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SB8 starters Paul Nebeling at 11:19am 09.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/929 My starter's solenoid is shot. Does anyone know a source, or is it strictly buy a new or rebuilt st
anchor rigging Jim Bowe at 11:14am 09.10.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1029 I am currently trying to construct an anchoring system for the Hunter 28.5. If anyone has pictures o
Mysterious fuel problem . . (LONG) Chris McLoughlin at 11:13am 09.10.02 Big Boats 6/940 We had a fuel problem going on with our 1991 Hunter Legend 37.5 that lasted about 4 weeks (thats 1 w
Racing h240 Carl at 10:19am 09.10.02 Smaller Boats 5/789 Just wanted to brag a little. We sailed in our first two races Sunday, after joining a great club. H
Replacing a hatch Tom Hrkach at 10:14am 09.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/901 We're getting ready to replace a hatch on our 1982 Hunter 27. We'll be replacing the plexiglas hatch
Remember the fuel problem? Ric Shultz at 9:38am 09.10.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/902 Well, I finally figured it out. I had the tread of a Oday 25 with a Johnson 9.9 and tempo internal t
C36 owners-Heres how to have a 30 Gal Holding tank Tom at 8:55am 09.10.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1664 I know we are all frustrated at the smallish Holding tank on our C36 (only about 17 gallons on my '9
4JH2E Dumb Question Don at 7:10am 09.10.02 Big Boats 7/1237 New to me boat and I have not been able to either find the answer to this in the archives or find th
keel bolt size marcial canals at 6:59am 09.10.02 Smaller Boats 3/958 I recently purchased a 1981 swing keel c22. I've heard so much about checking the swing keel pivot p
Shallow draft recommendations Paul at 6:30am 09.10.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/823 I own a property on Lake Erie that includes a couple docks in a protected harbor. I am considering
Tank Indicator Accuracy... Lois and Rod Erickson at 6:20am 09.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/840 We are wondering if anyone has any comments about how accurate their tank indicators are - the water
Boom vang Gerald Davies at 6:00am 09.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/969 I am thinking of installing a ridgid "Boom Vang on my Hunter 30 1988. I have narrowed down my choice
C25 mainsail sheeting Tom Monroe at 5:41am 09.10.02 Smaller Boats 2/860 I've been doing considerable reading of owner reviews, and looking at and sailing of boats in the 25
Boomvang on a Mac 25 Bruce Trotter at 5:39am 09.10.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1083 I understand the Mac 25 did not come out with a boom vang ( mine does not have one) and I was told i
winter storage Ron at 5:23am 09.10.02 Ask All Sailors 5/976 What are the advantages or disadvantages of wet storage vs. dry storage. The boat is 44' and last sp
Telltale location Bruce Trotter at 5:23am 09.10.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1302 My Mac 25 main sail does not have tell tales so I bought some that you apply (self stick) but have
Birds making a mess Dave Shore at 5:05am 09.10.02 Big Boats 14/930 How do I keep the birds off the boat? I have my H34 moored and have had no problems until recently.
Hunter 30 line drawings Bob Colpitts at 4:11am 09.10.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1434 I need to build a cradle for a Hunter 30 74-83, 5'3" draft. Without going to the expense of lifting
keel bolt size marcial canals at 4:05am 09.10.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/969 I recently purchased a 1981 swing keel c22. I've heard so much about checking the swing keel pivot p
what's with my fuel system??? rick peacock at 3:41am 09.10.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/880 If someone may have an answer, it would be greatly appreciated. I have a Catalina 30 w/ a 25XP unive

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Why I love newbe boat owners Will Gilmore at 4:41pm 04.28.20 Years ago, I read a murder mystery in which the murderer sailed down the east coast to get far away
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard cdarwincole at 4:33pm 04.28.20 Thanks to all who replied. Today I met with the guy who did the work. He explained that the smaller
Why I love newbe boat owners smokey73 at 4:30pm 04.28.20 I said it was a factory job; up in Madera, CA.;) Vulgarity encountered there was only surpassed sev
Why I love newbe boat owners Will Gilmore at 4:25pm 04.28.20 When i was a kid we had trailer without a toilet, but a chamber pot for us kids. I'd say "EUOO!",
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard berner73 at 4:12pm 04.28.20 Tough spot and I don't envy you. This is a little like sending your meal back at a restaurant - are
Another H31 false bilge question Allan12210 at 4:10pm 04.28.20 The white layer is most likely the hull liner. Is it separate from the non-pigmented piece? Did the
Please help me identify this fixture on my Pearson 27 (1) geoks59 at 4:08pm 04.28.20 Here is a slightly better image. The google image search came up with "snow." Definitely not a b
how to approach a bad thru-hull job by boat yard garymalmgren at 3:57pm 04.28.20
Mounting Height For Outboard Motor Bracket jssailem at 3:52pm 04.28.20 Golly. You are striving to decide inches below the water line. When I set my outboard on my trailer
Oday 28 Pivot Point (1) jssailem at 3:38pm 04.28.20 In a perfect world the pivot point you seek would be critical. In my experience, for the task you
Splicing 8 plait to chain (1) sail sfbay at 3:30pm 04.28.20 ........Is there a great site for splicing 8 plait? And would you use a thimble or not.......... H
Furling mast sail sfbay at 3:19pm 04.28.20 I had a Hunter 386 and now 46 and no problems as long as the main sail is furled in tight with tensi
Plastic in coolant hose kloudie1 at 3:15pm 04.28.20 Nope, should not be there. Picture?
Rigging questions jon hansen at 3:13pm 04.28.20 the lowers have all the middle of the sail tugging on it and all the force of the spreader pushing o
Oday 28 Pivot Point rozdnek at 3:12pm 04.28.20 Not sure if there is a pivot point actually, as it would depend if fore and aft forces are equal. H
Hunter 45 DS steering wheel size sail sfbay at 3:11pm 04.28.20 Probably 40 inches outside diameter like I had on my Hunter 386 and now Hunter 46 as I am guessing y
Rigging questions Grotto at 3:10pm 04.28.20 I was thinking the uppers had a greater moment arm being attached to the too of the top of the mast
Need Pictures Electric windlass B 351 sail sfbay at 2:43pm 04.28.20 ............do you cruise.........?How much do you anchor out?........but it made us rethink relianc
Furling mast capta at 2:35pm 04.28.20 Is there any way, or do you have the desire, to power the RF electrically? Ours has a three way gear
Furling mast Bill Small & Lisa Grossi at 2:29pm 04.28.20 Thank you for your replies. i have reduced the tension for all lines that could affect the furling

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