Recent Posts (old style)

Serving sailors online since 1997

Forum Index
Recent Posts (Legacy)

Recent Topics

All Propped Up Nigel at 11:29am 02.20.02 Other Sailboats 3/1049 My winter's quest has been the investigation of getting new prop for my H 33.5 with the Yanmar 3GM30
What's a Kellet? George Kornreich at 7:17am 02.20.02 Big Boats 3/1207 This was mentioned as an alternative to a riding sail.
Lifeline Replacement John at 6:26am 02.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 4/1778 Has anyone replaced lifelines recently? And if so, any recommendations on where the best deal and/o
Cheap Refrigeration (A/C only) Ray at 5:32am 02.20.02 Ask All Sailors 5/2603 We did the cheap refig thing on our Hunter 34.saw it posted on photo forum. Bought a new dorm size f
Outboard Tune-up help! bobby stone at 4:19am 02.20.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1024 My Honda 9hp outboaard has started aggravating me. It ran fine all summer until the end of the seas
Removing direct discharge thru-hull Dean Strong at 4:14am 02.20.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1411 Peggy,I'm rerouting my MSD plumbing, and want to eliminate the head direct discharge sea-cock and
Which Genoa to buy for my F235 Steve at 3:52am 02.20.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/946 Hi, I purchased my first sailboat last summer ( not counting my Lightning), a Beneteau F235. I sail
Painting the bottom, easiest method? Andy at 2:02am 02.20.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1375 It is an 82 Hunter 27, sails in Lake Erie. Probably should have painted last year but did not. Prior
1986 Hunter 28.5 prop strut Mike H. at 1:30am 02.20.02 Other Sailboats 3/1150 The prop strut on my 1986 Hunter 28.5 is bent. Can anyone tell me where I can find a new one? Thanks
Lookingfor a Hunter - what about masts ? Harry Loewen at 12:16am 02.20.02 Big Boats 2/911 I'm dreaming about a mid 30's Hunter. However the mast configurations seem to be so various that I c
O'day 15 sails Don Thomas at 11:36pm 02.19.02 Day Sailers 0/1142 I anm looking for a set or source of sails for an Oday 15. I would also like a spinnaker.
Lexan sources in Annapolis area Rich at 10:37pm 02.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1228 I need to replace the lexan skylights in my H35.5. Anyone out there know of a source for lexan in t
Plywood in Michigan or Chicago area steve at 9:07pm 02.19.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1144 I'm going to be replacing a bulkhead. I am looking for Marine grade plywood with the teak venere in
Phil, you get better and better! Ken Palmer at 8:09pm 02.19.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/981 I love the new look of the forum page. The banner and dropdown menus look great.As I have said bef
Rigid Vang Installation Walt at 7:47pm 02.19.02 Big Boats 9/1676 Am considering a Garhauer rigid vang to replace the factory equipped standard boom vang. My only co
1986 Hunter prop strut Guest at 4:12pm 02.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/832 The prop strut on my 1986 Hunter 28.5 is bent. Can anyone tell me where I can find a new one? Thanks
19'rudders verses 26'rudders Neil at 12:04pm 02.19.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/1129 We have a 19' (1994) Macgregor and are interested in changing the rudders to the 26' MacGregor rudde
Unintentional gybe with B George Kornreich at 10:45am 02.19.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 5/1066 We usually think of being at risk of an unintentional gybe when "sailing by the lee" (Wind coming ov
Getting Boat off Trailer Paul Esposito at 9:27am 02.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1160 My 1994 Hunter 23.5 is on the trailer in my yard for the winter. I would like to get it off the tra
America Cup Preps - televised? Jim at 8:57am 02.19.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1036 Is there a good source to know when different sailing events are televised on any of the cable or ma

Recent Replies

Is my Gooseneck cooked? jmce1587 at 7:40am 07.27.20 You would have to remove boom to inspect the half ball areas for wear to ensure the clips will remai
Is my Gooseneck cooked? Davidasailor26 at 7:38am 07.27.20 You could remove the boom and inspect the parts to make sure nothing looks split. Once the boom is o
Is my Gooseneck cooked? odaydokay at 7:32am 07.27.20 Thanks, but how do I know something is actually broken in there? The clip went back in and stayed p
Hunter 19-2. What size and type plug is used on the ballast vent? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:24am 07.27.20 The vent plug is the style by turning the handle, the black rubber plug enlargens to a size to match
Hunter 19-2. What size and type plug is used on the ballast vent? ChampagneBoatingonaBeerBudget at 7:22am 07.27.20 Okie doke. I'll let you know what I find out. Someone just posted a contact and email who might ha
Pre-Purchase Survey - Houston recommendation needed jmce1587 at 7:22am 07.27.20 Contact Seabrook Shipyard in Kemah and ask for Janice. She can give you the names/contact info for
New Victron Smart Shunt vs. New Balmar SG2000 Swoosh1210 at 7:19am 07.27.20 Thanks. I purchased an SG2000 as an early adopter but have only recently gotten around to getting my
Does this boat exist? Meriachee at 7:18am 07.27.20 Not sure I understand this response. Although I have alluded to it a couple of times in this thread
Is my Gooseneck cooked? jmce1587 at 7:17am 07.27.20 Should read 2 piece not 3 for the ball halves.
Is my Gooseneck cooked? jmce1587 at 7:17am 07.27.20 Contact rig rite and inquire about old style gooseneck attachment cir clips and 3 piece ball attachm
Email notifications are not working rgranger at 6:56am 07.27.20 That did not work. I have the ugly email add-on. It is a gmail add-on that blocks people from trac
Peek a Boo shutters Justin_NSA at 6:53am 07.27.20 Practical Sailor had an article on DIY hatch covers We keep a deck cover on when we aren't sailing.
Jerks! (2) rgranger at 6:50am 07.27.20 I got a start on building a new gin-pole I didn't get a pic of the final product but here are the p
Removing bottom paint: How long does it take? DRhoads at 6:50am 07.27.20 What is HHN? Herrington Harbour North, MD Where Dr. D's boat is. They have a large yard there an
New to sailing. lots of questions keithfl at 6:48am 07.27.20 great tips from a great community of experience! One more - not sure if your midlife crisis was at 4
Peek a Boo shutters Waltsailor at 6:47am 07.27.20 I have them on the ports in both heads. Keeps the sun from shining in, which in turn keeps them co
Hunter 19-2. What size and type plug is used on the ballast vent? Dave Groshong at 6:44am 07.27.20 Should just be this standard plug, I wonder if yours has been modified? https://shop.hunterowners.c
Jerks! jaysweet at 6:36am 07.27.20 I'm guessing it was either kids messing about or someone hoping to get a few bucks at the scrap yar
Email notifications are not working Brian D at 6:31am 07.27.20 OK... i looked and found my issue. It was a redirect issue for me when I clicked on the link. I foun
Jerks! rgranger at 6:31am 07.27.20 Man: that's a pretty specific part for someone to steal. Sorry about that! A number of years ago,

Contact
About
Terms of Use