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Leave the A/C on while away? Kevin at 11:42am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 11/1163 I live in Texas where it can be hot and humid. I am curious whether you boat owners with AC leave i
To Timeshare or not to Timeshare Kevin at 11:37am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/769 I am considering putting the 32' Hunter I am going to purchase into a managed timeshare pool where 7
Hunter 320 or 326 - Any Advice? Kevin at 11:31am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1076 I am considering purchasing either a 2001 Hunter 320 for $70.5k or 2002 Hunter 326 for $90.0k to ple
Need manual for O'Day 25 (1975) Robb Urie at 11:24am 07.31.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/967 Just bought a 1975 O'Day 25 and would like to find an owners manual.Any help would be greatly appre
Mast rigging repair Rudy at 10:25am 07.31.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/905 I am restoring a 1976 Macgregor Venture 23. The tips on the spreader spars which hold the spreader c
HS470 Martin at 10:17am 07.31.03 Big Boats 3/1095 An HS470 is listed under owner boat reviews on this site as having been on sale as from 2001 and sti
Hurricane Prep Bill P. at 9:18am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1677 Newish boat owner going thru my first hurricane season with a boat. Basic question fully realizing
do it yourself non-skid decks fondymike at 9:14am 07.31.03 Smaller Boats 5/807 I have a '79 H25. The non skid is so worn that I can see roller marks left by the last do-it-yoursel
O'Day 28 Rig tension settings Pete G at 9:00am 07.31.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1500 Does anyone have any information on the rig setup for an O'day 28? I am looking for rig tension sett
Harken mast traveller cars Gerry Knight at 8:13am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/957 I recently purchased a 1994 29.5 with the Harken mast traveller system. It feels like the ball beari
Head Sail problem Dennis Stone at 7:29am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/874 Just bought the boat in May and finding out how much I dont know. Went sailing this past week end an
How do I reply to a post? BR Cyr at 6:13am 07.31.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/921 I am new to this forum and don't know how to reply to a posting. Can anyone out there help me?BR
Survey or not? Harry at 5:50am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 15/1171 I've made an offer that's been accepted on an '87 C'C. The insurance company (BoatUS) isn't requirin
Need Assistance in Little Compton, RI Rick M. at 5:24am 07.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/777 New to sailing. Purchased 1995, 23.5 in the spring. Had it stepped ' launched by boatyard because pr
batt charging Brad at 5:11am 07.31.03 Smaller Boats 8/845 I just put a stereo and VHF on my '03 260 and I would like to be able to use an electric cooler, and
A Genset or not a Genset? Chris Hamilton at 4:47am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1544 In planning our full time cruising (liveaboard) my wife and I have problems in deciding the right ap
Nav light flaky Sea Gypsy at 4:26am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/896 On a '83 30 ft Catalina, the bow nav light does not work. The stern nav light is working fine. I r
Outboard on 1979 27 Greg Garner at 4:15am 07.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/774 I have to replace the Renault RC8D. Has anyone replaced with an outboard? If so, what size? Was it b
Outboard on 1979 27 Greg Garner at 4:05am 07.31.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1161 I have to replace the Renault RC8D. Has anyone replaced with an outboard? If so, what size? Was i
Dry(er) bilge. Frank Arndorfer at 2:02am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 7/999 I have a 2003 Hunter 426DS. It seems to be a dry boat. The only water that seems to accumilate in th

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Hardtop for a Hunter 41AC (4) Stephen M at 9:21am 09.01.20 Hard Top installed. Starting to build the side canopy pieces.
1/4" Halyard comfortable? srimes at 9:09am 09.01.20 Remember that the C22 was originally equipped with wire halyards, and the sheeves at the mast top a
Installing an electric bilge pump 1979 O'Day 30 twodzusfittings at 9:05am 09.01.20 You got me....
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? srimes at 9:03am 09.01.20 Along those lines, I worked out that a Mac 26S has about 32.5 lb more water ballast when it's fille
had the windows are done (5) fred1diver at 8:59am 09.01.20 as promised more pics, I decided to look into the starboard locker and dig out the stanchion bases,
1/4" Halyard comfortable? Jackdaw at 8:53am 09.01.20 Remember that the C22 was originally equipped with wire halyards, and the sheeves at the mast top ar
Forestay breaks for second time in three years Will Gilmore at 8:52am 09.01.20 Thanks for the replies. How much tension should be on the front stay? I think your boat is a frac
1996 HUNTER LEGEND 40.5 DEPTH AND TRANSDUCER ISSUES Rick D at 8:48am 09.01.20 I think you are on the right track. Clean up all the connections first. I had a couple fail and woun
Swim Ladder Change tkwhalen at 8:43am 09.01.20 Rick Thanks for reminding me she also would like that ladder and the step rungs to be wider as well.
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] Rick486 at 8:39am 09.01.20 Summer Time and the living is easy... (old song) We are phone discussing the current storms activi
Swim Ladder Change Rick486 at 8:37am 09.01.20 Great post! We have the same ladder and it is tough on the feet as well. I wrapped line around the s
Turn Blocks on a 1984 Hunter 34 (1) Allan12210 at 8:34am 09.01.20 Mine are from Lewmar. I drilled the pin out from the back. Once you can push it out I replaced the s
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) jssailem at 8:13am 09.01.20 the kite is going up, flying, jibing, or dousing, I'm driving with the tiller between my knees. Tr
Tank Sizes Hunter 49 Scott B at 8:10am 09.01.20 The entire Eastern side of Georgian Bay, where we are, is much like the North Channel. Lots of Isla
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) (1) Jackdaw at 8:08am 09.01.20 Re racing and sailing a spin solo, here are some thoughts; some related to BlueJ and how she is set
MacGregor 23 Reefing HEINZIR at 8:07am 09.01.20 If the blocks a previous owner added to your boom are actually for single line reefing I would remov
Refrigerators used by Hunter tkwhalen at 8:04am 09.01.20 Looks like 8 screws but looks easy enough pull out ... thanks to all for your advice
First Weekend as a Widgeon Owner Kyle Partain at 7:57am 09.01.20 Thanks for all the support. Have bought a trolling motor since the original post, and that certainly
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] kappykaplan at 7:54am 09.01.20 So Far...:facepalm: :facepalm: is nice!
Tank Sizes Hunter 49 tkwhalen at 7:52am 09.01.20 I knew you geniuses on Hunter owners would have all the answers ..... The links are perfect giving m

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