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SB8 starters Paul Nebeling at 11:19am 09.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/991 My starter's solenoid is shot. Does anyone know a source, or is it strictly buy a new or rebuilt st
anchor rigging Jim Bowe at 11:14am 09.10.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1075 I am currently trying to construct an anchoring system for the Hunter 28.5. If anyone has pictures o
Mysterious fuel problem . . (LONG) Chris McLoughlin at 11:13am 09.10.02 Big Boats 6/1002 We had a fuel problem going on with our 1991 Hunter Legend 37.5 that lasted about 4 weeks (thats 1 w
Racing h240 Carl at 10:19am 09.10.02 Smaller Boats 5/860 Just wanted to brag a little. We sailed in our first two races Sunday, after joining a great club. H
Replacing a hatch Tom Hrkach at 10:14am 09.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/998 We're getting ready to replace a hatch on our 1982 Hunter 27. We'll be replacing the plexiglas hatch
Remember the fuel problem? Ric Shultz at 9:38am 09.10.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/982 Well, I finally figured it out. I had the tread of a Oday 25 with a Johnson 9.9 and tempo internal t
C36 owners-Heres how to have a 30 Gal Holding tank Tom at 8:55am 09.10.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1753 I know we are all frustrated at the smallish Holding tank on our C36 (only about 17 gallons on my '9
4JH2E Dumb Question Don at 7:10am 09.10.02 Big Boats 7/1311 New to me boat and I have not been able to either find the answer to this in the archives or find th
keel bolt size marcial canals at 6:59am 09.10.02 Smaller Boats 3/1033 I recently purchased a 1981 swing keel c22. I've heard so much about checking the swing keel pivot p
Shallow draft recommendations Paul at 6:30am 09.10.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/955 I own a property on Lake Erie that includes a couple docks in a protected harbor. I am considering
Tank Indicator Accuracy... Lois and Rod Erickson at 6:20am 09.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/920 We are wondering if anyone has any comments about how accurate their tank indicators are - the water
Boom vang Gerald Davies at 6:00am 09.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1070 I am thinking of installing a ridgid "Boom Vang on my Hunter 30 1988. I have narrowed down my choice
C25 mainsail sheeting Tom Monroe at 5:41am 09.10.02 Smaller Boats 2/939 I've been doing considerable reading of owner reviews, and looking at and sailing of boats in the 25
Boomvang on a Mac 25 Bruce Trotter at 5:39am 09.10.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1221 I understand the Mac 25 did not come out with a boom vang ( mine does not have one) and I was told i
winter storage Ron at 5:23am 09.10.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1057 What are the advantages or disadvantages of wet storage vs. dry storage. The boat is 44' and last sp
Telltale location Bruce Trotter at 5:23am 09.10.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1678 My Mac 25 main sail does not have tell tales so I bought some that you apply (self stick) but have
Birds making a mess Dave Shore at 5:05am 09.10.02 Big Boats 14/1034 How do I keep the birds off the boat? I have my H34 moored and have had no problems until recently.
Hunter 30 line drawings Bob Colpitts at 4:11am 09.10.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1518 I need to build a cradle for a Hunter 30 74-83, 5'3" draft. Without going to the expense of lifting
keel bolt size marcial canals at 4:05am 09.10.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1062 I recently purchased a 1981 swing keel c22. I've heard so much about checking the swing keel pivot p
what's with my fuel system??? rick peacock at 3:41am 09.10.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/988 If someone may have an answer, it would be greatly appreciated. I have a Catalina 30 w/ a 25XP unive

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Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working Mag97 at 12:15pm 08.18.20 Gin & Tonic, Rum & Coke, Bourbon & Whisky. Did I miss any? vodka, tequila, pisco
How do you store (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:13pm 08.18.20 Our solution was to stop doing that any more by buying one of these Easy Drain Valves Really thou
Prep week and dress up day: pclarksurf at 12:12pm 08.18.20 The air looks kinda light, what's your biggest headsail? :biggrin: Indeed-- and thank god the heat
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter sailorskier at 12:11pm 08.18.20 I want a replacement panel not a new trim ring.
1991 Hunter 35.5 Legend-Head Faucet Replacement (1) ttibbits at 12:05pm 08.18.20 Gentlemen....I am a 1990 Hunter Legend 35.5 owner and have found myself in an identical predicament.
Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 12:00pm 08.18.20
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working Mag97 at 11:58am 08.18.20 Ouch! So sorry to hear that news. Do you have the Genset on the upper platform like we have? If so
LITTLE TO NO WIND RussC at 11:51am 08.18.20 Frank Bethwaite is a pilot and a glider pilot too! very good book. I'll have to check that out.
Pearson 39-2 1988 chainplate removal jssailem at 11:50am 08.18.20 It is frustrating when beautiful wood joinery appears to get in the way of standard boat maintenance
LITTLE TO NO WIND RussC at 11:48am 08.18.20
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) dlochner at 11:48am 08.18.20 Important. This helps support the cabin top. The better more labor intensive and stronger method w
LITTLE TO NO WIND walmsleyc at 11:41am 08.18.20
H310 what engine? Ralph Johnstone at 11:39am 08.18.20 Being that the Hunter 310 is a sail boat, I think the primary engine would the Sails. Picky, pick
LITTLE TO NO WIND DrJudyB at 11:31am 08.18.20 @judy B Great respect for your sailing knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge, but havin
Ancient Mariner justsomeguy at 11:28am 08.18.20 What brand boat was Professor Creamer sailing? Downeaster? Challenger?
Ancient Mariner Scott T-Bird at 11:20am 08.18.20 I love geography and always prided myself on knowing where places are in the world, from when I was
Backstay Failure dlochner at 11:08am 08.18.20 Well, its only this one ring ding/cotter pin, I can handle it. Amazing how slow we are to learn or l
Backstay Failure Scott T-Bird at 10:58am 08.18.20 I'm often too lazy to get up to find a tool. I've been known to use my fingernail as a screwdriver.
Ancient Mariner Scott T-Bird at 10:54am 08.18.20 It has to be amazing to sail to an island in the middle of an ocean without aid. "Besides, if we ge
Backstay Failure dlochner at 10:52am 08.18.20 The rings I use are hell on the space between my fingernail and the flesh, though. It can be a week

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