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Throttle very stiff Lewis at 10:01pm 11.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1868 This year the throttle cable on my Hunter 28 became very stiff. I tried oiling the cable while the c
Reverse Thrust Greg at 9:49pm 11.15.02 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1052 I have strong reverse thrust to starboard. It renders me nearly out of control. Are there any fixes
lifting rings for 16.5 paul kupferberg at 9:30pm 11.15.02 Smaller Boats 2/895 Does the 16.5 come with lifting rings, or can these be installed, so as to allow a davit for lifting
the mysterious rumble Mike Putegnat at 12:55pm 11.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 12/1119 Anybody got an idea about this? Motoring today I heard a sort of bumping or rumpling from beneath t
Kenyon alchol stove.. Capt. Pete at 12:10pm 11.15.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/990 Can anyone give me a web site for Kenyon alchol stoves, or some other way to contact them? Thanks,
sailcare robert at 11:43am 11.15.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1215 has anyone had sails re-resined and cleaned by sailcare, how did it turn out?
refregeration gilles provost at 10:12am 11.15.02 Other Sailboats 1/791 What are the options to convert the original icebox to something better. Access is pretty hard and i
Tacking woes Pete at 9:01am 11.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/971 My friend has a Hunter 306,(2002).Recently he has sailed in 15 to 20 knot winds. He states that he
hard dodger look-a-like Al B. at 7:18am 11.15.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1561 I own a 1978 catalina 30 and wish to make a hard dodger that has the look of a soft dodger and not l
why the capsize ratio on a 25 & 25.5 so def Steve at 5:42am 11.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1471 why does the 25.5 have a higher capsize ratio than the 25? what's so dif in design?
Hunter 54 Sail Plan??? Brandon Smith at 3:11am 11.15.02 Big Boats 1/1109 Anybody has any idea about how to get a hold of the Hunter 54 sail plan???
Dodger for 26X Gary Clenin at 3:06am 11.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2639 Does anyone have info regarding Dodgers for a 26X? I had ordered one from Havencraft, only to find
How Many Hunter 37's were Manufactured Paul Dixon at 3:05am 11.15.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/979 Does any one know how many Hunter 37 Cutters were made between 1978 and 1985and what is the best ye
Radio options and opinions Brad at 2:29am 11.15.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/880 Here's a topic that is sure to raise some debate.I want to get a new (and my first) VHF radio to u
Changes to Outhaul System Calvin at 2:00am 11.15.02 Smaller Boats 7/1136 Anyone out there made changes to the outhaul system on the 260? I want to change it so that I can ti
melting fuses!!! Jim & Jane at 1:56am 11.15.02 Other Sailboats 2/730 We have a problem with the fuse holder, the receptacle is not tight ' keeps melting the fuses.The fr
finally selling my H23 for a bigger boat. Steve at 12:49am 11.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/841 i posted it on the "for sale" part of this site. so what do you think? catalina 25 or Hunter 25? I
The Four elements Of Sail Trim Don Guillette at 12:47am 11.15.02 Ask All Sailors 0/928 Mates: About 8 months has past since I started the sail trim forum. Probably, in that time, new begi
Genarator for Hunter27 Jacques at 9:53pm 11.14.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/958 The next step to geeting an ac unit is to be able to power it while undrer way.. This means genarat
leaky opening ports Ron at 9:23pm 11.14.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1144 I have a 1996 440 and the opening ports look like they all leak from the rear closing lever. I have

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Cam cleats for jib sheets?? JRacer at 11:57am 09.17.20 We used the larger cam cleats on the J24 that carried a 150 pct headsail, no issues. But, the sheet
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings Captain Larry-DH at 11:55am 09.17.20 Wish I knew. Although it doesn't really impact me as I have always displayed an all around white l
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

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