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Deck Sheaves Ed at 12:17pm 09.27.02 Smaller Boats 5/779 Has anyone out there had a problem with the deck sheaves for the main and jib halyards? Ther eis a
companionway cover larry at 10:03am 09.27.02 Smaller Boats 4/811 Just bought companionway cover for 260. I have to put snaps on it, but that"tool" they give you is p
Lazy Cradle Chuck at 9:47am 09.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1075 Am seriously considering a UK Lazy Cradle system for my H336. Doyle Sail pack is too expensive, and
Optimum location for fluxgate compass? Don McIlroy at 8:22am 09.27.02 Bigger Boats 2/1074 With all the specifications that Raymarine gives for locating the fluxgate compass for an autopilot
Locations for Refrigerator Condenser Unit? Don McIlroy at 8:15am 09.27.02 Bigger Boats 1/1329 Looking at adding refrigeration for my 322. Most units have a 6ft max distance between the condense
Rig Tuning using "Loos Gauge" Trevor at 8:06am 09.27.02 Big Boats 0/1250 Getting ready to tune my Catalina 36 TR Mk I. I managed to borrow a set of Loos gauges (1 large, 1
Cruising to Baltimore Brud Helhoski at 7:58am 09.27.02 Other Sailboats 2/824 Can anybody give me a rough Idea how long it has taken them to sail from St.Augustine FL to Baltimor
3 GMD Brud Helhoski at 7:54am 09.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/851 I have a 33 ft Hunter with a yanmar 3GMD it is not the original engine. I have a two blade prop on
Universal diesel RPM Vince at 7:08am 09.27.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1632 How many RPM may a model 25 universal diesel be run without causing any damage?
Optimum location for fluxgate compass? Don McIlroy at 6:57am 09.27.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/925 With all the specifications that Raymarine gives for locating the fluxgate compass for an autopilot
Need Help Finding Pat Crawford at 4:44am 09.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1019 Have owned a Hunter 40 Legend for about 7 years-boat was a reposession,and contained no resource boo
Charging Systems Paul at 4:38am 09.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/813 I am planning on upgrading my electric system in the off season. I would like to add a smart doubl
Head odour on 'newer' H356 Ed at 3:56am 09.27.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1626 Hi Peggy,I am stumped by a persisitant odour from my waste system. All of the fittings are 4 months
Web and cell phone on boat Ed at 1:12am 09.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/937 I will be on my boat all summer next season and want to keep connected to AOL and the web. What I a
hull thickness christopher bayer at 10:50pm 09.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1134 i have heard some disturbing commentary about the hunter hull on the 420 model. how thcik is the hul
Yanmar 8hp Blume at 10:15pm 09.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/6764 I have just aquired a 1982 27' Hunter with a 8hp Yanmar diesel. the engine is orginal and is absol
C 30 Why 2 jib halyards??? ( Newbie question) Bob Lufkin at 10:14pm 09.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1192 Purchasing a 84 C 30. Looking at some diagrams and it shows a port and stbd jib halyard. Now never h
cleaning pitted natural aluminum mast jeribelle at 8:54pm 09.26.02 Ask All Sailors 1/2808 Hi all,Wondering if you have any suggestions for cleaning light pitting from our mast, natural alu
Mac 26x ...$12K Rob H. at 3:11pm 09.26.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/994 I am going to look at a 1996 Mac Gregor 26x with a 8 hp motor on Saturday.It sounds like it is in o
2GM20F Save Cruising RPMs Mike at 2:58pm 09.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 9/1313 Seeking on advice for what rpm level to run the 2gm20f for extended periods of say 1 hr, 3 hrs, 8 hr

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Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice dlochner at 7:06pm 09.07.20 @dlochner this response and its frustration is not aimed at you, but at the professionals that put
Plexiglass Window Re-seal Question on Deck Salon BigEasy at 7:05pm 09.07.20 Same here with my Ben 343, will attempt 3rd repair in a few weeks. On my prior attempts, I have c
Battery charging question SycloneDriver at 6:53pm 09.07.20 My boat is not exactly the same as yours but its similar. The batteries in front of the engine are
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice Ken Cross at 6:16pm 09.07.20 I've done one on the bottom (glassing over a removed 1 1/5" removed through hull) and had no problem
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice Davidasailor26 at 6:12pm 09.07.20 @dlochner this response and its frustration is not aimed at you, but at the professionals that put
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice shemandr at 5:43pm 09.07.20 In almost every instructional video I've seen, on almost every subject, the work is usually on a be
Rigging turning while raising the mast (1) RussC at 5:09pm 09.07.20 The best way I've found to keep the shrouds from snagging on things as the mast goes up is to put a
Helm Steering Wheel Moved? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:02pm 09.07.20 unless you have a rudder position indicator or can see the quadrant, the rudder could move. The brak
Helm Steering Wheel Moved? Mikem at 4:57pm 09.07.20 1990 Hunter 30 with Edson pedestal wheel steering. I have a quick release nut so I can hang the wh
Rigging turning while raising the mast patrickfarley at 4:37pm 09.07.20 I like the idea of using PVC pipe to keep the rigging straight
Rigging turning while raising the mast patrickfarley at 4:36pm 09.07.20 That's the way I raise the mast. However if the rigging twists I have to lower the mast untwist the
Rigging turning while raising the mast justsomeguy at 4:23pm 09.07.20 I found if I laid the shrouds carefully over the lifelines on the cabin top with the adjusters pulle
Color fading in grey hull Davidasailor26 at 4:22pm 09.07.20 Our gray hull has developed some similar splotches. Some have very distinct edges as if they were a
Hole in fiberglass hull, need repair advice williamtl at 4:15pm 09.07.20 Andy on Boatworks Today, just released a video about patching a hole in a hull. 4XoeGV2KhGc @dl
Helm Steering Wheel Moved? Dean Strong at 4:04pm 09.07.20 There is no lock on the steering gear that I know of, just an Edson wheel break, which I keep tight
Rigging turning while raising the mast patrickfarley at 4:02pm 09.07.20 I like it looks like a great idea
Helm Steering Wheel Moved? Don S/V ILLusion at 3:59pm 09.07.20 The rudder? Was the steering gear locked?
Plexiglass Window Re-seal Question on Deck Salon PJL at 3:42pm 09.07.20 Art Boas uploaded this method to remove the window https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter
Rigging turning while raising the mast (1) RussC at 3:40pm 09.07.20 make some covers out of pvc. drilling the holes keeps moisture from building up inside them.
Best way to sell a Catalina 22? Crazy Dave Condon at 3:37pm 09.07.20 There is an old dealer in cincinnati who may broker the boat. What about listing it with Texas Sail

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