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Boom Vang Usage Ron Parkes at 11:01pm 04.16.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1338 As a relatively new sailor and Hunter owner (H320-2001), I have a question about how to make the bes
Gel coat and cracks johnhall at 10:20pm 04.16.01 Smaller Boats 3/1042 We recently discovered (last night) that our new-to-us Hunter '23 has a 10" long crack that runs ver
A need for speed Tom at 6:15pm 04.16.01 Other Sailboats 4/835 We have a 1989 Hunter 30, and love it. However, we have her loaded for coastal cruising and would li
Leaking Stuffing Box Barrie McDonald at 4:47pm 04.16.01 Ask All Sailors 6/1352 My stuffing box on my Hunter Legend 37 appears to be dripping more than I expected. It allows one dr
Rudder Post Leak Dan Haaf at 4:05pm 04.16.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1033 I have recently purchased a 1981 C30. Rain water leaks in via my rudder post. Could the teflon/plas
Hunters in South Africa Dave Claxton at 3:53pm 04.16.01 Smaller Boats 1/1150 Can anyone give me details of what we in South Africa know as a HUNTER 19? I have been told that it
Rudder Problems? Paul at 3:32pm 04.16.01 Smaller Boats 2/829 I have been having a problem with the new rudder that was put on my '98 260 last year after the orig
Portlights Russ Marcks at 3:10pm 04.16.01 Ask An Oday Owner 0/840 I'm currently in the process of replacing the forward portlights on my O'25 and thought I'd relay th
what do you know about cat 2-27 steve bryant at 2:49pm 04.16.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/974 I know someone who wants to sale a CAt 2-27. I haven't heard of it. They say it is wider and heavi
questionable water leak James Dunlap at 1:42pm 04.16.01 Smaller Boats 4/1184 I am considering purchasing an 82 model 22' we tested it and found aprox 1/2 inch of water in the bo
Upgrade Help Needed Dave at 1:40pm 04.16.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/976 We are trying to upgrade our Hunter 28.5. We would like to add a bimini, roller furling, new headsa
White chaulky oxidizing deck situation Scot Fraser at 1:37pm 04.16.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1068 I've just purchased a 1983 H31, and noticed whatever that white non-slip material is that coats the
28.5 Bimini Dave at 1:32pm 04.16.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/981 We want to add a large bimini to our 28.5. Does anyone have information on one that extends forward
Info needed, Im getting air in the fuel line. Pat Nannery at 12:53pm 04.16.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/951 I have a 1993 Hunter that has suddenly started stalling.Ive changed the filters, removed the fuel fe
have you ever heard of it? steve bryant at 12:26pm 04.16.01 Big Boats 5/1093 Can anyone tell me about a Catalina 2-27. I don't know anything about one and some one has one for
Slipping topping lift woes... Bill Welsch at 11:42am 04.16.01 Smaller Boats 5/905 HiApologize if there have been recent posts on this subject--have been off line for quite a while
Outboard Problems Carlitos at 11:21am 04.16.01 Smaller Boats 8/1100 Hey guys. I have a 8hp Yamaha 2stroke outboard which always starts on my first pull. When arriving t
Stuck Transmission Randy Tureck at 11:09am 04.16.01 Big Boats 3/1149 I have the 3GM Yanmar in a 1984 Hunter. We have a vibration in the boat that will shake the pedestal
ODay 322 Jason_Thibaudeau at 10:54am 04.16.01 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1790 Considering purchasing a 322 ODay. Does anyone have information on what to look for and how much it
stantions Joe Passanisi at 10:48am 04.16.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1052 Hello, I am about to replace the port and starboard stantions on my Catalina 27. I notice tha

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Sliding Galley Catalina 22 Erbardy at 7:40am 04.13.20 177497177498177499177500177501177502177503 looks very intact!! How much would you ask for it?
Sliding Galley Catalina 22 (8) shadyside at 7:38am 04.13.20 177496177497177498177499177500177501177502177503
Sliding Galley Catalina 22 Erbardy at 7:20am 04.13.20 Erbardy...I live near Annapolis MD and have a sliding kitchen for a Catalina 22. The previous owne
New Running Rigging: bothered by what is probably a non-problem (1) sail sfbay at 7:18am 04.13.20 Ditto rgranger .........3/8" Sta-Set are acceptable. That is what I had on my Hunter 31 and Hunter 3
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment RoyS at 7:16am 04.13.20 Regarding a starting place for this project: Check if motor mounts appear tight. Side to side vertic
HANK ON JIB SAIL SHEETS twodzusfittings at 7:15am 04.13.20 I'll be using sailbags attached to the forward life lines and pulpit for easier stowing. I like the
Not the time to be cheap Crazy Dave Condon at 7:14am 04.13.20 Looking at the orin photos, it appears bolts being over tightened depressing the tube in which may h
Catalina Outhaul Mod Don Guillette at 7:12am 04.13.20 I have put off addressing a crappy outhaul since I bought the boat as there were more pressing - th
Keel bolts Crazy Dave Condon at 7:09am 04.13.20 Thank you for responding
Sailing movie on Amazon Prime AlastairLC at 7:09am 04.13.20 Watched The Boat last evening on Amazon Prime. They got the sailing stuff right as far as I could te
Keel bolts Sailing Nalu at 7:07am 04.13.20 If not leaking nor any cracking in keel joint seen where keel is joined to hull, as a former sailbo
New Running Rigging: bothered by what is probably a non-problem PaulK at 7:05am 04.13.20
Lower shroud rigging breaking Crazy Dave Condon at 6:55am 04.13.20 I am so grateful you are listening. We want you to have fun and be safe. We are here to help
New Running Rigging: bothered by what is probably a non-problem (1) jssailem at 6:51am 04.13.20 Lines can transition over time in funny ways. This is dependent on how they are used, stored, or l
1981 Hunter 30 ft hull cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 6:50am 04.13.20 This boat is reportedly been on the hard for years; thus, the hull is dry. The keel is cast iron m
Justin_NSA at 6:41am 04.13.20 I was talking to a friend Saturday on the dock about Porsches. He is in a local Porsche club as well
Lower shroud rigging breaking knotatwork2 at 6:41am 04.13.20 This is why I like talking with you Gents, it is always a learning experience for me. I really do ap
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing dlochner at 6:40am 04.13.20 I feel your pain, Olive! https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/04/woman-93-stuck-at-home-due-to
Catalina Outhaul Mod Jimski at 6:37am 04.13.20 This subject has been discussed before but his weekend I received a call from a Texas sailor who wa
HANK ON JIB SAIL SHEETS shemandr at 6:24am 04.13.20 You can bring the new sail up on deck while still using the sail that is going to be changed out. U

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