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Jane! Help! How do I rig this crazy thing? Rod at 8:16am 07.28.03 Day Sailers 1/1225 Help, I have recently aquired a mid-sixties Javelin and do not know how to rig it. Does anyone hav
Wiring mast lighting connector. Don at 7:58am 07.28.03 Smaller Boats 1/1313 I'm replacing my old (broken) 240 Hunter mast. When the mast sheared it cut the mast head light wiri
est. cost of top paint Dave at 7:38am 07.28.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1106 I have rec. an est. for top paint on a 32' Oday 322. ($3,200)I am interested in finding out if any
Catalina27 Group at Yahoo.com Charles Olson at 7:23am 07.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1006 All Catalina 27 owners are invited to join this group directed at our vessels of choice-the Catalina
H30 Cabin top hardware question Fred G at 7:21am 07.28.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/994 I have an 81' H30, and I am planning on upgrading the traveler and mainsheet systems. My question i
Boom Vang Ted at 7:17am 07.28.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1196 My 33 foot Hunter does not have a boom vang. Is this common or am I missing something?
Bimini DENIS MCAUILIFFE at 6:29am 07.28.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1121 Hi, I would like to know if a 25.5 Hunter Bimini would would fit a 25 ft Hunter? The year of my Hunt
Anchor roller Bob at 6:08am 07.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1007 I have a 1987 Hunter 285 and I want to make using the anchor a lot easier by installing a anchor rol
Crazy Dave!!!! Dan Ulrich at 5:58am 07.28.03 Other Sailboats 0/799 I was the one asking bout the carb cleaning procedure. Well, prior to that I cleaned my plugs, and i
Ray Jeff instructions for LORAN & VHF Lester at 5:45am 07.28.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1233 Purchased used boat with Ray Jeff L-100 LORAN and Ray Jeff 7878 VHF but no instruction booklets. Ca
C-36 for ocean cruising? Frank Gloss at 5:21am 07.28.03 Big Boats 3/971 Hi there,I currently own a Catalina 25. I'm saving for a C36. I was wondering if the C36 MK 2 is
Should I buy? Corey at 4:40am 07.28.03 Smaller Boats 6/1122 I have been shopping for a boat for 2 years now. a 1988 22' wing keel has popped up in my area for
Jabsco 37010 Joe at 4:29am 07.28.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1145 Peggy,I have a question for you. First let me say that I have reviewed a your posts regarding Jab
Uncool Cold Machine Dave at 4:19am 07.28.03 Other Sailboats 2/768 I have an older R-12 A/B "Cold Machine" Refrigeration Unit on my 1992 Hunter 35.5. Beginning last s
Installing refrigeration on 35.5 Bob at 2:59am 07.28.03 Big Boats 2/890 Has anyone installed a refrigeration system on a 35.5? If so what kind, what type of plate, where to
H-25 deck-stepped mast question. Art (for Earl) at 2:34am 07.28.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1190 Well, we're having our property surveyed today and it turns out my surveyor, Earl, owns an H25. (Sm
Battery Systems Upgrade Question Scott at 2:07am 07.28.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1075 I am in the process of upgrading from the 1-both-2-off switch system to the three switch system (Hou
Fuel pump leak Tom of Salt Lake at 12:59am 07.28.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/924 I have an 84H34 with a Yanmar 3GMF engine. When the engine is running, diesel fuel seeps from the m
breaking into the network of hunter knowledge mark chapman at 12:32am 07.28.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1102 Hello, I'm trying to find a source for replacement parts or someone at Hunter to consult with oc
Water Stains Steve Fuller at 12:21am 07.28.03 Other Sailboats 3/883 I have a general frustration with my boat that I hope you can help with. Whereever there water flow

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Carbon Monoxide Benny17441 at 9:17pm 10.31.20 CO detectors have an expiration date, usually printed in the back.
Radar Head Elevation On Mast MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 10.31.20 Lots to be considered with the location. The line of sight distance to the horizon at 20 above sea
Propeller shaft key material Captain Larry-DH at 8:15pm 10.31.20 Good question. Keys are used, along with friction, to transmit torque from the shaft to the prop. I
I have a rigging question Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 8:03pm 10.31.20 You are right ofcourse but for a 52 fool steelie for less than 5000 it's an interesting deal...lol
Fold or flex? Jackdaw at 7:22pm 10.31.20 So it sounds like yearly maintenance for feathering props. How often do you guys w/F'oF's need to d
I have a rigging question David in Sandusky at 7:14pm 10.31.20 If you have plans for the boat, and of you have any confidence the boat was built to those plans, th
I have a rigging question Tom J at 7:00pm 10.31.20 One good thing about a steel boat is that parts of the boat can be repaired, modified or fabricated.
Carbon Monoxide thinwater at 6:54pm 10.31.20 Certainly sounds like hydrogen gas being evolved typically from overcharging batteries. Likely caus
Radar Head Elevation On Mast Don S/V ILLusion at 6:50pm 10.31.20 . Assuming your are not using it for navigation or weather watching, keep in mind the primary functi
I have a rigging question Rainbowcrystalkitchen04@yahoo at 6:43pm 10.31.20 I worked are a commercial salmon fisherman on a 30 foot Steelie years ago...it felt good knowing tha
PHRF adjustments BarryL at 6:41pm 10.31.20 Hi, My club does not adjust ratings for sail material. How would that work anyway? Brand new Dacron
Cordage Jackdaw at 6:34pm 10.31.20 What's "old" Pre 2000 or older? My Lewmar ST winches are 1999. I planned to run smaller diameter
I have a rigging question dlochner at 6:32pm 10.31.20 This is problem is in the realm of a competent Naval Architect. There are ways to calculate the vari
Propeller shaft key material SFS at 6:25pm 10.31.20 Makes sense, thanks.
Propeller shaft key material dlochner at 6:24pm 10.31.20 Why wouldn't it match the prop, bronze for bronze? Or said a different way: why is it more importa
Carbon Monoxide dlochner at 6:03pm 10.31.20 How old is the CO alarm? As they age they become less reliable and more subject to error. Anybody n
Radar Head Elevation On Mast dlochner at 6:00pm 10.31.20 Lots to be considered with the location. The line of sight distance to the horizon at 20 above sea l
Spinnaker working loads? Meriachee at 5:36pm 10.31.20 I just have a turning block at the stern, and im going to put in Harken jam cleats just behind the r
Acrylic slider over companionway JoeWhite at 5:24pm 10.31.20 If it helps any, on my H25.5 I used the brown board that is used around plants in landscaping. It is
Propeller shaft key material SFS at 4:59pm 10.31.20 It should match the shaft, a SS key for a SS shaft, bronze for bronze. Why wouldn't it match the p

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