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Blue Water Cruising Hunters Jim Robertson at 12:38am 12.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1105 Is there anyone out there that has any experience or know of someone that has sailed hunter around t
Pump Out Problem Michael Clark at 11:00pm 12.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1067 I have an 83 Hunter 31 and I've encountered a problem towards the latter part of the Summer when it
Requesting good books on sailing Morgan at 10:51pm 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1154 I would welcome some advice in purchasing a couple of good books on sailing. Ideally one somewhat fu
What is the cruising RPM for your 4JH2TE?... Terry at 12:54pm 12.19.03 Big Boats 47/8029 I'm in the process of trouble shooting a cruising RPM issue with the 4JH2TE on our 1991 P42. I've re
1984 Hunter 31 binicle mounted compass Steve at 10:41am 12.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1050 Does anyone know what model compass and the diameter of the base that was installed on the the 1984
Florida Gulf Coast travel info Wayne Estabrooks at 9:53am 12.19.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/974 Next week, during the Christmas Holiday, from Wednesday through Sunday, my wife Janet and I are plan
Nautical drink suggestions Harry Greenspun at 6:41am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 21/6288 Any suggestions for a good nautical drink? I'd like to serve something authentic while aboard that
Do I need a backstay? Dave Farr at 6:01am 12.19.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1050 I own a 1972 Venture (Macgregor) which is "fractional rigged" I am told. There is no backstay. Do
Songs for "older" boats. Ed Schenck at 5:28am 12.19.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1109 You guys and gals probably have Eileen Quinn's albums on your boat. Just wanted to remind you how a
Please help a novice on sailing George R. at 5:11am 12.19.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/880 I just purchased a 21 1979 Mac Gregor sailboat and I really need help concering the standing and run
Universal Marine "Montego" info George Regenauer at 5:05am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 0/2249 I need help locating information concerning Universal Marine "Montego" sailboats or owners. Hopeful
Happy Holidays!!! Bill Vickery Cat 22 at 4:26am 12.19.03 Smaller Boats 1/887 I just want to extend a sincere thanks to all of you who have shared your experiences and expertise
H285. cradle rear support dimensions Jim McCue at 3:11am 12.19.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/826 I have the "shoal draft" 28.5 and the cradle. On the cradle, the woody "U" shaped aft support se
Which 30' to buy? (Corrected) Barry Lenoble at 2:41am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 17/7701 Hello,(Corrected for the correct Catalina link)Being that it's winter and I can't go sailing. An
Data Marine Instruments Tex Hill at 1:31am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1766 I am looking for a replacement head for a Datamarine Speed/Log, Model S 100 KL Or.. A new head/ in
Happy Holidays!!! Bill Vickery Cat 22 at 12:24am 12.19.03 Ask All Sailors 4/916 I just want to extend a sincere thanks to all of you who have shared your experiences and expertise
clean water Lee Adkison at 10:34pm 12.18.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/996 What would be a good cleaner for my water tank? I've noticed it has mold spots and when the water w
name removal dave at 9:45pm 12.18.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1416 I recently removed the name of our boat which was painted on for 20 years...I read a number of ways
Compass Mounting J. R. Setser at 12:47pm 12.18.03 Smaller Boats 3/3057 I recently purchased my new Ritchie BN-202 bulkhead mounted Compass. One of the primary reasons was
Galvanic action Stan at 12:26pm 12.18.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1173 I am replacing the 'zinc' on myshaft nearly every month. I knowthis is caused by galvanic action.

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New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top Meriachee at 2:07pm 11.14.20 Spinnaker crane. Moves the block forward into clear air, and away from anxiety interference. :)
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info? Benny17441 at 2:06pm 11.14.20 Put it in the hands of a professional. They maintain relationships and have some open channels with
My turnbuckle has failed........ Dave Groshong at 1:58pm 11.14.20 If you send in your old rig, our prices are unbeatable! If you want to measure each piece and send
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector Gary Ryan at 1:40pm 11.14.20 Thank u Judy and John. Appreciate the input. Hope to look at it tomorrow. I'll get some more pict
Cracked liner after keel strike (4) ranmanca20 at 1:38pm 11.14.20 Hi. Yes. The repair is well underway. One of the big worries was removing the keel without doing fur
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top ontherocks83 at 1:32pm 11.14.20 On a Catalina 30, many skippers "flip" the not in use spin halyard over and aft of the upper shroud
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15 Woodrowbr at 1:31pm 11.14.20 Interesting, no cracking on wood? Here are a couple of pics of my 2GM20 install showing the rails
New Sails - advice? hunter34austin at 1:29pm 11.14.20 I got a new main sail this year from Precision. 2 full, 2 half battens. Very happy with it. They ha
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top Tally Ho at 1:23pm 11.14.20
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why (1) Tally Ho at 1:10pm 11.14.20 When I ripped my main sail last September, I called a few places in the Chicago area, and looked at
My turnbuckle has failed........ Tom J at 1:00pm 11.14.20 FH has been hauled out for winter storage...... The task has been completed, however not without a
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta Hayden Watson at 12:56pm 11.14.20 How did your date with the adjuster go?
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why shemandr at 12:45pm 11.14.20 I think you're going to get great sails from any of them - and many other lofts. But I'd really lik
My turnbuckle has failed........ Ralph Johnstone at 12:13pm 11.14.20 Has this happened to anyone else and did you find a cause? Can you supply a picture of the two en
Wiring (1) Johnb at 12:11pm 11.14.20 One of the clearest I have ever read.
My turnbuckle has failed........ capta at 12:11pm 11.14.20 Not if you already have the inserts and tools. I can put one in for you in a few minutes, for peanu
Cracked liner after keel strike Bill4931 at 11:58am 11.14.20 Hi there. Any updates on the repair ?
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top (1) Sailfanatic at 11:29am 11.14.20 I solved this problem by moving the end of the spinnaker halyard from the bow pulpit, instead secur
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why Rick486 at 10:55am 11.14.20 Hi, Admittedly, I'm part of that influx of new sailors that saw a summer of restricted COVID trave
Wiring Ken Cross at 10:43am 11.14.20 Make sure you buy good materials and go slow. It's not a difficult job. As for your trailer lights,

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