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Wanted to buy--OMC Saildrive ZEPHYR 15HP ROGER BROOKSHIRE at 4:09am 02.15.04 Ask An Oday Owner 11/5425 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 3/863 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 4/2100 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 6/1024 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 3/1144 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 3/1105 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 21/1738 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 1/2568 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 3/1106 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 4/1037 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 6/950 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 5/1475 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 12/5995 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 1/1211 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 6/2871 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 6/1343 Picked up a little catalytic propane heater the other day to take the chill off the cabin while work
restoring a fiberglass hull below the waterline m. brennan at 8:57am 02.14.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1220 I have removed Bottom paint for the first time on a 1982 hull. which was approx. 1/8 thick. after re
Hunter 31 hull stripes Andy at 7:50am 02.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1237 Are the hull stripes on this boat adhesively applied vinyl or paint? I need to replace these. How m
Why Trim Sails? Don Guillette at 6:51am 02.14.04 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1563 Mates: I get this question all the time and I have a stock answer but a good friend of mine, Max Mun
Snow causing mast sag:( Bob N at 6:21am 02.14.04 Trailer Sailors 2/1412 While checking on my 1985 Hunter 23.5 on her trailer I noticed that the snow cover has caused the ma

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New Main Sail? LakeOntario270 at 10:52am 12.21.20 I had a thread going a year ago about getting a new main sail (thank you Judy B for your advice).
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Justin_NSA at 10:47am 12.21.20 Also take a look at the LasDrop Gen II. No bellows. I've had one for a few years now. ysR99Up-RkQ
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller Tom J at 10:43am 12.21.20 I just run a small line from the cleat at the aft end of the locked thru the end of the anchor and
New Main Sail? DrJudyB at 10:38am 12.21.20 Where have you guys purchased new main sails? Are the ones from here made by Doyle upgraded any si
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 (1) Allan12210 at 10:27am 12.21.20 I saw it the first time in 1623. Yeah, I know... Your beard was just starting to grow back then.
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 12.21.20 But I am considering a Volvo dripless seal.. They're great ........................ until somet
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 Don S/V ILLusion at 10:07am 12.21.20 I saw it the first time in 1623. Yeah, I know... go ahead, it's 2020 and nothing can hurt me now. :
Holding tank Yamaha 30 with forward engine mermike at 10:07am 12.21.20 I've seen several 33's but no 30's, so this might not be especially helpful. Each of the 33's had
Shipping from Michigan to California jon hansen at 9:51am 12.21.20 1972, age 19, i was a deckhand aboard the Fitzgerld. captain McSorley had writen my introduction le
Shipping from Michigan to California jon hansen at 9:48am 12.21.20 true, not by ship, by train , i wonder.
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 jssailem at 9:42am 12.21.20 Not here. Wet, clouds, snow, and fog. You name it we can shut it down.
Shipping from Michigan to California Scott T-Bird at 9:32am 12.21.20 Is it not conceivable to transport a sailboat on a ship from Lake Michigan to California?
Shipping from Michigan to California sailme88 at 9:11am 12.21.20 well, really just sharing old sea stories. i was in the transportation game. great lakes ships.
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller DaveJ at 9:03am 12.21.20 I do the same as Marchem. dj
New Main Sail? Charisma at 8:59am 12.21.20 We purchased a new main from HK, now out of business. We got a "Flat head" and loose foot.
New Main Sail? markwbird at 8:52am 12.21.20 I got mine from Schurr Sails in Florida. Dacron. They seem great. Good fit. I prefer a loose foo
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 Kings Gambit at 8:42am 12.21.20 You mean to say that an is not an essential activity. How we going to keep the planet in balance?
Mooring lines to permanent buoy setup (1) Hunter216 at 8:40am 12.21.20 So I had my grandson sketch my setup ;) fficient to hold the boat and NOT drag but I had pins insta
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller marchem at 8:34am 12.21.20 That's similar to what I use, yes. Mine doesn't have a pin, but it should, since it has popped loo
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21 jssailem at 8:22am 12.21.20 You mean to say that an tial activity. How we going to keep the planet in balance? This is a serious

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