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Stuffing box Bob at 9:09am 01.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/885 I am nervous about my packing gland. Right now it drips about 1 drip every 10 seconds when the boat
When to replace rigging Jim Logan at 11:59pm 01.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1737 I've read all the posts on replacing rigging and the recommended times and signs of replacement, but
Water Ballest-What is it? Jeff at 10:54pm 01.17.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1511 I am looking at a Macgregor Venture 22 (my first sail boat). This boat has a water ballest...Can any
Interior Teak Care Joe Mullee at 9:00am 01.07.02 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2418 I want to freshen up the interior teak on my 1983 Hunter. It's not in terrible condition but could u
O'Day 23 Centerboard Patrick Maier at 9:59pm 01.17.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1296 We acquired our O'Day 23 last Summer from a non-profit in Baltimore. A donated boat, it was in prett
Engine Coolant Salon Heater Bert Kinyon at 2:50am 01.02.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1010 Very often while plying the cold cold waters of San Francisco Bay I have wished for a convient way t
Cushion Smell Nick R at 8:00pm 01.17.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1454 Recently purchased Hunter Sailboat. Cushion covers are fairly new, but have that real musty smell,
water versus air cooled refrigerators Helmut Trupke at 8:03am 01.07.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1057 We are the proud second owners of 2000 model Hunter 380. We have of course an ice box but are plann
unconfortable 1982 cat 30. L Brooks at 12:56pm 01.17.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/853 I would like to know if their is a rised platform behind the pedestal so you may sit instead of stan
virginia to long island nick at 10:01am 01.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/945 I am buying a 290 hunter in deltaville virginia , and thinking of sailing it to long island in april
Is it Hunter or me? Antonio Aranguren at 6:42am 01.07.02 Other Sailboats 8/919 I have a SuperCold Adler Barbour installed on my 2001 Hunter 380. Although based in the tropics , te
spurs Greg Miller at 8:54am 01.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/956 I would like to add spurs to my prop shaft. Does anyone have information regarding the stock propel
Loose rigging Bob Greenfield at 2:35am 01.02.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1362 We were told that the rigging on our 29.5 is loose. Have not been down to inspect but what is the p
C27 blisters Ryan at 6:44am 01.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/830 I am getting ready to buy a 1986 C27. The boat is in perfect condition except for some patches of b
Encapsulating Keel Bolts Dave Mauney at 6:22am 01.07.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1987 I wondered if anyone has experience encapsulating keel bolts with epoxy. Mine were not encapsulated
Atlantic City boat show and party Jim Seamans at 5:33am 01.17.02 Smaller Boats 3/827 Anyone going to the boat show at Atlantic City andalso to the Huntermarine party on Friday evening?
Another fridge problem.. Alex at 5:16am 01.17.02 Other Sailboats 3/680 The compressor( Danfos 35 ,Coolmatic By Waeco , 12V) works for about 4-5 minutes and stop, for abou
O'Day 28 prop question Mike Lombardy at 6:05am 01.07.02 Other Sailboats 2/1055 I have a 1983 O'Day 28 with a Universal 10HP driving a 2 blade prop. I sail in waters with consider
lights at night Scott Blahnik at 4:05am 01.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/1057 I went to the "Boatsmart" Coast Guard course last night. I was asking about a statement in the manua
bahamas bound rudy p. at 12:38am 01.02.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1225 old subject and probably answered multiple times, but any advice on the crossing will be appreciated

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How serious is this rot? BillyK at 12:03pm 03.02.20 I had the same exact issue on my Catalina 30.. i replaced it. When i inspected how the load was sp
C30 Rudder Removal dmax at 12:02pm 03.02.20 Wow - aren't boats an adventure:biggrin:
Rabbit hole Will Gilmore at 11:58am 03.02.20 We are reading through and discussing Everett Collier's book, 'The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion".
Yanmar 2GM starting trouble Jake N Eggs at 11:50am 03.02.20 The mechanical fuel lift pump is operated by a leaver that rides on the camshaft. When the camshaft
Wind vane steering Hunter Passage 42 Will Gilmore at 11:44am 03.02.20 Wind Vane Self Steering Gear for Sailboats Just came across this article. Thought you might be inte
Rabbit hole dmax at 11:44am 03.02.20 You can have a new, thicker bottom welded onto to that tank for much less than a new one.
How serious is this rot? JRT at 11:38am 03.02.20 Not an expect, but that bulkhead looks like it was replaced already since it appears to be a differe
Oday 19 centerboard operation. Patrick Hall at 11:23am 03.02.20 Great. Thank you. Once it is do I need to do anything to keep in place?
Big scare with new standing rigging JRT at 11:20am 03.02.20 Professional Drone pilots have a bit of FAA certifications and insurance to pay for, so there is som
Oday 19 centerboard operation. Brian S at 11:18am 03.02.20 Yup, that's it. Lower it easy so it doesn't slam into the front of the CB trunk. Lifting it up shoul
How serious is this rot? jdallas at 11:02am 03.02.20 Can't advise on whether this is repairable, but I replaced both bulkheads on a 1975 Catalina 27 a f
450-456 size difference? Jake N Eggs at 10:56am 03.02.20 I don't have knowledge of the boats that you are asking about but my personal observation has been t
How serious is this rot? tfox2069 at 10:10am 03.02.20 Can't advise on whether this is repairable, but I replaced both bulkheads on a 1975 Catalina 27 a fe
How serious is this rot? jdallas at 9:57am 03.02.20 Not a huge concern, just replace it. But it begs the question why you didn't see it beforehand even
Big scare with new standing rigging Muttondressedaslamb at 9:57am 03.02.20 Double that if you want one that's waterproof: Spry \| Waterproof Sports Drone with 4K Camera - Swel
11.0 - has anyone removed all chainplates? Tweedy at 9:47am 03.02.20 Next spring I plan to pull all chainplates, remove any core rot (if there) and fill with thickened
Rabbit hole Tom J at 9:42am 03.02.20 The discovery continues! got down to the boat on Saturday to do some cleaning and the cabin smell
Strange Winter? JamesG161 at 9:06am 03.02.20 Could you let us know your experience with these types of services, and if you would recommend them
Strange Winter? jssailem at 8:58am 03.02.20
How serious is this rot? Project_Mayhem at 8:48am 03.02.20 Replacing the bulkhead is a lot easier than you think. A bit time consuming but there's nothing diff

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