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Need Help w Ground tackle 260 John Baumgartner at 9:09pm 03.26.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/829 I want to upgrade my ground tackle, I have the standard ground tackle that came with the boat I bele
To drop or not to drop Moebetta at 3:20pm 03.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/940 Aloha I have a 71 Catalina 27 with a Atomic 4 I heed to change the motor mount and also I need to pu
V Berth Holding Tank John Miller at 1:55pm 03.26.03 Big Boats 7/938 Several sailors have asked for pictures of projects as they are underway. I just posted the first ha
What happened to the 'SEND' button--- Tom s/v GAIA at 1:17pm 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 3/947 Am I doing something wrong, or, is there a problem with the forums. I can't find the submit button t
Electrical safety ground Royce at 11:58am 03.26.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/907 I read an article in the current CW mag about electrical safety grounds for the AC system. I do not
How much does Refridgeration drain the batteries? Grant Blair at 11:10am 03.26.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/972 I just purchased a 1999 Hunter 340 that does not have refridgeration. I am contemplating whether to
Replacing Hatch boards? Jason Patterson at 11:09am 03.26.03 Smaller Boats 20/7212 I need to replace my hatch boards and wondering what kind of wood I should use and a approx. price.
Towing Troubles Red Beard at 7:55am 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1087 I am getting ready to take my new Hunter 260 from the dealer to the lake. I was going over some fina
100% prime cut? Bruce at 7:38am 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1143 It seems like 100 jibs never make full use of the forestay; I understand that this is done intention
Head in 23.5/240 Rob Ullinger at 6:11am 03.26.03 Smaller Boats 3/756 Sorry I don't get a chance to check the forums very often. I saw where there was some discussion a
removing hardware David at 4:04am 03.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/993 I have a Capri 22, but this question may apply to a range Catalina boats How is the deck hardware s
Upholstery Cleaning Scott at 3:45am 03.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1126 I purchased an 88' Catalina 27 with the combination fabric top and vinyl bottom interior cushions.I
main tell tale peter at 3:10am 03.26.03 Smaller Boats 3/1109 My mainsail only has a leech tell tale at the top batten, and I want to add two more. Does anyone ha
Need Good Quality/Price on Anchor Rode Joe Mullee at 3:01am 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1117 I want to get a good quality rode (don't need chain) at a fair price. I've checked WM, Defender, Sai
BENETEAU FIRST 285 (1991) - REPLACE CABIN STEPS BILL STARTT at 2:18am 03.26.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1189 WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE WOOD VENEER ON THE STEPS TO OUR CABIN. I HAVE AN OAK VENEER,
Furling line fairleads, etc. Eric at 1:17am 03.26.03 Smaller Boats 1/1110 I've got an '83 C25 TR SK and I'm installing a new headsail furler. Any suggestions on what type of
what type of transmission oil? rick peacock at 12:56am 03.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1182 I have a Catalina 30 w/ a Univ. 25xp engine. On the engine spec. sheet it lists two different types
loss of speed from engine (prop?) rick peacock at 12:50am 03.26.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/965 I own a Catalina w/ a 25xp Univ. engine. I had the boat out of the water to do a bottom job and repl
New Head Russell Egge at 12:43am 03.26.03 Big Boats 15/981 Has anyone replaced the OEM head with a PHII head on a 376, as advertised on this site. Did the hou
New Holding Tank Russell Egge at 12:21am 03.26.03 Ask All Sailors 2/921 Well we finally decided to replace the entire system. Head, hose and holding tank. Looked at it yest

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Hunter 38 cabin door latch removal. letskeepriding at 7:54pm 10.06.20 Rock Hall Md. 2005. I have the store here looking for the latch for me. I may wait till I get the ne
Shaft replacement O'Day 28 Tally Ho at 7:50pm 10.06.20
Your 2 cents on main sail furlers Tally Ho at 7:41pm 10.06.20
Did the HOOK race glaufman at 7:33pm 10.06.20 Hee hee... I was convinced I wouldn't see it until I did... On the hoist... Stands just here to keep
Looks Important Maybe splax at 7:29pm 10.06.20 for a pin that holds a block to the boom?
O'Day. 40- reefing setup? Tally Ho at 7:27pm 10.06.20 FWIW with a single line reefing system, the reefing line inside the boom has two parts, which are c
Winter Cover for mast up boats? (1) Tally Ho at 7:23pm 10.06.20
Did the HOOK race Jackdaw at 7:15pm 10.06.20 No chains holding those stands? Nothing supporting that keel? look again and tell me why.
322, my winter project Tally Ho at 7:13pm 10.06.20 My fuel cut-off is mounted on the engine control panel. Pretty convenient to kill the engine, the t
What to do if you lose your rig. Jackdaw at 7:08pm 10.06.20 How do you sharpen a knife like that? I have not had a knife as sharp as I'd like since I wore out
37C Windlass Bolander at 7:03pm 10.06.20 Sandpiper10471, Thanks for the input and relating your experience with a deck mounted vertical windl
Did the HOOK race glaufman at 7:01pm 10.06.20 No chains holding those stands? Nothing supporting that keel?
new sail ordered PaulK at 6:44pm 10.06.20 We use old sails to rake leaves into. The belly of the sail helps keeps the leaves from falling off
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:30pm 10.06.20 can you add a 2nd vent that when one is filled with water the other would be free of it. You could
Iso: st1000 auto pilot FDL S2 at 6:27pm 10.06.20
1991 Hunter 35.5 Legend-Head Faucet Replacement Canonshooternb at 6:19pm 10.06.20 Yes I removed those 4 screws + the 1 hidden screw that I had to cut off. It was on the top right ed
Winter Cover for mast up boats? sailme88 at 6:07pm 10.06.20 I'm in Maine.. WE get just a tad of snow... Did the PVC gig years ago. The PVC will fracture at the
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? Davidasailor26 at 5:57pm 10.06.20 You may want to check that vent to make sure a mud wasp hasn't set up house... :plus: If there is
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option? sailme88 at 5:54pm 10.06.20 Water in the vent shouldn't be a problem.. Think about it.. When filling the tank, you know it's fu
What to do if you lose your rig. sloughsailer at 5:51pm 10.06.20 Great story, and a solid outcome. As you note, if you are using modern dyneema cored line, you MUST

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