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True Wind Discussion Redux Scott T-Bird at 2:13pm 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 70/8230 I thought I'd start a new thread so that we don't take the wind speed topic (which is related to his
Bottom Paint Sanding P12nash at 1:56pm 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 33/10145 I'm going to be sanding and applying bottom paint this weekend for the first time and one of the req
Port light/windows 1979 Hunter 27 (3) CMF Hunter 27 at 1:38pm 05.12.20 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1762 This post is to document the removal and reinstallation of port windows and answer some questions al
High Seas Home Depot Muttondressedaslamb at 1:15pm 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 15/1973 While the manufacturers and sellers of products labeled as marine grade would love you to think that
There's a hole in my boat! (2) Project_Mayhem at 11:24am 05.12.20 Ask All Sailors 23/4123 I'm removing a through hull on the bottom of my bow. I'm interested in advice on how to approach thi
Hunter 240 centerboard issue mcpedersen at 10:52am 05.12.20 Smaller Boats 3/983 Hello All, I have my centerboard out, the sheeve operates correctly, the pin and sheeve are in the c
b1g1 Lewmar winch conversion dakno at 10:37am 05.12.20 Big Boats 3/622 Hello all, 08 41ds, I want to electrify my starboard side cabin top Lewmar winch. This was a option
Shower sump pump envisionvenicefl at 9:30am 05.12.20 Bigger Boats 8/2280 Oday 28: previous owner removed this pump. Is it basically a bilge pump? Electric wiring still there
Catalina 22 Transducer Install Klaussic at 9:06am 05.12.20 Catalina 22 23/5711 Hi All, Would anybody have a good advice or can tell out of experience where I should install my tra
Catalina Script Logo DIY (1) Cap Jack at 8:00am 05.12.20 Catalina 22 13/2732 Fellow 22 owners, I have seen in the past that it has been difficult to find the original script log
1991 35.5 Legend B&G Network Speed Sensor blaser1234 at 7:23am 05.12.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/560 Need to pull 1991 vintage B'G Network Speed Sensor to see if paddlewheel and gaskets can be serviced
Jammed Purge Pump YVRguy at 7:08am 05.12.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1432 Hello all; We seem to have a blockage in our waste system on our Hunter 34. I need some advice on
C22 MK2 Turnbuckle size stonybrookpictures at 6:01am 05.12.20 Catalina 22 7/1459 I ordered a few new turnbuckles for my rigging, I was under the impression that the originals are 1/
Is this normal? Hole in the Bow (1) TheSoggyDollar at 5:58am 05.12.20 Catalina 22 12/1741 178982 If not, it looks like my first glassing project... Sorry if this is a stupid question.
What was he thinking? dlochner at 5:04am 05.12.20 Sails Call Lounge 30/2952 Just saw this. A sailboat sailed across the bow of a freighter in a narrow channel. CG caught up to
Santa Barbara Island? (5) Kings Gambit at 11:48pm 05.11.20 Destinations 23/5188
Autohelm st 50 wind instrument silvercloud73 at 9:06pm 05.11.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/450 Does anyone know how to re calibrate this wind instrument. Mine seems to have gone crazy. Please sen
Socially distant racing? PaulK at 6:19pm 05.11.20 Racing 34/4968 Got a survey from our RC today asking about how we might approach racing this season. Doublehanded
what do you think ? too big ? (1) Valerio at 5:29pm 05.11.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/896 i cannot roll in this sail, is too big for my furlex, but with 6knots i manage to be at 4.5 with fix
Hand rails on bow catalina 22 gtg at 5:12pm 05.11.20 Parts Search 3/554 Looks for semi old ones to sand down and varnish. Mine were to far gone.

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deck organizer access - Vision 32 Belzoni at 2:52pm 03.04.25 @PAC3142 Thanks for this info. I guess I just didn't aggressive enough with the sealant. Will go al
Fuel leak on my Yanmar 3GM30F engine in my 1987 Hunter 34. dlochner at 2:48pm 03.04.25 Are we talking single ply TP or the soft multi-ply TP? Maybe we should consult @Peggie Hall HeadMist
Aft cabin shelf Captain Starlight at 2:31pm 03.04.25
Fuel leak on my Yanmar 3GM30F engine in my 1987 Hunter 34. garymalmgren at 2:31pm 03.04.25 Yeah. I tried using toilet paper once. It was too much trouble avoiding the the brown sploches on it
How do you install a prop shaft coupling with only 2" to spare?! Tally Ho at 2:21pm 03.04.25
Catalina sliding gooseneck recommendation yelkenli at 1:28pm 03.04.25 Thanks for the responses all. This question has nothing to do with getting the sail down. As discu
260 rig tuning ? cell warrior at 1:26pm 03.04.25 I am also curious about tuning the rigging. Unfortunately the link above is not working?
Jib needed Hunter 216 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:21pm 03.04.25 The forum store offers them for sale with ??
Oday 22 structural question calone at 11:51am 03.04.25 I am going to see the boat this Saturday. Living in Ontario, Canada, I will have to wait for the sno
Oday 22 structural question Timm R Oday25 at 11:20am 03.04.25 The bulkhead is a very thinly layered veneer.It will take almost nothingto sand through the teak . W
Fuel leak on my Yanmar 3GM30F engine in my 1987 Hunter 34. Ralph Johnstone at 10:55am 03.04.25 It is a very tight area and I think I may have to remove the heat exchanger to tighten them. Now
Lewmar trimline hatch seal replacement Seabliss at 10:52am 03.04.25 Thank you! Looks like a very handy resource
Fuel leak on my Yanmar 3GM30F engine in my 1987 Hunter 34. kappykaplan at 10:44am 03.04.25 YES ! I don't have to use cologne any more. :)
Universal M25 will not start Stu Jackson at 10:42am 03.04.25 Search "kubota bleed valve" to see what it looks like (and see attached file) Bleeding 101 Blee
Universal M25 will not start (3) UpperPintle at 10:39am 03.04.25 A few things to try, one of which has already been suggested. 1. Verify glow plugs are working What
Fuel leak on my Yanmar 3GM30F engine in my 1987 Hunter 34. Ralph Johnstone at 10:37am 03.04.25 You need all of that in your toilet paper. YES ! I don't have to use cologne any more.
Jib needed Hunter 216 jssailem at 10:33am 03.04.25 Hi Andrew. Good to see you back on the SBO forum. Let us know your sailing experiences with the 216
Oday 22 structural question calone at 10:03am 03.04.25 I this case I will take the plywood walls out, sand them with incremental grid, stain it and put the
Fuel leak on my Yanmar 3GM30F engine in my 1987 Hunter 34. jssailem at 9:24am 03.04.25 two ply, pastel printed, lotion infused, perfumed toilet paper You need all of that in your toilet
Fuel leak on my Yanmar 3GM30F engine in my 1987 Hunter 34. Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 03.04.25 Paper towel will be a better tool than tissue or toilet paper. I'll put my two ply, pastel printe

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