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Forum novice question Rick at 1:18am 02.11.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1166 I see that many sign their questions with "S/V" and then their boat's name. What does "S/V" stand f
VHF antenna and line replacement Jay Kent at 12:50am 02.11.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1137 I am looking for advice and input about replacing my old VHF antenna and line. I have experienced i
USYC Cushions Joe Mullee at 12:10am 02.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/962 I'm having a problem getting these people to respond to me. Over three weeks ago I contacted them fo
hatch latch Dennis Rielly at 12:08am 02.11.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1125 I am a new owner of an '81 Hunter 30. It appears the latch for the anchor well door is missing (rep
Electrical circuit breakers alan jackson at 12:04am 02.11.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1062 I am looking for used working circuit breakers for my Hunter 27. The existing CB`s are manufactured
H31 Head Installation Laura Bertran at 10:51pm 02.10.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1104 Hello- I'm in the process of replacing the head and hoses on my H31. After what I thought was car
Door clips David Dunagan at 9:27pm 02.10.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/868 Does anyone know of a place to get a replacement for the small, silver door clips/latches that Hunte
raising the mast Doug at 3:55pm 02.17.02 Smaller Boats 0/824 On a catalina 25 (keel) How hard is it to raise and lower the mast when trailering the boat. Is it
HUNTER 27 WEIGHT JLAMARS at 11:20am 02.17.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1065 I WILL BE PURCHASING A HUNTER 27 SOON AND PLAN TO MOOR ON A TRAILER, DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A TRAILER I
Everything but the Kitchen Sink! Jim Maroldo at 8:55am 02.17.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1101 I'm looking to replace the original plastic sink on my H23. Anyone know where I might find one? Wes
prop saver/shock absorbers chet p at 6:51am 02.17.02 Other Sailboats 1/946 i am aqbout to replace my engine and have considered one of the rubber/synthetic prop saver devices
Spinaker dimensions Anne at 4:20am 02.17.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/972 What are the dimensions of the cruising spinaker recommended for a Hunter Passage 42? Only square f
Main Mast Tracks ??? GaryC at 1:34am 02.17.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/920 I've been having a hard time getting the main sail up lately. It eventually goes up, but it takes a
Second happiest day sloopercat at 11:44pm 02.16.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/877 I just sold my '27 that I had for the past six years. The cost of moving it to my new local was too
1978 capri cyclone Johnny at 7:40pm 02.16.02 Smaller Boats 1/1696 I just purchased a 1978 Capri Cyclone from a church, the boat was donated to them by an unkown sourc
Back yard hauling R. Glad at 11:40am 02.16.02 Trailer Sailors 3/1862 The trailor for my 1971 Daysailor has a plywood deck that has rotted and needs replacing. I will nee
Alternator Bracket Pete at 8:17am 02.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1064 I finally got around to putting the alternator bracket modification on the Universal M-25 in my '84
All tangled up Warren Updike at 3:09am 02.16.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1141 I bought a Doyle cruising spinnaker used. It's in geat shape, and I've even got it up a few times; b
Prop size for an Irwin 32 Terry Kuhn at 11:15pm 02.15.02 Other Sailboats 0/802 Hello, I recently rebuilt an Atomic Four for a customer with an Irwin 32. I suspect he is over-prop
Guage for fresh water tank Gerald McCombs at 2:50pm 02.15.02 Racing 2/1245 Has anyone devised a guage for their freshwater tank in order to measure the volume of water in the

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Mast raising options? ChrisLee at 6:19pm 07.17.20 Any idea on how to attach a winch in the anchor locker? Or somehow hook it to the pad eye in the loc
Regs clarification. Need input Ron20324 at 6:12pm 07.17.20 It looks like it burnt at the screw terminal. IIRC when i cheg'd mine, the screw was already black
110 electric system not working weekendrken at 6:08pm 07.17.20
What is these brown stuff on my hull Ron20324 at 6:07pm 07.17.20 looks like rust from the pulpit welds.
Bottom Painting Ralph Johnstone at 5:42pm 07.17.20 What is the best epoxy, By epoxy, I presume you are referring to the barrier coat. I would recomm
110 electric system not working jbertelli at 5:40pm 07.17.20 I used my shore cable on a friends boat and it worked fine so I assumed the cable was ok. The "man"
Looking at a 1986 Catalina 30 and have a few questions. Seeking advice! shemandr at 5:34pm 07.17.20 I'm not sure about the compression post ( Is that it in the background?), but it looks like the kee
What is these brown stuff on my hull Dave Groshong at 5:26pm 07.17.20 It's dust, I think, rust dust, from your anchor chain.
Gear box oil change frequency and tips FastOlson at 5:21pm 07.17.20 In general, change the transmission oil once a year when you also change the engine oil. This is che
Gear box oil change frequency and tips Ralph Johnstone at 5:17pm 07.17.20 @Guan , need to know a few more things about your engine before we can offer any educated thoughts.
Dry Ice.... BarryL at 5:10pm 07.17.20 Hi Guys, Every year (since 2014) I do the Around Long Island Regatta (except this because it's bee
Regs clarification. Need input Hunter216 at 5:08pm 07.17.20 Scroll down towards the end. https://marinehowto.com/shore-power-cords-smartplug-vs-1938 Interest
water in Catalina 27 bilge Indysailor at 5:05pm 07.17.20 My packing nut doesn't drip at rest and if it did I wouldn't be thrilled with 2 inches per week. I d
Dry Ice.... MikeHoncho at 5:04pm 07.17.20
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 RitSim at 5:02pm 07.17.20 This may be an insurance tactic - deny deny deny. Consider filing a complaint with the insurance re
almost vacation time (10) fred1diver at 4:57pm 07.17.20 182587182588182589182590182591182592 with the table in place: 182594 the start of my new electric
Dry Ice.... Davidasailor26 at 4:55pm 07.17.20
Stainless or aloominum rivets? heritage at 4:52pm 07.17.20 I have used the threaded inserts for use in wood, but never these for metal. Looks promising, excep
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 RitSim at 4:47pm 07.17.20 Sleeving a mast was a question in the October 2019 Sail Magazine. Answered by Don Casey a noted exp
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Hello Below at 4:33pm 07.17.20

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