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New GPS tom.p.brown at 9:58am 12.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/512 I have a 2004 Hunter 306. the helm has the standard Ray Marine Speed and Depth units. I want to add
dripless shaft seal sailor5017 at 9:51am 12.20.19 Big Boats 5/1433 2006 Hunter 41 Ds . finally after 12 years want to convert to dripless shaft seal . . any suggestio
Hunter 33C side deck rub rail McKinneyH33C at 9:42am 12.20.19 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1573 Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for the rub rail on the cabin sides of my 1981 Hunter
New music sysyem Bob James at 8:54am 12.20.19 Catalina 310 26/3240 On my 2001 #118 C310 that I bought new, I have 2001 era stereo receiver, a 12 CD changer and 4 hard
What to look for in a 26S? robhaynes at 7:56am 12.20.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/899 I'm looking to buy a 26S that is 1300 miles away. I'm considering purchasing it sight unseen and ha
Looking for parts sources for an AMF Puffer Donij at 7:23am 12.20.19 Parts Search 4/2485 We need parts for an AMF Puffer, new/used/refurbished. Is there a "bone yard" in North Carolina? Any
does the fiberglass arch on a hunter 380 need to be removed for transit? planoron at 5:47am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 3/528 does the fiberglass arch on a hunter 380 need to be removed for hiway transit
New Prop question Hunter 450 passage Mattraney at 5:18am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1566 I was thinking about upgrading from factory prop to a feathering prop. Has anyone had success with
SWEET GALE has left a trail of broken dreams from Texas to Maine that has spanned more than 70 years. (8) TomY at 4:54am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 19/2787 I'm seeing to her safe arrival in Rockport Harbor this week. She arrived on a rickety cradle, on a r
Compression test on Universal MX-25. Fudsdad at 1:42am 12.20.19 Engines and Propulsion 1/583 I have a Universal MX-25 inside a Catalina 36. I have white smoke when the engine is under load and
Support for hatch missing (1) ScottySailor at 12:02am 12.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1337 Hi folks upon inspection of my 84 Hunter 31 it looks like one of the supports for the forward hatch
The Instability of the AC75s AlastairLC at 6:10pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 14/2240 GepoP_VAG50
water tank questions fred1diver at 6:09pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 7/803 hey everyone, quick question regarding the water tank on my front 1975 grampian 26. the boat has bee
1989 Catalina 30 portlight updates? Newbie3 at 3:22pm 12.19.19 Catalina 30 3/1006 My Catalina 30 has what looks like the original portlights and they need new gaskets and should be r
New NW hazzard. LeslieTroyer at 3:12pm 12.19.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 6/1059 https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article238546348.html I thought birds were bad.
Shore Power joecool911 at 2:48pm 12.19.19 Smaller Boats 2/723 H26-Does the shore power system charge the battery, since the cabin lights etc run off battery?
Battery switch does not kill power Marrigoround at 1:44pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 28/6883 HI all, I bought this boat a year and a half ago and noticed this problem while performing the initi
1980ish Hunter 22 Rick Webb at 1:23pm 12.19.19 Trailer Sailors 3/1216 The youth sailing program I am associated with are likely to take donation of a Hunter 22 tomorrow.
Wilcox Crittenden Head Parts (1) Shagdance at 1:02pm 12.19.19 Catalina 310 3/1014 Parts and Pump for the original head. Pump has been rebuilt and was my spare. Decided to install all
How To Remove Letters from Sail? Yachtsman1686 at 9:24am 12.19.19 Big Boats 4/1476 Hi All, I picked up a used sail for my boat. it's off a Hunter 32. I know that because it says H 3

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What is this mystery line? ggrizzard at 4:59pm 12.03.24 The previous owner no doubt had a harness. It was probably integral to a life vest and was taken to
P42 engine sump JoeWhite at 4:46pm 12.03.24 No drain holes for my C36. I cut side of a large plastic bottle creating a deep tray that is wedge s
Battery reconditioning? The_Sailing_Pelican at 4:08pm 12.03.24 You can pressure wash the interior of a trailer sailor -- I did it last year to my Catalina 22. To
What is this mystery line? Calif. Ted at 3:54pm 12.03.24 I don't know, but if I found it on my boat I'd probably try to use it as an anchor snubber.
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core Reunion at 3:49pm 12.03.24 You may have to remove (parts of) the headliner to access the bolts from the inside. If it is a h
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core Tally Ho at 3:33pm 12.03.24 You may have to remove (parts of) the headliner to access the bolts from the inside. If it is a ha
C&C landfall 42 complete deck and Cabin top re-core dlochner at 3:06pm 12.03.24 Welcome to SBO. I'm a little unclear about the construction. Are these part of the chainplates? Ther
What is this mystery line? jssailem at 2:57pm 12.03.24 It may have been used as a tether, but it was not safe. @thinwater illustrates a proper tether cli
What is this mystery line? Hello Below at 1:52pm 12.03.24 A dog lease.:p
Sail Recommendation Project_Mayhem at 1:32pm 12.03.24 Try UK Sailmakers. They're the cheapest local loft in my area and have always provided good service
What is this mystery line? dlochner at 1:22pm 12.03.24 Cruising, having a 2nd to clip around obstacles is nice, and the added bulk on your person becomes
What is this mystery line? Apex at 1:14pm 12.03.24 tether is my guess as well. Does not meet current standards: look for kong single tether or double
What is this mystery line? dlochner at 12:51pm 12.03.24 I have something similar I use to secure the spin halyard away from the mast to stop the slapping. O
What is this mystery line? cymeyer at 12:42pm 12.03.24 I've had this nicely made mystery line from the previous owner aboard and can't fathom what it's fo
What is this mystery line? (1) thinwater at 12:19pm 12.03.24 Not useable for a tether. Non-locking clip. Clip with high snag potential on rope or webbing (that
What is this mystery line? dlochner at 12:04pm 12.03.24 Makes sense as there is also a harness that is onboard. Only thing we don't have is a jack line.
What is this mystery line? nightowle at 11:25am 12.03.24 Barber hauler? Twing line? Possible - but seems like a heavy line for that. I suppose it could be
What is this mystery line? nightowle at 11:24am 12.03.24 It is a really bad idea that was once employed as a tether for a harness. The bad idea was there wa
What is this mystery line? dlochner at 11:10am 12.03.24 It is a really bad idea that was once employed as a tether for a harness. The bad idea was there was
Battery reconditioning? Project_Mayhem at 11:07am 12.03.24 Submerged or not they are 4 year old neglected west marine batteries. They are good for a core exch

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