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2001 Beneteau 411 steven broad at 3:13am 10.09.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2586 WE are in the process of purchasing a 2001 411. My partner is ill and we want to make sure we purch
Replacing the Sheaves in the boom (1) Mark at 12:53am 10.09.03 Other Sailboats 1/833 I have a 1986 Hunter 31 and my outhaul sheave is worn out. Has anyone replaced these before. It lo
154' Ketch Scheherazade Launched Paul Akers at 11:20pm 10.08.03 Big Boats 9/3194 It was a foggy morning on September 27 in East Boothbay, ME, but 3000 people still showed up for the
Owning v. chartering bob greenfield at 10:36pm 10.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/777 A question came up the other day about chartering a sailboat versus owning. Several websitesfor ch
Refrigerator Pump-Out Kathy at 10:01pm 10.08.03 Other Sailboats 4/1173 We just bought a 2001 Beneteau 331. There is a button near that is labeled refrigerator pump-out.
How and where to mount a windlass Hans Baart at 2:37pm 10.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/841 can anyone give me advise on what type and where or how to mount a windlass on a 1984 h34?H
Difficulty raising the main... Matt at 1:42pm 10.08.03 Big Boats 11/1165 I've been having difficulty hoisting the remaining 15-20ft of mainsail for sometime now. When I bou
H22 vs H23 Clark Mason at 1:06pm 10.08.03 Smaller Boats 3/1461 Hello Everyone,Have really enjoyed reading these forums and thought I'd wade in w/ a question. It
Stern tube for prop shaft William Niessen at 12:19pm 10.08.03 Big Boats 5/1528 It seems I have found another common problem, my 37 Legend's prop shaft is rapping at a particular R
Jabsco head Mike at 11:14am 10.08.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1063 My Hunter 260 came with a Jabsco manual head. It is 3 years old and the pump is not working. Also,
Woohoo! Got a new boat today! Coach at 11:03am 10.08.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1026 Well, its official. We moved up today and bought a Catalina 25. We bought a 22 back in January an
Hunter service wins again. Mark at 10:41am 10.08.03 Smaller Boats 2/744 Had a little problem with my 260 the other week.Sent through an email to Greg Emmerson.Presto with
Do it yourself projects - chargers and hoses JT at 10:04am 10.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/845 Hello all,I'm a relatively new owner of a 1985 Hunter 31 in need of a few projects. It's my first
Bow Thrusters Arie Nudel at 9:02am 10.08.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/913 We have a 2003 Hunter H326 and we would like to install a bow thruster, but we have been told by our
Keel length and trailering Oday 222 Richard Arruda at 9:02am 10.08.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1140 I have purchased a Oday 222 on Long Island and have to transport it home. I expect to leave it on a
Re Inboard Diesel post below--how many hours (+) Bill at 8:59am 10.08.03 Ask All Sailors 16/1074 between rebuilds? Looking through the ads on used boat sites, we always see the hours on the engine
Bow Thrusters Arie Nudel at 8:59am 10.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/866 I am wondering if anyone has a bow thruster in a 2003 Hunter 326, what kind and the results they hav
Need opinions about bareboating Antigua Walt Allensworth at 8:14am 10.08.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1158 Hi! I've bareboated the Virgin Islands a few times, and am looking for a different spot to visit, pr
Replacing the Sheaves on the Boom Mark at 7:52am 10.08.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/837 I have a 1986 Hunter 31 and my outhaul sheave is worn out. Has anyone replaced these before. It lo
DIY sailboat canvas Don K. at 6:51am 10.08.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1071 I want to sew a new mainsail cover. Where do I buy the hooks that are sewn on to catch the bungee c

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Osiris Rex? BlowMeAway at 4:15pm 10.20.20 I can only applaud :clap: that this was a significant effort. Placing the opposite of a Hoover Vacuu
Neglected boats Sailavie1 at 4:04pm 10.20.20 Maybe it is an experiment Agreed. They are experimenting how to recycle fibreglass using moss and
Want to mount scuba compressor on deck Valerio at 4:00pm 10.20.20 i want to mount my outboard on deck but i am thinking at the same problem. i was thinking about glui
boat sits high on trailer tgrayson at 3:57pm 10.20.20 I'll do that when i try to launch my boat again, talked to a mechanic said it would be alright
I win! Sailfanatic at 3:53pm 10.20.20 As an experienced boat owner my advice to any new boat owner has been "the best that you can hope fo
Charging at 14.3v! Valerio at 3:48pm 10.20.20 when i left everything connected i have similar 10% drop in one week. when i turn off everything my
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing Ron20324 at 3:46pm 10.20.20 Congratulations on your new boat. You'll have lots of fun with her. A couple of suggestions: Get
I win! Glsawyer at 3:45pm 10.20.20 y nature but even I say to much. 2 full sets of sails. Full set extra windlasses. 2 extra anchors w
Yanmar 3YM30 Heat Exchanger Removal and Cleaning dave_and_dd at 3:44pm 10.20.20 I have a 3ym20, so pretty similar. When i last replaced the mixing elbow, was easy to remove the
Stern Pulpit weight for shipping Ron20324 at 3:39pm 10.20.20 where FROM and where TO?
I win! (1) rgranger at 3:38pm 10.20.20 Jeses. Now a damn spare ram for the autopilot
Neglected boats rgranger at 3:35pm 10.20.20
Neglected boats rgranger at 3:33pm 10.20.20 This one on the west coast has moss growing on the north side. Now there is absolutely no excuse fo
I win! Glsawyer at 3:29pm 10.20.20 Jeses. Now a damn spare ram for the autopilot
I win! rgranger at 3:27pm 10.20.20 I almost forgot, I also had a bit of luck Sunday on the subject of free boats. 9' plastic tender.
I win! Glsawyer at 3:26pm 10.20.20 O...and a sea anchor
Yanmar 3YM30 air filter Ralph Johnstone at 3:25pm 10.20.20 So the foam/sponge filter does nothing. Unless ........................... you have belt dust.
I win! Glsawyer at 3:24pm 10.20.20 So let's see here....2 extra anchors. Extra anchor chain and rope. Full set of new sails. Old sails.
I win! Glsawyer at 3:20pm 10.20.20 Well I started to clear all the broken Lin's from the deck. Fixed a couple railing cabol I almost f
I win! (1) Jim Hawkins at 3:17pm 10.20.20 I almost forgot, I also had a bit of luck Sunday on the subject of free boats. 9' plastic tender.

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