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Jabsco 37010 Joe at 4:29am 07.28.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1143 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 2/766 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 2/889 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 3/879 I have a general frustration with my boat that I hope you can help with. Whereever there water flow
Out of water maintenance domenech at 12:07am 07.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/919 I am getting ready for my first time -out of the water- hull maintenance... boat have been in water
Fuzzy Logic for the H37C John Livingston at 11:57pm 07.27.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1179 I had some fun over the weekend. I found this page with a lot of calculations for determining the se
Here's a Challenge, Peggy Jay Kent at 11:55pm 07.27.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1190 I haven't experienced any issues since I replaced the Jabsco with a new one two years ago........and
genoa track on a 22? Tom Monroe at 11:35pm 07.27.03 Day Sailers 2/1186 My old 22 was never equipped for a genoa ... just a working jib led through a fixed block. I want to
Yanmar VS Westerbeake, VS Universal Rob at 11:25pm 07.27.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1519 Looking to repower my 46' Morgan,,currently have a Perkins 4-108 20+years Anyone have a favorite or
Poptop Cover/Enclosure for Cat.1987(22) wanted Mike Marczyk at 11:25pm 07.27.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1211 I am in search of a Poptop enclosure...zippered/screened if possible. I can not find a vendor who se
Knotmeter paddle wheel fouling Gary at 11:24pm 07.27.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1923 I am looking for advice on keeping my knotmeter paddle wheel from fouling. I've tried transducer pa
Phil, I found an error.... Rich Stidger at 11:07pm 07.27.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/968 On the page for searching for an owner, the first two blocks both are labled "Owner's Last Name". O
Porta pots? Ed at 10:30pm 07.27.03 Smaller Boats 2/892 Just wondering about the porta potty being under the v-berth. Is there any odor when sleeping on th
Island Girl products work miracles! Bryan Howell at 10:18pm 07.27.03 Smaller Boats 0/921 I have just finished renewing the gelcoat on the topsides of my 1975 Hunter 25 using Island Girl pro
Bimini height for ODay 23 Mark at 9:47pm 07.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1758 Hi Everyone!Hope you're all having a terrific summer so far!Hey, I'm in the middle of my restorat
What size holding tank Jim Morris at 4:48pm 07.27.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1162 should I use in a 1976 Catalina 27. The galley is midship, so the tank goes under the seat aft of th

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Spinnaker working loads? PaulK at 11:19am 10.30.20 Having to shift the sheets for the jib and spinnaker between one pair of winches can be hassle. Havi
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? dlochner at 11:14am 10.30.20 We moved from a 150 to a 135%. Much easier sail to handle. Because it was a smaller sail we used a t
Xantrex freedom 20 inverter charger and lithium batteries planoron at 11:13am 10.30.20 Yea,,,,if i was full time cruising i would spring for the new system. Lighter weight, great dissipa
Xantrex freedom 20 inverter charger and lithium batteries dlochner at 11:06am 10.30.20 One big advantage to Li batteries is the high rate of charge acceptance, much higher than the 20 amp
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? PaulK at 11:04am 10.30.20 Talk to your sailmaker about whether the sail would work as a 135. It may be too old and blown out
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line PaulK at 10:58am 10.30.20 IMHO I would caution against relying on this practice, assuming you are flying an asym from your st
Rusty Keel Bolts MilesQrowe at 10:54am 10.30.20 Yep, fin keel
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Hunter216 at 10:51am 10.30.20 IMHO I would caution against relying on this practice, assuming you are flying an asym from your st
Shock Cord for 45CC companion way Rick at 10:48am 10.30.20 Can you elaborate on that. Not sure if I KNOW what you are referring too.
Invest 95L JamesG161 at 10:48am 10.30.20 land on the marina poles. Look close, his boat pushed one bollard over. He probably just found ou
make stanchions removeable? Sailfanatic at 10:44am 10.30.20 My P31-2 came with welded bases. I had a local shop cut the bases off, then re-used the stanchions w
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea? kappykaplan at 10:43am 10.30.20 I haven't flown my 150 in years - too overpowered even with two reefs in the main. My other headsai
Invest 95L kappykaplan at 10:41am 10.30.20 Grapefruit cross pollinated with an Orange, smaller and sweeter. Solar winds harvested, about 300
What shackle for halyards? Sailfanatic at 10:38am 10.30.20 If your jib halyard runs through a halyard retainer at the masthead (often added for the furler) and
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Davidasailor26 at 10:34am 10.30.20 +1 for the advice above about depowering the kite and easing the sheet before pulling the sock down.
Invest 95L shemandr at 10:33am 10.30.20 It might be better to drift away from your slip and end up on some marsh or field than land on the m
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? odaydokay at 10:30am 10.30.20 I am a tad over 6 feet and I do not hit so it is at least 6'1", probably a bit more.
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line Sailfanatic at 10:28am 10.30.20 ... Turn downwind until the asym becomes blanketed by the main, loosen sheet and pull the sock dow
O'Day 28 Standing Headroom? sreidvt at 10:27am 10.30.20 Thanks sfbay. I've read that article and enjoyed it. The feedback from O'Day owners on the FB group
Invest 95L (3) JamesG161 at 10:25am 10.30.20 OK all, I am going to start a new post on the full, start to finish, of my boat's returned to servic

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