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Stepping the mast Richard at 1:05pm 01.29.03 Smaller Boats 5/1365 I am getting ready to haul my 1982 H-25 out of the water for its annual hull cleaning. This time I
moving my boat (with me) ken matejka at 12:39pm 01.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/808 anybody had experience moving a boat with a professional moving company? What is the average cost fo
moving my boat ken matejka at 12:37pm 01.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1052 anybody had experience moving a boat with a professional moving company? What is the average cost fo
Adding a Lifeline Gate? Gary A. at 11:22am 01.29.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1943 The existing gates in the lifelines on our Hunter 34 are between the aft-most stanchions and the ste
Water ballast Roberta at 11:17am 01.29.03 Smaller Boats 17/1004 My boyfriend and I are considering buying a Hunter in the future. He really wants a model with wate
Replace Instruments Larry at 11:17am 01.29.03 Smaller Boats 2/994 I have a 1986 Catalina 25. It has the original depth sounder and knot meter. Neither work and I wo
4jhe Missing Elbow Alan Johnson at 11:10am 01.29.03 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1399 As preventative maintence, I decided to replace the elbow. After communicationg with Torrsen I foun
Asymetrical Spinnaker for Catalina 310 any advice? David Harcourt at 10:51am 01.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1856 I have always cruised and raced sailboats that didn't have a spinnaker. I am now thinking about addi
Jib sail has slight tear Zen Abra at 9:56am 01.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/978 I have a jib sheet that has about a 2 inch tear that starts at the head and continuesdown the luff.
What is my sail area? Bob Lufkin at 9:38am 01.29.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1037 Have a C 30 std rig. The brochure specs say it has a certain sail area with a 100% foretriangle. Min
more on bluewater cruisers bo at 9:35am 01.29.03 Ask All Sailors 5/8202 I appreciate the "go for it" attitude of you guys but I have been involved in high risk situations
PROP DIAMETER Robert at 9:30am 01.29.03 Big Boats 5/965 What is the largest diameter prop I can mount on a Hunter 35 1" prop shaft ??Will a 20" diameter p
Fender boards Mark at 9:00am 01.29.03 Smaller Boats 4/915 Our jetty systems over here use all external bollards so fendering is difficult without fender board
Lighting Don at 8:53am 01.29.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1168 This is a question I've asked a few people but never got a solid answer to. If caught in a thunderst
Cruising spinnaker setup Chuck at 8:11am 01.29.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/1280 Setting up an H336 with a cruising spinnaker. Would like to know what kind/size of sheet blocks to u
Itinerary for trip from West Palm to Connecticut Dennis at 8:07am 01.29.03 Big Boats 2/835 Am going to help move a boat from West Palm, Fl. to Connecticut. Does anyone have a sail plan/log o
Nissan Outboard Art Femenella at 6:09am 01.29.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1397 Does anyone have experience with Nissan or Tohatsu 9.8 HP two stroke outboards? They are considerabl
Hunter 426 John Dorsett at 5:52am 01.29.03 Big Boats 7/2184 Has anyone seen the new 426 aft, not ds model yet? and also any feedback about performance?JohnS/V
SSB advice Andrew Brayshaw at 5:24am 01.29.03 Big Boats 0/759 I am looking to buy an SSB transceiver and have looked at 2 models - Icom 700 and Yaesu RT840.Can
The Good Ship Oyster Smells (Peggy Hall) Annie at 5:23am 01.29.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1278 Jack Tyler on the SSCA board suggested I post this questionfor Peggy Hall on this board.I'm about

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M25 transmission mystery? jviss at 9:18am 07.29.20 Thank you, and you're right - 1984:)! There is a bolt with no dipstick. The previous owner said it
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations Head Sail at 9:13am 07.29.20 Whatever vest you choose, I would make sure it has a pocket to hold a hand held radio. The clips on
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations (1) Jackdaw at 9:08am 07.29.20 Pretty much a state-of-the-art jackline system, on the Pogo 12.5. I overdrew them on orange for visi
Roller furling problem (1) jaysweet at 9:06am 07.29.20 So thanks for all the replies. It's quite possible that all it needs is lubrication, and I believe t
Making Donations capta at 9:06am 07.29.20 I do not enjoy making those donations, at all I doubt that Neptune appreciates them very much, eithe
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations dlochner at 9:04am 07.29.20 :plus: It is my go to vest. Extremely comfortable. Only issue is, when I bought it 3 years ago it w
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations Jackdaw at 8:55am 07.29.20 :plus: It is my go to vest. Extremely comfortable. Only issue is, when I bought it 3 years ago it w
anchor handling on a Hunter 34 markwbird at 8:54am 07.29.20 You put the anchor in the anchor locker. That's why it's called and anchor locker. Whatever your o
Real chance of capsizing? capta at 8:46am 07.29.20 I agree with dlochner. I don't believe you were in any danger or really in any situation to get exce
M25 transmission mystery? byeager at 8:40am 07.29.20 Thank you, and you're right - 1984:)! There is a bolt with no dipstick. The previous owner said it
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations jssailem at 8:37am 07.29.20 I've been a huge fan of the SpinLock Deckvest for years; I'm on my third. Offshore model with the H
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations JamesG161 at 8:35am 07.29.20 Unless you plan a trip way offshore, try the cheaper coastal cruising models. WEST MARINE Coastal Au
Maine Visitors odaydokay at 8:32am 07.29.20 Yes because we got hit hard and early being close to NYC, but we are seeing very modest new case num
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M BobbyFunn at 8:31am 07.29.20 Few years ag... https://www.wired.com/2015/05/feds-say-banned-researcher-commandeered-plane Used de
Life Jacket with Harness reviews/recommendations (1) Jackdaw at 8:25am 07.29.20 This is one place to buy the best, regardless of cost. I've been a huge fan of the SpinLock Deckves
M25 transmission mystery? dmax at 8:17am 07.29.20 The dipstick is not necessary for the transmission to operate but the right amount of fluid is. Is t
anchor handling on a Hunter 34 (1) Claude L.-Auger at 8:17am 07.29.20 Attached pdf will show you what I've done on my 34. Lewmar 1000 horizontal windlass with 75' of G4
Maine Visitors smokey73 at 8:15am 07.29.20 @odaydokay Interesting perspective but I'm not convinced. CT was in the unfortunate geography of b
ranger 16 mast step sail sfbay at 8:13am 07.29.20 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Ranger 16 sailboat!! Many O'day Daysailers hav
Beneteau 331 engine room fan CABixler at 8:10am 07.29.20 No, I definitely couldn't swear to it, especially if it automatically runs when the engine runs and

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