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Does anyone recommend larger than a 100% jib for a Hunter 376. Diablito at 9:51am 12.29.19 Big Boats 12/2341 Hello and happy December 29th 2019. I bought my 1997 Hunter 376 5+ years ago. A few mods and forum
Do your turns! Jackdaw at 8:14am 12.29.19 Racing 5/1021 For the 2nd time in the last few years, the podium at the Sydney-Hobart has been stirred by a P/S pr
Above water thru hull fittings / valves NYSail at 6:17am 12.29.19 Ask All Sailors 32/6511 For Above waterline discharge thru hull fittings, what type of shut off valves are typical?? My last
I-Beam Replacement Project Summary (10) MikeHoncho at 9:32pm 12.28.19 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1745 I bought the boat 3 years ago knowing the I -Beam was needing replacement. I have been battling a wa
Generator Installation Waltsailor at 7:35pm 12.28.19 Big Boats 12/2841 I want to install a diesel generator in my 386 and need some insights and photos from others who hav
Ethanol Free Gas App/Website jmce1587 at 7:14pm 12.28.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1667
raymarine tiller pilot fred1diver at 5:17pm 12.28.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1721 hey everybody, in my new to me boat I have a tiller pilot, what do I need to use the nmea 0183 plug?
Any 450,456 or 466 owners discovery at 2:15pm 12.28.19 Big Boats 1/539 Looking for someone interested in a great deal on a new furling main for our rigs. Seller has two qu
EV-100 install Bob135711 at 2:03pm 12.28.19 Ask All Sailors 23/2991 I am at Seabrook Marina, Houston Can a I get a good recommendation for a reliable someone with profe
Yanmar winterizing Voyager1 at 12:56pm 12.28.19 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2374 I have a yanmar 2gm20f and to winterize the engine I run 4 or 5 gallons of antifreeze through the en
Local knowledge Stratus3 at 11:36am 12.28.19 Ask All Sailors 15/1755 Hi All, this is going to be a very obvious newbie question. Looking at a cruising guide and and the
Mast step crutch. jackhartjr at 10:20am 12.28.19 Ask All Sailors 3/761 Hi folks, I have an Oday 22. Looking for a picture of what folks use to help raise the mast please!
Researching mystery San Diego Family of 4 whose Sea Dreamer sailboat disappeared south of Hawaii in 1989 (3) stormstoppers at 6:47am 12.28.19 Ask All Sailors 31/9608 I'm trying to learn about a missing family of 4 that disappeared south of Hawaii in August of 1989.
M-18 exhaust haze in engine compartment pcadkins at 12:20am 12.28.19 Engines and Propulsion 12/1900 Hello all. new to the forum. I have done a search and guess I am the only one with this problem. I
alcohol or propane, the age old question fred1diver at 2:30pm 12.27.19 Ask All Sailors 51/7923 hey everybody, getting my thoughts together for the next sailing season, I know I have a lot of work
Tiller replacement fred1diver at 5:47am 12.27.19 Grampian 2/1753 Hey everyone, anyone know where I can get a nice wood tiller, at the moment Cool Whip has an alumini
cabin floor needs replacing, plus the sole fred1diver at 3:31pm 12.26.19 Grampian 1/1268 hey everyone, just back from another visit to my new to me 1975 Grampian 26. I knew I needed to repl
Rebedding rear strapeyes and winches. (1) Russ Ward at 2:22pm 12.26.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1238 I am working on repairing some leaks from above and am rebedding most of the deck hardware. I have q
Hunter 35.5 port stern rail sasafil at 1:34pm 12.26.19 Parts Search 1/774 Looking for a stern rail port side for my 1990 Hunter 35.5 legend. I'm in NE Florida.
35.5 Legend standing rigging replacement sasafil at 11:45am 12.26.19 Big Boats 4/1361 Anybody out there replaced standing rigging on 35.5 Legend to tell me the approximate cost. Much app

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Best stronger jack plate mount FastOlson at 4:10pm 12.04.24 That design appears to have been designed and built for a shaft-drive 11 hp diesel. The transom was
Chesapeake Bay Area. Possibilities (1) kappykaplan at 3:59pm 12.04.24 Here's a screen capture of some of the history from the Solomon Wx Buoy: fternoon.
Chesapeake Bay Area. Possibilities pgandw at 2:51pm 12.04.24 Several stations on the Weather Underground within a mile or 3 of me on Albemarle Sound. However, n
Dead engine panel. MarkWall at 1:19pm 12.04.24 Gents, I found the wire - large diameter with red insulation. The engine is running again! Thank you
Helm cover Sasquatch at 12:57pm 12.04.24 :beer:
Helm cover Sasquatch at 12:56pm 12.04.24 That may be my best bet. Thanks
Helm cover kappykaplan at 12:49pm 12.04.24 I had one made by my local sail loft. It was pricey, but it does the job. On the other hand, if yo
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 BAD ORCA at 12:43pm 12.04.24 The dxengineering fitting you are showing is the same as I have at the base of my mast as well. Mi
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 BAD ORCA at 12:38pm 12.04.24 I prefer the soldered fittings to the screw-on ones. They feel more secure to me. Silver PL-259 con
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 BAD ORCA at 12:32pm 12.04.24 Great! Thankyou for replies. I also have the LMR400 Ultraflex. My boat has open layout as well but
Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 dlochner at 12:21pm 12.04.24 I was assuming you were using a flush mounted plotter, with the extension and the leverage a beefing
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 (1) sailcapt340 at 11:58am 12.04.24 The dxengineering fitting you are showing is the same as I have at the base of my mast as well. Min
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core Reunion at 11:56am 12.04.24 I can't imagine that what you are proposing is economically feasible. It's not that I don't like th
Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 kappykaplan at 11:51am 12.04.24 Would starboard provide the necessary support? I'd think so. Its purpose is to prevent the fiberg
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core capta at 11:49am 12.04.24 I can't imagine that what you are proposing is economically feasible. It's not that I don't like tha
Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 rcoleman67 at 11:47am 12.04.24 McMaster-Carr. The chart plotter will be light and won't be subjected to stress, it doesn't reall
Backing plate for Chart Plotter on Catalina 25 rcoleman67 at 11:43am 12.04.24 Could you use a piece of starboard instead? Would starboard provide the necessary support?
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core FastOlson at 11:41am 12.04.24 Oh Crap, sorry about that Fast Olson. I am 30# overweight... no offense taken! :)
What is this mystery line? capta at 11:40am 12.04.24 I suspect the line will be strong enough. You need a solid clip to attach it to the dog's harness.
What is this mystery line? capta at 11:37am 12.04.24 Personally, I do not favor the use of harnesses and tethers unless one must go out a bowsprit in hea

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