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Att: Henk Meuzelaar: How Many Miles/Day... Rick D at 11:48am 10.22.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1112 ...do you think is a good figure to use sliding down from LA Calif to Puerto Vararta Mexico? Here is
Jib Leech Line Question Tony Carlisle at 11:46am 10.22.03 Smaller Boats 3/1133 My wife and I went sailng this afternoon in very light (read: almost nonexistent) wind. I was able
spider webbing/crazing Larry Davidson at 11:08am 10.22.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1412 I have a 1976 25' O'Day which is showing thin deck paint, as well as, spider webbing. I spoke to an
oday 22 halyards odayray at 10:37am 10.22.03 Day Sailers 2/1154 Hello out there, Has anyone routed their oday 22 halyards back to the cockpit? I would appreciate
Fastrac Sail Track Lube kit Bob F at 10:37am 10.22.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/6151 Has anybody used this inexpensive item for cleaning ' lubricating the sail track on the mast? I've g
CDI Headstay length Don K. at 10:18am 10.22.03 Ask All Sailors 5/2163 I want to install a CDI furler on my boat. My headstay length is 31.5' pin to pin. I am shopping t
annapolis to norfolk jacob samuelsson at 10:15am 10.22.03 Ask All Sailors 8/5511 Am considering a cruise from annapolis to norfolk with no time constraints but am asking advice on w
propeller size Bob at 9:57am 10.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/972 I currently have a two-blade 13x12 propeller on my 1991 Catalina 28. I am considering a three-blade
New 33 Gregg at 9:34am 10.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 18/1023 Has any one seen photos for the new Hunter 33 yet? They're not posted on Hunter's website. Wonder ho
9.9 or 15hp Kevin Jamison at 9:32am 10.22.03 Smaller Boats 16/1908 Hey motorheads,I've just ordered a 260 and now must decide between the Honda 4cycle 9.9 or 15hp mot
Cliff Ruckstuhl e-mail me please... Clayton at 8:37am 10.22.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1046 Sorry everyone for the post in the General Interest section... cCliff,I tried to e-mail you fr
Sink drain Walt at 7:57am 10.22.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1025 Just bought a Catalina 27 and can't figure out why the sink drain shares the sea cock for the head.
Port Screens Eric Viehman at 7:18am 10.22.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/928 I have a 1991 42' passage. The Lewmar aft cabin portlite screens do not fit well. Has anyone found
Asymetrical Cruising Spinnaker Michael at 6:57am 10.22.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1393 I am thinking of getting an ACS from Cruising Direct for my Catalina 30 Tall Rig. I have never used
Anchor Rode Wraps Keel Mel at 6:44am 10.22.03 Big Boats 5/1975 We were recently anchored in a channel with reasonably high tide currents and a 15-18 mph wind. We
Catalina 28 John at 6:26am 10.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/6226
When batt charger is ON, how the switches should Marcio Bodnariuc at 6:21am 10.22.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/801 When the battery charger is ON, does the battery switches has to be on OFF ?What would happen if le
Plastimo Compass Problems Dwight Thomas at 6:20am 10.22.03 Ask All Sailors 2/5793 I have a "Plastimo Contest" compass, it leaked a small amount of oil. When I took it out of its cas
holding tank vent richard smith at 5:43am 10.22.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1220 peggy, I am replacing my old vent with a larger diameter one like you suggested. the old one had an
relocating the battery Neil at 5:29am 10.22.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1146 OK! My F235 is on it's trailer again and now I'm making my 'to do' list for the winter. I've seen po

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Greek Alphabet Crazy 2020 (1) JamesG161 at 8:29am 11.07.20 If it matters to anyone It does matter:thumbup: Another thought about ACE, it describes the amoun
2 inch sanitation hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:29am 11.07.20 This time of year I'm surprised they don't offer "pumpkin spice!"
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Terry Cox at 8:26am 11.07.20 splice my rode to chain connections too. Boat came wirh a thimble splice for the rope to chain con
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sreidvt at 8:25am 11.07.20 My 1983 30' Oday C/B build number 313 has a M20 which was the replacement for the 5416. It is 16HP.
What is it? Toilet supply line... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:25am 11.07.20 On the lid, reads "Toilet Treatment" .. A little tablet went into the holder under the lid and when
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400 Mechone at 8:17am 11.07.20 To me it looks like your rope is is wound backwards on the drum. That way it would not be rubbing. I
winch & hatch cover recommendations capta at 7:59am 11.07.20 We got ours from this web site and they are looking good, doing their job, and holding up nicely in
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? AlastairLC at 7:57am 11.07.20 He Peels it.:)
Transporting outboard on a bike rack? capta at 7:56am 11.07.20 I think it might work OK, if the OB clears the ground sufficiently for your trip. I'd mount it as hi
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? dlochner at 7:53am 11.07.20
Can't Remove Screw in Mast capta at 7:52am 11.07.20 Maybe use a punch if that happens. It's tough to use a punch when the surface isn't flat, to get a
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? capta at 7:49am 11.07.20 Teak doesn't rot from fresh water in the traditional way, so that's not a worry. What we've found is
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Terry Cox at 7:43am 11.07.20 Point taken, but I figure that Hunter placed it there for a reason and in doing so followed their te
Can't Remove Screw in Mast BigEasy at 7:38am 11.07.20 Recently had a struggle trying to remove a toe rail sheave, for my headsail, that was attached to t
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? AlastairLC at 7:36am 11.07.20
Can't Remove Screw in Mast Kings Gambit at 7:32am 11.07.20 A fractured screw surface is hard to start a center hole in. Maybe use a punch if that happens.
Can't Remove Screw in Mast Kings Gambit at 7:30am 11.07.20
Can't Remove Screw in Mast capta at 7:27am 11.07.20 At best, spray with a penetrant many times a day for days. It probably won't help, but worth a try.
Larger Wheel on 260 Calif. Ted at 7:27am 11.07.20 Most Edson wheels have a 1" straight shaft, but a tapered shaft is also made.
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel BigEasy at 7:23am 11.07.20 I also don't use a swivel chain to anchor- just a heavy shackle. Never have any trouble at all with

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