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Sail Sale hinmo1 at 4:45am 11.06.19 Smaller Boats 1/1151 removed
Can my main be salvaged? Dan413 at 4:19pm 11.05.19 Ask All Sailors 4/836 Attached is a link to my YouTube page that shows the sails that came with my boat. I have an older A
When to paint Sailboat Erbardy at 4:10pm 11.05.19 Ask All Sailors 6/932 This forum has been so helpful! I have my new 1974 catalina 22 in a garage storage and have prepared
Replacing Edson Classic style binnacle CaptainNatasha at 3:39pm 11.05.19 Ask All Sailors 0/380 Hello, Has anyone here replaced an older Edson Binnacle with new Edson Classic Style? My binnacle is
Replacing binnacle, 1984 Pearson 34 CaptainNatasha at 3:31pm 11.05.19 Pearson 4/1306 I'm seriously looking at replacing my binnacle. Changing from older Edson to new Edson Classic serie
Just bought a boat that came with a jib, but I can't get it up the furler, it has no hanks but also no extended track. dondmcg at 12:46pm 11.05.19 Ask All Sailors 2/538 I bought a boat with a furler. The furling jib that was supplied does not look like the furling jib
ABYC Standards Accepted as Law in Canada Maine Sail at 12:36pm 11.05.19 Ask All Sailors 2/619 Effective October 30, 2019 the ABYC standards are now accepted as Transport Canada / Federal law com
Any idea what these are? (1) sailme88 at 11:35am 11.05.19 Big Boats 3/1520 Hey folks, attached is a pic of 3 plastic items that I dislodged from under the floor boards while r
H27 1979 Yanmar SB8 cooling system issues CMF Hunter 27 at 9:15am 11.05.19 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2660 Hi new to the forum and also Sea Plum, a 1979 Hunter 27 Cherubini. I searched the forums and found
Looking for DRS or Asymmetrical Spinnaker for Hunter 29.5 1994 and hardware HerNibsOntario at 8:05am 11.05.19 Parts Search 0/507 Ahoy! I'm looking for a used DRS or Asymmetrical Spinnaker (34' Luff) for Hunter 29.5 1994, as well
Last 'race' of the season for Blue J (1) Jackdaw at 7:53am 11.05.19 Racing 10/1318 Every fall the WYC season ends with an unofficial race series... a weekly Sunday run down to a bar a
Preventing Battery Freeze GonzoF1 at 7:13am 11.05.19 Musings With Maine Sail 16/4083 Is there a good method for preventing battery freezing? In an earlier thread, we talked about the sl
First Catalina ever built? (2) Skipper at 7:05am 11.05.19 Ask All Sailors 2/604 I've seen this boat around Dana Point Harbor for years, but never really thought much about it. Is i
Bow "cap" Damage, 1984 Hunter 27 (3) Delawaredave at 6:47am 11.05.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1576 1984 Hunter 27. Boat on mooring, another boat broke loose and hit our bow, damaging the "bow cap",
Fiddle Block Help. (2) MikeHoncho at 8:41pm 11.04.19 Ask All Sailors 18/2409 I have a elderly Schaefer traveler with a fiddle block/cam cleat attached to the car. The attachment
high water? jon hansen at 7:32pm 11.04.19 Sails Call Lounge 405/42451 i predict that next july the water level of lake michigan/lake huron will be 18 inches higher than i
Dried soot in engine compartment. Danush at 4:29pm 11.04.19 Ask All Sailors 6/2118 What could be cause? I noticed a flex tubing came apart but was told it did not have to do with exha
Install pumpkinpie at 4:09pm 11.04.19 Ask All Sailors 48/5065 .
H34 panel lights - sorry Mike Oldak at 2:29pm 11.04.19 Big Boats 2/549 I thought that I had seen a post describing where to find replacement LEDs for the electrical panel
Replace impeller and engine zinc sandiegosailor99 at 2:23pm 11.04.19 Big Boats 22/3589 I have a Hunter 380 and had a local mechanic replace the impeller and engine zinc. I was charged al

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companion way overhead hatch Tally Ho at 11:57am 11.23.24
Buying 423? NYSail at 11:31am 11.23.24
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? BigEasy at 11:01am 11.23.24 I have used a hand held PVC pipe scissor type shear to make clean cuts thru sanitation hose up to 1
Ellebogen Isolators NYSail at 10:57am 11.23.24 I am familiar with the mounts and have spoken to the owner several times. Know many satisfied custom
Loos gauges accuracy at low end BigEasy at 10:56am 11.23.24 How precise do you really need to be? It will aid in getting tension equal from shroud to shroud a
Loos gauges accuracy at low end BigEasy at 10:55am 11.23.24 Let me attach a photo - this shows it very well. essing really... Always appreciated the "tar
Ellebogen Isolators BigEasy at 10:46am 11.23.24 It appears that the mounts are original so I have decided to replace them. OEM mounts are crazy
Bilge pump install location Project_Mayhem at 10:23am 11.23.24 At the aft end, is the lowest section of the bilge. You can get a small pump in there or a 500-750 i
companion way overhead hatch Project_Mayhem at 10:19am 11.23.24 Oddly enough, Skil is a local Chicago company so you'd think I would've heard a circular saw referre
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes thinwater at 10:05am 11.23.24 You can always use the yard stick method - it is very accurate, just not as handy as a Loos gauge.
Ellebogen Isolators (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:52am 11.23.24 "Age is just a number" is a faulty premise When combined with a lack of annual inspection, yes, a
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes SteveHughessails at 9:50am 11.23.24 Unless you have reason to disengage your rigging on a regular basis, such as trailering your boat..
Thinking about getting a smaller wheel for our 36 mk ii. Thud at 9:14am 11.23.24 Thanks for all the ideas. I'm passing the information on to Santa. One by one to prevent sticker sho
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose? Project_Mayhem at 9:07am 11.23.24 I found this video when I was replacing my sanitation hoses. The key is the pair of cutters that
Replacement sink Hello Below at 9:02am 11.23.24 Scott, we have a kitchen sink at home made of quartz sand. The black material does need some attent
Chesapeake Bay Area. Possibilities jssailem at 8:29am 11.23.24 A summary of local observations will help future research.
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes dLj at 7:50am 11.23.24 You can always use the yard stick method - it is very accurate, just not as handy as a Loos gauge.
Loos gage for multiple wire sizes LakeOntario270 at 7:15am 11.23.24 I have 2 gauges, no big deal.
Bilge pump install location Tally Ho at 7:10am 11.23.24 I find that my Rule pump leaves a fair amount of water in my bilge. Mostly after the pump shut off
Bilge pump install location GreggS at 6:49am 11.23.24 Thanks, Tally I guess that sounds like a good idea. I'm just trying to do my best to keep odors and

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