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Replacing of the holding tank in a h30 ? John Emberton at 11:27am 02.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/980 I have a 1981 Hunter 30 last summer as we were tracking down the smell. We discovered the lid in the
towing specs hunter 30 1980 Colin at 11:02am 02.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1211 I would like to know if any one knows were I can find the spec on 1980 h30I am looking to purchase
Yanmar Overheating Problems Leif Askeland at 10:56am 02.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1068 My 3GM Yanmar seems to working well, except the Overheat alarm goes off whenever I exceed half trott
Winter in Water Dean at 10:51am 02.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/899 I am considering purchasing a boat that has been left in a slip during this winter. Here in the Nort
H28 or H280 Dale at 10:49am 02.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 10/1461 Looken to move up from a catalina 25 to a 28 footer. Like the looks of the 89-94 mod 28, wider beam,
Rusted Keel Bolts Frank Stewart at 10:45am 02.09.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1446 At risk of reinventing the wheel, I ask for help with how to handle badly rusted keel bolts. I own
Phil, Radio, electronics expert? Mike DiMario at 10:44am 02.09.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/773 Phil,I have a marina neighbor that has been in the marine electronics/ radio sales and service bus
Tall rig or standard rig Jim Chira at 10:20am 02.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/990 I am looking for a Catalina 27 and was wondering what would be best for Lake Michigan,Tall or standa
Traveling with a 260 Bimini Brigg at 9:51am 02.09.03 Smaller Boats 5/968 I just brought home a new Hunter Bimini for my 260, which sits next to my house with the mast down.
partner roger marshutz at 9:43am 02.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/946 I would like to find a partner for my Catalina 310. I love the boat but need someone to share the
Shroud problem solved? Mark at 9:25am 02.09.03 Smaller Boats 16/1045 From time to time we read posts about the shackles (turnbuckles)getting caught on the chain plate "U
electric start problem Mike at 9:12am 02.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/791 I have a 94 hunter 23.5 with a merc 9.9 electric start .the motor will not start with the electric s
Fuel consumption-Honda 50 Will Hunt at 7:35am 02.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1896 I am planning on taking the 540 mi NYS Canal Cruise in July 2003. I have a new 26X/Honda 50 4 strok
Mast raising system for the 26X Gord at 5:43am 02.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1114 I have just bought a new 26Xand I'm wondering if anyone could advise me on the purchase of the mast
Range of positive stability David Bryant at 4:53am 02.09.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1278 Does anybody know the range of positive stability and the capsize screen for my hunter 320. I asked
JIB SHEETS-SETTLE THE FEUD..... CAPTAIN JOHN EDWARDS at 4:46am 02.09.03 Ask All Sailors 22/2199 I am in a winter battle with my friends over how to secure the sheets to the jib/genoa. I believe in
restoring the teak Jack at 4:03am 02.09.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1155 I am restoring the teak on my OD25,I would like to take it all off.I have already pulled off the gra
Oday Owners Association Dick Silva at 3:51am 02.09.03 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1819 Any one interested in forming an Oday oweners association please cotact me in the Buzzard Bay aerea
Protecting my fiberglass & gelcoat Gene at 3:39am 02.09.03 Other Sailboats 5/1112 I'm buying a 1981 Watkins 27 Pilothouse Sloop. The boat has been stored inside since 1989. The gelco
Steping mast single handedly Don D. at 2:40am 02.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1032 I'm in the process of purchasing a 1986 22' MacGregor and was wondering if anyone had any advise on

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On the beach jssailem at 11:45am 09.17.20 Great read Clay. Difficult to think about. Sobering. Thank the life savers... Sure sound like they r
Yanmar stalling issue jssailem at 11:43am 09.17.20 Check out this article from Practical Sailor. https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/dies
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? jssailem at 11:32am 09.17.20 Makes total sense. Take a picture of the rig and share. Who knows some one else may want to solo sai
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? deltaten at 11:18am 09.17.20 I normally fly an 85% jib and have only occasionally run a 110%. I can't truly recall ever needing t
WINTERIZING PLUMBING odaydokay at 11:14am 09.17.20 I found filling the water tank itself takes a lot of antifreeze and some time to get a good pink flo
Yanmar stalling issue odaydokay at 11:09am 09.17.20 When she stalls do you hear the fuel pump still running? Loose or corroded connections will do that
Cam cleats for jib sheets?? jssailem at 11:06am 09.17.20 For a 27ft boat like the Watkins, the larger cam cleats will work. CamCleats are a staple for ligh
Yanmar stalling issue mpassero at 11:04am 09.17.20 Thanks for all the feedback, great insights! I replaced the fuel pump, and immediately had success
A little help? Dave Groshong at 10:58am 09.17.20 This should be the gasket, or are you sure the acrylic/seal is leaking? https://shop.hunterowners.c
A little help? jssailem at 10:56am 09.17.20 Have your tried the "Shop" on this site? SailboatOwners.com store Call @Dave Groshong and let him
Light jssailem at 10:51am 09.17.20 I have one of those in my basement! Good for more boat bling on your new mistress.
Stuck anchor jssailem at 10:50am 09.17.20 dead trees Very possible. Lake Washington is in part a glacial and man made from the early 1900's.
Light DArcy at 10:45am 09.17.20 Looks like you may have some gold hanging on your bow. I have one of those in my basement!
Stuck anchor Jackdaw at 10:40am 09.17.20 ANY time you drop something in the water designed to hook the bottom, sometimes the bottom will not
ICW, December south to North Mr. Dave at 10:28am 09.17.20 Just about every mast stand I've ever seen qualifies as "sketchy", mine especially...
C30 MKiii length over all - how did the addition of the sugar scoop swim platform affect length? Captain.Olives at 10:25am 09.17.20
ICW, December south to North DArcy at 10:03am 09.17.20 @dLj let us know about the boat when the deal goes through. It does sound like a fun adventure. I ha
Stuck anchor jssailem at 9:56am 09.17.20 Unfortunate. Sometimes: The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley, often go awry An' le
C30 MKiii length over all - how did the addition of the sugar scoop swim platform affect length? weekendrken at 9:54am 09.17.20
sailboat outboard motors dasreboot at 9:52am 09.17.20 have a honda9.9 on catalina25. great motor but heavy. the 8hp is the same engine. 8hp is enough. i r

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