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Sail Cloth Weight Luke W at 11:49am 11.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1535 What sail cloth weight would you suggest for a 150% genoa sailing on the Hudson River? We may go in
Hunter 25 Transporting Ken at 10:44am 11.01.01 Smaller Boats 6/1126 I'm moving a newly-acquired Hunter 25 and need some specifications, tips, and suggestions. I'm mo
Vibration while close-hauled Kobi Maru at 9:10am 11.01.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1049 There is a slight vibration while sailing close-hauled. I just purchased the 1999 Hunter 340 with t
26.5 hunter for the atlantic crossing ted at 8:36am 11.01.01 Destinations 45/7632 thining of taking our '89 26.5 hunter across the atlantic to the u.k.will oviously need a lot of w
good deal gone bad richJ at 8:18am 11.01.01 Ask All Sailors 9/1461 we need some direction on this one.I have a good friend who purchased his first sailboat last year.
Passagemaking Web Page - where is it? Anne Castleberg at 7:24am 11.01.01 Destinations 1/1568 I have seen a reference to a web site called www.passagemaking.com. When I try that I find nothing.
Repairing H26 Centerboard Tom Hultberg at 6:30am 11.01.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1135 I grounded my boat in sand this Summer, had a hard time getting it off. Every since then I have bee
25' swing keel w/an inboard ? Jeff Smith at 6:02am 11.01.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1152 Can anyone tell me if Catalina made an inboard version of their 25' swingkeel in the early 80's.
Decking - Soft Spots - How to repair Nick R at 5:31am 11.01.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1050 Looking at Hunter with about 3 sg. ft. soft spot on the deck, in front on the turn buckle. How diff
Chainplates Jim Ory at 4:49am 11.01.01 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1448 Can anyone give me an idea where a person can get replacement chainplates for my Hunter that won't k
Deck re-coring??? Johnny P at 2:41am 11.01.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1031 Does anyone have any info on replacing deck core material on a '77 Hunter 25'? The curved deck is n
Hunter 23 furling system Bob Olen at 1:54am 11.01.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/866 I would like to put on a hood sea flex furler on my hunter 23.How is it done when the head stay goe
Bent turnbuckles Jeff at 1:34am 11.01.01 Bigger Boats 1/1470 The turnbuckles attaching my side shrouds to the deck are bent at the threaded studs. Does anyone k
Value of hunter 26 George D at 10:02pm 10.31.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1045 What is the best book to buy in ordert to determine your's boats value ......I heard NADA is a low
third battery in bank Jack at 12:10am 11.01.01 Big Boats 7/1150 I have 3 batteries in my 2000 340. 1 (one) for starting the engine only. The other two are for th
Oday 322 Windows Keith Dellsperger at 7:22pm 10.31.01 Bigger Boats 1/1406 I am presently looking at an Oday 322 to purchase and this particular boat has 6 fixed windows. Thre
100 or 150 Head Sail Guest at 10:03am 10.31.01 Mid-Size Boats 9/1462 I have only used a 100 head sail on my H28.5 for the two seasons I've owned the boat. It's an 86 sai
Nav station mod for Mac 25? Chip Giles at 9:04am 10.31.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1023 Has anyone ever seen a Mac 25 modification with a navigaton station (steering wheel) to replace the
I really need an opinion David at 8:58am 10.31.01 Mid-Size Boats 4/948 I'm looking for a used main for my 86 C30TR. I've searched the archives
376 Leaks Gail Moorehead at 6:09am 10.31.01 Ask All Sailors 7/1133 My 376 has a leak in the main cabin centerline light fixtures. I have worked to find the source unsu

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A/C Water Pump Recommendations? smokey73 at 9:10am 06.28.20 The March pump is seawater cooled and it doesn't appear any of those posted above are. I can't imag
A/C Water Pump Recommendations? mnmpizza at 9:04am 06.28.20
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK David in Sandusky at 8:52am 06.28.20 For me, brand reputation is the least important factor on the list. As a group, we know these boats.
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK Tedd at 8:52am 06.28.20 Thanks, @Crazy Dave Condon . Those are exactly the sorts of reasons that I rated the Hunter as excel
Local knowledge appreciated, Sailing from Dana Point to San Diego Kings Gambit at 8:38am 06.28.20 63 nm total in 10.5 hours. Great sail. Thx again for your input Enjoy San Diego!:thumbup: KG
Delamination Crazy Dave Condon at 8:26am 06.28.20 No need to apologize but will be adding a response on what I know but not many of these instances ev
A/C Water Pump Recommendations? kloudie1 at 8:25am 06.28.20 I have the March mag drive LC3-CP . The first one lasted 20 years. I am on second one now and the ne
Hunter 260 Versus Seaward 26RK Crazy Dave Condon at 8:16am 06.28.20 SBO IS STAFFED AND OWNED BY FORMER HUNTER EMPLOYEES. THEN THERE ARE OWNERS WHO OWN HUNTER S THAT MA
Local knowledge appreciated, Sailing from Dana Point to San Diego Mpoisson at 8:06am 06.28.20 63 nm total in 10.5 hours. Great sail. Thx again for your input
Hunter 50 / 49 oil change pump Laid-back at 8:02am 06.28.20 Thanks for the replies. I have left the boat for the summer, but looking at pictures I took before w
Power to GPS..... cut and splice?? NYSail at 7:57am 06.28.20 Thanks.... yes same power requirements. The cable I am going to cut is the old raymarine power feed.
Midship toe rail chock for Hunter 40.5, 42, 43, coming soon... save some $$ Phil Herring at 7:55am 06.28.20 It could certainly be used for that. I don't remember the toe rail configuration in front of those c
Is 30-degrees easy and safe? DrJudyB at 7:51am 06.28.20 @Crazy Dave Condon Thanks for the reply. May I ask again: is there a way to lower the H26 mast
Hard to raise mainsail DrJudyB at 7:47am 06.28.20 How long have you owned the boat? When did the problem start? Was there any work done on it just b
A/C Water Pump Recommendations? BigEasy at 7:42am 06.28.20 Currently have a march pump that has been trouble free. Had a Cal pump on my previous boat. Very
Is 30-degrees easy and safe? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:40am 06.28.20 @DrJudyB With any mast raising system, you need calm water as I have seen failure with all types o
Midship toe rail chock for Hunter 40.5, 42, 43, coming soon... save some $$ Terry Cox at 7:39am 06.28.20 Hi Phil, just wondering how this very nice looking chock would be needed on my 42 where the cleats a
Balancing The Helm Brian D at 7:37am 06.28.20 I can't add anything except sometimes I will set the rudder to center and adjust the sails until the
Balancing The Helm DayDreamer41 at 7:37am 06.28.20 I would not call sailing work, I would call sailing a never ending lesson.....
Hard to raise mainsail Terry Cox at 7:29am 06.28.20 Try a spray of Drylube on your slugs to see if that makes a difference. Difference in night and day

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