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Embarrassment of cringes (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 06.01.20 Ask All Sailors 16/2710 Sometimes there's nothing to do but own it. That moment when the bitter end of your rode followed t
Classified ad scams and shams (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 06.29.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1472 If you've ever sold a boat -- or anything of value -- in a classified ad, you've undoubtedly met som
Losing your cool (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 05.25.20 Ask All Sailors 32/3611 There many inventive ways of keeping beer cold. For example, towing it in the water (not valid in Fl
Toilet Issue AwwShucks at 7:25am 05.15.20 Catalina 310 17/2938
Mast Wiring Question for O'Day 22 (1) Souellette at 6:54am 05.15.20 Ask All Sailors 2/452 Hello fellow sailers! I am finishing up a wiring project and the last piece involves running new wir
Advice on Selden Mast Removal Rick486 at 6:47am 05.15.20 Big Boats 4/1151 Hi all: Maxine is due for mast maintenance and I am looking for advice from guys who have had their
I have to fix a leaking fixed port jk kudera at 6:01am 05.15.20 Big Boats 5/2357 I need to know if anyone has re bedded their ports using Butyl ? The port in question is the larger
Hatch frames (interior) (1) Ciao at 9:02pm 05.14.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1448 Hi there - Where can I find replacement "frames" (not sure if this is the proper term) for hatches?
Sliding/pop-up Galley and stovetop for 1985 Oday 23? esightler at 7:46pm 05.14.20 Parts Search 2/606 Hello! I am wondering if there are any pop-up galley/stovetops around to replace the one that have
Tropical Storm Arthur <-- Invest 90 JamesG161 at 4:12pm 05.14.20 Weather and Forecasting 3/1072 Invest is a term that triggers computer models to focus on a Tropical Disturbance or, INVESTigation
Uninstalling a Weems and Plath AutoMAC alternator control CMF Hunter 27 at 4:12pm 05.14.20 Engines and Propulsion 25/3744 The boat I purchased in the fall of 2019 is a 1979 hunter 27 that unknown to me was previously flood
Two Harbors Opening Today Kings Gambit at 4:05pm 05.14.20 Destinations 2/1096 I just read in one of my newsletters that Two Harbors at the Isthmus, Catalina Island, is re-openin
what are these called (2) allduckedup at 4:00pm 05.14.20 Ask All Sailors 5/865 what are these called, took em off hunter27 ,they ran down both sides and had shackles attached
Bitter sweet first launch Grotto at 3:25pm 05.14.20 Catalina 22 9/1354 So stepping and rigging went well launching was a breeze. But there was one thing I could not check
Mast Needed!!! cc1842 at 2:53pm 05.14.20 Ask All Sailors 4/770 I need a mast for a S28.0C. I live in North Carolina......Thanks!!! John 913 548 6672
Temp range? JRT at 2:48pm 05.14.20 Catalina 310 36/4285 Last year, our first for the 310, my engine temp was rock solid at 170 until we hit high temps in th
Broken mast base (1) Cape Daysailor at 2:40pm 05.14.20 Ask All Sailors 4/699 Hello, I have a 1976 helsen 22. I removed the base of the mast and noticed that most of the holes th
2005 Hunter 38 Anchor Roller sailingguy2005 at 1:44pm 05.14.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/371 Hi, Anyone have any idea the diameter, width, and center hole size of the Hunter 38 anchor roller?
Bedding Deck Water Fill catalanc at 12:39pm 05.14.20 Ask All Sailors 11/1102 OK, I know that this has been covered a brazilian times but what are the recommendations for sealing
Repower of yamaha 25 Hales pass 29 at 9:14am 05.14.20 Yamaha 5/1443 Has anyone repowered a yamaha 25. My ysm8 is shot. Diesel mechanic says probable not rebuildable. Ha

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Estimate?? Rick Webb at 8:51pm 01.04.25 Any semicompetent mechanic can do the bearings. Tires can be had at most any WalMart. My suggestion
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dLj at 8:16pm 01.04.25 So far, my experience in U.S. boat yards has been that the guys actually doing the work are underpa
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? Alan Gomes at 7:57pm 01.04.25 I cant speak for foreign boat yards but im guessing its the same or worse. Not at Baja Naval in En
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 Tally Ho at 7:24pm 01.04.25 I would run a gallon or 2 of pink AF through the engine to be safe. You should also drain the potab
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? BAD ORCA at 6:53pm 01.04.25 So far, my experience in U.S. boat yards has been that the guys actually doing the work are underpai
Estimate?? JoeWhite at 6:06pm 01.04.25 May I guess? 2 tires installed on 2 rims under $400.00. 2 axcle bearing at $40.00 each. Installatio
Vision 32 Mast that could be for sale TangoXray at 5:56pm 01.04.25 So the salvage company took the boat out of the lake before we could buy it. The company is Cooper C
Vision 32 Mast that could be for sale Belzoni at 5:48pm 01.04.25 What was the outcome of this? Just coming to this a little late, but am very curious to know where t
Cracks in 32 Vision mast step (4) Belzoni at 5:19pm 01.04.25 EDIT: The step ring you've pictured in the first post is similar to mine, but mine is raw aluminum.
My 1980 Hunter 22, A Restoration Rxwoman at 5:11pm 01.04.25 Wow. I would love to know what kind of trailer it came with.
Estimate?? kappykaplan at 3:46pm 01.04.25 Calling @Crazy Dave Condon
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? jssailem at 3:12pm 01.04.25 one area new owners don't understand, I agree. Rigging and mechanical are in the same condition. I
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? Calif. Ted at 11:38am 01.04.25 When my rigger sold his boat he told me he was going to retire and travel around the country in a ca
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? plealman5 at 11:10am 01.04.25 Thank you all for your comments. All are good advice & very helpful. Paul
Rotating Furling Drum jssailem at 10:47am 01.04.25 Sweet. That is where I would begin. It is very easy when assembling a forestay and furler not to al
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dLj at 10:45am 01.04.25 Rigging is very complicated - how to inspect? when to replace? what to look for? what to replace? wi
Rotating Furling Drum (1) BAD ORCA at 10:34am 01.04.25 I am clarifying the issue in my mind. Your concern is the drum furler at the bow. When you look at
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? FastOlson at 10:22am 01.04.25 Salt water exposure: ten years max. Fresh water exposure : twenty years. I have know several profess
Bluetooth Radar dlochner at 9:25am 01.04.25 Looking through the manual, I could see no reference to a wireless model. At least one model appears
Bluetooth Radar DannyS at 9:09am 01.04.25 Yes David, you are correct about the Wifi., thanks for your response. I'll revise my question to bet

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