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H260 Main Sail Battens Kevin at 11:40pm 06.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1362 I lost the upper batten early this season. I have decided to purchase a full set in the event I lose
Topping lift not adjustable?? Greg Sampson at 11:32pm 06.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1311 The topping lift on my H33 doesn't seem to have a line coming out anywhere, does anyone know where t
H34 Tack Pin -What type? Tom at 10:09pm 06.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1041 What type of Pin is used to secure the main at the tack? I recently purchased a 1986 H34 and it had
Ventilation Jim at 9:14pm 06.12.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1218 We're looking to add ventilation to our O'Day 31, none of the previous owners did and we're consider
ICW from Fort Lauderdale, Fl to Myrtle Beach, SC William T. Allen at 2:49pm 06.12.02 Big Boats 2/1393 In June of 2003, we plan to take our 2001 Catalina 400 (Hull #233) from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to
What do you think???? Ron at 1:58pm 06.12.02 Ask All Sailors 17/1171 Last year I ran a bunch of Ham Radio patches for Art, aboard Wandering Star. Within a month of meeti
How far can I go on my Catalina 30? Chuck at 1:06pm 06.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/7739 I currently own a Cat 30, and am wondering if anyone knows or has heard of anyone sailing a Catalina
Outboard Reverse Lock Problem Ernie Rogers at 12:14pm 06.12.02 Smaller Boats 7/6239 I replaced my 15 year old Nissan 5hp (lower-unit went out) about a year ago with a new Nissan 5hp.
Rigging specs Drew at 11:21am 06.12.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1155 I need to order a gauge to tune my rigging and I do not have the size of my rigging wire for a 78 22
Traveler on 240 Nathan Schaan at 10:48am 06.12.02 Smaller Boats 7/885 Anyone added a traveler to a 240? Has it been useful? Where/How did you do it?Thanks for any hel
Bimini on C27 advice Mark at 10:37am 06.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1057 Hello Folks!I found a couple of archived posts on this topic, but since its a year later, its time
Broken steering cable Kevin Filer at 9:32am 06.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2025 The steering cable on my 79 Hunter 30 is broken. Actually there is an (approx) 16 inch chain that j
keel pivot pin jerry at 7:58am 06.12.02 Smaller Boats 2/1261 I was told to have my keel pivot pin checked on my 84 catalina 22. Is repairing this a big deal?
New 326, batteries? Ed Fluss at 7:10am 06.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 12/1097 So Im new to this electronics stuff on board...Im curious about power usage for 3 day trips on my
Water tank valve Mike Linstrom at 6:25am 06.12.02 Big Boats 3/903 I have an '85 H34 and there's a valve under the bench on the port side of the salon that switches th
Transmission slipping out of gear PL Ross at 6:10am 06.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1169 I've got an issue on my Universal 25 (approx 1983)with a Hurth Transmission - -I've had the Transmss
what is Capsize Screen? Steven de Filippis at 6:07am 06.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/14473 how do you measure Capsize Screen? what is a good number and what is a bad number? this site says
outboard storage Ed at 4:24am 06.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1109 About to take delivery of a 326 - is it possible to store a small outboard anywhere except on the ra
Sailing in Reverse Gear Then To Neutral fred miller at 4:00am 06.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1122 While under sail I routinely shift the trans into reverse to stop the whirring noise of the prop. Be
Blue Crab sailboat Steve Strenge at 2:53am 06.12.02 Ask All Sailors 4/7322 Anyone know anything about a Blue Crab sailboat? Has 2 sails, fiberglass hull construction. 12 ft le

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how can I keep my frig door ajar when off the boat Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:48pm 08.09.20 On a fridge door??? --Peggie
local knowledge point pleasant canal current flow Scott T-Bird at 6:45pm 08.09.20 I'm with @Ward H . If you are going to the Metedeconk River, Manasquan Inlet is the place to enter.
local knowledge point pleasant canal current flow Scott T-Bird at 6:09pm 08.09.20 Welcome @Dil to the forum and the world of sailing. So you're "new" to this game and already lookin
Tacking Etiquette jnorten at 6:09pm 08.09.20 Beam reach out until you are half tired. One tack. Beam reach back to harbor. This assumes you ha
how can I keep my frig door ajar when off the boat Rick Webb at 6:01pm 08.09.20 That's what I do. Works for all kinds of doors. And a tie on the door means something else altoget
Tohatsu 9.8 JBird at 5:58pm 08.09.20 Yes it is at idle when changing gears
Hunter 38 A/c Wl3175 at 5:57pm 08.09.20 Thanks so much for the pictures they are a great help . I found the ducting is indeed in my boat als
Chirping alarm sound while engine running JoeWhite at 5:44pm 08.09.20 The intermittent chripping is due to engine vibration. The high water temperature sensor is vibratin
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair (1) ehallvt at 5:42pm 08.09.20 Thanks to BobbyFunn for pointing me here, as I am about to embark on a similar adventure: stem head
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side ironmig at 5:40pm 08.09.20 My solution was a thin plywood sheet inserted in back of cushion cover itself. Works like a charm.
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side ironmig at 5:38pm 08.09.20 also what year C22. Mine is a 86 and I have never been very happy with the dinette's back cushion s
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side (3) ironmig at 5:37pm 08.09.20
82 34ft oday no water in sink facet Swaney at 5:22pm 08.09.20 I just had not moved the facet correctly. but I also dissembled the entire facet and was on the ver
Below Decks Autopilot Install on 92 C-30 (9) gvsho at 5:21pm 08.09.20 Thanks, guys, for the support. I'm adding some artifacts that give specs on the drive, the bronze t
eye candy (1) jon hansen at 5:20pm 08.09.20 183600 friendship 53' i was a watch captain on this particular vessel on a sail from new england to
Chirping alarm sound while engine running Wojtus at 5:18pm 08.09.20 I recently had the same probelm all seemed ok but at low RPM the chirping would come back. Turns ou
Buzzer alarm sounding Wojtus at 5:16pm 08.09.20 I have a Westerbeke and had the same problem. It sounded like "crickets" while the engine was on. I
Specs of the backrest panel on the aft port side (1) Jacktar at 5:09pm 08.09.20 My solution was a thin plywood sheet inserted in back of cushion cover itself. Works like a charm.
Tacking Etiquette Capri at 5:09pm 08.09.20 You guys are incredible. Thanks a lot for so much to consider. I love this community.
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:06pm 08.09.20 Does that fitting at the top of the tank come off or do I need to cut a hole in the top of the tank

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