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Keel question Jay Elliott at 11:24pm 07.17.02 Smaller Boats 2/769 Hello all,My father and I are working on a 1975 Hunter 25. The boat needs great deal of work and
Atomic 4 Engine Problem J W Huhta, Sr. at 11:15pm 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 7/3219 This is an intermittant happening. Sometimes when attempting a start, the ignition key turns, the a
LED Nav Lites Rick at 10:44pm 07.17.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/913 Anybody have any experience with the new LED Nav lights? I understand that the draw is minscule whe
Companionway Screach Kevin at 10:35pm 07.17.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1602 Does anyone have a solution to the screaching sound of the companionway as you slide it forward? I j
Transom Paint cracks James Herrington at 10:14pm 07.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1163 I have just purchased a 1995 - 23.5 hunter and the only problem that I have found so far is the pain
tiller pilot Bob Middleton at 10:06pm 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/755 The literature on tiller pilots can be confusing. My question is whether the Simrad TP-10 or Raythe
Shoal or standard Keel on the Hunter Legend Vincent at 9:45pm 07.17.02 Big Boats 4/1005 I'm considering upgrading to the 37ft. Legend. This model is offered with a 4foot bulbed ' winged ke
Disasters avoided Peter Brennan at 9:25pm 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1167 Busy weekend. Coming out of the East River into Long Island Sound and passing Stepping Stones Light
winch override-250 Tim at 9:14pm 07.17.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1306 the genoa sheets override on the winchs more often than not- tried moving the fairlead but no impro
Cradle for 1981 Hunter Paul Daye at 7:41pm 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1097 The cradle for my 1981 27' Hunter was severely damaged at the marina and now I am wondering if anybo
Refrigerator suddenly won't close. Any ideas why? Richard at 3:37pm 07.17.02 Big Boats 5/936 Purchased a 2000 340 this spring, and am having a grand time with it -- a lot more fun than the 1995
mail halyard problems Anita Frumson at 1:46pm 07.17.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1155 I guess it has been gradual but raising and lowering the main sail has become more difficult on our
fuel Greg at 11:17am 07.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1063 Stupid question of the dayCan auto diesel be substituted for the really expensive stuff they sell a
Mercury Outboard Motor-3.3HP Lee Hadjiosif at 11:11am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/6039 I recently bought a mercury 3.3HP 2-cycle motor for my dinghy from West Marine. When I tilt it up, g
Stuffing Box Mike at 11:09am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1167 My stuffing box is leaking more rapidly than normal -- not yet a continuous stream, but close (60 dr
coupla questions Droo at 10:44am 07.17.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1026 OK, well I got this new boat here it's 80-ish mac 22 and I have a few questions about it. 1.First I
Where can I buy a new starter "ignition key switch Jason at 10:34am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1254 My starter "ignition key switch" is not working all the time, and I believe I should replace it. Do
Questions re wiring a separate starter battery Derek Rowell at 9:27am 07.17.02 Ask All Sailors 8/2013 I'm in the process of planning a separate starter battery, leaving my two 4D's for the house bank.
Prop size for a 1980 Hunter 27, Yanmar 2GM20F Pedro Layson at 8:08am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/2349 I recently re powered my 1981 Hunter 27 with a new Yanmar 2GM20F with a 2.62 reduction ratio. I was
Catalina 320 Speed Larry Dean at 7:56am 07.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/5011 I sailed on a friends new Catalina 320 with roller furling main and a furling 110 jib. I noticed th

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Honda 2200 vs 1000 noise comparison dLj at 1:22pm 07.25.20 Those Honda generators are really nice. I just wish they made one in Diesel! dj
New forum member with an introduction and some questions dLj at 1:19pm 07.25.20 I quite agree with @Michael Anthony - my bottom size for weekending is about 30 feet, and that has t
New forum member with an introduction and some questions NINEv2 at 12:55pm 07.25.20 My Hunter had a walk thru transom and it was one of my favorite features of the boat. But you shou
Chainplate Knees dLj at 12:55pm 07.25.20 Good Lord! What a job! You will definitely have excellent rigging connections! Bet you don't want a
Chainplate Fabrication dLj at 12:48pm 07.25.20 When you get all done with fabrication, make sure that you passivate the surface. Any stainless st
Greetings fellow ODay folks! check at 12:38pm 07.25.20 Nice woodworking and cushion stitching! My boat came with a spinnaker pole(attached on deck) and a s
26X vs 26M head size sail sfbay at 12:31pm 07.25.20 Correction ........my Hunter 31 was probably < 24 inches. Just measured the Hunter 46 aft and forwa
New forum member with an introduction and some questions (1) rgranger at 12:15pm 07.25.20 If we find a boat we like without it, can this be added later at a reasonable cost? Here is an art
Shower refinishing dLj at 12:13pm 07.25.20 Stunning! Great work! dj
New forum member with an introduction and some questions shemandr at 12:02pm 07.25.20 My Hunter had a walk thru transom and it was one of my favorite features of the boat. But you shou
New sails Terry Cox at 11:46am 07.25.20
New to sailing. lots of questions Will Gilmore at 11:38am 07.25.20 sign up for a learn to sail class first. :plus: Congratulations on your new hobbie/life/mistress.
All New Bottom: Redoing my T-26 Monohull in the Driveway withintheruins14 at 11:26am 07.25.20 Thanks @Davidasailor26
New to sailing. lots of questions Calif. Ted at 11:24am 07.25.20 I'd suggest you read "The Complete Sailor" by David Seidman, small book that's enjoyable and will ge
New to sailing. lots of questions JRT at 11:21am 07.25.20 Congrats for surviving lots to unpack there but you need to break down and sign up for a learn to sa
New forum member with an introduction and some questions NINEv2 at 11:16am 07.25.20 Good points, all. We're just looking for maybe a week at most at a time, not a true liveaboard. A
13- 15 presses on start button before cold Diesel Starts Scott T-Bird at 11:10am 07.25.20 I'm wondering why you hit the glow plug in warm/hot weather? Does everybody use the glow plug all t
Charter Destinations in San Juan Islands and Vicinity MikeHoncho at 11:01am 07.25.20
Harvest Moon Regatta - pulled the plug kloudie1 at 10:58am 07.25.20 Too bad.. Always a hoot of a race to do !!
Macerator vs non-macerating discharge pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:49am 07.25.20 And since I'm in there.....I'll be replacing the holding tank and I suspect the Dometic HTS-HRZ bas

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