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mossy growth / water intake Konstantine Bakintas at 3:47am 10.04.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1068 Hello Everyone:We have a 28-ft sailboat in a year-around slip in Lake Grapevine and were curious a
America's Cup boats Pete Peterson at 3:36am 10.04.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1089 Now that the Louis Vuitton races have started, I'm curious about the boats that are currently using.
Speed Calculations Jim at 2:53am 10.04.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1213 Can someone tell me how to calculate Knots into Miles Per Hour, and viceversa? What is the formula?
Drop-In Re-power John at 1:49am 10.04.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1106 I have a 78 H30. I have seen various threads about re-powers, engine type etc... But my question i
Strange odor Jay Muller at 1:46am 10.04.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1253 We have a 2 year old Beneteau First 40.7 we buoy race on the weekend. As there is a porta potty at t
looking to upgrade, hunter or seafarer Steve at 12:21am 10.04.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/889 i am considering selling my H23 for eaither a seafarer26 or a hunter 26. both used. mid 80's. doe
Power Inverters Tim Paul at 10:52pm 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 12/967 I'm looking to make my h26 more "kid-friendly" by installing a TV/VCR or portable DVD together with
Seaward Eagle Paul at 9:48pm 10.03.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1592 We are considering the Seaward Eagle. It is 32 ft with an option for a vertical retracting keel. Doe
Sail Cover/Canvas Colors Nelson at 9:14pm 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1009 What is the significance of sail cover/canvas color found in several newer Hunter models with grey c
Holding Tank Repacement Randy Williams at 2:49pm 10.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/998 Hello all,The aluminum holding tank in my 88Hunter30 has developed a hole in one of the fittings t
"Winglet Props" RON MILLS at 12:14pm 10.03.02 Big Boats 7/1073 I decided to post this separately from the other prop threads presently working so that it could hav
Forestay falls to leeward Tom at 11:49am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 22/1691 Hi,I've noticed that my forestay arches to leeward quite a bit when close hauled. Experienced "pe
Mast Self-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:38am 10.03.02 Ask All Sailors 1/2125 I am refurbishing a 1980 19 Ft. Oday and am wondering if there are suggestions for self-raising the
Mast-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:16am 10.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/962 Does anyone have a suggestion or know if a mast-raising kit is available for my 1980 19ft Oday?
Help identifyning a part doug at 11:13am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/1104 Need help in identifying the two aluminum (what I call brackets) on the mast, that when removed allo
??Northern Calif Macgregor Owners?? Phyllis at 11:13am 10.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1053 I want to sail before I buy--either Macgregor 26X or 26Classic (not sure). Would be happy to provid
HUN51200M7 8 G -25 JAMES STEFANIK at 11:10am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 4/791 This appears in the gelcoat on the outer upper right side of the tramsom. Can anyone interpret its m
Mast-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:10am 10.03.02 Day Sailers 5/2188 I am refurbishing a 1980 19 ft. Oday daysailer and wanted to know if there is a self-mast raising ki
Cockpit locker and lazarette hinges Bill at 10:38am 10.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1806 Has anyone found a source for replacement hinges for these lockers? I've been using "Stanley" 2 inc
Dinghy for H340 Gail Cook (S/V Dream Hunter) at 8:48am 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1049 We are currently looking for a dinghy for our H340 and have some concerns about what size to purchas

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Mystery line on '86 Hunter 31 Joe at 2:22am 08.27.20 Perhaps you could post a picture of the forward and rear end of the boom... or at least reveal the m
Replacing the gooseneck on the boom, C-18 weekendrken at 10:48pm 08.26.20 No big deal. Use either a high speed steel drill bit or a titanium coated bit. The cap isn't that
H 31 battery location Benny17441 at 10:26pm 08.26.20 By the stern berth on the port side you have a compartment with a lifting lid. I have seen batteri
So im thinking about taking up sailing sold my powerboat today WilliamKidd at 10:23pm 08.26.20 Wet boats ?
So im thinking about taking up sailing sold my powerboat today WilliamKidd at 10:23pm 08.26.20 Alas I dont believe the seller has ever sailed it . I asked if all the rigging was there and they sa
o'day 20 Benny17441 at 10:17pm 08.26.20 Not familiar with the boat. but looked at the specs and it seems pretty nice. Yes the boat has a fi
H 31 battery location Ron20324 at 10:02pm 08.26.20 ...an owner mod under the nav station area. ON my B323 I removed the lid of the locker at the aft
So im thinking about taking up sailing sold my powerboat today Benny17441 at 9:45pm 08.26.20 Look at the material, the stitching and then have the seller raise the sail and look at the shape.
Invest 98L WayneH at 8:39pm 08.26.20 I have a stepson who lives in Central Gardens between Port Arthur and Beaumont, TX. His mom and I ar
Boat Preparations for Storms WayneH at 8:28pm 08.26.20 It looks like the storm went by about 7pmCDT. They are on the back side now. 90knot winds and 38foot
Invest 98L JamesG161 at 8:22pm 08.26.20 We just noted a convoy of Power Line trucks heading West on I-10 to help out after Laura. We have a
Free Hunter 410 Sail Cover Lineguy4101 at 8:17pm 08.26.20 I have my original sailcover for my Hunter 410. Obviously, it's used, but in good condition. Navy B
Invest 98L BigEasy at 8:13pm 08.26.20 My heart goes out to all who are going to be wiped out, lose their homes, businesses, and worldly po
Deck leaks on Marlow Hunter 37/40 Mike Oldak at 8:05pm 08.26.20 I found all of our leaks with a hose and a friend on our H34. Leaks in deck plates for water and wa
Invest 98L HMT2 at 8:00pm 08.26.20 We kid around with the Dammit Jim thing. But this looks ominous. My sister is in Houston. She'll
Weather/Hatch/Crib Board Replacement (1) ShotgunSlim at 7:57pm 08.26.20 This was my answer to the old and warped original teak hatch boards. A brand new set of mahogany bo
H 31 battery location (2) HMT2 at 7:51pm 08.26.20 My P.O. closed off the foot space under the nav table and put the two house batts there. My single s
Tohatsu 5hp propane outboard? chuckwayne at 7:43pm 08.26.20 Love it! starts on one pull and runs smoothly, plenty of power. I too wish they would make a light 2
Invest 98L jon hansen at 7:36pm 08.26.20 i am praying for sure.
Dodger woes higgs at 7:34pm 08.26.20 Let us know who the company is so none of us have problems similar to you.

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