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Wall Street Jouranl Article 1998 RREgge at 11:52pm 06.13.02 Ask All Sailors 16/1447 I have a special interest in this article (originally appeared in the WSJ 1998). The 38 foot Hunter
adding guages, looking for ray mosteller matt reed at 11:38pm 06.13.02 Big Boats 2/832 I read in the archives that many owners w/Yanmars have added oil and water guages courtesy of ray mo
Anchor in North East Ed at 10:56pm 06.13.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/955 I am commisioning a new 326 in Mystic. They will have it ready for me and I will pick it up next we
Wiring Fire - H27 (1978) John DeWitt at 4:54pm 06.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/961 I launched my Hunter 27 (which I bought new in '78)this morning, and as the engine was idling while
Help raising a jib foot (2nd call for help) Jim Cook at 3:39pm 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 5/950 My S.O. (ie. 1st mate) complains about not being able to see forward. We saw and article somewhere
410 Galley faucet.... Scott at 3:38pm 06.19.02 Big Boats 7/1353 We have the scandvik faucet on our 410 in the galley. We have found that it's impossible to keep th
Where to get replacement hardware Linda Anderson at 2:59pm 06.19.02 Big Boats 4/879 Where can I buy replacement hardware for my 1999 - 37.5 freezer compartment? Both latches are broke
New floor needed Dan Busche at 2:31pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/1166 I have another issue with my boat. I bought it used last year of the internet. It needs a new floo
Help! Water under V- berth! Dan Busche at 2:24pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/953 I just checked on my 1993 H27! I had it on the trailer all winter with some tarp over it, with mast
Anchor for the Bowspirit Tom Wingo at 1:37pm 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1881 >I have had my Catalina 30 for about 3 months now. I>have a Danforth anchor that stores in the anch
holding tank-need suggestions to add capacity jim oursler at 10:35am 06.19.02 Big Boats 11/903 The small tank under the forward dinette seat is not enough capacity. Has anyone done anything unde
Weather Helm David Popken at 10:28am 06.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1235 OK, I've been through the threads in the Forum Archives regarding weather helm issues and I still ca
Mercury 9.9 outboard Ron at 10:21am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 2/995 Here goes my dignity! I disconnected my battery cable from my motor for winter storage. In my wisd
A FEW MORE QUESTIONS ??? TOM at 9:51am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/871 I RECHARGED BOTH BATTERIES AT THE GAS STAIONAND PUT THEM BACK IN THE BOAT. MY PROBLEM IS MY DEPTH
H23 main needed-same as Capri 22 ? Ron Stephanson at 7:03am 06.19.02 Smaller Boats 2/979 Looking for used main sail for H23- the specs on the capri 22 look about the same- I have a luff 25'
To Nantucket with a 12 yo Kid Jose Venegas at 6:48am 06.19.02 Destinations 8/1630 We plan to sail with our 12 year old son from Marblehead to Nantucket and MV for 2 weeks starting Ju
When to reef Working From Home at 6:30am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1308 Sail a H280 and have not found the ideal wind speed to assume when to set my two reefing points. I
New Genset needs replacement Tracy Frantz at 6:24am 06.19.02 Big Boats 1/962 We just purchased a 2002 Hunter 420 and much to our surprise, when we were checking out the boat, th
H30 traveler question Fred G at 6:19am 06.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/998 I have an 81' H30 and the traveller lines are secured at the cockpit with these simple no-moving-par
dirt stains! Fred G at 6:05am 06.19.02 Other Sailboats 1/760 I spent a considerable amout of time this spring washing, compunding, poilshing, and waxing my 81' H

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Help me with mainsail please! Bubbadog at 11:08am 08.10.20 I think that means I can go SAILING tomorrow! Thanks again everyone...
Foamy Water sail sfbay at 11:01am 08.10.20 A couple of possibilities: As the water pressure drops across the valve, the dissolved gases in the
Foamy Water jviss at 10:58am 08.10.20 Found this on an RV site: "It's just the residual pink antifreeze coating the inside of the pipes.
M25xp oil pan replacement jviss at 10:47am 08.10.20 A woman I have been talking to at Engine Power Source (my local Kubota dealer referred me) just sen
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? FlyorSail at 10:46am 08.10.20 My 2002 310 has them and the switch is under the power panel, e.g., rpm, start, etc. under the wheel
Foamy Water Ron20324 at 10:43am 08.10.20 I do believe the screen on the faucet output is called an "airator". Same as at home. But not as foa
M25xp oil pan replacement Franzcat at 10:43am 08.10.20 A woman I have been talking to at Engine Power Source (my local Kubota dealer referred me) just sent
Help me with mainsail please! kappykaplan at 10:41am 08.10.20 would appear to be the main sheet Agree . . .
Tohatsu 9.8 ron2photo at 10:36am 08.10.20 Mine does the same thing. I think it just takes time to stop the prop
Foamy Water FlyorSail at 10:35am 08.10.20 Maybe you should cut back on the :beer: Or drink more!
Foamy Water FlyorSail at 10:35am 08.10.20 if the foam goes away quickly it may just be air in the lines. Both hot and cold, or just one? If
Deck leaks on Marlow Hunter 37/40 Don Lucas at 10:30am 08.10.20 Marlow-Hunter was not responsive to the Marina staff, even though they were a small Hunter dealer
New to us, 1981 Catalina 22 Hull #10001 Naglfari at 10:30am 08.10.20 No more ominous that for a porta potty. :) I had hull #10496, great boat. Aha! Too used to brown
Help me with mainsail please! (1) Bubbadog at 10:21am 08.10.20 The next big news pertains to the last item out of the sail bag...see attached photo...would appear
Help me with mainsail please! (1) Bubbadog at 10:19am 08.10.20 Ok folks...thanks a big gob for all the help and suggestions. Just got home from the marina and thi
Top it up and hope???? odaydokay at 10:15am 08.10.20 Thanks, fellas, sounds like a plan. Could have been worse. Lost one overboard a few years back and
New to us, 1981 Catalina 22 Hull #10001 Stu Jackson at 10:14am 08.10.20 Just before that aforementioned crack are these four wooden dingles. Some kind of brace for the din
New to us, 1981 Catalina 22 Hull #10001 (2) Naglfari at 10:07am 08.10.20 Thanks for the insights. Must have had some terrible dreams and woke up to post.. Glad for some reas
Foamy Water odaydokay at 10:07am 08.10.20 Air or detergent would be my two guesses.
110VAC Outlets Justin_NSA at 10:02am 08.10.20 I love that movie! "Look at me"

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