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Folding Propeller John Brecher at 7:34am 12.30.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/974 We are considering installing a folding prop on our H37 cutter and would appreciate suggestions as t
Captain fees Dennis Clark at 7:05am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1156 Can anyone quote me a reasonable fee a qualified Captain would charge to move a boat from Boston, MA
cockpit scuppers michael franks at 6:56am 12.30.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1034 Has anyone had experience with the cockpit scuppers. as I have always felt they are a little to smal
32" Wheel for H28.5? Louis Phillippi at 6:11am 12.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/907 I am tired of climbing around the large original wheel that came with the H28.5. I am considering do
What a GREAT Wife I Have 5 Jim Seamans at 6:03am 12.30.03 Big Boats 1/814 Without asking, for Christmas she bought me a Bosun's chair. This girl is a keeper!!!! ;DBuys me s*
Surveyors responsibilites and accountabilities Chuck at 5:44am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1379 We recently purchased a 20 yo sailboat. We hired a surveyor who preformed our inspection. the inspec
Water in the bilge Jim Rockford at 5:32am 12.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/868 For the past two years, I have been getting small quantity of water in the bilge. My bilge pump duti
leaking prop shaft Ken at 5:28am 12.30.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/966 Recently had my transmission pulled for a rebuild. (140 hours) and then job relocated boat south to
Oil Additives Fred Harriman at 4:43am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1166 I'm sure this question will stir up a hornets nest, but here it is anyway!Has anyone used an oil t
synthetic motor oils tom at 3:04am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1041 Anyone have experience with synthetic oils such as Mobile-1 ?? There are several on the market. I am
Moger Yacht Transport John at 2:47am 12.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/958 Has anybody ever used Moger Transport to ship their boat? Is so, how did it work out? I know that C
Catalina 25/250 Owners Don at 2:05am 12.30.03 Smaller Boats 5/4225 This is just a reminder to fellow C25/250 owners that a valuable resource, the Sailor's Forum, is av
Hunter 42 year 1991 Gerry Griffin at 1:57am 12.30.03 Big Boats 2/863 Can anybody help me?,I am buying a Passage 42.The wood looks as if it has gotten damp due to lack o
Davits on a 361 Vic at 11:26pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1146 Has anyone installed Kato davits on a Beneteau? I bought the kit from Kato for my 361 and have their
Electrical "Pilot" Button on Oday 27 Tom at 9:50pm 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/994 I am trying to get a 1978 Oday 27 back in service. There is a button on the electrical panel label
Squeek Paul at 8:45pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1150 Should I be concearned by a squeek noise comming from the rubber gasket that surrounds the propeller
Rope Clutches Capt. Marc at 8:12pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1429 I have a 1993 OC 350 with a broken Rope Clutch. The handle snappped off. It appears a little faded b
Water leaks on MacGregor 26M Jeff V at 1:42pm 12.29.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2213 I have had a 26M for 2 months and keep it in a berth in the Santa Cruz harbor. The boat sails great
Bottom coat removal: sandblasting or alternate... Michael at 1:29pm 12.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1145 This coming spring I would like to remove the bottom coat and repaint the boat below waterline. The
What is an Excaliber 26 Steve Smith at 1:12pm 12.29.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1143 I just purchased an Iona Excaliber 26 built in 1978 but I have searched the web to find specs with n

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1994 37.5 Mast sliders Terry Cox at 5:06pm 12.07.20 Sailcote is a spray can dry lubricate that I use to make sail hoisting and dropping easy as pie. Bef
C310 main sheet to helm position? (1) rpwillia at 5:02pm 12.07.20 Another option for single handling, although I do like Valcours set up as that is pretty slick. If w
Coolant Smoke or more? kappykaplan at 4:47pm 12.07.20 One of the first things done once the engine starts is look over the stern and verify water is bein
First Sail Boat! shemandr at 4:38pm 12.07.20 Photo below, looks a little weird but works well! A little weird indeed. Like a Turduckin. Would
new to forum BigEasy at 4:36pm 12.07.20 I just found this. Hunter model numbering system is goofy! :) https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-con
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests Meriachee at 4:18pm 12.07.20 To look at, yes, but the effort to keep it that way !
Identify this boat brianmorris at 4:16pm 12.07.20 shark, made in Canada, very solidly built boat but I don't know what condition it is in
Below deck autopilot shemandr at 4:12pm 12.07.20 Search forums. There was a thread about this not too long ago. It included a reference to a magazi
Dehumidifier Suggestions jmce1587 at 4:01pm 12.07.20 I went with an Eva-Dry like the one in this article. I punched a hole in the reservoir and drain it
new to forum (1) Hunter216 at 3:54pm 12.07.20 I just found this. Hunter model numbering system is goofy! :) https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-cont
new to forum BigEasy at 3:42pm 12.07.20 hi gals and guys I just purchased a 1988 H333. I look forward to learning from you and sharing som
Coolant Smoke or more? jssailem at 3:35pm 12.07.20 I have also started my engine with the sea cock closed. One of the first things done once the engine
Identify this boat jon hansen at 3:35pm 12.07.20 not the same, but close
First Sail Boat! sailme88 at 3:28pm 12.07.20 How did a Hunter 33 acquire a bilge keel? It was attached at the factory...;)
Smart Rig Boom \| Escape Rumba btflanag at 3:20pm 12.07.20 aluminum stock in the thickest wall they have Would this be strong enough? The sail is pretty smal
Anchor Sizing and Roller Info Hunter 260 David in Sandusky at 3:17pm 12.07.20 Frankly, the Danforth is a good anchor for sand. And they work by their shape more than their weight
Identify this boat (4) Sunbird22358 at 3:11pm 12.07.20 Well, I thought this was a PEARSON ELECTRA, the cruising version of the more well known PEARSON ENSI
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value Tally Ho at 2:58pm 12.07.20 Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. Given the real possibility of buying the same boat with a CH
new to forum Hunter216 at 2:49pm 12.07.20 To Terry and the Moderator: I've clicked on the link: Hunter 333 Owner Modifications and Upgrades b
new to forum jssailem at 2:47pm 12.07.20 Welcome to the forum Joe.

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