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How do you store parts? Ed Schenck at 3:18am 02.11.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1236 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 1/1735 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 3/1386 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 3/1170 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 6/1143 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 2/963 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 4/1134 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 0/1067 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 8/1107 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 3/869 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 0/826 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 2/1104 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 1/950 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 1/979 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 0/921 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 0/878 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 1/1701 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 3/1871 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 1/1066 I finally got around to putting the alternator bracket modification on the Universal M-25 in my '84

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Jib cleats that fit 1970s era Javelins? WFON at 5:57am 07.22.20 Thanks to everyone who replied - it was very helpful as I get my Javelin set up.
Need Replacement Companionway Hatch Seals Caboteur at 5:56am 07.22.20 Hi GSpencer - amazing. I'm looking to the same thing also on a 2012 Oceanis 34!! I purchased the
Pump out on Hunter jviss at 5:47am 07.22.20 Respectfully, I believe your drawing is somewhat incorrect technically. To the best of my knowledge
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? JamesG161 at 5:34am 07.22.20 I have 2 of these aboard. One is being recharged below, while we charge up USB devices on the weath
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? Justin_NSA at 5:25am 07.22.20 Make sure they have high quality USB cables too.
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:13am 07.22.20 There are a number of ways to answer this question. If I wanted to the most cautious I would go wit
Repainting a dink hull Joe at 5:10am 07.22.20 I'd paint the entire hull with an epoxy paint like Brightside, or even spend a little more and a two
Stuffing box Justin_NSA at 5:07am 07.22.20 Not familiar with 'Main Sail' on this site that you're referring to.... sorry. Where is this? See
topping lift load rating Joe at 5:02am 07.22.20 WTH is a chickenhead? 1/4" dacron is all you need. Dyneema doesn't cleat well.
272 owners: what weight and style of anchor do you have? jibes138 at 5:00am 07.22.20 Several years back there was a lengthy thread on anchor swivels and over the years too many anchor t
2007 Beneteau 373 Shifter sticking forward and reverse yet not when button pushed for neutral DougM at 4:57am 07.22.20 You might not need a specific part number. The only variable is the length and probably available at
Does this boat exist? (1) Joe at 4:57am 07.22.20 I suggest a Capri 22. Not open transom, but easy to board with low freeboard and large cockpit (rac
Yanmar 3gm 30 engine seized Jim26m at 4:56am 07.22.20 its been some time since i wrote my questions but I finally got around to taking the head off, i fo
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? TomY at 4:55am 07.22.20 I also have an Anker 100WH power bank. I can probably charge my Samsung Galaxy S9 ten times with t
272 speed under power jibes138 at 4:51am 07.22.20 Are you going up the ICW or planning to take it outside up the coast? Are you planning to overnight
First Sail on 23.5 Tackdan235 at 4:42am 07.22.20 The tack of the sail should be attached to a fitting on the bow with a shackle. the tack is conne
Backing a Hunter 26 into its slip Tackdan235 at 4:40am 07.22.20 How do you back the boat in reverse? Do you steer with outboard or with the tiller? maybe I just ne
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? jviss at 4:39am 07.22.20 I also have an Anker 100WH power bank. I can probably charge my Samsung Galaxy S9 ten times with th
First Sail on 23.5 kappykaplan at 4:38am 07.22.20 how do we keep the jib from flying up the forestay in a wave? The tack of the sail should be attac
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat? (1) jviss at 4:38am 07.22.20 The best way, in my opinion, is to have a charger that supports two phones at once and supports the

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