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Heavy weather??? Tim Bastian at 1:20am 10.20.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1360 Just wondering if anyone out there has been on the ocean in heavy weather with a Mac26X? This may be
31 Oday 1986 strut Ed at 12:24am 10.20.02 Bigger Boats 0/1077 During the haulout, I was checking my cutlass bearing and noticed the strut was loose. It is locate
Choosing and Installing a Windless Dan Jean at 12:16am 10.20.02 Big Boats 14/1331 After spending one Month in the North Channel of Lake Huron we decided that a windless would be our
Tensioning on 272 1988 Boudreault at 10:47pm 10.19.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/818 Someone know the best tension for shroud, backstay and forestay for the 272?With a small tensionne
Backstay Adjuster Dave Mariano at 10:41pm 10.19.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1174 I am in the processs of purchasing a 1987 30' Catalina Tall Rig. While viewing the helm I noticed t
260 Bimini Darren Mayes at 7:03pm 10.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1298 I was wondering what option I have for a bimini on the 260. It seems that the one offered by the de
260 Tiller too long... Calvin at 5:54pm 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 6/1026 I have just recently gotten a 99 260. I really like the boat but it seems to me that the tiller is t
weight:strength ratio and center of gravity christopher bayer at 1:14pm 10.19.02 Big Boats 6/970 i am interested in the stability of a large hunter. what is known about the issue of the weight of t
Distance hmmmm Jeff at 12:36pm 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 3/801 Whats the longest distance you have sailed in your Hunter???I myself would like to sail from St cat
Trailer For 1972 O'Day 22 Warren at 11:50am 10.19.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1025 Does anyone out there have a used boat trailer that would be suitable for my 1972 O'Day 22? This is
Keel Bolts James Lee at 11:47am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1033 I've found a 27 Cat with keel bolts that are barely recognizable due to rust degeneration. Never min
rigging Jimmy at 11:37am 10.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1598 The aft stay wire on the mast is quite loose. I have just purchased a 1999 26x and have no experien
22 winged keel 1988 for sale Ted at 11:25am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 0/899 Comes with trailer and carry on air conditioner. 1988 model in very good condition. 3 head sails and
Paul A .of Portsmouth R.I. Pete at 10:49am 10.19.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1163 Thanks for you tip about the sticking throttle shaft on the 3GM30 Yanmar. I went to the boat today h
Water Heater replacement Ron at 10:21am 10.19.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1619 Hello all,does anyone have any advice with regards to replacing a water heater in a First285? It b
150 Genoa Pat at 7:24am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 1/981 I'm in the middle of buying a new 260 and was told by the baotyard that they had talked to Hunter a
question about mast storage Herb at 7:14am 10.19.02 Smaller Boats 3/1275 It is time to store my baby for the winter. I have covered storage that has a 20 foot ceiling. I
Weight of mast and rigging? Kent at 4:08am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1402 Does anyone know the weight of mast and rigging for a catalina 30 tall rig?
Porthole repair / replacement. Mike at 2:38am 10.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/6468 We have 11 operable? portholes on our Hunter 33. The previous owner sloppily siliconed just about e
Gel coat delamination in bilge Tim Horvatich at 1:59am 10.19.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1812 We've heard that some newer Hunter 260s have experienced gelcoat delamination in the bilge area. We

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Orca Attacks? rgranger at 2:09pm 09.23.20 Hey, NO judging :laugh::laugh::laugh: Watch this.... and try not to RTw79wWV9VU
WINTER arrived... srimes at 2:06pm 09.23.20 Love it. Bring on the Feats of Strength!
H26 bow Hatch port hardware Chiriqui at 1:57pm 09.23.20 Thanks... I have been in contact but yet assured that they are a available .. will keep trying with
Orca Attacks? Rick Webb at 1:51pm 09.23.20 :huh: are we back to talking about orcas or still going on about sasquatch mating calls? Hey, NO j
Tank Monitor karellen at 1:49pm 09.23.20 I did this repair on my 356 earlier this year. In my case, the display unit turned on but showed emp
Orca Attacks? justsomeguy at 1:41pm 09.23.20 Aren't they color blind? Or is it just the shading? A quick googling says 'partially color blind'.
P42 Wiring drawings Terry Cox at 1:38pm 09.23.20 Thank you. Yes, our boat was covered by the recall, which was done back in 2002. Doubt I can find an
Orca Attacks? srimes at 1:37pm 09.23.20 Or maybe red bottom paint. :huh: are we back to talking about orcas or still going on about sasqu
Hunter 34 - Relocating House Bank Batteries Charlie98117 at 1:32pm 09.23.20 I moved mine under the port side settee in the salon. Much better access and much better weight di
Windlass Seized Clutch Kings Gambit at 1:29pm 09.23.20 Progress!!! So much easier when the whole team is working on it. KG, thank you for mentioning the
Hunter 34 - Relocating House Bank Batteries markwbird at 1:25pm 09.23.20 I did this but not to the aft berth. I moved mine under the port side settee in the salon. Much be
Hunter 34 - Relocating House Bank Batteries (1) Charlie98117 at 1:24pm 09.23.20 only thing that comes to mind is access to the stuffing box, sea water strainer, and fuel filter..
WINTER arrived... Benny17441 at 1:17pm 09.23.20 Positive guy, the glass is always full.
Boat inspection recomendations Benny17441 at 1:15pm 09.23.20 There are more than a couple of things that could be critical and costly. A survey is likely to pa
Looking to buy CNG tank oldlaxer1 at 1:12pm 09.23.20 Some of these old tanks may be suffering from corrosion, hope you all have them tested and certifie
Orca Attacks? Rick486 at 1:11pm 09.23.20 Or maybe red bottom paint. Aren't they color blind? Or is it just the shading?
Looking to buy CNG tank Benny17441 at 1:08pm 09.23.20 Some of these old tanks may be suffering from corrosion, hope you all have them tested and certified
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer Benny17441 at 1:05pm 09.23.20 Just break the bolt; it is probably not worth saving anyways.
Old propane tank Capt jgw at 12:58pm 09.23.20 Some around 1983, the propane industry changed the piping in the tanks. They were called an "Overf
Hello from Upstate NY Justin_NSA at 12:49pm 09.23.20 Your more likely to have engine and trailer problems than "clorox bottle" problems. Yep. that's what

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