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Mast holes on either side Arturo devitalis at 6:47am 07.20.03 Smaller Boats 1/832 My '93 hunter 23.5 has two 1/2" holes on either side of the mast approx 4 1/2 feet up from the base,
Diesel fuel guage sending unit Paul at 6:27am 07.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/869 The fuel guage sending unit on my h336 has gone to the big anchorage in the sky.When I look in the
Marking chain rodes Paul at 6:22am 07.20.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1459 I just finished installing a Lofrans windlass on my Hunter 336 (photos coming soon), and I have equi
Need to get a new LP Gas bottle with OPD Kelly Burgess at 6:21am 07.20.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/797 The local LPG guy won't refill my gas bottle because it doesn't have an Overfill Protection Device.
Just thinking,"ankle biter ports" Carl Foster at 6:06am 07.20.03 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1031 Was washing down my 27 this morning and got bit one more time by the Gray ports.Got me to thinking i
Through-hull fittings on Hunter 20 John Splinter at 4:22am 07.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/735 I have recently purchased a 1983 Hunter 20. Love the boat, but we take on a little water each time
Cleaning Water Cooled System Mike at 3:22am 07.20.03 Other Sailboats 2/841 Has anyone developed and used a method, system or cleaning solution to help remove build up inside t
Outboard Power for a Low Budget Sailor John OBrien at 3:17am 07.20.03 Smaller Boats 4/908 I sail a 1986 H23 with a similarly aged 2-cycle, long shaft 5hp Nissan motor. For peace of mind, I
HOT stuffing box M Burke at 2:07am 07.20.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1214 I have struggled with the Yanmar 18 hp in my Precision 28 since I bought the boat (used but less tha
spinaker adrian morris at 1:56am 07.20.03 Smaller Boats 0/741 thanks a lot for all your advice on healing Any one with smaller hunters I have a 19 have exerience
rope cutters wendy at 1:32am 07.20.03 Other Sailboats 1/814 can anyone recommend a design of rope cutter or guard for our prop. We encounter lots of lobster pot
Packing Nut Leak Rob McClain at 1:07am 07.20.03 Other Sailboats 5/1302 I recently purchased a 2001 Hunter 340. I noticed some standing water around the stuffing box and t
Missus not happy but a solution to drying sails!! Mark at 11:57pm 07.19.03 Smaller Boats 8/982 Went for a sail this morning in the pouring rain and of course faced the prospect of trying to dry t
sail cleaning g. todd at 11:56pm 07.19.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1136 A house finch made her nest in my mainsail (I had left an opening in the cover by the mast). Didn't
Wheel Brake works poorly Larry McKay at 10:50pm 07.19.03 Big Boats 1/860 The wheel brake on my 2001 340 has been getting weaker and weakerand now will not hold the wheel at
Halyards/lines cockpit hanging loops (1) Kevin Milazzo at 10:35pm 07.19.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1305 I am trying to locate a source for the "loop ' button" attachments (see picture)for hanging coiled l
Head Woes Mal Leichter at 10:21pm 07.19.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1328 I own older Tartan and when I purchased it the previous owner said the head worked but had a few pro
Island Girl Products w/ Polyurethane Rick at 8:41pm 07.19.03 Other Sailboats 1/856 What is the effect of Island Girl Products used on polyurethane paints?
Vibration! Brad at 1:54pm 07.19.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/913 HI ALL: I have a Cat 30. It has a 2 cyl dsl. I have had some vibration for the last year. I ch
Edson Wheel Conversion Dave Simpson at 1:18pm 07.19.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1196 Hi, I'm thinking about adding an Edson Wheel conversion and was wondering if anyone has done the

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which winch cable to use (1) rgranger at 7:03am 11.03.20 It could be the trailer winch cable???? If we are speculating, maybe a wench cable
What is it? shemandr at 7:02am 11.03.20 I don't need to see more detail but there are lots of folks on this forum who might. Thanks for the
Fold or flex? Scott T-Bird at 7:01am 11.03.20
I have a rigging question dlochner at 7:00am 11.03.20 As to why it's despised, you'd have to ask someone who despises them. Mine suits me just fine. De
Winches (2) rgranger at 6:46am 11.03.20 I see what you mean. It seems like the winch should be where the red arrow is and your cam should b
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild (2) rgranger at 6:36am 11.03.20 I have that exact same one on my H26 and I had to replace mine as well. Make sure you have a Z-Spar
Propeller shaft key material RoyS at 6:30am 11.03.20 So, I guess you are claiming that the prop shaft key has two functions; prevent slippage and act as
I have a rigging question Jim26m at 5:12am 11.03.20 There's a 19' macgregor powersailer for sale on the seattle craigslist Earlier, smaller version.
Rookie Question about Spinnaker Tack Line (5) Sailfanatic at 5:07am 11.03.20
which winch cable to use dlochner at 4:34am 11.03.20 Most likely 7x7 SS cable, it is very flexible.
What is it? SailingLoto at 4:21am 11.03.20 I didn't know you could lift a sailboat with a roof over it. The cut out would have to be as wide a
Another what is this boat? smokey73 at 4:21am 11.03.20 It is definately closer to 40 feet than 30 feet. I've seen it tied up at the T-head pier and it tak
Another what is this boat? dlochner at 4:05am 11.03.20 There are no clear points of references in that picture to determine the size of that boat. Hey,
Another what is this boat? smokey73 at 4:02am 11.03.20 There are no clear points of references in that picture to determine the size of that boat. Hey,
What is it? shemandr at 3:55am 11.03.20 I didn't know you could lift a sailboat with a roof over it. The cut out would have to be as wide a
which winch cable to use johnCartelli at 1:31am 11.03.20 Halyard winch or trailer winch? swing keel winch...sorry got sidetracked here..presently there is
What is it? MikeHoncho at 10:17pm 11.02.20 Is it my eyes or...It looks like it's sitting on bunk planks that are on a some sort of pontoon. AN
What is it? Jumpstart at 9:10pm 11.02.20 Yep, Merit 22. Crewed on one once. Wind was 15-20 on the nose. Yikes. Water coming through board tru
Another what is this boat? Benny17441 at 8:56pm 11.02.20 There are no clear points of references in that picture to determine the size of that boat. Hey, "
H260 Centerboard Line Replacement Questions rgranger at 8:39pm 11.02.20

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