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Anchor storage JayB at 5:00am 05.30.02 Smaller Boats 3/1568 I have a 1980 model Catalina 22, and I'm trying to figure out where/how to stow my anchor. It's cur
Refurbishing Cowl Vents Andy Howard at 4:43am 05.30.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1274 The Cowl Vents on our '84h34 were looking pretty rough so I checked the archives on this site and fo
Solo sailing and Halyards. John Pelaez at 4:29am 05.30.02 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1112 Has anyone tried to set up the halyards for control from the cockpit?I sail my 25 alone at times an
Help, Cyclone by Capri Kelly at 4:23am 05.30.02 Smaller Boats 2/1027 I have recently acquired a cyclone by Capri, I believe it is a late 70's or early 80's model. She ha
Prop shaft moves in and out John Livingston at 3:31am 05.30.02 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1366 I'm going down to Miami Saturday to pick up "Windswept" my 37c! The guy I got to clean the bottom, i
Day sailing the west coast Bert Kinyon at 3:30am 05.30.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1218 I will be sailing up and down the west coast this summer and would like to hear about what marina's
Sunwing Anyone? Richard Granum at 3:16am 05.30.02 Ask All Sailors 0/961 I am considering buying a 1982 20 ft Sunwing located in Aalesund, Norway. Is anyone familiar with t
PHRF Rating David Wentworth at 2:22am 05.30.02 Racing 5/1871 Does anyone know how to get the PHRF Rating on my Hunter 25? It is a shoal draft (3ft), no Spiniker
, Schaffer roller furling- new line Ian McGain at 1:57am 05.30.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1224 I need to replace the line on my Schaffer roller furling open bail on my '79 Hunter 30'.Before I st
Mast Settling David at 1:47am 05.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/959 The boat I was refering to in the previous article is a O'Day 25. Thanks for the response!David
Entec West Generators Michael Clark at 1:47am 05.30.02 Big Boats 6/1884 I am contemplating buying this generator and would like feed back on experiences with it.
Installing A/C in a 1989-1994 Hunter 28 Paul Aubrecht at 1:44am 05.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/988 I want to install a Marine Air system in my 1993 Hunter 28.Has anyone with a 28 done this?Where did
Pin-striping/Hunter Logo Chip at 1:16am 05.30.02 Smaller Boats 8/2067 The pin-striping on the side of my cabin with the Hunter logo are becoming worn and weathered. What
Prop shaft size? Dan at 12:26am 05.30.02 Smaller Boats 4/1149 Can anyone tell me what the prop shaft size is on the 25.5 with the Yanmar 1GM. I need to get a new
Looking for advise on a Dodger Guest at 12:08am 05.30.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1533 I am interested in adding a DODGER to my sailboat its a 30' hunter any comemts or suggestions where
Raritan Crown Converter on an h-37c Jack Betts at 12:03am 05.30.02 The Cherubini Hunters 11/5836 I'm looking for advice on replacing a Raritan Crown Converter battery charger on my '81 37 cutter.
Tuning H240 Nathan Schaan at 11:27pm 05.29.02 Smaller Boats 1/906 Has anyone got a tuning guide for the 240. I called hunter and all they gave me was 20% of breaking
Rudder problems Mark Cooper at 10:30pm 05.29.02 Smaller Boats 4/970 I keep my 240 slipped, but have always raised the rudder when not in use (to keep it from slapping a
Gouge in gelcoat (also in 'Ask all Sailors') Tom Wootton at 10:08pm 05.29.02 Other Sailboats 1/880 We hit a rock at slow speed in my '95 Hunter 26 this weekend. Acquired a small gouge in the gelcoat
Gouge in gelcoat Tom Wootton at 10:06pm 05.29.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1848 We hit a rock at slow speed in my '95 Hunter 26 this weekend. Acquired a small gouge in the gelcoat

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Battery problem walmsleyc at 6:10am 08.11.20 Just a data point to add here: I've been seeing SoH vary between 100% & 90% (and nothing other tha
Sad day, and no way to fix Daveinet at 6:06am 08.11.20 Their comment about not covering a downed tree was that hey you can't be covered for every tree "lim
Coast guard boarding. Will Gilmore at 6:03am 08.11.20 Circumstances make a big difference. Where, when, course can all be factors in determining how much
Help! Fresh water system sucking air? RoyS at 6:02am 08.11.20 Cut the pickup tube off about two inches below the top of the tank. Sleeve with a vinyl hose that re
Coast guard boarding. shemandr at 5:59am 08.11.20 Never been boarded in almost 40 years. Law enforcement people who boat tell me the CG auxiliary sti
Sad day, and no way to fix SFS at 5:55am 08.11.20 I already called the insurance agent. My homeowners does not cover the boat or even the cost of get
I am looking for a mainsail for an 77 oday 22 Joe at 5:53am 08.11.20 Try: www.thesailwarehouse.com or these guys:Peak Sails, N.A. when you get there "FR" sta
2007 Beneteau 373 Shifter sticking forward and reverse yet not when button pushed for neutral Bob S at 5:53am 08.11.20 I used a cable lube tool on my shut off cable (Catalina) and I was surprised how well it worked. y
Sad day, and no way to fix shemandr at 5:53am 08.11.20 That is sad news. I remember when you bought the boat. You directed me to a link about antipodal b
Top it up and hope???? odaydokay at 5:52am 08.11.20 Yes, I also cannot imagine inside the cylinder, but will blow her out anyway by cranking.
Sad day, and no way to fix rgranger at 5:51am 08.11.20 :(:yikes:
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve jviss at 5:51am 08.11.20 So you guys, @Ralph Johnstone and @JamesG161 think that Racor got it wrong, and the ball check valve
H-34 Manual Fuel Check mnmpizza at 5:51am 08.11.20 I installed a fuel gauge and ran it to the nav station. others have simply placed the gauge near th
Coast guard boarding. Joe at 5:48am 08.11.20 In the past 20 years I've been boarded 3 times.... always as a "safety check" Very polite. They do
Coast guard boarding. duality at 5:43am 08.11.20 You wont meet a more professional team. they have a protocol they go through, they will ask if you h
Foamy Water SawyerCurt at 5:43am 08.11.20 Uummm... don't you have 2 water tanks, and maybe only flushed one in the spring cleaning? Not in
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve odaydokay at 5:43am 08.11.20 Excellent post, Stu. Much appreciate. Any way one can clean that valve in place if not too filthy
Coast guard boarding. dlochner at 5:42am 08.11.20 45 years, never. Knew someone who was, had outadated flares and was given some sort of cite to get
Coast guard boarding. odaydokay at 5:40am 08.11.20 45 years, never. Knew someone who was, had outadated flares and was given some sort of cite to get
Coast guard boarding. dlochner at 5:38am 08.11.20 In 35 years of sailing on Lake Ontario I have been boarded once following a grounding. They wanted t

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