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H23.5 motor size? John Powell at 3:13am 01.02.02 Smaller Boats 11/1003 I had a 23.5 which motored great with an 8hp Mercury. I sold it and bought another, larger boat whic
Catalina 27 blisters steve at 1:13am 01.18.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2269 I'm looking at buying at 1986 Catalina 27 Tall Rig. I had the boat surveryed one of the few problem
Stuffing box Bob at 9:09am 01.07.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/928 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 4/1828 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 4/1720 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 10/2737 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 4/1458 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 5/1097 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 5/1480 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 10/1206 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 7/936 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 5/976 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 8/992 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 1/983 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 2/1420 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 5/887 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 5/2186 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 3/843 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 3/721 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 2/1096 I have a 1983 O'Day 28 with a Universal 10HP driving a 2 blade prop. I sail in waters with consider

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Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack Roland5048 at 12:01pm 05.28.20 Another thing come to mind. How is the weight in the boat dispersed? On my h30, with the batteries
Windlass Hunter 33 (2) woofetc at 11:33am 05.28.20 @woofetc Can you take a picture of the motor on the inside of the boat? It would help in identifyin
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack dlochner at 11:30am 05.28.20 Are you reading the speed from the GPS or the knot meter? It is not uncommon for the knot meter have
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack Alan Gomes at 11:24am 05.28.20 I race my Catalina 30 TM. A few races back, I was doing well on a port beat relative to the fleet,
Pin hole leak in water tank dlochner at 11:06am 05.28.20 Probably polyethylene. Regular glues and epoxies won't stick. There was a recent thread here on repa
Centerboard Winch Hunter216 at 11:04am 05.28.20 The pawl is in solid shape. Looking into a welder or another person recommended Port Townsend Found
Centerboard Winch dlochner at 11:03am 05.28.20 The pawl is in solid shape. Looking into a welder or another person recommended Port Townsend Found
Windlass Hunter 33 jssailem at 11:02am 05.28.20 @woofetc Can you take a picture of the motor on the inside of the boat? It would help in identifying
Cabin Heat Bob S at 10:59am 05.28.20 Boiling water for a hot cup of coffee seems to do it for me. Another option is a kerosene lamp. Go
Centerboard Winch SailsIncrease at 10:57am 05.28.20 Yes, O know about the new 23, I saw the first one years ago in the San Juan Islands. I still prefer
Centerboard Winch SailsIncrease at 10:54am 05.28.20 The pawl is in solid shape. Looking into a welder or another person recommended Port Townsend Foundr
Centerboard Winch Hunter216 at 10:53am 05.28.20 Perhaps you already know about this but.... http://www.msog.org/models/m23new/modelm23_new.cfm Tho
Frameless fixed portlight removal stonybrookpictures at 10:48am 05.28.20 Perfect.
Legend 37.5 fuel filter system upgrades? (3) jssailem at 10:44am 05.28.20 Hi. It is a bummer when your out enjoying you boat and the engine suddenly starts to speed up. It co
Hunter 386 Shrouds howardfrost at 10:37am 05.28.20 Fast and comfortable sailing. Will do hull speed all day long. Have taced it with an asymetrical s
Propane stove Alan Gomes at 10:29am 05.28.20 More to the point, such stoves are not safe for use down below.
Cape Dory 27 sailors Scott T-Bird at 9:57am 05.28.20 I imagine you are talking about a Yanmar 1GM in that boat. It will be adequate assuming it is runni
Windlass Hunter 33 (1) woofetc at 9:52am 05.28.20
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler Apex at 9:52am 05.28.20 change to a line system. The purchase on it will make adjustments a breeze. I replaced my bridgede
Hunter 386 Shrouds sail sfbay at 9:40am 05.28.20 Fast and comfortable sailing. Will do hull speed all day long. Have taced it with an asymetrical sp

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