hurth transmission shifts into forward and reverse okay except when you shift from ne
twist knobs for Beckson ports are causing problem Rick at 1:01pm 04.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 12/1703 Has anybody else found that the twist knobs for Beckson ports on Hunter 27s place so much pleasure w
How did it get here Doug Currie at 12:30pm 04.16.04 Day Sailers 1/1076 G'day, I have a Mariner which I believe was made before 1967 (because of the cabin profile which I
40.5 Sailcover Decision Assistance Rick D at 10:24am 04.16.04 Big Boats 6/839 I have an aftermarket UK Lazy-cradle system that's getting a little tired and I'm undecided to repla

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Coolant Smoke or more? Hello Below at 10:10am 12.10.20 .................................. and drying it out, even worse :yikes: ! @Ralph Johnstone, I bri
Coolant Smoke or more? Ralph Johnstone at 10:07am 12.10.20 but diving 20' to get to my boat is more awkward. .................................. and drying
New Boat Owner Help Tom J at 9:57am 12.10.20 Its a Legnos Mystic, not Regal. Safely setup? It is not covered, they want $600 to shrink wrap it.
Sole TV Replacement - Hunter 49/50 Daze at 9:50am 12.10.20
New Boat Owner Help sailormanbigd at 9:44am 12.10.20 Its a Legnos Mystic, not Regal. Safely setup? It is not covered, they want $600 to shrink wrap it. B
Catalina 27 stern width? (1) hdelorenzi at 9:42am 12.10.20
do you sail in the fog? (2) TomY at 9:42am 12.10.20 If that is East Goose Tom, I nearly hit the damned thing once also. Very lucky. I remember that one
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season? DArcy at 9:37am 12.10.20 I sold my boat last January. I bought my new boat in September 2019 and didn't want two boats so lis
By-Passing Hot Water Heater (1) Justin_NSA at 9:31am 12.10.20 That's quite the Rube Goldberg. You may have to trace the tubing and diagram it to get the whole pi
Coolant Smoke or more? niner_gang at 9:29am 12.10.20
do you sail in the fog? Rick486 at 9:23am 12.10.20 That's a good one too. I'll also use 'asleep at the wheel', the old catch-all. I think of this bec
Coolant Smoke or more? niner_gang at 9:19am 12.10.20 Change the engine oil: not related to your smoke but heat is the #1 enemy of oil viscosity. Have
Sole TV Replacement - Hunter 49/50 artboas at 9:08am 12.10.20 Wow, great advice. Thank you for the detailed explanation! If you don't mind one more question.
In Board Shrouds drewlamparello at 8:56am 12.10.20 Any updates on performance with the inboard shrouds and larger jib/genoa? no idea we'll have to as
New Boat Owner Help Tom J at 8:51am 12.10.20 thank you Sailor832. I have contacted Certified sales and they said they would get me an email quot
Catalina 27 (1980) port cockpit locker (1) WABI-SABI at 8:48am 12.10.20 188086
Catalina 27 (1980) port cockpit locker WABI-SABI at 8:45am 12.10.20 Congratulations, nice boat. We had a C22 for 5 years, then a C25 for 13, and this one since 1998.
Catalina 27 stern width? WABI-SABI at 8:42am 12.10.20
Hunter 333 real or myth? (1) Hunter216 at 8:14am 12.10.20 This is the Wikipedia list of Hunter sailboat models and various groupings. Interesting to note that
In Board Shrouds Grip at 8:13am 12.10.20 Any updates on performance with the inboard shrouds and larger jib/genoa?

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