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An H37C detail. Ed Schenck at 10:36pm 12.04.01 The Cherubini Hunters 3/882 Most of you probably know what is under that step in the v-berth. I did not. Yesterday I needed to
Can exhaust hose be disconnected? Scott at 12:41pm 12.04.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1566 The large exhaust hose running from the engine to the water muffler needs replacing, but I'm not sur
Steve Dion, Just want to say Thanks!!! Tom Payne at 9:58am 12.04.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1218 I have been sailing for about 4 years. I have tons of things to learn. I want you to know I appreci
Furlers Drew at 7:55am 12.04.01 Ask An Oday Owner 0/831 I am thinking about installing a furler on my 22 so that the crew ( my wife) has an easier time. Ho
ATOMIC 4 and water heater Paul at 5:10am 12.04.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1516 The projects continue....I am installing a new water heater in my C30. The new unit has the engin
Split backstays on Hunter 25.5 Anthony Bavuso at 12:35am 12.04.01 Smaller Boats 2/1186 Has anyone else considering modifying the Hunter25.5's transom to allow for a split backstay as oppo
New cockpit drain idea... Rich at 1:55pm 12.03.01 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1329 I'm getting a lot of rainwater collecting and staying in the forward part of my cockpit floor on my
Need some advice on upgrades Alan H at 12:53pm 12.03.01 Smaller Boats 8/1091
rudder / stan r Ron F. at 11:28am 12.03.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/739 Hello stan, I have a 1982 ,C 27 #5110.My rudder shaft is 33". I estimated the length by measuring
Would the real owner please step forward! Steven Dion at 10:29am 12.03.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/988 I cannot believe that the owner of the H'31 on page 39 of the December 2001 issue of Cruising World
new sails (LEE) mmsailor at 10:11am 12.03.01 Smaller Boats 2/1002 After reading positive comments here about lee sails I contacted them , a price for a new main for m
Port gaskets? Ken Ayer at 10:05am 12.09.01 Smaller Boats 3/998 Port lights on my 1983 Hunter 25 leak in heavy rain. I want to replace gaskets - any sources or sug
Oday 34 Head Michael Sivret at 3:39am 12.09.01 Bigger Boats 5/1224 I own a 83 Oday 34 and it has a manual head made by Groco. My question is does anybody happen to kn
relocation? or sell dave at 5:40am 12.03.01 Ask An Oday Owner 4/979 i'm thinking of moving to naples area in florida and have a 25 i'm wondering if i should have moved
Hunter 23 Nationals - 2002 Ken Alexander at 9:04am 12.08.01 Racing 2/1164 The 2002 HUNTER 23 Nations will be held August 23 to 25 on Indian Lake, Russell's Point,Ohio. For m
Inexpensive Radar? Alastair Longley-Cook at 3:11am 12.08.01 Ask All Sailors 4/1150 Has anyone tried the JRC 1000 radar, retailing at Hamilton Marine for $800? Sounds to good to be tru
C38 Windlass John Foy at 1:42am 12.03.01 Big Boats 1/1195 Scott,The best C-38 windlass installation I have read about is the Lofrens Progress 1 done by Dick
Trailer for Catalina 27 Gene Turchin at 5:05am 12.07.01 Mid-Size Boats 0/777 Does anybody know where I can get a used trailer for a Catalina 27? genenm@riolink.com
O'Day 15 Information Tim at 7:20pm 12.07.01 Day Sailers 2/8287 I'm looking for information about the early 1980's O'Day 15. Specifications, sailing characteristic
The speed barrier Anthony Bavuso at 10:15pm 12.02.01 Smaller Boats 1/1092 Before a month ago my main performance goal was to get our boat to sail at least 4 knots. Well rece

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How to connect VHF radio to NMEA2000 MFD JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:27am 02.23.20 Before you spend $200 on one of those actisense or yachdesigns converters, give standard horizon a
Anyone familiar with Larry Pollocks Running Cloud Trimaran? Captain Larry-DH at 5:18am 02.23.20 Not if they are registered but you could have 1 registered and 25 licensed with the same name. The
Anyone familiar with Larry Pollocks Running Cloud Trimaran? alpharalpha at 5:06am 02.23.20 It lists both his name and boat's name together; now that I've taken the time to read the articles a
Legend 40.5 - Genoa furling line cockpit arrangement fero at 3:26am 02.23.20 Thanks for the comments, as I said in the original post, l know and prefer furling downwind. As you
New alternator StanleyJ at 3:20am 02.23.20 I own a 1987 O'Day 272le and the alternator is failing. Should I replace the alternator with the or
Davidasailor26 at 3:14am 02.23.20
Solar panel connection setup. Sailm8 at 3:08am 02.23.20 This is what you need but you also need to correctly size your controller. https://www.amazon.com/B
Solar panel connection setup. Will Gilmore at 2:18am 02.23.20 Can you describe your panels and controller? What wattages are you dealing with, etc. What kind of
Mattcia123 at 2:14am 02.23.20 In the same boat, what is the purpose of the plastic bag?
New alternator Benny17441 at 8:52pm 02.22.20 It depends on your needs and type of sailing. Bigger is not necessarily better. How much horsepow
Macgregor 26M Mast Raising System Fix Tom McCormack at 8:47pm 02.22.20 I have no welding skills. So I attache into the stanchion base support. I also raise in t fierce c
Nautitech Catamarans thinwater at 8:23pm 02.22.20 ... It's actually still a sailboat, after all.... After he goes to the "dark side" he'll start tell
Nautitech Catamarans Kings Gambit at 8:08pm 02.22.20 as you look into catamarans let us know your opinions from what you learn. i know little of modern
What sticks to plastic wheelpilot pedestal mounting bracket? jssailem at 7:50pm 02.22.20 Use a piece of starboard. Get the thickness / size you need. Drill a hole in the center the diamete
How to connect VHF radio to NMEA2000 MFD Joe at 7:09pm 02.22.20 Before you spend $200 on one of those actisense or yachdesigns converters, give standard horizon a c
Quick Release Lever C-22 (2) Joe at 7:00pm 02.22.20 Thanks for the suggestions! It would be pretty easy to just replace the entire forestay. My boat c
Replacing 420 cabin lights with switches with LEDs Sailgunner at 6:48pm 02.22.20 Have replaced all of mine as well. China sells them much cheaper and rated to 14V. Work great. Can g
Overpowered? Joe at 6:37pm 02.22.20 It's always about the tell tales... believe in them. If you're heeled over... the wind angle is to
acrylic window thickness CarlN at 6:05pm 02.22.20 Use cast acrylic (plexiglass). Lexan is stronger but plexi is more than strong enough and will look

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