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H 37 C Mainsheet s/v "DREAMER" at 9:00pm 04.05.00 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1452 How is the mainsheet rigged on your H37C? Mine is rigged mid-boom, to a track over the companionway
Little Spots in Gel coat Marc Cook at 3:12pm 04.05.00 Smaller Boats 4/1115 I have spotted pencil eraser sized spots on the hull of my H23. some have cracks across the diameter
Spring Cleaning (and wood finishing) J. Michael Joyal, Jr. at 9:33am 04.05.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1382 I am preparing to finish the interior woodwork on my 310. Does anyone have any suggestions for prepa
I'll Be At Pacific Sail Expo - 4/25-4/30 Margie Crozier at 9:01am 04.05.00 Other Sailboats 0/771 I am in love with the Passage 450. My husband has hooked me onto sailing and we plan to purchase th
Lavac Head Installation bbhaines at 8:48am 04.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/1051 We have heard great things about the Lavac head and are about to tackle replacing our leaky Groco wi
Yanmar diesel cylinder compression Henry Weber at 8:31am 04.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/1108 I have a 1977 Hunter 30 with the YSB12 Yanmar. My two questions are:a) how to measure compression o
What A/C unit to buy? Jim Wharton at 8:24am 04.05.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1049 Hi Hunter Owners,I'm looking to install an A/C on my boat this season. I have been looking at Merm
Catalina 38 - Dashaway Projects Judy Kilroy at 7:07am 04.05.00 Big Boats 3/1243 Thanks, guys, for all the input. We are proceding with the projects. We have not tackled the Shower
Bedding - fitted Sheets Jim Harding at 6:27am 04.05.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/977 Can anyone help me find a supplier of fitted sheets for fore and aft cabins .. thanks
What's the story behind the Hunter 54? Ron Karolyi at 6:11am 04.05.00 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1258 Hi all,Just wanted to find out the story behind the Hunter 54. I find it curious that Hunter only
Boom placement Charles Gould at 5:51am 04.05.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1044 I've been sailing a short time and looking at a 1985 34 Hunter. One of the prior owners was over 6.
Roller Furling/Headstay Length Shawn Klomparens at 5:28am 04.05.00 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1260 I am going to be purchasing a roller furling unit for an '81 Hunter 25. Does anyone know the headsta
Tampa to Mobile Crossing Advice Needed Mark at 5:19am 04.05.00 Destinations 9/1789 I'm currently planning to sail from Tampa to Mobile Bay in two weeks. I'm looking for any advice fr
Where to buy an Autoprop Chuck at 4:53am 04.05.00 Big Boats 4/1277 I am interested in putting an AutoProp on my 36 Cat. Is anyone aware of a place to purchase it at a
Shared Forums Paul Sealock at 4:48am 04.05.00 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1066 Phil, The shared forums on the recent activity forum will not come up. They show as not found. Now
Does my outboard have enough Umph!! Joe Passanisi. pass@fcgnetworks.net at 4:41am 04.05.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1100 I have a 1974 Catalina. My outboard is a 1992 Yamaha 6.6 np located in the well under the stern coc
Yanmar 1GM Head gasket replacement..... Keith Fawcett at 4:15am 04.05.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/1836 I am having a problem starting my Yanmar 1gm. It cranks fine but is hard to start no matter what the
Painting a keel. Lee Barta at 4:05am 04.05.00 Smaller Boats 7/1281 My Hunter 23 's winged keel has cracking paint with rust stains. Apprently it's time to repaint. I
Charger Recommendations Rich Macal at 4:01am 04.05.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1003 I have an '85 28.5 with the simplest two battery system imaginable and am looking for a recommendati
Boy is it quiet around here! William Davis at 3:37am 04.05.00 Racing 12/1553 Where is everyone? Is there no one racing or out goofing off? Got a joke for ya. How do you ca

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High Idle Cap is Loose on Yanmar 3YM30 (1) scottthardin at 7:43am 02.05.20 You talking about that 1/4" bolt that stops throttle from going too far forward. 10mm nut. is bolt
Boat Registration Display sail sfbay at 7:43am 02.05.20 @sail sfbay is your boat documented? My current and most of my boats are/were USCG documented, albe
Best Bilge Pump? Maine Sail at 7:41am 02.05.20 Typical code language. A vented loop is ok. "Other means" are ok, as long as it's NOT a check val
Fluid Film Maine Sail at 7:36am 02.05.20 What do you use to apply? (I have one of those Toyota trucks you mentioned.) I have an application
Best Bilge Pump? Jim26m at 7:35am 02.05.20 22.8.7.2 a vented loop or other means to prevent siphoning into the boat. A check valve shall not b
2007 Hunter 25 Shoal Draft Keel Bunk waveform at 7:33am 02.05.20 Yes Dave, adding bunk supports (bolsters) this a great idea, I noticed same condition on the starboa
Solar charging options little breeze at 7:26am 02.05.20 I think the controller you use is at least as important as the solar panels. I use a 50-watt panel
Trailer bunk ideas Will Gilmore at 7:21am 02.05.20 Rather than buy expensive brackets get some 2x2 angle iron or aluminum and make your own bracket.
Fluid Film Joe Blizzard at 7:13am 02.05.20 I apply it no less than 2X per year (Tyvek suit and all) What do you use to apply? (I have one of
Boat Registration Display Justin_NSA at 6:59am 02.05.20 I guess you could interpret KS requirements differently. I've only seen them in the hull. Where
Boat Registration Display (1) TomY at 6:57am 02.05.20 Anyone displaying their boat registration on a placard attached to the bow rail vs. sticking on the
Boat Registration Display dlochner at 6:56am 02.05.20 Interestingly a check of a few US states indicates the registration numbers must be "affixed to bot
Waste Pump Out Sizing Problem. sailermaned at 6:53am 02.05.20 Any pump out I've ever done always had a cone type adapter to fit multiple outlet sizes, so I don't
Boat Registration Display sail sfbay at 6:53am 02.05.20 Interestingly a check of a few US states indicates the registration numbers must be "affixed to both
Wind Song update - varnish and decks (1) TomY at 6:50am 02.05.20 Absolutely beautiful I especially love the classic styling of her binnacle. Curious that her for
Boat Registration Display dlochner at 6:50am 02.05.20 If the boat is USCG Documented, then state registration numbers can not be displayed. Problem solved
Waste Pump Out Sizing Problem. dlochner at 6:44am 02.05.20 Sorry for any confusion, the "problem" is the new deck fill hole when uncapped is much smaller than
Keep joint Crazy Dave Condon at 6:40am 02.05.20 5200 was the product the manufacturers used for years and still do as a sealant when marrying the ke
Sabre 36 Survey and General Info? sail sfbay at 6:29am 02.05.20 I understand these were well made sailboats. A good surveyor, who is familiar with Sabre's will ide
Boat Registration Display Crazy Dave Condon at 6:28am 02.05.20 Check with your state as I have seen that both ways to see if ok

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