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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 7/1352 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 2/994 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 6/1307 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
Dutchman Sail Handling System Phil D. at 5:42am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1872 Anyone have any experience with a Dutchman sail handling system? Pros ' Cons?
"Automatic" mainsail covers? John Visser at 5:31am 06.19.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1183 Anyone have any thought or experiences to share on "automatic" mainsail covers? These are covers th
Stuck Oil Filter Todd B. at 5:28am 06.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1123 My oil filter will not come off (Universal M18 engine). Does anyone have any suggestions? I alread

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Chirping alarm sound while engine running sesmith at 7:01am 08.10.20 The comment above by Joe White is an interesting one. Last season we had an intermittent buzz on ou
Laguna 26 SailingLoto at 6:57am 08.10.20 One wry observation: at that price, you got a real good deal on a trailer and they threw in a free b
Laguna 26 mast lowering/raising SailingLoto at 6:55am 08.10.20 yep, same bracket. mine also has a plate under it to attach blocks to for cockpit routed halyards
First Weekend as a Widgeon Owner Hunter216 at 6:54am 08.10.20 Hunter216, Thanks for the comments. The jib lines outside the shrouds looked odd to me, but that w
Laguna 26 FastOlson at 6:51am 08.10.20 One wry observation: at that price, you got a real good deal on a trailer and they threw in a free b
Handle sticks Alansails at 6:47am 08.10.20 Use mineral oil or head lube
Siracco 15 gooseneck repair BILLNPR at 6:46am 08.10.20 Have a similar goose neck but the fitting, goose neck, with the spring was out of it. Thanks for the
Laguna 26 mast lowering/raising LagunaJay at 6:45am 08.10.20 Okay, thanks so much. Great to hear that from an actual Laguna 26 owner! Do you have the same stai
Laguna 26 (1) SailingLoto at 6:41am 08.10.20 183630
Help me with mainsail please! Bubbadog at 6:31am 08.10.20 All I have now is a sail and empty boom and mast. I have some ideas so gonna try to do what I think
First Weekend as a Widgeon Owner Kyle Partain at 6:22am 08.10.20 Hunter216, Thanks for the comments. The jib lines outside the shrouds looked odd to me, but that wa
Help me with mainsail please! kappykaplan at 6:20am 08.10.20 Photos?
Laguna 26 SailingLoto at 6:09am 08.10.20 Nice find.... For the headliner, I'd go recommend looking at outdoor carpet tiles.
ODay 272LE bimini greenegg at 5:48am 08.10.20 I also have a '272LE and am thinking of installing a bimini. I'd be very interested in seeing pictu
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? Kevin Johnson at 5:48am 08.10.20 Did everything work well prior to the pump change? Other than change the pump what other hose or pi
Laguna 26 rgranger at 5:43am 08.10.20 Nice find.... For the headliner, I'd recommend looking at outdoor carpet tiles.
Looking at this makes me glad I got a Mac! rgranger at 5:38am 08.10.20 sorry I misspelled it... no "h". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunkholing https://www.google.com/
First Weekend as a Widgeon Owner Hunter216 at 5:35am 08.10.20 @Kyle Partain It looks like you have the makings of a great sailor - persistence is key :) Lookin
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? rgranger at 5:32am 08.10.20 I have the Hunter 26. And I am now living someplace where I can count on a decent breeze almost any
NYSail at 5:28am 08.10.20 JB Weld was used on my coolant neck. I was thinking the same....... Thanks. Think I will give it

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