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P42 REEFER-QUESTION FOR PHIL Terry Cox at 4:16pm 04.24.02 Other Sailboats 15/1034 Phil, I posted this article on 4/9 and received several responses, however, I would like your opinio
Bottom Paint Tom at 1:05pm 04.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/999 I am looking to get new bottom paint on my H31. Any recommendation on type of paint to use and a ba
steering adjustment Jim at 12:23pm 04.24.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1154 I've owned my boat for 3 years and noticed that it doesn't steer in reverse as well to starboard as
Gettng around on deck Steve at 12:09pm 04.24.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1216 I'm the new owner of a 74'Venture 21. This may sound silly, but when going to the bow to raise or ta
Do you know about the group Cliff Ruckstuhl at 11:53am 04.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/937 I have started a 28.5 group are you aware of it do you want to join. email me off site cliffr@brig
Bravo to John Rousmaniere! Tim McCarty at 10:17am 04.24.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 1/1584 Just attended the, North Sails sponsor'd, seminar on Cruising and Seamanship, and learned more about
CRACKING UNDER DINETTE John at 10:12am 04.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/831 Below the dinette, and just forward of the aft seat I notice a small crack that is located about 6 i
Swinging salon table Elwin Schwartz at 9:46am 04.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/848 Those of you with 29.5's or other boats with a similar layout- do you have a problem securing the sa
Hunter 31 Problems Dan at 8:48am 04.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/12956 I'm considering buying a Hunter 31. Is there a source to find out what kind of problems I should lo
Auto pilot for Hunter 29.5 Steve at 8:37am 04.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1810 I am looking to get an auto pilot for my 95 Hunter 29.5. Any suggestions? I have look at Autohelm
Interested in Selling? jgdriscoll@hotmail.com at 8:04am 04.24.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/975 Have interest in 1990 or newer Beneteau 39-44 3 cabin model only).Please e-mail jgdriscoll@hotmai
Fluctuating ammeter? Scott at 7:16am 04.24.02 Big Boats 4/1023 Just picked up our new to us '98 410! Great passage back with it about 300 nautical miles... Noticed
Shaft seal Mike Casucci at 7:06am 04.24.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1199 I had a PSS shaft seal installed last year. When boat is launched do I have to do antything with the
Holding Tank Removal Legend 37 Malcolm at 6:47am 04.24.02 Big Boats 0/825 I took delivery last Saturday 4/20/02 of an 89 Legend 37. I'm still flying with excitement. But on a
V-Berth Selves Bob F at 6:42am 04.24.02 Big Boats 5/1574 Has anybody installed small shelves above the vberths? My prior boat (Catalina) had small shelves th
Keel Humming Angel Fernandez at 5:58am 04.24.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1132 Hi I recently restored a '74 25 Venture and never sailed one before. The boat sails great but I can
best way to secure cushions Colin at 5:30am 04.24.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1739 The settee cushions in my 335 are not staying in place with the current velcro method of attachment.
Anchoring a 28.5 Brian at 4:29am 04.24.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1112 I reciently purchased a Hunter 28.5. I noticed that there are no chocks to guide the anchor rode th
Replacing Outhaul line on Z Spar Paul Aubrecht at 3:52am 04.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/2586 Can some one explain how to replace the Outhaul line?I am trying to pull another one through and I g
ODay 27 big little boat or little big boat? William Hankins at 3:47am 04.24.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/872 Oday owners forum are divided into two groups, daysailors(boats under 26) and big boats(boats 28 and

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Second Bilge pump (1) sail sfbay at 6:56am 08.04.20 Good plan if you have room!! My sailboat has 2 electric bilge pumps: Primary RULE 1500 w/ Rule-A-Ma
Chirping alarm sound while engine running FastOlson at 6:43am 08.04.20 One bit of maintenance (albeit, not a 'cure' per se) is to start a systematic check of all of the en
Chirping alarm sound while engine running Capt jgw at 6:24am 08.04.20 Loose or bad connection, or chafed wire someplace. These can be a pita to find.
Anode needed on inside shaft? Ron20324 at 6:20am 08.04.20 Why? Other than the obvious, what is the difference between mounting an anode inside the boat or ou
Anode needed on inside shaft? Capt jgw at 6:18am 08.04.20 I once rescued an old Chris Craft runabout whose shaft pulled out. Didn't fall all the way out so th
LED replacement bulbs? jviss at 6:14am 08.04.20 As far as I am aware, Dr. LED is the only vendor of LED bulbs that retain USCG compliance when fitte
Summer in the Salish Sea Michael Davis at 6:14am 08.04.20 Mike, did you sail in thru that opening at Dusky Cove :yikes: or kayak? Even the kayaks scraped bo
Summer in the Salish Sea jssailem at 6:11am 08.04.20 Mike, did you sail in thru that opening at Dusky Cove :yikes: or kayak?
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 6:09am 08.04.20 183307 183308 Dusky Cove. Taken while standing over the BBQ with a glass of wine
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 6:06am 08.04.20 183305 183306 Exploring Dusky Cove
Inspecting the hull/ballast tank and looking for a trailer for a Hunter 23.5. Bobbi Ullinger at 6:06am 08.04.20 I had a thought, late last night. If the axle is undamaged on your trailer, I'm replacing our trail
LED replacement bulbs? Justin_NSA at 6:05am 08.04.20 Just be aware that if your navigation lights were designed for incandescent bulbs, inserting LED bu
Summer in the Salish Sea (1) Michael Davis at 6:02am 08.04.20 183302 After the rain. Dusky Cove, Bonwick Island, Broughtons
Question regarding chainplates (1) Bluenose at 6:02am 08.04.20 This is how it is supposed to look. It is likely surface rust. I don't see how you could get that pi
Summer in the Salish Sea (1) jssailem at 6:01am 08.04.20 For the sailor out there who has not seen springboard logging. It is an old school skill that gets t
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 5:57am 08.04.20
Cleaning Non-skid Gelcoat Surfaces? jviss at 5:51am 08.04.20 For what it's worth, the Woody Wax non-skid product I have is in a blue, aluminum can with a spray n
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 5:49am 08.04.20 183297 183298 Wahkana Bay off Tribune Channel got added to our favourites.
Summer in the Salish Sea (2) Michael Davis at 5:44am 08.04.20 183293 Walking the trails by a restored salmon stream. 183294 Evidence of hand logging. Note the spr
Chirping alarm sound while engine running RoyS at 5:15am 08.04.20 I have a vague recollection that one of the indicating lights on the control panel is in one of the

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