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Where are all the documents? joe28532 at 4:20pm 04.16.20 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1099 I recently emailed Hunter with a question concerning the build of my '82 37C. Specifically I was loo
24 AWG Wire Red_Dog at 3:13pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 28/6971 I do not like radio/navigation device manufacturers. Has anyone found first, a stripping/crimping to
Freshman sailor asking for advice Klaussic at 1:49pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 51/6404
J Hook Terminal Ends, Z Spar? (1) GSBNY at 12:52pm 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1249
Good Old Boat Magazine dlochner at 12:51pm 04.16.20 Sails Call Lounge 0/602 Good Old Boat Magazine is providing free access to the digital editions for the March/April, May/Jun
SigmaDrive - good investment for some (?) Justin_NSA at 10:46am 04.16.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/2823 Just when I think I want to cancel my Sail magazine subscription they print something interesting t
Dutch backpackers buy a boat to escape from 'coronavirus in Australia' DArcy at 10:36am 04.16.20 Sails Call Lounge 2/577 I'm not sure if these guys are trying to find a way home or just looking for adventure. Probably a b
Norwegian Wood, a video Brian D at 9:44am 04.16.20 Sails Call Lounge 9/961 Since we (mainly me) are stuck at home, I thought I would add my latest video of a song I recorded.
Solar Panel Type and Installation Tips Geoff E at 9:19am 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 16/4899 Hi All. I have a Hunter 336 and am looking to install a solar panel over top of the bimini cover at
Hunter 26 Steering Config ArtVandelay at 6:42am 04.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1305 Hi Everyone, I hope everybody is doing well and staying healthy. I have a 94 Hunter 26 that had a
Recommendations for a solar battery maintainer Erbardy at 5:29am 04.16.20 Ask All Sailors 14/4439 I have a Catalina 22. I have a 12 volt battery that powers for LED cabin lights and to low current a
Motor for Capri 18 john6206 at 3:12pm 04.15.20 Smaller Boats 6/1074
Sliding hatch runner material? Sefuller at 3:01pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 6/2022 I have purchased a new acrylic sliding hatch for our Oday 39. The original is 35 years old, and has
Aftermarket Rudder System Help (3) ScourgeOfTheHudson at 2:24pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 13/1676 Hello Hivemind, I'm hoping someone can help me out as I'm stumped as to the proper install of my ru
Winter In the Water vortac555 at 2:23pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 12/1161 Hey All Up here on Long Island. Considering next year to leave the boat in the water during the wi
modifications to allow sail slugs to go lower in the mast track. (1) Willie G at 2:22pm 04.15.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/4179 I have a 2009 Beneteau 31, and I would like to modify the method that the slugs are stopped at the b
GFCI outlets, Engine blower switch, and CO detector (1) ToddS at 1:17pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 18/2397 My (new) insurance company is insisting on a few changes to things on the boat... some reasonable...
H260 Line Drawing Available? (1) BobSail at 12:30pm 04.15.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1330 Does anyone know where I might find a relatively high-resolution copy of the Hunter 260 line drawing
Engine Swap agg212 at 12:19pm 04.15.20 Engines and Propulsion 1/711 I currently have a an 1-cylinder Yanmar YSM12 (original to the boat from 1979). I am looking to repl
Sailor Rescued 200 Miles off Jersey Coast bawlmer at 12:02pm 04.15.20 Ask All Sailors 31/2600 A 25 foot sailboat caught fire and its single hand crew had to be rescued. The story states the boat

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Non self tailing winches Tally Ho at 5:28am 02.10.25 Sailors have used non-self-tailing winches for a long time. And on any boats with self-trailers, th
H340 Saloon Table operation? (3) sailcapt340 at 4:35am 02.10.25
Outfitting a little bare boat Urban Hermit at 4:14am 02.10.25 Now, Will . . . you're telling me there is a boogyman under my bed !! C'mon -- no squall or storm i
H340 'Wobbly Wheel' sailcapt340 at 3:56am 02.10.25 Glad to see it was a simple fix for you. There is definitely a slight play, you can feel, in the wh
Dink to the Deck? Perils of Reboarding Terry Cox at 3:44am 02.10.25 Made our mid ship boarding for our current boat when we took possession in 2002. Works great, sturdy
H340 'Wobbly Wheel' markymac1961 at 2:51am 02.10.25 UPDATE: Simple fix on my 'wobbly wheel' issue. It was a very worn keyway slug on the steering wheel
Universal M25 engine condition jssailem at 9:57pm 02.09.25 but I am not sure about the engine's condition QJ9AEEznNt8 You can try to turn on the engine, run
Outfitting a little bare boat (1) Will Gilmore at 8:23pm 02.09.25 I find the Gulf boring. I have not. Besides being shipwrecked in Mobile Bay, my family were saili
Dink to the Deck? Perils of Reboarding Alan Gomes at 8:19pm 02.09.25 The steering wheel can be an inconvenience but should not present a safety hazard. Might it help a
Outfitting a little bare boat jssailem at 7:19pm 02.09.25 The VHF radio frequencies are monitored by US Coast Guard & marine police departments. Check out the
Rudder and Steering Radial jssailem at 6:19pm 02.09.25 Sounds like you are planning to do the work in the water. You live in Florida. Warm water. I would f
Rudder and Steering Radial JoeWhite at 5:38pm 02.09.25 On my C36, the rudder is held with a bolt through the shaft in a compartment accessible from the coc
Outfitting a little bare boat Captain Larry-DH at 5:27pm 02.09.25 We just don't have commercial traffic in the western part of Albemarle Sound, and the recreational
Universal M25 engine condition Ralph Johnstone at 5:14pm 02.09.25 I'll have to ask the salesman more questions about it. The last person in the world you want to a
wifi antenna mounting question Don S/V ILLusion at 5:14pm 02.09.25 If you are concerned about twist, put a barrel connector at the base which can be disconnected easil
Universal M25 engine condition Steve_Catalina at 5:03pm 02.09.25 If interested make sure you get a survey. Just my two cents I would say no! I see there is still an
Runaway diesel MikeHoncho at 3:20pm 02.09.25 you guys ever see the 12 gauge blank fired starting diesel tractors? gives it compression and heat.
Outfitting a little bare boat Urban Hermit at 3:16pm 02.09.25 Not saying a Compac 16 can't handle itself in open water/heavy weather. But if you are regularly g
Non self tailing winches dlochner at 3:09pm 02.09.25 If winches are slipping there are not enough wraps on the winch or the winch is too smooth, there sh
Legend 40.5 - freezer cold plate temperature (4) Rich Stidger at 3:06pm 02.09.25 @fero , Here is the freezer data that you requested. In 2009 I recharged my freezer unit, and the f

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