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New 1983 Hunter 27 Lee Henderson at 12:06pm 03.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1716 I'm happy to say that I can now join the Hunter owner's group with the closing on my first Hunter a
Icebox Mike at 11:32am 03.01.01 Ask All Sailors 3/999 I have a 1977 )'Day 27 with a four cubic foot icebox. I'm thinking about converting to a refirigera
installing wheel steering c-22 Tom at 11:15am 03.01.01 Smaller Boats 1/1356 Last year I purchased a '73 c-22.It has been a lot of fun to sail.I am considering installing wheel
Out Pointed Charlie at 9:56am 03.01.01 Big Boats 12/1114 I have a 1985 Hunter 34 and participate in club races. I tightened the rig and tuned it to the poin
H31 can she handle it? STEVE GROGAN at 9:53am 03.01.01 Destinations 6/1650 I live on a H31 and wondering how much this boat can take. I plan on crusing to the Bahamas in the n
Recommended Auto Pilot for C-28 Stuart Gordon at 9:37am 03.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/904 Any suggestion on the best auto pilot for a C-28? How earsy are they to install?Thanks,StuartS
Sailnet List for Catalina 28 Stuart Gordon at 9:31am 03.01.01 Mid-Size Boats 0/929 Sailnet now has a list for Catalina 28 owners and those who are interested in learning more about th
1979 H30 Skeg re-bedding Mike at 9:12am 03.01.01 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1290 I am looking to drop my skeg and re-bed it to include backing plates. Has anyone done this? Any tips
Vibratin From Hell Randy Tureck at 8:40am 03.01.01 Big Boats 5/1067 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a vibratin that shakes the entire boat. It only happens in forawrd gear
Posting to the Photo Forum Phil Herring at 6:13am 03.01.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/989 There was a bad redirect in the pull-down menu - just go to the Photo forum and follow the instructi
Hunter 25 Model HUN25003M74FG Alan Picard at 6:00am 03.01.01 Other Sailboats 7/928 We have just purchased a Hunter 25 ('74) and are rebuilding it. It had such beautiful lines,(I belie
retro installation of 15hp outboard to C27 Tracey at 5:57am 03.01.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/905 Has anyone used the motor well cover by Fulton, used for installation of outboard motors. I have a
Mermaid or Cruisair or Marine-air or...quieter?? Alex at 5:33am 03.01.01 Big Boats 8/2803 among those A/C sold by West Marine , or other major brands, is indeed Mermaid-as advertised- quiter
Brad Cavedo bill walton at 4:11am 03.01.01 Big Boats 1/1102 Brad,have you got a new email address. i tried to drop you a note but it came back.Bill walton
Flushing out an engine Mitchel at 2:03am 03.01.01 Big Boats 2/957 Do you flush out the winter antifreeze used to lay up the boat for the winter before launching or is
Renault Diesel Lee Haefele at 1:52am 03.01.01 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1147 I am looking at buying a 1981 27, it has a Renault 8 hp Diesel. Are there parts avail for this? Whe
gasoline portable and marine gensets: difference? Scottie at 1:01am 03.01.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1006 So what's the difference between a simple gasoline powered generator(their "super quiet" model) and
gasoline portable and marine gensets: difference? Scottie at 1:01am 03.01.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 0/1131 So what's the difference between a simple gasoline powered generator(their "super quiet" model) and
gasoline portable and marine gensets: difference? Scottie at 1:01am 03.01.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/1048 So what's the difference between a simple gasoline powered generator(their "super quiet" model) and
gasoline portable and marine gensets: difference? Scottie at 12:51am 03.01.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1317 So what's the difference between a simple gasoline powered generator(their "super quiet" model) and

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We have launch! John Nantz at 9:07pm 04.03.20 Justin - For info, I haven't dealt with the furler for many years so insufficient local knowledge m
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 AaronD at 8:54pm 04.03.20 thanks for the link to the article. I read that it is not good to use fender washers. does that g
Removing the backstay on a 1990 B and R Rig chuckwayne at 8:45pm 04.03.20 Earlier B&R rigs used by Hunter had a backstay that was an integral part of the design. Later, I thi
Water Tank Inspection Port Tally Ho at 7:37pm 04.03.20
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat Captain Larry-DH at 7:36pm 04.03.20 I found duck eggs in the cockpit coaming, nestled among the lines.
Removing the backstay on a 1990 B and R Rig Steverhnm at 7:13pm 04.03.20 I have the same setup, side stays go to a rod in the boat. I would like to get rid of it because it
Removing the backstay on a 1990 B and R Rig smokey73 at 6:59pm 04.03.20 I know that the rig will stand when you remove the backstay because they used to have to do that whe
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Kermit at 6:03pm 04.03.20 @Kermit[/USER @Kermit , I've never eaten a bat of any kind. Not sure what under cooked would mean?
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat shemandr at 5:59pm 04.03.20 One of the things I love about sailing and being "Out" are the critters you encounter. When returni
Old Man Going West!! Orbweaver at 5:57pm 04.03.20 I'll have to respectfully disagree with respect to Flathead Lake. It's awesome in September, albeit
Boom Question Cascade27 at 5:43pm 04.03.20 As you can see, raising and shortening the boom is doable. You won't increase your aloft center-of
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 Erbardy at 5:36pm 04.03.20 @thinwater tested backing plates at Backing Plate Testing (some of that was eventually published in
Best material to reseat new side windows on Catalina 30 Ted at 5:36pm 04.03.20 Dow 795 if you can afford to wait 14 days for it to fully cure.
Found a 2003 C310 (4) JRT at 5:21pm 04.03.20 No wind today, but the best sunny day this year. We worked half day at home and headed out to ancho
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing Michael Davis at 5:18pm 04.03.20 @Kermit , I've never eaten a bat of any kind. Not sure what under cooked would mean? Please enlighte
2008 Hunter 38 Anchor rode length quadrille38 at 5:15pm 04.03.20 I have the same boat and if I recall the Mariners package was 150 of rode and 30 feet in chain with
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat PaulK at 5:11pm 04.03.20 We wee about 8 nm out from land in Lake Erie when I noticed something flutter from the top of the m
Found a 2003 C310 Ralph Johnstone at 5:06pm 04.03.20 For powerboats, it's OK, even expected. Of course it's expected. But howzabout my neighbour wh
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing (1) Kermit at 5:03pm 04.03.20 Uncle Phil or his big brother PoliceBot might cancel my reservations at the Hotel California for thi
2008 Hunter 38 Anchor rode length Phil Herring at 4:53pm 04.03.20 Hunter typically would use 150' of rode and about 30' to 35' of chain for a boat that size, but it v

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