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Please don't tell me I need to take down the mast Marvin at 3:53am 07.09.03 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1302 I'm the proud owner of a newly purchased '79 H33. I've spent numerous hours reworking virtually all
LEAK ABOVE REAR BERTH MATTHEW VIRGINIA at 3:23am 07.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/866 I AM A RECENT 1993 VISION 32 OWNER AND HAVE DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK IN THE REAR BERTH.IT APPEARS TO
Which Oil Filter Marvin at 3:19am 07.09.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2282 I've set about to change the oil on my newly purchased '79 H33. After completing the arduous task o
ysb8 warning lights Steve at 3:04am 07.09.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1056 After our last discussion, I went back and cleaned the sockets for the bulbs and I now have 2 of the
Recommendations on FL (Tampa?) bareboat, two day Bryce Custer at 2:45am 07.09.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1523 Planning a one week trip to Orlando and would like to sail for a couple days. Looking for recommend
Cradle Ralph at 2:34am 07.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/943 Im looking to purchase a winter storage cradle for my 1997 Catalina 28 Mk IIPlease E mail me @ Rbo
Skylites Richard at 2:13am 07.09.03 Big Boats 4/868 I have read the archives section and have decided on the advice of Robert Dean of Pensacola to go w
Unable to get any tension on the backstay rzxtc at 1:48am 07.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/952 My wife and I just bought a 25 and are now trying to figure out many things. We put the mast up yes
Manual for 1995 Hunter 35.5 Legend Gene at 1:35am 07.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1542 I would like to know if anyone has this manual in digital format. I am working on an electrical diag
bow hatch wing nuts nelson kelly at 1:17am 07.09.03 Smaller Boats 0/1009 i have an older hatch model with fin-like wing nuts for securing the hatch in an open position. in
Blister repair Neil at 1:07am 07.09.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1414 I just bought an F235. It has been in the water about 3 yrs and has about 7 large (~1.5x3") oblong-s
fresh water tank Mac MCcomish at 12:52am 07.09.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/994 I have tried everything on the market to clean my fresh water tank and lines. The smell just dosn't
rudder problem joe at 12:00am 07.09.03 Smaller Boats 11/1111 I am having problems with keeping the rudder down. It seems that I can not tighten it enough and whe
Engine won't restart after a short outing. Intuition at 11:41pm 07.08.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/812 After a short outing sailing our yanmar 3HM35F will not restart. The starter button does not activat
leaking coolant Tim Op't Holt at 11:11pm 07.08.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1002 I noticed coolant dripping from the underside of the 2GMF while it is running. What are possible cau
No Speed reading Warren at 10:03pm 07.08.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1137 On a recently purchased Cat 30 the speed indicator stopped working. I have electrical power and it w
interesting fuel flow problem, clogged screen Dave Amspacher at 4:59pm 07.08.03 Big Boats 2/814 This past weekend we were motoring into Rock Creek when my Yanmar diesal stalled and would not resta
Where do you store your dingy motor? (1) Brigg Franklin at 3:46pm 07.08.03 Smaller Boats 6/1022 I have been planning on placing a motor mount on my starboard side cockpit pulpit rails for my dingy
Hunter 170 Hiking Straps Steve Sharp at 1:28pm 07.08.03 Day Sailers 1/1345 Has anybody installed hiking straps on the Hunter 170?Interested in your experiences.Many thanks
Hunter 170 Center Board Steve Sharp at 1:26pm 07.08.03 Day Sailers 1/1762 I recently bought a used Hunter 170 (1999).I understand from this forum that the later model Hunte

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Drill into my traveler bar? victorhoisington at 6:33am 09.30.20 I would not suggest drilling into the traveler bar. It will weaken the bar and you will end up with
What to do if you lose your rig. Jackdaw at 6:27am 09.30.20 I always carry a Gerber. Its rare for me to work on any project without using it. BUT the most impo
Hunter 49 Solar Panel Installation Advice (2) Laid-back at 6:26am 09.30.20 Thank you Laid-back. The information and picture are helpful. I plan to add a water-maker after m
Wait for it... Jackdaw at 6:19am 09.30.20 Interesting that even at that wind strength three purpose built racing boats had mast failures. I c
Water pouring out of exhaust! JohnShannon at 6:16am 09.30.20 So you put a bigger valve on it and you are getting more flow. Wasn't that the objective? I predic
Wait for it... Jackdaw at 6:12am 09.30.20 Interesting that it happened in front of you. Happy no one was hurt. That it happens to racers is a
SEA -FIRE FM200 MODEL FG and FD Fire EXTINGUISHERS tfox2069 at 6:11am 09.30.20 When I purchased my new to me 2005 Hunter 46 last January I replaced the 14 year old Sea Fire FGA 1
Wait for it... Jackdaw at 6:08am 09.30.20 So JD, I hear you asking if they need assistance (kudos) but what was the result? We stopped and
High winds jssailem at 6:07am 09.30.20 What causes you to think you need to adjust your rake and tension shrouds? Your halyards ( main a
High winds kappykaplan at 5:58am 09.30.20 Both the jib and main halyards need more tension to take the scallops out of the luffs of the sails.
High winds (3) gtg at 5:46am 09.30.20 :worthless: :wink3::biggrin: I need to tighten my shrouds and adjust my rake.
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ? Sailm8 at 5:45am 09.30.20 When the yard pulls my boat it rests on blocks under the keel. It will not balance there and they u
New Solar Panel and MC4 Connectors dlochner at 5:45am 09.30.20 The "solar panel wire" may have thicker insulation because part of the run will be exposed to UV. A
20 or 25hp for a WM 350 tender shemandr at 5:43am 09.30.20 127 lbs. sounds like a lot of weight if have to lift it off the dingy. Basically if you can Clean &
New sailer jssailem at 5:40am 09.30.20 Just finished reading a foolish voyage. Great book. If you liked that one the second book will be
High winds RoyS at 5:28am 09.30.20 You may benefit by rigging a preventer on your boom to totally control jibes. I leave mine on all se
Hello from Upstate NY George_NJ at 5:27am 09.30.20 Don't forget about quiet inland "electric-only" lakes. I too like motoring with the gas motor and th
Hunter 49 Solar Panel Installation Advice Daze at 5:20am 09.30.20 Thank you Laid-back. The information and picture are helpful. I plan to add a water-maker after my
Perkins 4-108, any comments, opinions, or things to watch out for? NYSail at 4:21am 09.30.20 When you go to check it out, before you start it feel the block to see if they warmed it up prior to
New sailer dLj at 4:10am 09.30.20 I'm 34. Going threw a divorce. I'm ready for an adventure That's not enough of an adventure for

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