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Raw water around the rudder post. Terry at 8:04am 12.20.02 Big Boats 3/817 I pulled up the hatch covers over the rudder quadrant on our 1991 P42 this morning to get the serial
Fuel line air trap John Dodge at 6:07am 12.20.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/889 I just want to thank Folks like Richard Wallace, Frank Pratt and all the others who have contributed
Engine start procedure. Raw water open or closed? Bob F at 3:49am 12.20.02 Big Boats 10/2775 I have read a few posts regarding leaving the raw water closed while cranking the engine to start so
Mooring... Terrance M. Maloney at 2:30am 12.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1729 I am thinking about having a secondary home for my boat away from my marina. At the moment, I have a
Bilge Pumps Keep Failing GaryC at 12:56am 12.20.02 Ask All Sailors 10/3407 I just had another Rule bilge pump fail on me. They seem to only last about 6 months for me.What
Hunter 212 Forestay Harold at 11:08pm 12.19.02 Smaller Boats 1/987 Does anyone the exact length of the forestay on a Hunter 212 ??I would like to know the length of t
Define Tender John Powell at 10:08pm 12.19.02 Smaller Boats 8/995 I am kind of an"in betweener". I have a mid-size boat, but my interests and concerns seem to relate
Sock for covering jib / jenua Tim Bastian at 8:05pm 12.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1405
Question for His Craziness John Pollitt at 4:51pm 12.19.02 Smaller Boats 8/812 Is there a screen for the front hatch on a H26? If so, who do I contact to get one?ThanksJohnS/V
Oday serial numbers Doug Currie at 1:03pm 12.19.02 Day Sailers 2/2901 Did Odays fit serial numbers to their boats? If so where would I look for it in a Mariner of pre 19
JRC1800 Dennis at 12:21pm 12.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/898 Anyone out there use this system? Compare to others?
Clear Cetol as good as original? Colin at 12:00pm 12.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/986 Is the clearer Cetol as good as the original? I have always oiled my teak but I am going to give in
TINTED LEXAN WINDOW REPLACEMENT D.BREWTON at 10:28am 12.19.02 Ask All Sailors 5/3689 WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TINTED LEXAN FOR MAKING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR A 23' HUNTER? I'VE TRIED HOME D
Gelcoat or Polyurethane? Tom at 10:19am 12.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/5034 I have a 1981 Mac 25 which I have had since February. The top of the rear deck where the stern rail
Running Aground... Terrance M. Maloney at 9:30am 12.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 9/1797 I wanted to put up a post to get some feedback on getting the boat off when running aground. I was s
Rudder Shaft Seal Dave Simpson at 8:42am 12.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/3738 My 1981 H-37C has so much STUFF on board that our current displacement is 23,000#! When we re-did th
bolting down the keel on a mac 25' soundsailer at 8:03am 12.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1155 Anyone have any ideas about running a bolt through the swing keel of a Mac 25' to lock it down?I as
Chesapeak Bay H34 Owners Eric Swift at 8:02am 12.19.02 Big Boats 4/832 I have an '83 H34 and check the forums regularly. I see many postings from Hunter 34 owners on the b
Looking at a Hunter Peter at 1:55am 12.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1056 Hello Ladies and Gentlemen.I am looking at moving up to a 37-38 foot and was originally considerin
Tips for adding ballast? Neil Rubado at 1:54am 12.19.02 Ask An Oday Owner 6/8040 Planning to add 200 lbs lead balast (old tire weights) in the spring to a 1973 ODay 22. Wondering if

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AC Electrical green wire current? Benny17441 at 12:11pm 09.06.20 Before getting into the boat wiring; connect jumper leads to a known good appliance and measure the
Is a Commodore 26 a Good Investment? Cappie26 at 12:06pm 09.06.20 Hello Sailors, I am looking at a 1983 Commodore 26 sailboat. I cannot find any significant info on
1995 Hunter 336 Air Conditioner stm11 at 12:04pm 09.06.20 Thanks Tim.
St Johns River, Fl? Benny17441 at 12:01pm 09.06.20 Just Consider the River flows North.
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed FastOlson at 11:53am 09.06.20 In a crowded world of used sailboats, many better built than an "Elite", you should keep on looking.
H34 Kenyon Spreader Boot Size or any other suggestions PGIJon at 11:32am 09.06.20 Yes replaced all 4 with the same "large" size. I didn't measure ahead of time and guessed, but they
High winds shemandr at 11:28am 09.06.20 My Ranger 29, another masthead rig, sailed pretty well with just the 110 jib. That configuration to
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed dlochner at 11:25am 09.06.20
Ladder Step Pad Ron20324 at 11:17am 09.06.20 How about regular eye straps for boats? I used them to mount a seat on the bow pulpit. SBO : Sea-Do
Greetings! Newb H22 owner sail sfbay at 11:07am 09.06.20 You are right . ....sailing OR any boating is a lifestyle.
High winds Stu Jackson at 11:05am 09.06.20 Some boats sail well on jib alone and others on main alone. Good point. Your analysis that follow
Greetings! Newb H22 owner SonShine at 10:50am 09.06.20 Thank you! It's exciting...to say the least. I'm ready to learn and grown in this new hobby (lifes
what is it? now with pic SailingLoto at 10:45am 09.06.20 downhill, it's easier to get the weight over center and it holds it's self (the mast) forward whil
Jabsco manual head operation... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:45am 09.06.20 A joker valve that's so worn that the slit has become a hole MIGHT allow enough air to be sucked in
High winds capta at 10:41am 09.06.20 Some boats sail well on jib alone and others on main alone. I guess you'll find out which your boat
what is it? now with pic Ron20324 at 10:28am 09.06.20 Mast is up..... I raised it by hand by pointing bow down hill and walking it up. Still not sure.
Stolen bimini Crazy Dave Condon at 10:26am 09.06.20 Try Ameriseam in Tampa Florida as they are close to factory as they might have s patterns
High winds Dave Groshong at 10:24am 09.06.20 I prefer a double reefed main if possible, or single if that is what you have, it gives you more c
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed JDE at 10:12am 09.06.20
High winds LloydB at 9:58am 09.06.20 If I am not too sure if the wind is too strong I will sail on the jib only until I have a better fee

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