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leaky shaft Dom McDonald at 9:25am 11.27.02 Other Sailboats 2/817 I just winterized my 1996 Hunter 280 and noticed that there is a leak around the prop shaft where it
Handling and anchoring in the 410 Michael Davis at 9:14am 11.27.02 Big Boats 8/951 We recently completed a 2 week charter on a 4 yr old 410, and while we enjoyed the vacation immensel
In Boom furling Richard Dwyer at 8:26am 11.27.02 Big Boats 3/1407 I am buying the new Hunter 426. I am considering installing the in boom furling system by Furlboom.
foam for v berth john withrow at 6:40am 11.27.02 Smaller Boats 2/864 A couple of weeks ago someone had posted a web site for a foam company that made mattrasses lke thos
Masthead crane for Capri 26 Mike at 5:47am 11.27.02 Smaller Boats 1/1366 I am looking for a source for a masthead crane for the Capri 26. I intend to hang a block from it f
East Coast Hunter trailerable rendeouz Crazy Dave Condon at 5:11am 11.27.02 Smaller Boats 30/1739 It has been a dream of mine to have a trailerable Hunter rendeouvz. Due to the lack of manpower run
where can i find a surveyor in the Baltimore area? Steve de Filippis at 2:13am 11.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/980 after helpful insight from this forum, i think i will have a surveyor take a look at the 25. does a
Relocating of traveller Denis Carriere at 2:05am 11.27.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/951 Would like to relocate traveller from aft cockpit location to top of cabin. Is any info available.
Relocatind of traveller Denis Carriere at 2:02am 11.27.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1049 Would like to relocate traveller from aft cockpit location to top of cabin. Is any info available.
Brand of Air Conditioner Jim Bessinger at 1:10am 11.27.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1413 I have been wrestling with which brand of air conditioner to instlall. Ive decided on either the Fl
rebuilding Head system from ground up Barry at 12:48am 11.27.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1318 I am rebuilding my entire Head system. I have already bought a lectrasan w/ salt tank. I am trying
Winterizing the ballast tank Joe Fisher at 12:40am 11.27.02 Smaller Boats 3/879 Are there any possible techniques that can be used to winterize the ballast tank while in the water?
concerns of hunter owners - recent posts bob at 12:15am 11.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/824 i've just returned from a 5 week cruise down the florida west coast in my 1995 40.5...we had a great
Yanmar 1GM10 wont start Anthony Bavuso at 12:13am 11.27.02 Ask All Sailors 9/6568 I am having trouble with diesel my engine. Below is a copy of the email I sent to my mechanic. Doe
Yanmar 1GM10 wont start Anthony Bavuso at 12:12am 11.27.02 Smaller Boats 3/1304 I am having trouble with diesel my engine. Below is a copy of the email I sent to my mechanic. Doe
Spinnaker Whimsey Dan DeDeker at 11:29pm 11.26.02 Smaller Boats 0/808 Has anyone rigged an 18.5 or similar boat with an asymmetrical spinnaker? What hardware do I need?
Cruising Chute Experience Tim Armand at 11:26pm 11.26.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1645 Does anyone have any experience using a "Cruising" spinnaker? My definition (whether right or not) m
Head enclosure Jeff G at 9:48pm 11.26.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1108 Ok, here's one for you...Am buying a 1991 MAC26. Previous owner removed the head enclosure (both bu
Hunter Mid 80s Boot Top strip Kevin at 9:19pm 11.26.02 Other Sailboats 2/1016 Jim,I own a 86 Hunter 28.5 it has the Hunter light blue boot top stripe typical of that era Hunter
Blizzard driving? No problem. Paul at 8:32pm 11.26.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1031 ... I dock a sailboat!It's snowing all over the midwest and northeast today. Those of you in sunn

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Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? (1) kloudie1 at 11:07am 09.15.20 Early days(1973 ish).. learning the ropes(!) we'd both just recovered from a capsize dunking. I'd cr
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings NYSail at 10:54am 09.15.20 If you are not running refrig or anything like that I would recommend getting a 50 watt solar panel
SV Preston Point rescue justsomeguy at 10:54am 09.15.20 maybe I'm just kinda boring... Boredom is highly underrated.
Drilling hole to run lines through cabintop mounted traveller odaydokay at 10:51am 09.15.20 Many thanks, Richard!
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings odaydokay at 10:48am 09.15.20 One thing to look at is what lighting you have. The original lights were guzzlers so we replaced al
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting? Ralph Johnstone at 10:45am 09.15.20 Here is an excerpt I pulled off an old reply I had posted some time ago. "And yes, I remember an in
....and so it begins... Serenity on Hudson at 10:29am 09.15.20 I've used 3 gallons so far this year. Only motor getting in and out of the marina and rarely with a
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights... Justin_NSA at 10:21am 09.15.20 +1 vote for unstepping the mast first if it's practical. Especially since you have no idea what prev
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings Justin_NSA at 10:11am 09.15.20 How long will you be running the engine to recharge? Might not be enough which means your charge can
Main sheet twist Ron20324 at 10:03am 09.15.20 ...trailed it behind the boat under power for 15 or 20 minutes and the line relaxed and never did it
Looking to buy c22 questions. LakeShark at 9:43am 09.15.20 Everything you need to know about inspecting a C22 before buying is available on the Associations we
SV Preston Point rescue kloudie1 at 9:40am 09.15.20 Lesson there is to learn to maintain control of the boat in heavy air.. At some point, all "big wat
SV Preston Point rescue Mr. Dave at 9:39am 09.15.20 They threatened in a couple of places I'm aware of (Mount Hood in Oregon and the White Mountains of
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights... JRacer at 9:39am 09.15.20 Second the idea of Marinebeam for all your lighting needs!
ICW, December south to North Ward H at 9:32am 09.15.20 Good luck Dave... second times the charm... Ditto!
Unknown Sailboat Type sailinmikenaz at 9:32am 09.15.20 Winches? Don't forget West marines BOGO sale, usually in March.
Main sheet twist Ward H at 9:31am 09.15.20 I have a block in that location on my C30. It doesn't need to swivel, just swing a bit side to side.
SV Preston Point rescue rgranger at 9:25am 09.15.20 The boat seemed fine. I'm guessing panick and fear was all that really faced them.
Main sheet twist capta at 9:25am 09.15.20 We had that problem with our main sheet, too. Took it out and trailed it behind the boat under power
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights... Mr. Dave at 9:21am 09.15.20 And to answer one of your first questions, you might find there's a foam plug in the mast somewhere

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