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Problem Raising Mainsail Peter Poulin at 8:30pm 08.04.03 Big Boats 12/1210 I am the commodore of our local Hunter sailing assn. and I have a member who has a 1998 376 with a D
Thinking about a First 305 Nigel Logan at 6:28pm 08.04.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1239 Thinking about looking at a First 305. Any thoughts or problems with this model?Thanks...Nigel
Strut Bushing Ken at 6:08pm 08.04.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/946 I need to replace strut bushing on a 90 Hunter 30. Do I need to drop the rudder before I pull the pr
Single handling Jerry Woods at 3:44pm 08.04.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1091 We have a 1993 MacGregror 26 Classic. Someone installed an Edson wheel which is quite nice. We have
sheets Cameron Root at 1:21pm 08.04.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/887 I am using the spinnaker sheets that came with it for both spin. and genoa. I find using a suncor s
Recirculating Head Problem Alan Cosford at 12:56pm 08.04.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1815 Our boat has a Kracor recirculaing head system installed, that never worked from the time we purchas
Traveler Car Stops Photo James E. Meyers at 12:47pm 08.04.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/870 Thanks for those who responded to my inquiry. I am adding a photo for clarity.Jim
Traveler Mainsheet Car sliding stops photo James E. Meyers at 12:37pm 08.04.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/994 Thanks for the two responses to my replacement question. It may help to include a photo.Jim Meyer
to trash or not to trash??? Dave Slepoy at 12:24pm 08.04.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/955 I just got done replacing the sanitation hoses on my Catalina 28 (1991). In the process I removed th
rotten egg smell in fresh water John Kagan at 12:19pm 08.04.03 Smaller Boats 13/1352 I noticed a rotten egg smell when using the "fresh" water this weekend. I had the fresh water tank a
Stuffing box for rudder jim at 12:14pm 08.04.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/769 I would like to know if H28.5 (1988) rudder has a stuffing box. If so, how often should I repact it?
Mid-summer leaky thru-hull blues Bob at 12:11pm 08.04.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1330 Just as luck would have it, I get into the middle of the sailing season and find that the galley thr
Decorative knot work around cabin mast support Susan Blair at 12:02pm 08.04.03 Big Boats 4/1817 We have a 1999 H340 and would like to wrap the cabin mast support with decorative knotwork. Has anyo
New main sail Wally at 12:00pm 08.04.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/935 I need a new cruising mainsail for my 1980 catalina 30. Has anyone had had recent experience buying
Crack in my mid-ship cleat Bob at 11:48am 08.04.03 Big Boats 1/865 I noticed this weekend that there was a crack 75% around the vertical portion of the mid-ship cleat
fuel tank gauge mark at 11:02am 08.04.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1210 my fuel tank gauge always read full. any advice on how to service. the gauge is mounted on the tank.
Packing Gland Warren at 10:45am 08.04.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/964 I have to tighten my packing on my Catalina 30, however I cannot lossen up the locking nut. I tried
Engine Upgrade Steve Buckton at 10:40am 08.04.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1011 The Yanmar SB-8 in my Hunter 27 is underpowered and getting tired. I'm interested in any suggestions
head question holly at 10:22am 08.04.03 Big Boats 7/951 I have a rather "personal" question. We are chartering a 1999 Hunter 410 next week and were told th
Link 2000 - Accumulating Negetive Amp Hours Ken K at 10:12am 08.04.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1894 I have a Freedom 20 Inverter / Charger with a Link 2000 battery monitor. I notice that when the char

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Autopilot for 30T MikeHoncho at 4:36pm 11.06.20 Yea looks like I got my wires a little crossed. I was pricing radars also. The best I could find wi
Transporting outboard on a bike rack? jssailem at 4:33pm 11.06.20 Looks like a plausible idea. I do not think I would stop at a restaurant to get a cup of coffee wit
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Kings Gambit at 4:28pm 11.06.20 Reading through most of the posts, I find two lines of comment: 1) One on the desirability of course
Question about eye splice jssailem at 4:24pm 11.06.20 I just completed my first eye splice in double braid (3/8"), First CONGRATULATIONS Andy.:beer::cla
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? kappykaplan at 4:16pm 11.06.20 I don't think so, Tim (er, John)! With a tip'o'th'hat to Tim the Toolman Taylor.
Greek Alphabet Crazy 2020 jssailem at 4:15pm 11.06.20 They are storms... Their activity depends on how they grow...
I like my teak grey. Why touch it? jssailem at 4:14pm 11.06.20 I wonder... Maybe if we sand it with 220 a bit and then varnish it we can get that color to come bac
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? Richard19068 at 4:03pm 11.06.20 By the way, is this true (forward lower stays anchored by a backing plate) for both the 28 and the
Anchor chain question..... NYSail at 4:03pm 11.06.20 NYS, thanks for describing your plans, makes sense. My only question is: what the heck good is that
Trailer Jack Raiting Crazy Dave Condon at 3:49pm 11.06.20 I would also suggest a two wheel swing trailer jack stand that would help to distribute the load on
Anchor chain question..... Richard19068 at 3:42pm 11.06.20 All around better for cheaper unless I guess one needs the extra chain weight or just want to use
Larger Wheel on 260 Crazy Dave Condon at 3:40pm 11.06.20 Take a photo of the current wheel and post Any 260 owners that monitor me, can you take a measureme
Question about eye splice Hunter216 at 3:39pm 11.06.20 Lots of instructional videos here. https://www.premiumropes.com/splicing-rope/splicing-instruction-
Autopilot for 30T berner73 at 3:37pm 11.06.20 Can you tell me where? Here's an S1 on CF for $850 For Sale: Raymarine SmartPilot S1 Wheel & Til
Anchor chain question..... Stu Jackson at 3:35pm 11.06.20
Who makes/made this? sandpiper10471 at 3:33pm 11.06.20 I believe the early Hunter rudders were made by Foss Foam out of Florida. I doubt though that they w
Transporting outboard on a bike rack? justsomeguy at 3:31pm 11.06.20 Why not just stick the outboard in the back of the car? OP didn't state the length of the drive, b
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sreidvt at 3:30pm 11.06.20
Transporting outboard on a bike rack? Tally Ho at 3:29pm 11.06.20 Thank goodness...I thought you were going to put it on a rack on a bike! Your idea is way better:f
Hurricane Eta... Cat 4 kappykaplan at 3:18pm 11.06.20 Eta is now a Snake:facepalm: :facepalm: indeed!

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