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Mysterious Broken Snap Ring Vinny Moriarty at 9:08am 05.27.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1060 My wife and I had our 1983 Hunter 30 out for a great sail this past Saturday. After about 3 hours o
warning buzzer? Del Wiese at 8:56am 05.27.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/924 What is the purpose of the warning buzzer/horn that comes on when you turn on the engine key and goe
430 Spinnaker Photo (1) Peter Milne at 8:28am 05.27.02 Big Boats 1/901 I finally got a chance to fly my spinnaker. Works like a charm!Peter MilneS/V Blue Heron
EasyPoxy Fading Michael Allen at 8:27am 05.27.02 Smaller Boats 0/921 I have recently painted the deck using EasyPoxy. It came out great put now I have noticed that some
Rigging tension on shrouds Dan Roberts at 7:50am 05.27.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/928 I have recently purchased an O'Day 19 (by using this site) and have a few safety-before-sailing ques
DIESEL OIL/ TRANSMISSION CHANGING jim c at 7:39am 05.27.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1119 HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO TO CHANGE THE OIL AND TRANSMISSION ON THE YANMAR 18 HP ENGINE? SEEMS LIKE I
Does anyone sleep in the aft quarterberth, Pete Albright at 7:35am 05.27.02 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1990 or is it just a dry storage area?s/v Nancy RossH30, 1977
REAR CENTER AFT SEAT WALDO EMERSON at 5:11am 05.27.02 Big Boats 3/1094 REAR CENTER AFT SEAT SECTION IS HELD IN PLACEWITH TWO OVER CENTER RUBBER LATCHES. NEED HELPTO LOCA
Transient Marina Bill at 5:04am 05.27.02 Destinations 0/1174 Our Hunter and a few other boats will be travelling from the Barnegat to Atlantic City for a few day
mast step replacement Yan at 4:54am 05.27.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1120 I just bought a cat22 and wanted to check the through decks. I removed the mast step (bolt was bent
more water roger marshutz at 4:14am 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1091 I would like to increase the water tankage from 35 gallons (20 in the hotwater tank). Is there an in
Tow a 2000# boat with a strong minivan? Rusty at 4:03am 05.27.02 Trailer Sailors 4/1792 Hello;I am looking for a 22'-25' sloop with water ballast -- that would put the towing weight at 2
Sea Holes Clay Heinz at 2:51am 05.27.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1109 Well, I have found my leak- I have water comming in from the 2 holes that have been cut for the can.
Angle Trans Question Patrick McAndrew at 1:46am 05.27.02 Other Sailboats 4/905 Will coupling alignment be affected as an engine is loaded and rpms increased when a 7 degree down a
Who taught you to sail? SailboatOwners.com at 12:50am 05.27.02 Ask All Sailors 93/5221 All of us are learning new things about sailing, but who taught you to sail when you first started?
Tow a 2000# boat with a strong minivan? Rusty at 12:27am 05.27.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1267 Hello;I am looking for a 22'-25' sloop with water ballast -- that would put the towing weight at 2
Removing lettering Gregg at 11:34pm 05.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1159 What is the best way to safely remove stick-on lettering from the hull without causing any damage?
Wrist watch that shows tides Bill at 11:12pm 05.26.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1572 Can anyone recommend a wrist watch that shows tide times? Father's Day is coming and it's the one pr
all diesel the same? Bob Peters at 10:41pm 05.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/973 Is the diesel fuel bought at a marina fuel dock the same as the diesel sold at a gas station? ie.,
Center Board Bridle Den at 9:34pm 05.26.02 Smaller Boats 1/984 Does anyone know how to remove the bridle from the center board on a 170? I have tried but it looks

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Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? BobbyFunn at 4:05pm 07.15.20 A 15-20 mph breeze with crew is absolutly amazing in a 170. Dont give up on it. The jib is the mos
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? jviss at 4:03pm 07.15.20 Well, I like variety. Block is crowded and a lot of fun - if you like people, and fun - and Tarpaul
almost vacation time kappykaplan at 3:37pm 07.15.20 I will make it up to you all with some pics Tks bunches and bunches! :beer:
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? (1) jon hansen at 3:27pm 07.15.20 182460 birds of a feather flock together. if going to harbors like this are your thing then i susp
almost vacation time fred1diver at 3:25pm 07.15.20 I know rgranger, going to take some tomorrow if the rain lets up, was too tired when I finished toda
272 speed under power Davidasailor26 at 3:05pm 07.15.20 The NOAA table of distances at https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/docs/distances.pdf puts
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? jviss at 2:26pm 07.15.20 Anyone else find these "lights" annoying when at the dock? We have them everywhere at all times of
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ thinwater at 2:25pm 07.15.20 In fact, the field can be very weak and still inhibit your ability to swim. It does not have to stop
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? (3) Hunter216 at 2:24pm 07.15.20 If I do I will. Already this little boat has won my heart. Not sure how I would feel parting with i
Catalina 30 Windlass questions Stu Jackson at 2:23pm 07.15.20 Chain size for your boat: tables from Nigel Calder Anchor System Sizing Tables (Reply #6) & Swivel
Hunter 26 Outboard prop ronhanson01 at 2:21pm 07.15.20 I have a yamaha 9.9 high thrust on my 260. It has an 11.75 x7 (3) bladed prop. I'm at 5600ft so the
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? stickinthemud57 at 2:20pm 07.15.20 Please post a new thread when you sell your Hunter 170 and what sailboat you purchase next. I start
Hunter 23.5 forestay/pulpit damage (5) Rick Macdonald at 2:19pm 07.15.20 @Crazy Dave Condon Here are some more views of the pulpit and chain plate assembly. There is no a
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? Hunter216 at 2:05pm 07.15.20
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? sail sfbay at 1:58pm 07.15.20 Way ahead of you there, podnuh! :biggrin: Wife is already talking about what I will get for this boa
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question (1) Rick Macdonald at 1:57pm 07.15.20 It does have the 2:1 blocks in place - I'll measure it this evening but I want to say I could only
Electrical Moving Forward ggrizzard at 1:52pm 07.15.20 I just completed the 120v side on my boat last month. The sense of accomplishment is almost orgasmic
Hunter 170 jib partial unfurling not working for me. Pointers? stickinthemud57 at 1:51pm 07.15.20 Hmmm maybe time to start shopping for a bigger boat ;) Way ahead of you there, podnuh! :biggrin: W
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor? DRhoads at 1:51pm 07.15.20 Anyone else find these "lights" annoying when at the dock? We have them everywhere at all times of
272 speed under power (1) sail sfbay at 1:44pm 07.15.20 Maximum hull speed is 6.4 knots plus/minum current.

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