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Bottom coat removal: sandblasting or alternate... Michael at 1:29pm 12.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1144 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 1/1141 I just purchased an Iona Excaliber 26 built in 1978 but I have searched the web to find specs with n
Vision 32 Anchor Mount Mike at 9:52am 12.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/837 Has anyone tried (and succeeded) in installing a bow anchor mount for their Vision 32? I am new to t
catalina 25 balanced rudder michael morris at 9:42am 12.29.03 Smaller Boats 2/1401 I have a 1979 standard rig catalina 25 fin keel. A new design balanced rudder is available for abou
Ultra Shoal Draft Modification - Crazy? Roger Magill at 9:41am 12.29.03 Big Boats 5/1128 I have debated actually posting this question to a general audience - I can only imagine the shrieks
We need some input from experts John at 9:38am 12.29.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1062 My wife and I are thinking of purchasing a mac26x. We have very little sailing experience.Q: How e
bad wiring or bad troubleshooting? Andy Craven at 9:33am 12.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/885 Our autobilge has not been working for a while and we assumed it was the float switch underneath the
catalina 25 balanced rudder michael morris at 9:25am 12.29.03 Smaller Boats 1/2359 I have a 1979 standard rig catalina 25 fin keel. A new design balanced rudder is available for abou
FF2 CD1 furler Paul H at 9:22am 12.29.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/897 Has anyone modified a dole 150 genoa to the CDI FF2 furling system. Did it turn out and did you not
mast conversion Javier at 8:09am 12.29.03 Bigger Boats 0/928 FriendsI have an Oday 27 that in winter is in Acapulco and in rain times goes to Valle de Bravo la
Breaking up can be hard to do.... Captain John Edwards at 8:05am 12.29.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1178 I have a wonderful Cherubini 33'. I love it and I know all its quirks. But here is the dilema. I fou
best 1" sanitation hose richard at 6:41am 12.29.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1169 Since Odorsafe only comes in 1-1/2", what is the best 1" hose to use to replace the hose between my
Propane solonoid switch Bob at 5:42am 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/966 I recently bought a 1988 O'Day 302. My problem is that I cannot get the propane fuel to flow to the
MacGregot vs Hunter dale kundinger at 4:35am 12.29.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/831 I have an Mac 26X (50 horse Merc), been sailing it for two seasons and have enjoyed it a great deal,
Painting on jack stands Paul at 3:30am 12.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/5211 My C27 sits on a cradle of four jack stands. In the spring I'll apply antifouling paint. What is/a
ODay 23 toe-rail fixes AD at 3:15am 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1113 The teak trim on my toe-rails are loose and the source of a leak (I suspect). Wkat is the best way t
Chicago Stictly Sail Griffin at 1:34am 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/907 Anybody else going?Maybe we could get togetherGriffin
The Unthinkable--OB-powered Hunter 30? Bill Clark at 1:29am 12.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/848 Hello, I am new to this forum and recently purchased a Hunter 30. I bought the boat (77 in Key Largo
cockpit cushion(s) options? william at 1:00am 12.29.03 Smaller Boats 6/882 think i have added a set of cockpit cushions to my wishlist. i looked at a set by c cushions and was
San Diego Sailing Jim Schaff at 12:46am 12.29.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1017 In early Feb 2004, I plan to pull my Hunter 26 (swing keel, water ballast) to San Diego (the lakes a

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new to forum Hunter216 at 4:08pm 12.06.20 hi gals and guys I just purchased a 1988 H333. I look forward to learning from you and sharing som
Brown sludge water in bilge Brian D at 4:06pm 12.06.20
Refinishing Tiller Handle TimFromLI at 4:04pm 12.06.20 I have used Cetol gloss on teak with great results. Just be sure to read the label first. I believe
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value gusc at 4:00pm 12.06.20 Learn about them and their advantages, post them in a laminated card when you go to sell your boat.
new to forum kappykaplan at 3:58pm 12.06.20 Welcome aboard, @neoflight Try looking here: Hunter resources, by model
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? (1) Hunter216 at 3:53pm 12.06.20
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed Joe at 3:47pm 12.06.20 You need a "gate stop" .... for dyneema. Here's a pic showing a wire version... a simple collar th
49 Owners and probably other large boat owners tkwhalen at 3:42pm 12.06.20 Thank you MFD .... that is the best, heck the only, good explanation I have heard for the low volta
december 5th, 1872 shemandr at 3:38pm 12.06.20 Not to mention the Kraken.
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 3:37pm 12.06.20 The Great White Whale's revenge. The low in the exclusion zone seems to be moving East in conformi
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? rbringle at 3:27pm 12.06.20 I was associated with Tri-Cat Trimarans, a builder in Kent, CN. They build Patient Lady II or III (
Lower lifeline hole plastic insert Richard19068 at 3:16pm 12.06.20 Intrepid-II now has new Suncor SS lifelines and I still have close to 200 of the plastic grommets.
New Boat Owner Help Will Gilmore at 2:58pm 12.06.20 Congratulations for getting everything worked out. I just flew into Boston yesterday and am now hom
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed Captain Larry-DH at 2:53pm 12.06.20 Can I risk each splice being a little shorter given the relative shortness of the gate?! Yes - sti
1988 Hunter 26.5 project vidalia at 2:50pm 12.06.20 We also had a problem with water in the bilge after the shrink wrap was removed from a late season h
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value dlochner at 2:26pm 12.06.20 I am glad to know you never had issues. I watched a YouTube video of a guy explaining the usage of
Vend�e Globe? PaulK at 2:24pm 12.06.20 Seems Didac Costa has hit a small (7m) whale at 10 knots. No damage to boat or whale, apparently, th
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value Stu Jackson at 2:19pm 12.06.20 I am open to regular and composting, depending on the boat conditions. I will certainly consider th
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value SFS at 2:19pm 12.06.20 I say this in the spirit of goodwill, and with the intent of helping you. If you are concerned about
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value gusc at 2:06pm 12.06.20 A sailboat is a toy.... not an investment. Buy what you want and can afford and then make some me

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