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Need Assistance in Little Compton, RI Rick M. at 5:24am 07.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/803 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 8/896 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 11/1619 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 1/927 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 4/809 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 3/1201 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 7/1039 I have a 2003 Hunter 426DS. It seems to be a dry boat. The only water that seems to accumilate in th
where can I escape the spring break crowds? Tom Monroe at 2:02am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 3/940 I work for a college, so I get spring break off, and my wife and I want to drive our motorhome down
Ever Bleed a Motor Underway? Ned Strain at 1:45am 07.31.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/901 Check out this story..... (and you thought you could handle anything!)Ned and Tani Strains/v Fam
Locker Hatch Covers Rick Webb at 1:39am 07.31.03 Smaller Boats 3/953 I was wondering if anyone had tried to replace any of the Formica covered pieces of plywood that ser
Cabin floor John at 1:22am 07.31.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1065 My 83, Catalina 30 has a light tan colored non skid cabin floor and I have cleaned it, but it gets s
Kayaks on a 356 Deac Manross at 10:15pm 07.30.03 Big Boats 6/1767 Instead of traditional dinghy's what luck have any of you had with a kayak? 1.Can you get on and
Removing water tank Mark Gibson Hunter22 "DillyDally" at 9:41pm 07.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/849 I am thinking of replacing the original water tank on my '84 Hunter22.Could someone give me instruc
Engine exhaust may contain a little bit of oil warren feldstein at 9:23pm 07.30.03 Big Boats 2/864 I wonder if there is a little bit of oil in the exhaust as the surface to the water seems to have th
Hood roller furling George Wilson at 5:07pm 07.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/1592 I have the factory installed Hood roller furling on our 33.5, I am getting tired of having to winch
3-Bladed Prop Glenn Hermes at 1:39pm 07.30.03 Big Boats 8/826 I have a 1986 Hunter 34 with the Yanmar 3GM30. I am interested if anyone has had experience to share
What coating to use on teak? Mike Eschete at 1:05pm 07.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 9/1450 I'm about to redo the teak on my H31 and am interested in learning what everyone is using these days
Tri-radial vs. Crosscuts Bob at 12:44pm 07.30.03 Ask All Sailors 5/6808 I'd appreciate some input on the pros and cons of buying tri-radial dacron sails vs. conventional cr
Weather Helm Martin Henry at 11:37am 07.30.03 Smaller Boats 5/1000 While (singlehanded) sailing on a closed reach in 15 knots to 18 knots, about half of the 150 gennie
Quiz? They did what? Jeff D. at 11:19am 07.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/924 Ok only one answer per post. What is the biggest design flaw on your boat. Specify which model. My 2

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Whisker Pole Davidasailor26 at 5:23pm 11.09.20 There probably should be two rings/eyes, respectively mounted on the port and starboard radii of th
Whisker Pole Kings Gambit at 5:18pm 11.09.20 There probably should be two rings/eyes, respectively mounted on the port and starboard radii of the
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400 JamesG161 at 5:07pm 11.09.20 The cost was around 200 with the new furling line installed I did the same thing $180 round trip.
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15 dLj at 5:01pm 11.09.20 For any of you interested in also making these modifications I found this amazing write up of someo
Blister history of Catalina 310 valcour at 4:57pm 11.09.20 I have hull 218 circa 2003. Never had a blister. I bought the boat in 2006 and put 5 coats of inte
Source new 1 1/2" Ell and pipe Mr. Dave at 4:46pm 11.09.20 It's called a street elbow, I always think of loose women when the name comes up. The 1 1/2" callout
Shock Cord for 45CC companion way bmaclean at 4:34pm 11.09.20 Thank you so much for those documents. I hadn't seen them before. I have all the materials except th
2020 haul out. kappykaplan at 4:22pm 11.09.20 Upon further review!! That's not quite how I remember the Green Flash! But you get an A for effor
0.45 gallons per hour OK? (1) Hello Below at 4:16pm 11.09.20 For comparison purposes, here is the fuel consumption curve for the Yanmar 3YM30 (Reference Yanmar 3
H260: Water Under Cabin Floor (1) rs1sensen at 4:10pm 11.09.20 FYI - not my boat but I found this photo on Facebook. This is the same area where I hear water. I co
H260 Centerboard Line Replacement Questions rs1sensen at 4:00pm 11.09.20 Thanks for the help, everyone! I finally found a marina that would lift the boat and allow me to do
Catalina 355 holding tank blocked at thru hall Stu Jackson at 4:00pm 11.09.20 Stu I have searched the 355 site to see if here is a resolve for this issue. Mike, the deficiencie
Pearson 33-2 engine removal Scott T-Bird at 3:49pm 11.09.20 I would have to advocate for more HP as well. We have a 3GM30F in our Catalina 320 and I would say
2020 haul out. Ward H at 3:48pm 11.09.20 Well @Scott T-Bird , got tied up with other things over the weekend and with the low wind forecasts
0.45 gallons per hour OK? SFS at 3:46pm 11.09.20 With our 3YM20, we got 0.45 gallons per hour extremely consistently, and the vast majority of those
Found a 2003 C310 Ward H at 3:33pm 11.09.20 John, very cool! Especially since you and your daughter have enough experience to handle this much w
0.45 gallons per hour OK? Hello Below at 3:25pm 11.09.20 The engine hour meter does not know if you are idling at the dock (burning very little fuel) or moto
2020 haul out. (1) Scott T-Bird at 3:25pm 11.09.20 Upon further review!!
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400 Captaindave52 at 3:21pm 11.09.20 Hi.. I was having a problem with my in mast furling system on my 2002 411. I contacted US Spars .
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta kappykaplan at 3:17pm 11.09.20 Sipping on a celebration Beer now!!!!:beer::beer: :thumbup:

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