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In-mast wiring Elmer Martinez at 11:16pm 01.09.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/981 Recently purchased a 1978 30 and need to replace the wiring for the steaming light, however the old
Engine Zinc replacement Jim Wharton at 11:11pm 01.09.01 Other Sailboats 2/967 I have a Yanmar 2gm20f on a 91 Hunter 30T which I purchased last April in Tampa Bay (salt water). I
vinegar? newly anonymous at 11:08pm 01.09.01 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1373 Just replaced the sewage line in my forward head. Was amazed at the amount of scaling in the old lin
Anyone been to Captiva Is. ? Jim McCue at 9:47pm 01.09.01 Ask All Sailors 14/1631 Okay its not exactly a sailing question, but I hope to do some at Captiva.My family is considering
240 website Mark Cooper at 9:15pm 01.09.01 Smaller Boats 2/933 Just started up a website for the 240. It's in its infancy now, but hope it turns into something. St
Where? Carlos at 2:45pm 01.09.01 Racing 4/1354 Okay so now that finally got a faster boat where in the tampa Bay area do I go or who to call to get
I need honest help Carlos at 2:41pm 01.09.01 Other Sailboats 4/895 I'm getting ready to order two new sails, a jib/main for my Hunter 23(1986). The ones I have are th
Navico Wheel Pilots david lewis at 10:50am 01.09.01 Ask All Sailors 9/4542 My boat came with a Navico wheel pilot. I tried using it once and found a rats nest of wires all ov
chain anchor rode John at 10:39am 01.09.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/936 Has anyone changed the anchor rode to be all chain? I've found the rope/chain combination to be dif
Liveaboard/Cruising Costs ?? Cecil at 10:33am 01.09.01 Ask All Sailors 10/2487 Can anybody give me a figure for a no frills liveaboard / coastal cruising lifestyle? On a 30ft.sail
Yanmar 2gm20f alignment Jim Grant at 9:51am 01.09.01 Other Sailboats 1/1270
Hunter cruise Ben at 9:24am 01.09.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/990 Is there any organized yearly cruise in the Pacific Northwest to get Hunters and Hunter owners toget
37.5 dodger research Mike Stockwell at 7:58am 01.09.01 Big Boats 3/1702 Hi and Happy new Year to all:We are contemplating a dodger on our 91 37.5 We have seen a few
Too much sail? David at 7:04am 01.09.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/966 I have just purchased an 86 Cat 30TR with the standard main and a 150 on RF> My normal winds ave ar
Wheel Braid Dave Winiker at 6:44am 01.09.01 Other Sailboats 5/1379 I'd like to wrap a rope braid around the wheel on our recently acquired Hunter 31. Does anyone know
Loose stanchions Rob Bartley at 6:06am 01.09.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/3765 My stanchions are loose on both sides of my boat. I haven't been able to find anyone in my area who
Need to build boat stands for H25, plans? Joseph Massimino at 6:02am 01.09.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2674 I am buying a H25 that will need a lot of TLC. I want it brought to my yard, but I need to put stan
Barient Winches Jim Wharton at 5:56am 01.09.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1312 Hi Guys,I'm looking to service kits for my Barient winches on my Hunter 30T. I have a model 21-33
air bubble in compass Bill at 5:44am 01.09.01 Ask All Sailors 5/2737 I have a binnacle-mounted Aquameter "Saturn" brand compass that has developed a large air bubble in
Mainsheet Traveler and Forestaysail? Daniel H. Pitman at 5:08am 01.09.01 Smaller Boats 1/1078 I have an early H25 (1974). She was modified by the previous owners, Edson Wheel steering and a Mot

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Summer Storage on the Hard Don S/V ILLusion at 11:59am 03.26.20 Take a lesson from everyone here who stores during summer (not our sailing season): Ventilation is
Summer Storage on the Hard PaulK at 11:58am 03.26.20 It is probably a good idea to have as much ventilation as possible, so long as you can keep things d
Knowing My Alternator Stu Jackson at 11:57am 03.26.20 Scott, unless the sailing you do includes anchoring out, it's not really worth your time & $$ to go
Knowing My Alternator Ward H at 11:32am 03.26.20 At some point upgrade to an externally regulated alternator & regulator and you'll really be happy!
Catalina Island Locked Down Alan Gomes at 11:21am 03.26.20 It's becoming the norm around the world. Self preservation. Quite right. The only question in my m
Knowing My Alternator Maine Sail at 11:18am 03.26.20 Great comments. Thanks! I swear, next time I'm at the boat, I will tackle this alternator. The b
NOVA COOL FREEZER Boyd at 11:12am 03.26.20 IB - I have a '05 41 AC and the exact same issue with the NK freezer. It hasn't worked since we pur
Knowing My Alternator Scott T-Bird at 11:06am 03.26.20 Great comments. Thanks! I swear, next time I'm at the boat, I will tackle this alternator. The be
Boatyard shut down due to COVID BillyK at 11:05am 03.26.20 If people don't start to take this more seriously ,nobody will be sailing . if i can get from my h
Stern Tube Vent Fitting Failure Bob S at 10:49am 03.26.20 BigEasy, Is that a picture of the OEM fitting? The threads are mush smaller and don't looked tapered
Catalina Island Locked Down Michael Davis at 10:48am 03.26.20 So, what was already true of Two Harbors is now true of Avalon. It's becoming the norm around the
Catalina Island Locked Down Alan Gomes at 10:45am 03.26.20 Just got this text from my harbor patrol friend: As of last night (3/25) the Avalon City Council clo
Companionway Hatch Water Capture Cure Kingjim91 at 10:43am 03.26.20 The run-off from the hatch should be flowing out under the slide rails. The gap could be clogged up
Main Sheet Rigging Sailfanatic at 10:32am 03.26.20 My Pearson 31-2 has the same mainsheet configuration although the sheet terminates at a winch on the
A creative solution during social distancing Leeward Rail at 10:18am 03.26.20 I notice all the wineorages are red.
I need a measurement Sailfanatic at 10:15am 03.26.20 You might try repairing with epoxy and refinishing, that is what I did with my teak hatch trim which
A creative solution during social distancing Stu Jackson at 10:14am 03.26.20 Plan ahead... Paper charts are the best of course
Can someone please help figure out what I have for genoas? Sailfanatic at 10:13am 03.26.20 Sounds like you did not measure the LP, but can i assume the longer measurements are luff lengths? I
Racing Hunters in March in Texas Bill19233 at 10:05am 03.26.20
Boatyard shut down due to COVID Dr. D at 10:03am 03.26.20 Hhmmm... Just saw a neighbor tonight who was told by Bert Jabinns Yard they could not launch his bo

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