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Need info, pictures '92 Hunter 27 Wingkeel Ken Paruch at 10:25am 02.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/962 I'm in the process of purchasing a 1992 Hunter 27 wingkeel via long distance and would appreciate he
240 Stereo enclosure Bob Reany at 8:06am 02.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/803 Sorry, I search through 268 posts and could not find plans for a stereo enclosure behind the sink on
Exhaust system/Standpipe Rick Thor at 8:24am 02.11.02 Catalina 22 0/1457 I own a C
Hatch cover scratches David Dunagan at 7:51am 02.11.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1219 Just after receiving my H380, we had a series of problems with the hatch cover. The resulting proble
Opinions Please?! Stephen Saunders at 6:00am 02.11.02 Smaller Boats 3/950 Okay, A quick question for everyone...I currently have a 1980 Catalina 22, and have been extremely p
Catalina 30 muffler bolts Doc at 5:33am 02.11.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/1125 The bolts on the muffler are missing. I don't have one to determine the size. What size are the bolt
avoiding sales tax jim at 4:49am 02.11.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1015 I have just bought a 36 I've been told by registering it in Deleware and storing it in Georgia for 6
Exhaust soot on transon Bernard Dry at 3:55am 02.11.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1160 Is there a way to eliminate the exhaust soot on the transom after use? My boat is powered by a Univ
How do you store parts? Ed Schenck at 3:18am 02.11.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1230 Recently we had a thread about tools and toolboxes. Now I am wondering how you carry and store spar
Dingy bottom Wax Tom at 2:26am 02.11.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1730 I have an Achilles soft bottom Dingy. I am looking for the type of wax that is recommended by Achill
Doyle DRS with sock Jamie Miller at 2:08am 02.11.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1378 I purchase a 1992 Hunter 28 in the fall, and had only 3 days sailing before putting it up for the wi
Forum novice question Rick at 1:18am 02.11.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1167 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

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Reefing tips Hayden Watson at 3:22pm 07.18.20 I Heave to my C30 most times that I am out sailing, in all wind strengths. It is useful for eating,
maybe 3 lays of paint on hull..what to use? Don S/V ILLusion at 3:21pm 07.18.20
Tapping bolt holes for reef track in old aluminum boom DrJudyB at 3:17pm 07.18.20 Am I to take it that you mean all mains now made (obviously except for classic boats) have tape and
Hunter 22 1982 boom jack Captain Mal at 3:16pm 07.18.20 There are two cleats on the boom. One on the bottom and one on the port side. Both are forward of th
Reefing tips capta at 3:12pm 07.18.20 Heaving-to is usually done with a combination of jib and main. How would you reef if the main is in
Reefing tips Hayden Watson at 2:58pm 07.18.20 I have converted the reefing to single line and can pull one in less than 60 seconds. Before that I
Reefing tips Hunter216 at 2:56pm 07.18.20 I'm going to give heaving to a try next, I was bringing her into irons because for whatever reason
Tapping bolt holes for reef track in old aluminum boom capta at 2:55pm 07.18.20 That's probably true, but it is still a very old fashioned (circa1970's) and clunky-heavy way to r
Tapping bolt holes for reef track in old aluminum boom DrJudyB at 2:50pm 07.18.20 but it is possible that the track was for different mains and racing? That's probably the reason
Reefing tips capta at 2:49pm 07.18.20 I would usually, depending on my point of sail, just ease the main sheet, let the main luff, attach
Tapping bolt holes for reef track in old aluminum boom DrJudyB at 2:46pm 07.18.20 Looks like a brand new sail (It's unusual to have foot slides on a J30 though). Your sail maker sho
Reefing tips shemandr at 2:46pm 07.18.20 Heaving to on a fin keel boat is an acquired taste. I never did master it for my Ranger. If you wa
Head waste water inlet valve on 326 Ken13559 at 2:41pm 07.18.20 The wood panel around the microwave can be pull out. It is held in by clips. After that the screw to
Spinnaker for a 22 DrJudyB at 2:32pm 07.18.20 Rules can vary from one rating authority to another, but this is the most common. Luff max = 0.95 *
Tapping bolt holes for reef track in old aluminum boom capta at 2:31pm 07.18.20 Why one size larger? I doubt you'd have the "meat" left to get good threads on the old holes. It w
Siracco 15 gooseneck repair IASailor at 2:02pm 07.18.20 The jury rigged repair keeps breaking so I looked for the actual part. At $270, I'll see if I can ju
Reefing tips ontherocks83 at 1:47pm 07.18.20 That might be contributing to the 360 problem. Pretty hard to control any sailboat in irons especia
Where to buy outboard? LeeandRick at 1:46pm 07.18.20 Since 2011 I've bought 2 Tohatsu 6HP Sail Pro MFS6DSPROUL from Online Outboards and never had a prob
Reefing tips Hunter216 at 1:43pm 07.18.20 I had the helmsman bring her into irons That might be contributing to the 360 problem. Pretty hard
Reefing tips ontherocks83 at 1:39pm 07.18.20 I didn't consider heaving to. I'm going to have to give that a try.

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