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Beneteau Parts - Is it this hard to get through? Kelly Holsten at 5:02am 05.28.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1383 I have tried calling Beneteau for parts for my lowly F235 and have received the voice mail of the pa
Negotiating a Price Bill Hibbs at 4:57am 05.28.03 Big Boats 3/798 We are finally ready to get serious about purchasing a larger boat. We are looking for either a Hun
Losing battens under sail Chris Jensen at 4:41am 05.28.03 Smaller Boats 17/2378 I just bought a 1998 Hunter 240. After sailing in a stiff breeze I noticed my battenswere sliding o
Has anyone found a solution to... Doug Washburn at 4:33am 05.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 8/856 preventing the offensive green mold from forming on your furled headsail? We never roll it up wet a
Portlight Screens '84 34' Ruth Ann at 4:29am 05.28.03 Big Boats 3/840 We have 1984 34'. I need to replace my portlight screens. One frame is broken. Has anyone ordered s
Owner's Manual Gerry Custer at 4:27am 05.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/923 My wife has a 1985 Catalina 30 foot sailboat. We are looking for an owner's manual to explain equip
outboard/alternator hookup for Hunter 23 Ron Kramer at 3:49am 05.28.03 Smaller Boats 8/1092 I purchased a 1988 H23 late last season. After skimming forum archives for an outboard replacement
Engineering Puzzle Gary Wyngarden at 2:45am 05.28.03 Ask All Sailors 17/930 OK it's time to get your slide rules out. I have a 35 pound CQR on my Hunter 335 with 40 feet of 5/1
Rail Mounted BBQ Barrie McDonald at 2:31am 05.28.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1177 Does nayone have any suggestions on where I can mount my Propane BBQ or put it in another location f
Wheel size Ed Williams at 2:23am 05.28.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1200 I have a 1988 Pearson 27, with a 28" wheel. I would like to replace this with a smaller, 20" wheel.
Catalina 30 Mast Rake Gordon Groves at 2:22am 05.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1757 I recently purchased a 1976 Cat 30 that had been dismasted in a drawbridge accident. When the rigger
26M white hull German at 1:59am 05.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/747
Renault engine swap Greg Garner at 1:49am 05.28.03 The Cherubini Hunters 4/998 I am restoring a 1979 '27. In addition to all of the issues I have, the Renault RC8D is in pieces.
Photo Forum search troubles. Ed Schenck at 1:42am 05.28.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/843 Hi Phil, Need help with searching the Photo Forum. I once posted a Hunter wiring diagram from the
The Dealer Rich Boehmer at 1:28am 05.28.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/815 THE DEALER took line honors in both the 1981 and 1983 Daytona-Bermuda races. Does anyone out there
Water freshness Tim at 12:49am 05.28.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1262 I have a 20 gallon fresh water tank but because we do a lot of daysailing we may not use it up for a
oday 27 cradle wade oickle at 12:44am 05.28.03 Ask An Oday Owner 3/948 Could someone provide measurements for a cradle for a 78 oday 27. At prsent it is on jack stands but
anchor storage ideas Bill at 11:21pm 05.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1003 I have an '84 Cat 22 which does not have any anchor locker...... do you have some ideas for storage
holding tank Steve Peacock at 11:13pm 05.27.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/802 Does anyone out there know the specs on the waste holding tank on a 1980 @7' Hunter. Mine came witho
27 vs. 25.5 Bill at 10:48pm 05.27.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/788 From a sailing perspective (stiffness, "comfort", responsiveness, handling, etc.) and from an owners

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2004 Hunter 36 access up behind nav station ChrisCall at 2:58pm 05.27.20 I just figured it out . It was easier than I thought. Thanks
Life and times of Phreatophyte; adventures in a damn fine pocket cruiser Aron98831 at 2:55pm 05.27.20 Sounds like great weekend
2004 Hunter 36 access up behind nav station sail sfbay at 2:48pm 05.27.20 Remove the screws from each corner of the panel. Same with the other panel on the port side.
Passage 42 davits sail sfbay at 2:45pm 05.27.20 Click on Hunter P-42 for a photo of a Kato Marine davits on a P-42: Kato Marine Click on photo on
Weatherboard stowage SeanP at 2:42pm 05.27.20 How about one of the bags that carry skim boards- like at the beach? Or pizza-deliery bags? That c
Weatherboard stowage Ron20324 at 2:40pm 05.27.20 I had planned on making a padded bag with three compartments. - How about one of the bags that ca
Ericson 32 Capabilities shemandr at 2:39pm 05.27.20 The keel shape of the early Ericsons was kind of a blend of a fin keel and a full keel. It looks li
Digital thermostat for fridge senang at 2:35pm 05.27.20 I bought the STC-1000 digital thermostat but have not yet installed it. You can find these anywhere
Purchase advice - Puffer, Sunfish or other? Bkmama at 2:22pm 05.27.20 Thank you! We have a kayak, so I'm hoping we'll be all set. I'll probably go for a classic sunfish a
Different types of rope (1) rgranger at 2:21pm 05.27.20 After the wash, just lay your lines out in the sun to dry. You will love the difference. I use a
Non Slip Paint Additive ?? rgranger at 2:16pm 05.27.20
Cabin Heat Bob S at 2:15pm 05.27.20 plumbing in a bypass in-case the HX in the unit fails. Can a standard ball valve be used in the su
Non Slip Paint Additive ?? rgranger at 2:12pm 05.27.20 I believe I'd use ground walnut shell or similar. HTH I would worry about that approach. Walnut
Ericson 32 Capabilities JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 2:08pm 05.27.20 It's not the boat, it's the crew. Most boats can withstand more than the crew. With any used boat
Underwater metal and paint rgranger at 2:07pm 05.27.20 Not exactly relevant (but maybe). I have used the Rustoleum cold galvanized on all of my boat trail
Weatherboard stowage Rich Stidger at 2:06pm 05.27.20 I had planned on making a padded bag with three compartments. I haven't gotten to it yet. Then I t
Raw water intake thru hull relocation Yamaha 25 jssailem at 1:56pm 05.27.20 Looking good Andreas. You had plenty of wind to sea trial her. She looked to be enjoying the opportu
Fish in the raw water intake Dr. D at 1:54pm 05.27.20 Thanks to all. I got the dock fresh water hose and a hose adapter to get everything out. Took a cou
Weatherboard stowage SeanP at 1:53pm 05.27.20 On our 356 there was a hanging bag in the lazarette with three sections. One for each board. That
Weatherboard stowage shemandr at 1:52pm 05.27.20 On our 356 there was a hanging bag in the lazarette with three sections. One for each board.

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