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roller furler question Steve Growcock at 2:47am 09.01.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1194 I have a CDI tape furling system. For my sailing style, this system works beautifully. No muss, no
Fuel Tank Removal on a 28.5 Tom W. at 2:38am 09.01.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/992 I see several posts on fuel tank problems for a Hunter 28.5 but have seen none for removal. Has anyo
C/B Rigging Mike Palm at 2:06am 09.01.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/696 Could some kind smart Hungter 235 owner talk me thru how to rig a new line on the 10 yearold C/B. I
cockpit cushions Gail at 1:20am 09.01.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/959 We have just purchased a 1987 34 catalina in Sandiego....problem we live in Phoenix.We would like to
seidelman jeff at 12:19am 09.01.03 Ask All Sailors 2/2620 need feedback on seidelman 24.4 where built,what to look for,pros and cons
O'Day 192-How do I replace the centerboard line? Michael Hertel at 12:00am 09.01.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1150 I'm hoping someone that has replaced their centerboard line (penant?) and accompanying hardware can
ST 30 to ST 60? Gregg at 11:55pm 08.31.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1075 I have the Raytheon ST 30 knot and depth instruments on my 290. I am considering upgrading to the ST
Forever to drain the ballast Ralph Kuhn at 11:55pm 08.31.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3461 Forty minutes of full throttle on smooth open water, I could still observe water pouring out of the
Bilge back flow problem -Hunter 340 James at 11:21pm 08.31.03 Big Boats 5/1824 Need some help on automatic bilge and switch . My automatic bilge is a Rule 1100 with a float switch
Dutchman for Legand 37.5 Steve Carpman at 11:08pm 08.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/883 The main on our Legend 37.5 is 13 years old and will be replaced this year. The current Dutchman has
Lighting strike Doug Dannen at 10:43pm 08.31.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/941 Went to my Oday 27 on Saturday and found it was struck by Lighting and substained extensive damage t
I want to buy a Mac Gregor 26x Andreas Ziehe at 8:16pm 08.31.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1127 Hi owners,i want to buy a used Mac Gregor 26x an have a problem to import it to germany. Who can h
loose rudder bracket on 170 AndyD at 3:55pm 08.31.03 Day Sailers 1/1271 I am a new owner of a 170. The stainless bracket holding the rudder is getting loose.One of the 6 s
Blister Above the waterline leon at 2:42pm 08.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/1180 Has anyone had a better idea how to fix the 5 -6 quarter size blisters (or Boat Pox) above the water
Is a Mast float necessary on a 170? Ray Westbrook at 2:23pm 08.31.03 Day Sailers 9/1659 I just Bought a used 2002 Hunter 170. My previous sailing experience has been 30 years with a Sunfis
How to set Universal Diesel while sailing Arnie Hoffman at 12:43pm 08.31.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1128 I have an O'Day 30 with a 16 HP 2 cylinder Universal Diesel. Does anyone have a definitive answer w
Halyard Problem Bob at 12:09pm 08.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1282 Through no fault but my own, I am in a situation where I have no main halyard and need to know how t
Plexiglass scratches Bob Shafer at 10:53am 08.31.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/910 I made the mistake of trying to scrape some excess sealant off my plexiglass windows with a razor bl
Electrical Help Dan B at 10:37am 08.31.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/999 I just purchased a 1973 Catalina 27 and replaced the outboard witha Yamaha High Thrust 9.9 4 Stroke
uh oh ...backing up waste in bilge Rick at 10:09am 08.31.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2952 Peggy: I've had a couple of episodes now in the past few weeks where what's in the waste tank appear

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LED Anchor Light RF Interference dlochner at 5:07am 11.15.20 What @Davidasailor26 says. Marine Beam makes good high quality products and provides good customer
Question about AC wiring dlochner at 4:53am 11.15.20 The box would not be hidden, it would be in the battery compartment. I will spend the 20 bucks and
LED Anchor Light RF Interference Davidasailor26 at 4:42am 11.15.20 What kind of problems, just poor reception or anything else? Do the VHF and AIS share the same anten
Propane heater kloudie1 at 4:38am 11.15.20 Quick note, the Cozy Cabin heater has an exhaust chimney like the diesel ones so the risk of CO prob
Staysail and Genoa Track additions for Hunter 37 Cutter (3) bommers at 4:20am 11.15.20 Found Blaise Pictures of his Genoa Tracks, can I continue these forward and have a decent sheeting p
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 Marmalade at 4:14am 11.15.20
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights spadaforaj at 3:55am 11.15.20 Don't do the Marine beam - After spending on the rigger, can't use the VHF, SSB, AIS. I'm afraid to
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 10:33pm 11.14.20 I'm wondering if Progressive has a depreciation clause in your coverage now the boat is 20 years ol
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 10:21pm 11.14.20 How did your date with the adjuster go? I got a call from Progressive about the Adjuster's first n
Small surveillance cameras dziedzicmj at 9:24pm 11.14.20 Amazon Blink cameras can work outdoors and have 2 year battery life. but they need 5 V (or 110 V)
Propane heater merit25 at 9:06pm 11.14.20 I appreciate the recommendations to go with a diesel heater. Do either of you have a specific model
Propane heater jssailem at 8:57pm 11.14.20 @merit25 propane heat puts you and crew at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Sailing in the Salish
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights dziedzicmj at 8:54pm 11.14.20 I will install and use my 12V lawnmower battery to test correct polarity Or make yourself an "exte
My turnbuckle has failed........ (1) dLj at 8:46pm 11.14.20 On the bolt, I don't think I agree. Yes, the damamge starts with transfer, but often it is only vis
29mm DrJudyB at 8:44pm 11.14.20 What matters is the safe working load and safety factor. Using a J24 vangas an example, take a look
My turnbuckle has failed........ thinwater at 8:34pm 11.14.20 With all due respect, this is not galling. Galling presents itself with material transfer between t
Propane heater leo310 at 8:17pm 11.14.20 you may want to look at a diesel heater as it would be safer than using propane and easer to install
New Sails - advice? Tally Ho at 8:07pm 11.14.20 That one and all other Hunters equipment with the B&R rig. These are new sails on my H25. &R rig.
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15 ggrizzard at 7:59pm 11.14.20 No cracking or movement in the past 7 years. I suppose you could get a machine shop to make them out
Cracked liner after keel strike Jackdaw at 7:58pm 11.14.20

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