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new 270 pete at 8:21am 07.22.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/889 We are ready to buy a Hunter and are interested in the 2002 270.Would like to hear some input on th
Firdell Blipper newly anonymous at 8:19am 07.22.02 Big Boats 1/1143 So there I was, Saturday, going to weather and just starting to wonder whether it was time to reef,
Placement of Block for Tack of Cruising Spinnaker elliott milstein at 8:16am 07.22.02 Big Boats 0/1139 It is clear that our asymmetrical spinnaker would be easier to gybe if the block for the tack was pl
tell tales Leif at 7:54am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1115 I am looking for some advice on tell tales On the Genny (135%) and driving. I am looking for opinion
How about an O'day "Cruise-In" on Gansett Bay? Bob Todd at 7:41am 07.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/840 Ida Lewis Yacht Club would be nice...dontchathink?Cheers,Bob
Mast tension Rod for an Oday 40 Christopher Coutu at 7:39am 07.22.02 Bigger Boats 2/1320 I had my rigging taken down and reinstalled by a ship yard on Martha's Vineyard. They did the worst
rigging chart SRO'Leary at 7:12am 07.22.02 Day Sailers 0/1173 I "took down" my O'Day 15' Mutineer a few years ago (removing the rigging)...went to put her back to
Engine RMP for 2GM Yanmar diesel Wesley at 7:12am 07.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2932 What is a good maximum rpm for the 18 hp 2GM Yanmar diesel engine on the Hunter 320. I have been ope
Line Stopper Questions Ed at 7:05am 07.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/992 Hate to be so dumb - but what is the half open setting on a line stopper used for? Is it to keep te
Sail for America Ed Fluss at 7:04am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1083 Dear fellow HOW users,For anyone interested, especially those on the east coast you may wish to ch
Boom while Trailering? Michael at 6:55am 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 7/1118 Wondering -- where do you put your boom while trailering? On my old boat, I lashed it topside. Tha
Headsail Sunbrella Tim at 6:38am 07.22.02 Smaller Boats 4/772 My first boat, my first stuipid mistake!!After day of sailing, got the boat tied all snug and secur
false reading on depth finder ted at 6:10am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1259 This is my first experience with depth finders since I bought my boat about a year ago. I notice tha
Battery equalization carisea at 5:53am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1262 I bought a used 1992 passage 42 the starter battery is a gel cell and on a separate battery switch.
Used Sail for O'Day 27 Bob at 5:29am 07.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1173 Does anyone know where I can purchased an used mainsail to fit my 1971 O'Day 27?Much regards, Bob
Iron Keels Neil at 4:50am 07.22.02 Big Boats 3/952 Just put boat back in water after bottom repaint...and working on '%#$@% keel. Next year I plan*
Bandit ?? Vicca Daughetee at 4:39am 07.22.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1412 Have seen a boat called a 'bandit' but can find no information on the manufacturer or how to rig it.
Roller Furler and Splicing Problem Franklin Post at 4:37am 07.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1153 Strong winds a couple of weeks ago caused my Hood Roller Furler line to break as I was pulling in th
starved for fuel Ric Shultz at 4:19am 07.22.02 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1069 I have installed a tempo 12 gal internal tank in my 25. Love the convience, but there is a problem.
does anyone have tiller measurements Steve at 4:10am 07.22.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/980 i need a new tiller and by checking the archives everyone recommends HL marine in CA. i called them

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Newbie question on rearranging deck hardware, sealing holes, drilling new ones... (2) sail sfbay at 3:08pm 07.26.20 Thanks for the photos!! The cam cleat on the starboard and port side and rope clutch on the port sid
Does this boat exist? stickinthemud57 at 3:02pm 07.26.20 In response the last batch of posts: A trimaran would be great, but I would not want to add raising
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M BobbyFunn at 3:01pm 07.26.20 I dont think most people understand how difficult is is to make a sever secure. To observe anything
New sails Mark Maulden at 3:01pm 07.26.20 Congrats John! Looks like things are coming together! I remember anchoring in Port Ludlow way back i
Voltmeter envisionvenicefl at 3:00pm 07.26.20 Mine has the same problem. I replaced an amp meter with a volt meter and when the key is turned, whi
cherubini lost Ralph Johnstone at 2:58pm 07.26.20 we had her about 50% restored Must have been like losing part of your soul. Sorry to hear of you
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M ggrizzard at 2:56pm 07.26.20 I avoid the drama and just hand steer and use a wind vane. :biggrin:
bunk lube Ralph Johnstone at 2:55pm 07.26.20 I did the "MacGregor Shimmy" it was SO MUCH easier! Could you elaborate upon this or is it "inapp
Garmin 440 s Jac123 at 2:55pm 07.26.20 Could this be the result of the Garmin ransom? The news said it affected Garmin systems. Google "g
Newbie question on rearranging deck hardware, sealing holes, drilling new ones... docsooner08 at 2:54pm 07.26.20 That should have read: do I FILL the entire thru-hull hole with the gelcoat substance or use some o
Daysailer III, centerboard lines stuck John G. Davis at 2:53pm 07.26.20 The centerboard is stuck in the up position on mine also. Not sure why as I had it lowered and clean
Gray Enterprise Portlights sail sfbay at 2:52pm 07.26.20 See post #9 on painting the exterior frame in the thread below OR replace the entire port widow, whi
Newbie question on rearranging deck hardware, sealing holes, drilling new ones... (2) docsooner08 at 2:52pm 07.26.20 Here are the wide views - so again do I feel the entire thru-hull whole with the hel oat substance o
Update on my 170 BobbyFunn at 2:42pm 07.26.20 Nice update! Keep getting out there. Need more info as it's full on summer here so the sailing is
Peek a Boo shutters ggrizzard at 2:41pm 07.26.20 I had to go to a tarp/awning to make a difference.
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M Hunter216 at 2:35pm 07.26.20 Hack that WiFi and you have control of my boat internal network. I suppose that would be possible
cherubini lost kloudie1 at 2:14pm 07.26.20 Tough to lose something that you've put lots of work into.. Sorry to hear.
DC Electric Panel Fuse Question necochino at 2:08pm 07.26.20
Gray Enterprise Portlights Kent Saturday at 2:08pm 07.26.20 Thank you! Any advice for the exterior frames as well
cherubini lost kappykaplan at 1:49pm 07.26.20 So sorry to hear of your loss.

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