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Wind, Current, and Mooring Buoys Gary Wyngarden at 4:42am 06.24.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1132 We took some friends out yesterday afternoon for a sail and a cookout on the boat. We took a short t
This wasn't fun... (Lowering the mast) Jack Kelly at 4:33am 06.24.02 Smaller Boats 10/1408 Yesterday, for the first time, I tried using a gin pole for our H23. Started out just fine - was abl
Hood Furler slipping Joe D at 4:27am 06.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1111 Has anyone had any problem of their Hood Furler slipping when partially furled? I have a 1990 C30 th
reefing sequence for hunter 23 byron marks at 4:13am 06.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1498 I'm new to sailing and have had one rough sail with too much sail up. What is the best sequence for
working jib size for hunter 23 byron marks at 4:00am 06.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1030 My only headsail is a Genoa (25' luff x 10'6" foot). It's great for my local conditions; but, for wi
Removing Quarterberth Wall Larry at 3:41am 06.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/880 Has anyone removed the quarterberth wall on a 1980 27? If so, how did you do it? On inspection it
Bimini Top Bob Szymanski at 3:05am 06.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/992 I Have a Hunter 30 1978, and have the deck hardware mounted for a Bimini top. Does anyone have this
New Hunter Model Scotty at 2:50am 06.24.02 Big Boats 1/1000 I have heard rumblings about a new Hunter model in the41-42 foot range.. Is this reality or just fa
1GM, 8 hp yanmar Jay Kent at 2:25am 06.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2825 I have this engine on my H-27. I have experienced an ongoing issue with black (not blue) smoke when
Mark 2 Cabin leaks tomD at 2:23am 06.24.02 Smaller Boats 2/888 The raingutter around the pop-up hatch seems unable to cope with a heavy shower, and definitely cann
rigid vang attachment Michael Stephens at 2:22am 06.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/970 I'm curious how many guys used screws to install their vang and how many used rivets and the pros an
Engine control panel bulb replacement Wolfram Milz at 2:12am 06.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/902 On my 1999 Hunter 410 the oil pressure indicator instrument light on the engine control panel is not
draft on a h23 Steven at 2:01am 06.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1002 i know the draft is 2.3 but was wondering is this the bottom of the keel or the bottom of the rudder
how do i reef? what kind of knot. Steven de Filippis at 1:56am 06.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/975 i have a 85 H23, i have i reef built into my main. i have never learned how to tie in a reef, i hav
AMCO MARINE PRODUCTS? Rip Edmundson at 1:36am 06.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2247 Has anyone heard of a company called AMCO MARINE PRODUCTS? We bought a very nice fiberglass boathook
The last two inches of @#$&* Eric Lindstrom at 1:22am 06.24.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1335 Having come from a removable porta-potty to a one-year old head and holding tank system, I've been c
Placing my 1979 Hunter 25 on land for hull work (1) Ken at 1:18am 06.24.02 Smaller Boats 7/1003 I am planning on moving my 1979 Hunter 25 to my property where I can clean and paint the bottom, gen
The Foiuled Props Have IT!!! (and I'm an idiot!) Glenn at 1:05am 06.24.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1081 Below is my original post from 6/2/2002 regarding my power problem. I recieved numerous responses (
26X Autopilot John Gordon at 1:02am 06.24.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1227 Any recommendations on what autopilot to install on a 26x??
Dutchman grommets/fairleads Doug T. at 12:57am 06.24.02 Ask All Sailors 11/3759 Can someone familiar with the Dutchman system tell me what the sail grommets look like? Are they si

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Hunter 240 dry weigths (1) Caption James T at 6:34pm 08.15.20 Doubt water in the fiberglass. Would this still apply if there was damage below the water line o
Rod Don S/V ILLusion at 6:32pm 08.15.20 Our boat came from the builder with rod rigging except for the forestry. Never gave it a second thou
Dinghy on a small sailboat, Bilge pump, ocean sailing JohnShannon at 6:27pm 08.15.20 You are supposed to carry wooden plugs sized for all the holes you have in your boat. Depth sounder
Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 6:26pm 08.15.20 One other quick thought how level was the trailer when hooked up to the car? That can have a profou
Hunter 240 dry weigths Rick Webb at 6:15pm 08.15.20 First step is to add another axle. I have a 23.5 (essentially the same boat) I added a second axle
Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib Kevin&Karen at 6:00pm 08.15.20 For some reason, it is saying that the file is too large to upload. Look on the previous posts unde
Cockpit drain valve and replacement sheets for main and jib johnCartelli at 5:54pm 08.15.20 John, If you want, I can send you a copy of the owners manual that was so graciously provided to
Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 5:47pm 08.15.20 Any chance you still have some water in the ballast tank? I left the valve open(the air plug was p
Dinghy on a small sailboat, Bilge pump, ocean sailing Kent Saturday at 5:29pm 08.15.20 As Charley said, pick your weather very carefully and make absolutely certain that you do not have
Bow Rail sail sfbay at 5:29pm 08.15.20 You can post gear for sale on this site, if you wish.
Check your sink drain hoses... smokey73 at 5:26pm 08.15.20 Can't remember what I used but will check it out and let you know next time I am at the boat Thank
Hunter 240 dry weigths rgranger at 5:21pm 08.15.20 Any chance you still have some water in the ballast tank?
Hunter 240 dry weigths sail sfbay at 5:20pm 08.15.20 .........If I understand what is being said correctly the single axle trailer will be the limiting f
Hunter 240 dry weigths sail sfbay at 5:19pm 08.15.20 Ditto twalker H260.......F150 is fine. If you make the mistake I made after I sold my Ford Bronco an
Dinghy on a small sailboat, Bilge pump, ocean sailing Kent Saturday at 5:18pm 08.15.20 Is my 25 footer set up for 8 foot seas and 40 kt. gusts? Besides trying to avoid such extremes via
Full Batten Main Sail. rgranger at 5:15pm 08.15.20 Do any of the baton pockets seem a little short? You may have batons jammed in the sleeve so tight
Hunter 240 dry weigths Caption James T at 5:09pm 08.15.20 Twalker H260, Looking at the factory brochure it's for the Hunter 260. I have a Hunter 240. sail s
Check your sink drain hoses... jaysweet at 5:03pm 08.15.20 Had to do similar exercise on my Hunter, years ago. Was getting ready to lockup for the day and cl
Cruising RPM. (1) smokey73 at 5:02pm 08.15.20 Sorry @Don Lucas has opted out of the discussion. I always appreciate counter points because they
Hunter 240 dry weigths twalker H260 at 4:52pm 08.15.20 Factory brochure lists towing weight at just under 3900lbs. Even with out gear you are over your to

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