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H260 Bosun's Chair Max Larry at 2:32am 04.03.00 Smaller Boats 12/1602 I will need to go up the mast of my H260 in the next few weeks to repair a windex. What is the maxi
Jib sail attachment? Steven Gautney at 2:30am 04.03.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1837 The previous owner of my boat had the Jib attached at the base of the forestay. As a result the jib
ST4000 Autopilot on Hunter 29.5 Phillip Coker at 2:16am 04.03.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1079 Recently purchased a 1996 29.5 that does not have an autopilot. Intend to install an ST4000W. Does a
Motor Mount Cliff Ruckstuhl at 1:19am 04.03.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/998 I want to replace my motor mount with one that is real easy for the kids to lift up and down. I hav
Keel seperation? Russell Egge at 1:18am 04.03.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1022 Went down to get the boat ready for the spring and upon close inspection noticed a very slight crack
What dinghy Do you use for a H240? Mike at 1:13am 04.03.00 Smaller Boats 9/1144 I'm looking into carrying a small dinghy on my H240. Does anyone have any experience doing this? Wha
Blue water cruiser? Mike at 12:42am 04.03.00 Destinations 9/2232 What boats are recommended for Blue Water cruising? Typical length? Brands?
Forward Hatch gasket sealant Judy Kilroy at 12:34am 04.03.00 Big Boats 2/1242 We have obtained a new gasket for the forward hatch in our '82 Catalina 38 from Catalina Direct. Our
Zincs Clay at 12:21am 04.03.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1333 Where do I get a zinc for my prop shaft ? I recall that it screws into the end of the shaft - Is it
Diesel stains Tom at 12:21am 04.03.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1051 Any Hints on removing diesel fuel stains from fiberglass? Splashed some while cleaning some parts.
Greetings! Mike Thomas at 11:50pm 04.02.00 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1048 Greetings! Over the past ten or more years, the practice of carrying a dinghy on davits has become
How do you stow your dinghy? C2 Editorial at 11:46pm 04.02.00 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 14/2238 How do you stow your dinghy while underway?Are you organized enough to find locker stowage? Do yo
Prospective Hunter 30 buyer Chris Foley at 1:15pm 04.02.00 Mid-Size Boats 7/1085 I've made a bid on a 1978 Hunter 30 for $16000 but don't know if I bid too much. It's got the origin
Adding Spring Cleats Marc at 1:14pm 04.02.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1129 I'm adding cleats to the toe rail at midship where cleats should be. I'm planning on screwing the
One Persons Answer to Bothersome PWC's Don Evans at 11:25am 04.02.00 Other Sailboats 18/1090 http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/sailor570/pwchelp.htmDon EvansMuskoka Lakes,ON
If You Miss Your Boat Don Evans at 11:19am 04.02.00 Other Sailboats 4/786 I have seen numerous posts, essentially virtual sailing, here's some things you can do at home, if y
Should I buy a Hunter 17? Don C. at 11:11am 04.02.00 Smaller Boats 5/9695 I'm interested in buying a Hunter 17. I had an O'Day 26 for 10 years and now want a a go-fast comfo
Thanks for all of the great advice!! Mara at 10:53am 04.02.00 Smaller Boats 0/897 Thanks to everyone for the terrific advice. Since my first posting, I have purchased "Sailing for D
Keel - Fin vs. Wing Chip Claughsey at 10:29am 04.02.00 Big Boats 1/1564 I am contemplating the purchase of a new Catalina 34 mk II. I am interested in the opinions regardi
29.5 throttle location BOB H at 10:10am 04.02.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1064 I would like to know if anyone shares my frustration with the throttle location on the 1994 29.5. I

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Best Bilge Pump? Maine Sail at 3:57pm 02.04.20 This is interesting. You are saying that the ABYC standards recommend only electric bilge pumps? I
Best Bilge Pump? dLj at 3:52pm 02.04.20 This is interesting. You are saying that the ABYC standards recommend only electric bilge pumps? I w
Traveler theory rgranger at 3:49pm 02.04.20 Interesting approach to bring the boom to center but what happens if you need to sheet out the main
outboard motor shaft length rgranger at 3:43pm 02.04.20 :plus: & :plus: I have a Tohatsu 6 HP sailpro on my Hunter 26. I can hit hull speed at 3/4 throttl
Traveler theory Don Guillette at 3:38pm 02.04.20 Thank you, Don. It appears there is considerable misinformation out there about this as well as oth
Keep joint dlochner at 3:31pm 02.04.20 I seem to remember there's a product I've seen others recommend for fairing keel joints called G Fl
outboard motor shaft length kloudie1 at 3:25pm 02.04.20 On a 17, a 3 or 4 HP would be fine too.. but a long shaft works better than a sort shafted motor..
Your best Boat Improvements! Capt Robbie at 3:24pm 02.04.20 Best improvment was installing Ac/Heat So much better to sleep on those hot humid nights and also to
Keep joint Bob J. at 3:21pm 02.04.20 I seem to remember there's a product I've seen others recommend for fairing keel joints called G Fle
Best Bilge Pump? (1) Maine Sail at 3:15pm 02.04.20 A well designed bilge pumping system will have two types of pumps: 1- A diaphragm pump for dealing
Traveler theory Don Guillette at 3:13pm 02.04.20 When I got back into sailing after many years on jet boats, my 1st boat was a Mac22. We bought the
Best Bilge Pump? AlastairLC at 3:07pm 02.04.20
outboard motor shaft length tgrayson at 2:57pm 02.04.20 OK?
outboard motor shaft length tgrayson at 2:57pm 02.04.20 have a 1974 macgregor venture 17 would a long or short shaft 5 hp outboard be best,it has an outboa
Hunter 30 deck paint / Rustloeum Topside Paint Whatfiero1 at 2:54pm 02.04.20 Nice. And I thought its pretty good paint too. you must have done all prep steps as it is cut in rea
High Idle Cap is Loose on Yanmar 3YM30 Whatfiero1 at 2:52pm 02.04.20 You talking about that 1/4" bolt that stops throttle from going too far forward. 10mm nut. is bolt l
outboard motor shaft length Whatfiero1 at 2:48pm 02.04.20 Long sailboats always use long shaft to keep prop in water when boat hobby horses
Traveler theory Hunter216 at 2:43pm 02.04.20 I bring the boom mid-ship by using a line to the sheet Interesting approach to bring the boom to
Loose foot main for 95 MacGregor 26C rgranger at 2:38pm 02.04.20 Loose foot??? = yes! I replaced the main of my H26 with a new loose foot main. Much better. How
Traveler theory Stu Jackson at 2:33pm 02.04.20 I hope to buy a Cat25 soon, and it may well not have occurred to me to get my hands on the manual.

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