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Backstay length 19thol at 2:32pm 11.07.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2294 Anyone have an idea how to determine the length of a backstay without going up the stick? It's an H
Installing engine space ventilation in a 1985 31 O'day Deja Vu II at 2:27pm 11.07.19 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1236 Hi -- I have a 1985 O'day 31. Read on practical sailor a review of the O'day 30 - 31 class, and the
Replacing damaged furler parts (2) Zephyr-Jeffer at 12:19pm 11.07.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/503 I have a very damaged section of my furler and don't know yet what the insurance claim will provide
Hunter 386 Water Monitor system (1) Gary Ryan at 5:03am 11.07.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/917 We have just purchased our first Sailboat, a Hunter 386 :) She needs a little work. I noticed the o
C&C 25 Mk 1 Drinky Crow at 8:11pm 11.06.19 Racing 3/2954 Anyone here campaigning one of these? Go fast tips/stories..........?
Hunter 30 cherubini cruisers Trusailor at 7:53pm 11.06.19 The Cherubini Hunters 20/4734 I'm a little tired of the cherubini's being ragged on about there blue water capabilities. Maybe it'
Choke solenoid on start position? Project_Mayhem at 6:55pm 11.06.19 Engines and Propulsion 2/526 Currently there is a separate button for choking my little inboard. If the solenoid was wired to the
Tender Summerof69 at 6:47pm 11.06.19 Ask All Sailors 24/4607 My soon to be acquired Hunter 38 will be moored. I am going to need a tender to get from dock to bo
Hunter 28.5 powered by Yanmar 2GM20F (5) No Tangas at 6:16pm 11.06.19 Engines and Propulsion 17/2883
Holding tank hose barb combination elbow fittings recommendations Wanderwind at 5:02pm 11.06.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/2444 Hello everyone, I need 90 degree elbow hose barb fittings for the Ronco plastic holding tank I orde
Changing Traveler on Beneteau 381 emilbec at 12:00pm 11.06.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1056 I am looking to upgrade the Lumar Traveler on my Beneteau 381 with Garhauer. Has anyone does this?
Moving some hardware - options for filling old screw holes? dfp51 at 9:29am 11.06.19 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1382 Hello, now that winter is upon us, I am planning on replacing/moving some hardware on our 1984 O'Day
My H28.5 Mods (1) No Tangas at 9:09am 11.06.19 Mid-Size Boats 7/1504 Hello, Guys my name is Ricardo, i own Hunter 28.5 from the 86, this boat have no name and i planing
Why time spent near water is the secret of happiness Captain Larry-DH at 9:02am 11.06.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1577 An interesting article caught my eye this morning Blue Spaces - The Guardian - Pocket
outhaul slide or clew slug cdnmurse at 8:30am 11.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1703 my clew slug broke mid sail.. I need to replace it. I've seen some outhaul slides that incorporate t
Toilet replacement questions wyctoronto at 6:46am 11.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1486
Rig Tension drewlamparello at 5:14am 11.06.19 Catalina 275 17/2635 Any one know what the rig should be set to? I just acquired Hull 34 and it is supposed to be delive
Sail Sale hinmo1 at 4:45am 11.06.19 Smaller Boats 1/1092 removed
Can my main be salvaged? Dan413 at 4:19pm 11.05.19 Ask All Sailors 4/766 Attached is a link to my YouTube page that shows the sails that came with my boat. I have an older A
When to paint Sailboat Erbardy at 4:10pm 11.05.19 Ask All Sailors 6/784 This forum has been so helpful! I have my new 1974 catalina 22 in a garage storage and have prepared

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Windlass Operation from the Cockpit Kings Gambit at 10:26pm 06.13.24 So, is that the reason - single handed sailing? Yes, principally.
Diesel fill cap/plug kbanman at 10:19pm 06.13.24 Thanks for all the helpful replies! I swear I looked in the store here first and couldn't find them
Leaking deck plate replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:06pm 06.13.24 Gentlemen, gentlemen. With all due respect to both of you, I'm going to have to say that the greate
The Sewing Machine Thread Skipper J at 9:33pm 06.13.24 Hi Ward, Thank you, this is very helpful. I'd certainly rather spend the extra money now for the pe
FCC vs BoatUS for MMSI Stu Jackson at 8:27pm 06.13.24 and I am awkward at best when using my VHF. It is an unfortunate reality, for some, Scott. When I
The Sewing Machine Thread Ward H at 8:22pm 06.13.24 Congratulations on the Sailrite machine. It can save you a lot of money. After you do the Bimini, y
Halyard line catsails8 at 7:57pm 06.13.24 I think I went with XLS3
FCC vs BoatUS for MMSI dlochner at 6:41pm 06.13.24 I just got an MMSI for my new radio from US power squadron, it was fairly simple. That's the same
2008 Hunter 33 ice box ADW-Canada at 6:33pm 06.13.24 I should have noted on my original post that these are indeed minor items (especially the trash can)
Leaking deck plate replacement dLj at 6:32pm 06.13.24 Not correct. With all due respect - bullshit dj
Bilge maintenance Project_Mayhem at 6:29pm 06.13.24
2008 Hunter 33 ice box shemandr at 6:25pm 06.13.24 You probably can restore the space but it may be non OEM. You can't have 100% in a used boat. Stic
Fuel Tank Algae (1) dkinzer at 6:24pm 06.13.24 Annual Fuel polishing is expensive. A fuel polishing rig is maybe $100-$150 if you buy the parts a
FCC vs BoatUS for MMSI TimFromLI at 6:18pm 06.13.24 I just got an MMSI for my new radio from US power squadron, it was fairly simple.
Hunter 376 / 3JH2E OEM Fuel Line Size duck21 at 6:11pm 06.13.24 You are correct, and that is what I am currently using when filters need changing. However, with the
Hunter 376 / 3JH2E OEM Fuel Line Size duck21 at 6:07pm 06.13.24 Indeed, I found these in the manual as well. Unfortunately no reference to the feed/return line sizi
The Sewing Machine Thread Skipper J at 6:00pm 06.13.24 Thank you for starting this thread. I bought a Sailrite machine and plan to sew a bimini this summer
Hunter 376 / 3JH2E OEM Fuel Line Size JoeWhite at 5:54pm 06.13.24 There should be a shut off valve at the fuel tank.
Leaking deck plate replacement JamesG161 at 5:34pm 06.13.24
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading WellerH at 5:29pm 06.13.24 Thx. Will check the next time I'm at the boat.

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