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A Hunter sloppy rudder post question Richard Marble at 3:37am 03.13.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1137 A couple questions# 1 Does anyone know how a rudder post is set up on a Hunter Is there a packing
Salon table in a Hunter 380 Carol at 3:21am 03.13.04 Big Boats 2/1157 We have a Hunter 380 and love everything except the dining table. We would love to cut it down so w
Repainting Hull Dale Farnam at 2:58am 03.13.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1214 I have an early model Oday Daysailer I and intend to repaint the white hull. I am thinking of using
Balmar 120 diesel heater Steve Franklin at 2:50am 03.13.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/3295 Now that winter is over, it's time(?) to figure out how my diesel heater works. Only problem is the
Down the hatch Tom Cooper at 2:43am 03.13.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/933 I'm looking for new hatch replacements for 1983 Hunter 27 ft.The dimnensions I measured are 1.
O'Day 25 bulkhead replacement Paul at 2:11am 03.13.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1924 I am considering changing the bulkheads between the cabin and head because of some previously unnoti
SALON SEATING DOBERTING at 1:29am 03.13.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1167 JUST LOOKING FOR A SALON SEATING SOURCE FOR MY BENETEAU 381...ARE THEY CUSTOM MADE ONLY ARE CAN ONE
Replacing centreboard line 240 Lorcan at 12:50am 03.13.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/838 I am about to replace the centrboard line on my 240 and want to know from someone who has already do
want my 35.5 back jack alleson at 9:43pm 03.12.04 Big Boats 26/1575 see my article on the beneteau 393......nice looking boat, but small and the features are lacking fo
size, fuel, engine---small jack alleson at 9:30pm 03.12.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1111 my 393 is a super looking boat, but after 3 months in Mexico and the gulf I've had it...at 6' 5" it
Looking for knotmeter paddle wheel-any ideas? Marcus at 8:52pm 03.12.04 Big Boats 6/1051 Another pre-splash item I've been meaning to address. My 1984 H34 knpotmeter has its sending unit u
How to repair cracked side window? Vernon at 2:16pm 03.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1221 On my 1996 Hunter 376 I discovered a 6-inch hairline stress fracture in the very center of the long,
Cleaning Pulpit and Rails Joseph Washburn at 1:03pm 03.12.04 Smaller Boats 4/1137 Have any of you used "Bar Keepers Friend" to clean tne stainless still pulpit rails and stanchions?
Cockpit Floor Replacement Gerry Bogert at 12:48pm 03.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1633 I purchased my H31 last year and need to replace the soft cockpit floor. This was caused by an unre
Slug Size for MAC22? BDW at 11:35am 03.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1006 Can anyone tell me the correct slug size to purchase for my '85 MAC22? Also would welcome any sugge
MARINE RADIO ERIC at 10:21am 03.12.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1130 Is anyone familiar with the STANDARD HORIZON QUEST VHF RADIO? I'm thinking of buying this radio, a g
TV Antenna John Burns at 9:34am 03.12.04 Big Boats 4/862 I am looking at putting a TV antenna on my 356.Does anyone have information on which brand is best
Help! , Halyard-Less Roller Furling Jib? D. Menzies at 8:17am 03.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 10/4067 OK, I'm an idiot! My 1985 28.5 has a Cruise Design(s)? Reef Spool thing brand roller furling jib (no
Main Sail Cover vs Stack Pack Decision GailForce at 7:50am 03.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/2397 I have a 1993 H33.5 with lazy jacks. My mail sail cover has seen better days so I'm having our local
Mast Cleaning John J at 5:36am 03.12.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1585 Does anyone have a recommendation as to which product would be best for cleaning a aluminum mast and

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By-Passing Hot Water Heater (2) dlochner at 9:50am 11.11.20 Ha, I only wish I was that organized. I'm usually unprepared and can't find the fitting and a hose
Whisker Pole DArcy at 9:49am 11.11.20 Not so must to get the sail higher. I set the height of the clew to keep all of the tell-tails flo
Whisker Pole (2) william24424 at 9:27am 11.11.20 Yes, mast. Wing n' Wing...have fun. You'll look good doing it.
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Scott T-Bird at 9:23am 11.11.20
Hunter 25 trailer information davidmustang at 9:21am 11.11.20 Thanks So MUCH everyone. Will do Crazy. Look forward to hearing from you Sailavie1. this would be
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. Team118 at 9:20am 11.11.20 Thanks guys. The 12.5' is about the estimate most are coming in with. I'm Western NY and there is a
Hunter 25 trailer information Crazy Dave Condon at 9:11am 11.11.20 @Sailavie1 and @davidmustang It has been a long time but possibly load Rite I guess. Can you both
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? DrJudyB at 9:06am 11.11.20 I owned a 1977 Catalina 27 Tall rig for 15 years on windy San Francisco Bay, where the wind exceeds
Veterans Day, 2020 Dr. D at 9:03am 11.11.20 I just say, "thanks", back to them. That is what I do. My wife, Dorothy, and I call today OUR da
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Scott T-Bird at 9:00am 11.11.20 If there are small amounts of water in the HW tank, it will freeze without causing any issues. When
Whisker Pole Hayden Watson at 8:58am 11.11.20
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? (1) dmax at 8:55am 11.11.20 My experience has been different - Naragansett Bay isn't that windy but Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound
Whisker Pole Kings Gambit at 8:54am 11.11.20
Whisker Pole markwbird at 8:42am 11.11.20 It should be about level because that is where you get the greatest extension. To do that it should
By-Passing Hot Water Heater Justin_NSA at 8:38am 11.11.20 It would be good to check the antifreeze with a refractometer to make sure it still provides enough
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? Meriachee at 8:27am 11.11.20 It harkens back to the mindset that the boat isn't fast unless the rail is in the water. 14-15 shoul
Foul Weather Gear Stinks (1) dlochner at 8:26am 11.11.20 I'll tell Santa I need a lighter weight jacket here in Florida too. Tell Santa!
Hunter 25 trailer information Sailavie1 at 8:26am 11.11.20
By-Passing Hot Water Heater dlochner at 8:22am 11.11.20 Obviously the feed to the fresh water pump needs to be disconnected and you have to have a hose on
Veterans Day, 2020 Mikem at 8:22am 11.11.20 I feel awkward and thankful when someone says "thanks for your service". Most of the cashiers at p

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