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Hunter 27 (1980) Bow Pulpit Kevin at 11:40am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1704 I need to replace the bow pulpit with one that can handle a furling assembly, so that the jib clears
refinishing wooden floor in Hunter 25 Dan Linebarger at 11:32am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 2/1336 My 1975 Hunter 25 wood floor is in need of refinishing It looks like there was polyurathane on it at
Mac26S Center board cable atatchment Fred Johnson at 11:15am 04.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/919 The cable that raises the center board stopped working. I raised the boat and removed the center bo
air intake muffler John G at 11:14am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1364 Has anyone installed a "muffler" on the air intake of a diesel engine? I've got a Catalina 320 with
See you at the Oakland Sail Expo Jim WIllis at 8:09am 04.16.02 Other Sailboats 1/734 After being rained out last year, I am not having my own booth this year.However, I will be availa
roller furling trouble Mary Connaughton at 7:46am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 3/863 My roller furling broke loose during a bad storm and now the edges are all frayed and miserable look
Still looking for Sam Lust Smokey at 7:41am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1081 Sam, if you read this pls post a responce.tom
Unusual leak Bill O'Donovan at 7:33am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 3/956 When I hauled last fall I noticed some weeping on the hull where the front of the keel met the fiber
Leaking Anchor Locker Rob Hopkins at 7:00am 04.16.02 Big Boats 3/1118 The anchor locker on my 87 leaks into the v-berth when I go hard to weather or I'm taking a lot of w
Update Table to Bed - Time for modifications Virginia at 6:46am 04.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/766 Well thanks to those who provided us some information (especially Andy). Turns out the reason we co
Time to Plan a Cruise to Maine? Paul Akers at 6:41am 04.16.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/742 Hello Fellow Hunter Owners,I have received permission from the management of this site, Hunter Own
Insite on Ericsons Mic Fry at 6:41am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 3/928 I have been looking at a 29 foot and a 30 foot Ericson and they seem to be very much alike to the un
topside color match george at 6:03am 04.16.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1080 I'm planning to sand and paint the topsides of the hull of my 1985 O'Day 222. Interlux Brightside Ha
Diesel Leak (through the hull?) B. Roberts at 6:03am 04.16.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1666 Shortly after our boat was pulled out of the water last fall, we noticed that there was a strong die
bilge pump thru hull David Jones at 6:01am 04.16.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1375 I have a 1972 ,22 oday and want to add a bilge pump. Any suggestions on the best place to put the th
Jib too short for roller furling unit Kevin R. at 5:40am 04.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/3283 I recently purchased a C-30 TRBS which included both a 150% Genoa and a working jib. The previous o
Aftermarket stern rail seats. Jim Jansen at 4:36am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 4/1020 Would like to add aftermarket stern rail seats to my 1987 Hunter 26.5, but before I pop for the $200
Prop Specs Needed Fred Miller at 4:34am 04.16.02 Big Boats 4/927 I'm thinking of changing the two blade prop on my 35.5 to a three blade to give me more maneuverabil
Ray's Guide to Standing Rigging Rick Engel at 4:30am 04.16.02 Smaller Boats 1/2358 New friends ' sailors:Ray was kind enough to allow me to post his suggestions concerning the riggi
Head Games Randy Johnson at 4:27am 04.16.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1181 The parr head on my hunter 28 will flush but will not pull water in for the rinse. I checked the ho

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Drywall Sander - Bottom Sanding? duality at 7:38am 03.22.20 ive been using it for years after i noticed the yard using it. the swivel head on a pole makes quick
DougM at 7:32am 03.22.20 When I married my wife, she had a1968 Karmann Ghia Convertible. Mechanically it was fine. However I
Feed water pump capta at 7:31am 03.22.20 Your wash down pump might also be repurposed for the low pressure supply pump. Letting the fitting
Quick release shroud? (1) Hunter216 at 7:22am 03.22.20 Is this what you are trying? take the existing turnbuckle off the swaged on stud and thread it on. I
Hunter 306 aft vent, blower and engines air intake jssailem at 7:05am 03.22.20 Welcome to the forum @take.yvr Congrats on your new boat. The PacificNW is a great place to sail
Changing oil first time Justin_NSA at 7:01am 03.22.20 I use Rotella brand. Stick with the manual like John says for weight and quantity. I always change f
Changing oil first time Whatfiero1 at 6:55am 03.22.20 Oil needs to have the "c" designation on bottle for Diesel or compression ignition. I just use Walm
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing JamesG161 at 6:48am 03.22.20 Do like WWII vets use to do around battle deaths... Put broken cigarettes in your nostrils. Modern.
What is this on my Keel? jnorten at 6:42am 03.22.20 +1 on the adhesion issue. I do not think this is serious. I had a similar issue this spring with b
Drywall Sander - Bottom Sanding? bhans at 6:41am 03.22.20 I think it would work fine. You might find that it gives out on you quicker, not sure. I don't see a
Whatfiero1 at 6:40am 03.22.20 To review this write up just buy a Honda or Toyota. Lexus being luxury choice no problems mentioned
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing jssailem at 6:34am 03.22.20 I have been wondering when meeting a person for the first time if it would be socially acceptable to
Will Gilmore at 6:33am 03.22.20 I guess that was before trucks were cool. Don't always listen to your friends. Or... was it before
Siamese at 6:27am 03.22.20 My brand new 1976 Pinto wagon was pretty lame. I remember when I bought it, I was split between it,
Changing oil first time jssailem at 6:18am 03.22.20 I always find a manual helps to resolve such queries. https://www.yanmar.com/media/global/com/produc
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing JamesG161 at 6:13am 03.22.20 We all will never be as we were What do you mean? Cough cough cough, sneeze No more "god bless
Banjo bolts Ken13559 at 6:11am 03.22.20 Alan, thank you for the link. Glad I won't have to beat my head against the wall now that I know whe
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing jssailem at 5:56am 03.22.20 Sad but Funny. Very funny. We all will never be as we were, think like we did, be free in our minds
Boatyard shut down due to COVID sailme88 at 5:49am 03.22.20 My boat yard is wide open.. One boat, MINE ! Actually in my lower driveway.. Allows for offseason
Defeating a Catalina 34 design flaw sailme88 at 5:26am 03.22.20 That's pretty neat! NO ! That is structural glass. It only hinders the access a bit.

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