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Solenoid Panel Switch For Propane Locker Joe Mullee at 9:30am 06.23.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1585 I am installing a propane locker in the stern lazarette of my 1983 Hunter 34. The locker comes with
Looking at a 1977 O'day Mark at 8:40am 06.23.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/977 Looking at an Oday 27, 1977. Boat is in amazing shape on deck, riggings, interior, engine has only 5
86 Hunter 24 (1) Brent at 8:35am 06.23.03 Smaller Boats 4/956 My wife and I are looking for a sailboat to introduce us to the pains and pleasures of sailing. I'v
1986 Hunter 24...? Brent at 8:24am 06.23.03 Smaller Boats 0/825 My wife and I are looking for a first sail boat to introduce us to the pains and pleasures of sailin
Toe rail nuts and bolts John New at 7:50am 06.23.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1010 Hi allCan anyone tell me what is the size of the nuts on the toe rail bolts on a 1981 Hunter 27? M
Noisy Companion way top Keith at 7:41am 06.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1015 We have a 1999 26X the sliding cabin top makes a terrible noise when opened. I have washed out all t
Overwhelming Diesel Smell Allen at 7:40am 06.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 11/1203 Every year it gets worse. This year it is unbearable. Especially after the engine has been running.
Furler line cleats Richard Bryer at 7:37am 06.23.03 Big Boats 1/921 Now that Sailing Weather is really here we are starting to find the things that don't work!!I have
Close Hauled Vs Close Reach Dennis at 7:33am 06.23.03 Ask All Sailors 6/7447 Referring to a point of sale: Do close Haul and Close reach mean the same thing?Second, is any poi
Back to the Skeg (1) John at 7:27am 06.23.03 The Cherubini Hunters 2/983 I have my skeg off, to replace the rudder. My question for those who have done this before is: how
Replacing Water lines Jay Uebel at 6:50am 06.23.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1423 I just bought my Hunter 30 89'. As I was making sure everything worked I discovered I have a water l
Fresh Water Tank Skip Howe at 6:37am 06.23.03 The Cherubini Hunters 16/1234 I have a 1978 Cherubini 25, and the fresh water tank leaks. Is there any easy way to get to the tank
Source for a rudder besides D and R? Mitch at 6:29am 06.23.03 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1022 Hi all,Sailing on the bay last weekend, my rudder decided to snap in two. So I submitted an order
Sailing in 18 to 25 knot winds Melody J. Miller at 5:47am 06.23.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1446 Hello Everyone:What is generally the proper sail trim for windspeeds between 18 to 25 knots? I ha
Yamaha 9.9 Fuel Tank Bryan Oesterreich at 5:37am 06.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/970 I've recently become the owner of a wonderful 9.9 Yamaha attached to a 25 mac.My question is the fu
Recommendations on wet deep-cycle batteries? Derek Rowell at 5:31am 06.23.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1079 I need to replace the two wet-cell 4D's in my house bank asap. I do not want to go with gel or AGM b
Can I increase my pointing???? James at 5:27am 06.23.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/924 Hello All, I have a 1973 O'day 23! I have installed a furler on the headsail with a 155%. Every
CATALINA ASSOCIATIONS Dave Slepoy at 5:21am 06.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/875 There once was a Catalina 28 Assoc. but it went by the wayside. Is there a new 28 assoc or is there
Roller furler recommendation for H-27? Naptown Brian at 5:17am 06.23.03 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1144 Pending the survey later this week, I will be the proud new owner of a 1980 Hunter 27. I do have a f
MastLight - only 2 wires Benjamin Freds at 5:13am 06.23.03 Smaller Boats 6/1056 My 84' Catalina only has two wires going up the mast. From other available wire diagrams, most boat

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NYSail at 3:40am 08.23.20 So think I found my answer.... pulled the cap and inspected the rubber and also the fill neck. Cap a
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Pkeller at 3:37am 08.23.20 Thanks, I will take a look when I head down today and see what I can do. Admittedly I had assumed th
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Joe at 3:31am 08.23.20 Sail sfbay's diagram pretty much gives you all you need. 1. There are usually 2 holes in the head
Boat Preparations for Storms (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 11:57pm 08.22.20
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] BigEasy at 10:25pm 08.22.20
Ballast Cracked Problem finding41 at 10:18pm 08.22.20 The leaving it in the yard with the nose up and freezing is probably the cause. I bet they forgot to
electri/butane stove jssailem at 9:01pm 08.22.20 Here is the unit I purchased. Works great Electrical starting. Easy. Great heat. https://www.amazon.
Midship toe rail chock for Hunter 40.5, 42, 43, coming soon... save some $$ Ron20324 at 8:54pm 08.22.20 ...When the finished part shows up we can post some photos of what that section of the profile looks
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] jssailem at 8:53pm 08.22.20 Too easy.
Noisy sailboat jssailem at 8:50pm 08.22.20 I have halyards running 40 plus fee through my mast. I have been on board when the wind blew 40-63 k
Overnight Trips From GSB, Fire Island NY PaulK at 8:28pm 08.22.20 We plan cruises based on us averaging about 5 knots and sailing about 6 to 8 hours a day to keep the
Noisy sailboat Revv up at 8:16pm 08.22.20 So, why do you think your internal halyard does that? Is there wind blowing inside the mast or is
Hunter 240 dry weigths rgranger at 8:12pm 08.22.20 Add to your list the NC outer banks and the great dismal Swamp.
Boat Preparations for Storms David in Sandusky at 7:59pm 08.22.20 Definitely take off all sails and canvas. In hurricane winds, they add enormous windage.
10 Day Maine Itinerary w/ a 3 year old. PaulK at 7:44pm 08.22.20 We put in to Carver's several years ago and were unable to find the marina/moorings that were mentio
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Pkeller at 7:30pm 08.22.20 In looking at the diagrams I am thinking my boom should be using the lower hole on the mast, which w
Sail Rigging Diagrams? Justin_NSA at 6:42pm 08.22.20 It looks like your boat may use a shackle like the one at the head of the sail
Noisy sailboat Tally Ho at 6:41pm 08.22.20 I have a spinnaker halyard that slaps against the outside of the mast...and I tied that over to a sH
New to forum. New to Hunter 466 FollowYouFollowMe at 6:38pm 08.22.20 Following are some of the major service items we have done on our 18 year old H466. She has about 2
Noisy sailboat Will Gilmore at 6:03pm 08.22.20 So, why do you think your internal halyard does that? Is there wind blowing inside the mast or is i

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