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Forum: Great Lakes 05-07-2017, 19:06
Replies: 1
Views: 3,616
Posted By TurboTim
Sailing Apostle Islands to Isle Royale

Me and my wifey and child have been sailing and camping around the apostle islands and now we want to go a little further. We have a 27ft Hunter with all new electronics and auto pilot and would like...
Forum: Great Lakes 07-07-2016, 12:33
Replies: 2
Views: 2,377
Posted By TurboTim
Re: Anyone in Superior Marina wanna help me with my boat

Money can be provided if that helps...
Forum: Great Lakes 06-07-2016, 21:08
Replies: 2
Views: 2,377
Posted By TurboTim
Anyone in Superior Marina wanna help me with my boat

I got a new to me 27ft Hunter sailboat. It just got it wet yesterday and I am here til end of this week. The mast got put up but I just need help with the rigging. I have ASA 101 but still could use...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2016, 05:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,304
Posted By TurboTim
Bought a coast guard documented vessel...now what?

So we sail in Apostle islands area mostly and have had some form of registration with my previous boats but this one came from Lake Michigan and was in Illinois when I pick it up and the marina that...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-04-2016, 18:07
Replies: 0
Views: 815
Posted By TurboTim
Transducers for Garmin 7607 or 7608

I am thinking about getting a Garmin 7608xsv and just wondering what about the options for transducers are and if the downvu sidevu stuff is worth it or not or if just the regular chirp options will...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-03-2016, 19:19
Replies: 1
Views: 844
Posted By TurboTim
Towing my sailboat

I have towed my 1981 Hunter 27ft sailboat 300 miles on its cradle on my flat bed trailer and I have to tow it another 200 to its home on superior. All the weight is sitting on the keel for the most...
Forum: Great Lakes 19-12-2015, 18:53
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By TurboTim
Re: AIS on Great Lake

Great use of technology!!
Forum: Great Lakes 19-12-2015, 16:46
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By TurboTim
AIS on Great Lake

Other then commercial traffic. Does anyone else use AIS. Thinking about getting a Vesper WatchMate Vision for some after hours sailing.
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-12-2015, 14:22
Replies: 15
Views: 3,808
Posted By TurboTim
Re: AIS transponder for Great Lakes

I do agree with this and will have no problem staying up on nightly watches....my wife on the other hand....I just want to have all the best equipment to keep us safe. Do you really think AIS is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-12-2015, 07:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,808
Posted By TurboTim
AIS transponder for Great Lakes

My wife and I plan on sailing the great lake aboard our 27ft boat this summer. We will have a baby so safety is very important. I was looking into the Vesper Watchmate Vision but is there something...
Forum: OpenCPN 26-11-2015, 08:45
Replies: 31
Views: 3,728
Posted By TurboTim
Re: What version of windows is best

I will have to research what that is!
Forum: OpenCPN 26-11-2015, 08:33
Replies: 31
Views: 3,728
Posted By TurboTim
What version of windows is best

I have a 12v carputer I wanna install OpenCPN and was just wondering what version of windows is best? Or is it even better to run Linux?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2015, 20:16
Replies: 18
Views: 5,016
Posted By TurboTim
Re: No backstay on my 27ft Hunter

Boat is at my shop in Minneapolis MN now but will be up in Bayfield Wi at some point.
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-11-2015, 19:58
Replies: 58
Views: 8,030
Posted By TurboTim
Re: Where do people mount their helm controls for autopilot

I think mounting it at helm sounds like a good idea but my wheel pedestal doesn't have a stainless bar like I see on other people's boats. Where do you get those setups?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2015, 19:53
Replies: 18
Views: 5,016
Posted By TurboTim
Re: No backstay on my 27ft Hunter

Yeah any photos would be great. I have no clue how to set it up. I got the boat for $2500 at auction. It was a 1 owner boat so I am guessing he probably died to have owned it for this long. It's...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2015, 05:03
Replies: 18
Views: 5,016
Posted By TurboTim
Re: No backstay on my 27ft Hunter

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-11-2015, 19:43
Replies: 18
Views: 5,016
Posted By TurboTim
Re: No backstay on my 27ft Hunter

Mast is not stepped but it could have a backstay. I am just really trying to learn about the boat and someone said that his hunter doesn't have a backstay but it could have been a smaller size. Good...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-11-2015, 19:19
Replies: 18
Views: 5,016
Posted By TurboTim
Re: No backstay on my 27ft Hunter

Mine is actually at 1980.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-11-2015, 19:02
Replies: 18
Views: 5,016
Posted By TurboTim
Re: No backstay on my 27ft Hunter

This is my first sailboat so do I have to worry when going downwind wing on wind and what to worry for? Sorry just trying to learn.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-11-2015, 18:20
Replies: 18
Views: 5,016
Posted By TurboTim
No backstay on my 27ft Hunter

I just purchased a 1981 Hunter and it ,as far as I know, has no back stay. I dont have the mast now but is this a big deal or does it not matter too much?
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-11-2015, 17:52
Replies: 58
Views: 8,030
Posted By TurboTim
Re: Where do people mount there helm controls for autopilot

So does anyone have any good products for mounting my helm display near my wheel?
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-11-2015, 09:51
Replies: 58
Views: 8,030
Posted By TurboTim
Where do people mount their helm controls for autopilot

Installing my autopilot now and just wondering if it's normal to mount it by the door down to the cabin or should I mount it on the wheel pedestal? It's a 27ft hunter. If it's really better to mount...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-11-2015, 20:10
Replies: 1
Views: 1,259
Posted By TurboTim
Bus style heater on 13hp Beta

Has anyone put a bus style on this small of a motor? Does anyone know where to tap in for it? I have found 2 spots but wondering if anyone has actually done this?

Sent from my SM-N910V using...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2015, 04:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,750
Posted By TurboTim
Re: Need key for Beta Marine Engine

I called Beta left a message and actually got a call back from a very nice lady. She is sending some keys and if they are not right will be sending another set. Thanks everyone!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-11-2015, 20:10
Replies: 25
Views: 9,747
Posted By TurboTim
Adding a heater to boat

Does anyone know where one can purchase some kind of heater that runs off engine coolant to heat my boat so I can start boating earlier in the year and later in the year?
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