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Pencil zinc for Catalina 30 Universal 25 David at 5:23am 02.15.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/5273 First time replacing the pencil zinc on my 1985 Cat 30 with a Universal 25 engine. ( I recently purc
Mounting a handheld GPS Matt Borders at 5:10am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1024 I have a Garmin GPS Map 76. I am going to install a holder for the unit (it is a handheld). My boa
Stearing Pedistal Parts Don Budge at 5:08am 02.15.04 The Cherubini Hunters 4/970 The steering pedistal on my 1978 30' was made by either Yachting Specalties or Yachting Specalists,
Those Darn Leaks! Matt Borders at 4:58am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1141 I have finally found all the leaks in my boat. I have fixed all but one of them. The last leak is
Wanted to buy--OMC Saildrive ZEPHYR 15HP ROGER BROOKSHIRE at 4:09am 02.15.04 Ask An Oday Owner 11/5407 I would like to buy an OMC-SAILDRIVE Zephyr15hp engine for spare parts--I live in Richmond Va and k
Electronics, Sounder, GPS, Ploters? Hans Baart at 3:07am 02.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/861 I am looking to purchase some electronics. There are so many different systems out there. My querry
Sail cleaning/repair advice Alan at 2:38am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 4/2086 I am about to send my sails off for cleaning and minor repair. I am looking at Sailcare (Ford City,
Front Cabin Bulkhead Door Brad Hoff at 2:26am 02.15.04 Big Boats 6/1003 This is very low on my list of "projects", however, I was wondering if anyone else had problems with
Ground Plate Bud Cook at 2:14am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1141 We have a Hunter 37.5 and are planning another trip to The Bahamas this Fall. We're thinking of addi
1/4" toggle pins in 5/16" holes - ok? Patrick Randall at 1:28am 02.15.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1102 I've ordered a new backstay and its been supplied with 1/4" pins - the holes in the transome eye fit
356 Cracks Daniel Jonas at 12:58am 02.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/1731 We have an early model 356 with the struts going from an area just above and between two fixed ports
Hunter 25 sails and rigging Dave Becker at 12:57am 02.15.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/2556 A first time user of the forum, I have had the '78 Hunter 25 for 2 yrs. It's time to replace sails(u
Ablative or Modified Epoxy? Joe Mullee at 12:07am 02.15.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1104 My H34 has been in the water for two seasons since its' last bottom job. I've had it cleaned twice e
squeaky floor Ross Terry at 11:34pm 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 4/1021 Hello all, Excellent forum, keep up the good work. When I finally know anything I will throw in my 2
Will be at the Hunter Factory in Alachua, FL Jim Smith at 8:24pm 02.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/946 on Monday, February 23rd for the plant tour bzz. Just thought I'd ask if anyone here has any specia*
Removing the prop shaft Den Drown at 1:38pm 02.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1472 Hi guys,I am trying to change out the boot for the stuffing box on my '85 Hunter 34 which is curre
Oil Filters for Yanmar Brad Hoff at 1:16pm 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 12/5952 I was wondering if it is recommended to use Yanmar brand oil filters for a Yanmar 3GM engine. Are th
250 wing keel Ed Schaefer at 12:48pm 02.14.04 Smaller Boats 1/1203 i am thinking of moving from a Columbia 29 to a Catalina 250/wing keel. Does anybody know how diffi
Looking for a good book on the ICW and advise Richard Marble at 12:43pm 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 6/2848 I'm thinking about taking my boat south next fall. I've never been on the ICW before and would like
Catalytic propane heater-fueling question Jeff M21319 at 9:14am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1340 Picked up a little catalytic propane heater the other day to take the chill off the cabin while work

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Coolant Smoke or more? Hello Below at 5:24pm 12.08.20 but do most people close their seacocks when not on the boat. If the cockpit hatch is closed and l
Hunter 333 real or myth? (1) rgranger at 5:18pm 12.08.20 hahahah... Honestly how much fun would it be to do an early morning (misty) sail in a bigfoot suit.
Hunter 333 real or myth? rgranger at 5:08pm 12.08.20
Coolant Smoke or more? justsomeguy at 5:04pm 12.08.20 do most people close their seacocks when not on the boat. Heck yes. Plus, you're working the valve
do you sail in the fog? jssailem at 4:56pm 12.08.20 Not a RANT>.. An excellent discussion of the issues around FOG @Maine Sail :clap:
do you sail in the fog? jssailem at 4:55pm 12.08.20 i have good skills. i'm well trained. still scared. :plus:
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season? Tally Ho at 4:54pm 12.08.20 I bought mine in the middle of winter. We ran the moisture meter over her, the decks had no softne
Hunter 333 real or myth? Tally Ho at 4:51pm 12.08.20
The Proper Prop jssailem at 4:44pm 12.08.20 Wow Mike. You are right That guy was smart. And what a cool websight. I found this discussion.. "Th
DELMARVA preparations kappykaplan at 4:37pm 12.08.20 On average, if you plan for a speed of advance of about 4 kts, a non-stop DELMARVA takes about 96 ho
Diesel heater pickup tube leaking jssailem at 4:33pm 12.08.20 only a handful of which I can (or should) do myself. Do not sell your self short. I have discovere
Best boat to purchase to live on jssailem at 4:29pm 12.08.20 If I was looking for a boat to live on I would try and find a Chinese Junk. They are not much of a s
Coolant Smoke or more? Tally Ho at 4:24pm 12.08.20 Maybe a dumb question but do most people close their seacocks when not on the boat. Since I bought
Coolant Smoke or more? jssailem at 4:23pm 12.08.20 At least you live near your boat. I live 250 miles away.
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed jssailem at 4:22pm 12.08.20 My stanchions have some sort of coating or nylon protector on the drilled holes, so less worried ab
Coolant Smoke or more? islandhop at 4:21pm 12.08.20 Ok. Thanks guys. I do inspect all of them. They are in good working order. But from here on I will
DELMARVA preparations kappykaplan at 4:20pm 12.08.20 Sailing non stop can be a bit stressful. Unless you have crew! I have done many DELMARVAs, always
DELMARVA preparations jssailem at 4:20pm 12.08.20 Just looking at the map there appears to be many places along the way you could stop and explore.
DELMARVA preparations jssailem at 4:14pm 12.08.20 Dr. D... Do you feel you need to do this without stopping? Sailing non stop can be a bit stressful.
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed pmbuck at 4:12pm 12.08.20 Similar to your sunbrella solution, I am buying a dyneema sleeve to put over each eye splice. My sta

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