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WANTED: ideas for H34 interior Mark F. Arena at 4:00am 11.18.02 Big Boats 7/812 Howdy-The Hunter 34 is by no means an "expensive" yacht, in that while the engineering behind the co
Hunter 26 bimini Rick E. at 3:39am 11.18.02 Smaller Boats 6/1486 It is crunch time, ' I have to make up my mind on a bimini for our Hunter 26. Before I do so, I wou
H37C Yankee. (1) Ed Schenck at 3:21am 11.18.02 The Cherubini Hunters 12/954 Some months ago we debated the dimensions of a '135' yankee. I had suggested that a 135% headsail o
Mast compression block PL Ross at 2:26am 11.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1168 Has anyone had experience with water accumulating forward of the compression block in the Bilge of a
SSB communications Bob Allen at 2:08am 11.18.02 Big Boats 3/778 Best SSB radio hardware choices and experience? When adding SSB capability to your vessel, where was
Companionway Doors Jerry K at 1:09am 11.18.02 Big Boats 2/866 I am in search of a source for lexan Companionway Dorrs. I have seen them on a newer 400 and would l
Replacing a pedestal light john cogan at 12:46am 11.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/791 I have a 320 and my pedestal has a light at its base facing the cabin. It isn't working. I've tried
What is the perfect sailing tender? Earl Denham at 12:23am 11.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/806 I am looking for the best dinghy for my 40.1 Hunter Legend. I hope to find one that is hoistable on
Peel away Ken Durbin at 10:31pm 11.17.02 Smaller Boats 1/928 I have my boat hanging from I beams,and have removed the keel.Soon the keel refinishing will be done
Small motor Mark at 8:08pm 11.17.02 Smaller Boats 7/789 Am trying to purchase a small diesel motor to put in one of our small (18') yachts. Preferably sing
Fuel Tank pickup tube (hose) Dale Thompson at 3:47pm 11.17.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1180 Past experienc with a Cat30 (hull 3952)found me without engine because Catalina Yachts placed a scre
Sail Handling Leif Askeland at 2:35pm 11.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/837 Sail handling on my Vision 36 is simply too much for me to handle by myself. I have been considerin
Wave height - how high have you been? SailboatOwners.com at 1:27pm 11.17.02 Ask All Sailors 85/4510 Even though wave shape and distance apart may be more critical, wave height and size counts, too.
Cover boy SailboatOwners.com at 1:07pm 11.17.02 Ask All Sailors 0/951 Those of you who have December's Sail magazine may have noticed an article promoted on the cover: P
Perfection! SailboatOwners.com at 1:02pm 11.17.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1162 The following honor roll recognizes the folks who aced Gary's Sailing Skills Quiz... on the first tr
To all San Diego owners. Bob F at 12:33pm 11.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/668 I live in Phoenix, but keep my 376 in SD. 6 weeks ago while heading out of the bay, there was a 35-4
Since we're discussing the changing of impellers.. Bob F at 12:25pm 11.17.02 Big Boats 4/786 IS there any rule of thumb about WHEN to change the impeller as a preventative maintenence item? 50h
Transmission Fluid Barrie McDonald at 12:08pm 11.17.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1473 My Hunter Legend 37 has a Yanmar 3HM35 FC inboard engine . The manual says to use Shell Dextron tra
Rudder replacement Royce at 11:59am 11.17.02 The Cherubini Hunters 17/1119 Has anyone with a older h30 with a skeg hung rudder, replaced the rudder with a balanced spade and e
Rigging Tension Tom at 11:25am 11.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1098 I just purchased a Calina 30, very nice but the prior owner just used it as a condo. He never saile

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Learn something new everyday Gene Neill at 6:25am 04.30.20 The top of the transom has an imbedded steel plate, so no nuts to fiddle with underneath, just drill
Isinglass cleaner Justin_NSA at 6:18am 04.30.20 FWIW. Imar is available on Amazon also. 2day shipping with Prime.
Boat shopping and getting interesting feedback Gene Neill at 6:16am 04.30.20 Thanks everyone. We are most likely moving forward with an '86 model :beer: You won't be disappoi
Mirage 27 (Perry) PaulK at 6:14am 04.30.20
high water? jon hansen at 6:11am 04.30.20 same low still sitting over michigan today. oh no. still slamming the water shed. it's huge. this is
Paint for Universal M25XP JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 6:02am 04.30.20 I will also be having the heat exchanger boiled out and it will come back bare copper. The last ti
86 Galley Table replacement (1) Gene Neill at 6:01am 04.30.20 Sapele (a mahogany sub specie), won't help with the weight much, but it is a beautiful wood when fi
New doors finally rgranger at 5:55am 04.30.20 Inspiring
Tankage (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:54am 04.30.20 Exciting day today removing the fuel tank and water heater. Water heater was not a big problem but
Tankage JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:53am 04.30.20 Hull #1 is definitely a one off for sure! Yeah way different than #65.
diy gimbal for 2 burner alcol stove PaulK at 5:40am 04.30.20 The stop points are important as they determine how far out you want it to swing. Otherwise, the hig
Fitting a bigger anchor on a Hunter 45cc Z83 at 5:38am 04.30.20 Thanks for all the feedback folks! Going to try to call Mantus again and see if there is someone who
New prop DougM at 5:34am 04.30.20 I opted for a Gori 2-blade folder. The meat of the blades if more toward the outside of the prop, a
1989 Catalina 30 Recommended Points for Pre-Inspection Klaussic at 5:13am 04.30.20 Some general help I found useful when I was looking. Marine Survey 101, pre-survey inspection Yes,
Re-bedding hardware after applying non-skid paint on deck dlochner at 5:09am 04.30.20 Shouldn't be a problem if the tape is thicker than the nonskid is deep. If the nonskid is really agg
Boat shopping and getting interesting feedback rpludwig at 4:43am 04.30.20 Best starter boat IMO, where are you (specifically) in NC? (New Bern here) Good you're taking inst
Seaward 25 question Noodat Lady at 4:34am 04.30.20 Thanks, Will. We're fond of the O'Day 20, and we'll keep her, but for the week-long trips she is to
Isinglass cleaner sailnoproblem at 4:32am 04.30.20 I had test panels up for 5 years, and tried combinations of a about 10 products. Imar Polish (a cr
Oberdorfer water leak. garymalmgren at 4:23am 04.30.20 It is looking like a new pump is in my future. I'm looking at a very nice paper plate with a bronz
Oberdorfer water leak. Sefuller at 3:32am 04.30.20 Call Depco Pump in Florida - they can sell you a complete new pump, or parts to repair your existing

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