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Stream Stay 2 headsail furler (jams at the top) Captain Jim at 1:24am 10.30.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1357 I have a 1987 Hunter 31' Legend that had a Stream Stay 2 headsail furler when I purchased the boat 2
Boom Kicker or Rigid Vang Calvin at 1:17am 10.30.02 Smaller Boats 4/782 I want to get rid of the topping lift so can rig a canvas cover for shade and protection from the su
Leak under starboard side deck of 375 Art Wener at 12:46am 10.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/916 When I decided to sell my 1992 Hunter 375 I was stunned at the surveyor's finding a water leakage un
New or used c22 swing keel wanted Noah at 12:31am 10.30.02 Smaller Boats 2/872 Hello,I just painted the bottom of my boat and noticed how bad my swing keel is. The area around t
Can't get my H34 out of the water................. Mark F. Arena at 12:23am 10.30.02 Big Boats 3/755 Aloha-Steady east wind for the last few days here. Just wondering if you folks living on the west
Fresh water system in non-freeze storage John at 12:13am 10.30.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1388 We store our boat in heated storage in Wisconsin. What is the best way to make sure the fresh water
Anti Ciphon Vent Gary Wyngarden at 11:03pm 10.29.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1048 The anti ciphon vent on the raw water circuit of my Yanmar 3GM30F has clogged with salt crystals aga
Dodger Snaps Gary Wyngarden at 10:52pm 10.29.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1476 The aftmost snaps on my dodger have always been tender. A firm nudge from a genoa sheet or someone's
222 rudder dimensions/photos please... Mary at 10:40pm 10.29.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/904 Hi All,My 222 has a very tired and inefficient rudder. With winter upon us, there will be time to f
320 Holding tank vent hose replacement Gary at 10:20pm 10.29.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1707 Due to nasty head odor, one of the things I'm checking is to see my holding tank vent is clear. What
hunter beneteau Catalina hp at 10:15pm 10.29.02 Mid-Size Boats 16/1697 I am looking for a 30-35 foot boat to cruise the east coast and Bahamas with my wife. We don't want
Bimini .....FYI Brian at 8:31pm 10.29.02 Destinations 8/1465 Just got back from our little 4 day trip to Bimini from Miami. We left out of the Marina at 4am and
NAVEMAN INSTRUMENTS Will Rupley at 1:57pm 10.29.02 Other Sailboats 3/796 Dose anyone have experience with navman instruments . Would you Recomend them ?
Winged Keel vs. Standard Jim at 1:16pm 10.29.02 Ask All Sailors 9/7037 I am looking at a Benneteau 235 with a wing keel. Is there any advantage or disadvantage in perform
ramp launch info df at 11:14am 10.29.02 Trailer Sailors 5/1657 I am looking for advice on ramp launching the capri22 fin keel. I finally got my trailer set up with
Gennaker 101; basics please... Mary at 10:54am 10.29.02 Ask All Sailors 13/7343 Hi All,We are fairly new to sailing, and need to know how to rig our gennaker that came with the bo
cutless bearing size ? Gary B at 10:22am 10.29.02 Big Boats 6/898 Ok you all did a great job of telling me where to get the cutless bearing. Now, can someone tell me
Small hole in rudder Jim at 9:26am 10.29.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1248 I just got an 82 Mac 25 and in inspecting the fiberglass rudder I noticed a small hole in the side a
universal 5411 thermastat part # Lee at 8:01am 10.29.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/901 i dont think there is a thermastat on my 5411 engine. does anyone know what thermastat is required
How to fix a loose strut John Emberton at 7:34am 10.29.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/2127 On my Hunter 30 1981, I have a strut thats supports the prop shaft. It is attached to the boat with

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Furling mast Dave Groshong at 4:14pm 04.27.20 Halyard tension can be a problem, if you don't have a Dyneema low stretch line. Try peaking up th
Replace anchor roller dlochner at 4:03pm 04.27.20 Yep, the rail needs to come off. You might want to think about how to preserve the wood or find a ne
Icebox Claude L.-Auger at 3:58pm 04.27.20 I measured mine at 8 cubic feet (84 model). For your info in 2015 I converted my old system to a Nov
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. Hunter216 at 3:54pm 04.27.20 I volunteered myself. I'll attempt to solve the freshwater(rain) sinking problem this boat suffers
Replace anchor roller kappykaplan at 3:47pm 04.27.20 I agree - it looks like that rail has to come off.
Replace anchor roller (2) Dhamil6490 at 3:41pm 04.27.20 Photos would help us help you. First shows the anchor roller. Next shows a segment of the rail.
Prop Walk when in reverse cagreen75 at 3:38pm 04.27.20 We keep our boat on the Housatonic River in Stratford Ct where the current is strong and typically r
sealant for toe rails rgranger at 3:25pm 04.27.20 I've purchased two rolls of this from @Main Sail years ago. Still have a little and it is GREAT stu
Replace anchor roller kappykaplan at 3:23pm 04.27.20 Photos would help us help you.
Center board rgranger at 3:19pm 04.27.20 Buy here.... Dave is very helpful ... both of them.:yeah:
Please help me identify this fixture on my Pearson 27 rgranger at 3:14pm 04.27.20 I tried a google image search but because of the blue tint of the photo... it came back as a tarp.
Removing Oxidation rgranger at 3:08pm 04.27.20 @Ralph Johnstone owns a newspaper publishing service. Far more lucrative than a boat polishing ser
Sweet, babies!! kappykaplan at 2:51pm 04.27.20 I had a momma bird take up residence in my boom several years ago. I'd take the boat out and hear c
Sweet, babies!! Rick486 at 2:47pm 04.27.20 Awww!! Cute. You go nowhere until they fledge....!
Sweet, babies!! justsomeguy at 2:45pm 04.27.20 Awww!
Polars for a 1991 35.5 Legend (1) tjar at 2:21pm 04.27.20 178226Here are the polars from another 35.5 that somebody posted.
Why I love newbe boat owners Stu Jackson at 2:16pm 04.27.20 Peggie your post appears to poke fun or even ridicule people new to boating and it's unique proble
Center board Crazy Dave Condon at 2:12pm 04.27.20 The centerboard for the 26/260 are the same. Period. Ruddercraft has the correct measurements but
rschuss at 2:04pm 04.27.20 The paddle wheel on my 222 gets in the way of the bunk boards. Perfect storm of sorts. My thought -
Oday 28 Pivot Point (1) twodzusfittings at 1:57pm 04.27.20 Not sure if there is a pivot point actually, as it would depend if fore and aft forces are equal. Ho

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