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New bilge pump and wiring drcov at 4:55pm 03.17.19 The Cherubini Hunters 3/808 1979 Hunter 33, since the fiasco with the self filling head, time to install new pump and wiring The
Seems all nav lights are NOT created equal Jackdaw at 4:54pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 31/1720 Interesting notice from the USCG. https://www.solosailors.org/public/pdfs/uscg_nav_light_safety_ale
roller furling asymmetric sail on Catalina MK 28II circa 2003 eberns at 3:48pm 03.17.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/1240 I am interested in adding this to my boat but want to know if I can attach the roller fuller to anch
Cutless bearing replacement tool for rent? SWagner at 12:06pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 10/4574 Does anyone have this tool, StrutPro, https://strutpro.com or the like who would be willing to lend
So this beaver walks into a bar... (2) Kermit at 8:21am 03.17.19 Sails Call Lounge 19/1188
Mainsail h26 to 260 jbreland at 6:34am 03.17.19 Smaller Boats 1/378 Anyone know if the main sail from a 260 will fit on a hunter 26 ? I think I heard they decreased the
FTZ correct crimp and Ancor heavy duty lugs? kristof at 6:33am 03.17.19 Musings With Maine Sail 3/1218 Hi everybody. Quick question: Do I need any adjustment to crimp #6 Ancor heavy duty lugs with FTZ co
Mac 26S head stay Joel23807 at 8:43pm 03.16.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/474 Can anyone tell me where I can buy a new headstay for my 26S that fits inside the CDI FF2 furler?
What is it? (1) Bama Boy at 5:14pm 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 12/752 Can anyone tell me what this is. It is located on the port side of the cockpit backrest between the
Tight squeeze (1) Fly By Night at 3:59pm 03.16.19 Catalina 30 10/1053 Kind of a tight fit for 6'-1", but got it done.
Replacement API 20025 alternator (2) Brinky63 at 3:02pm 03.16.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1155 I have a API 20025 alternator installed on my yanmar 2gm20f which has three batteries, one starter f
how to adjust Mainsail luff tension '95 "26C"? nickl1218 at 2:03pm 03.16.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/406
What and how??? (1) Jackdaw at 12:20pm 03.16.19 Racing 9/824 Examine the picture of the Figaro 3. What is the skipper doing with his right hand? How is it rigged
Thru Hulls drcov at 12:08pm 03.16.19 The Cherubini Hunters 4/703 Really stupid question. New owner of 1979 Hunter 33. Where is the thru hull located for head Someone
Marina Meriachee at 12:05pm 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 46/2265 How long would you be prepared to leave your boat in your slip, unused? Or, put another way, if you
Organising aft locker storage on H41AC? leemarkadams at 11:11am 03.16.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/223 Afternoon all , Getting ready to become full time liveaboards on our Legend 41AC and looking at th
love steam jon hansen at 7:30am 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 21/877 Jg3U66TcRX8
Bimini's and awnings, use one? (7) TomY at 6:29am 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 40/7166 In the past we used various items clipped on the sun side when the sun was too hot in the late afte
Shower Sump install GarEi at 6:16am 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 12/723 My Pearson 303 does not have a shower sump, I want to install one I am leaning towards an Attwood 41
Furler ID ? (1) DockH at 5:37am 03.16.19 Ask All Sailors 10/556 My furler has no mfg identification. Partial photo attached. Open reel between large upper and lower

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Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 5:52pm 08.30.23 So a couple of questions. 1. What year is your boat? 2. Do you know the difference between a origi
Drifter block positioning? stickinthemud57 at 5:39pm 08.30.23 Thanks for the responses. Like a lot of what I do on my boat, it's a bit out of the ordinary. One of
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 5:33pm 08.30.23 My hope is that the wrapped temp fix will suffice for this season When you get it to seal (and pr
Stowing Winch Handles thinwater at 5:09pm 08.30.23 This stuff. 3M Dual Lock tape. https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B07
Fabric for boom tent? gettinthere at 4:52pm 08.30.23 and take a look at keder track. you can mount it to the sides of the boom and slide the shade edge i
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment gettinthere at 4:49pm 08.30.23 I have a walbro electric pump in line. it has plenty of head lift capability to pull fuel up from th
Winchbit driver gettinthere at 4:45pm 08.30.23 I use a winch bit on a standard 18 volt Ridgid cordless drill to crank on my Genoa sheets, my mainsa
Wooden block under mast step. Gene Neill at 4:23pm 08.30.23 Well, the mast stepped fine. The shrouds are long enough. That's all that matters in the short t
Gulf Storm Potential (1) Don S/V ILLusion at 4:21pm 08.30.23 Data Buoy #42099 recorded a 34 foot wave before succumbing to the hurricane. :yikes: how are you
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. mikeracca at 3:58pm 08.30.23 Not much for updates this week, I have been doing a little work on Luna, her starter kicked the buck
Wooden block under mast step. LakeShark at 3:45pm 08.30.23 I recently purchased a catalina 22. The hull and deck are in great shape, but a previous owner inst
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? Stu Jackson at 3:27pm 08.30.23 My boat came with the wrap on the mixing elbow. I attempted to unwrap it once just so I could exam
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Captain Larry-DH at 3:17pm 08.30.23 Lewmar just confirmed the 3/8 Crosby G335 will fit in my V2 002 windlass gypsy. Upsizing a conne
Where to put AIS antenna? Techstyle at 2:58pm 08.30.23 My AIS transmitter/receiver is mounted near my Radar tower at 10ft from WL and has integrated GPS. I
Gulf Storm Potential WayneH at 2:58pm 08.30.23 Data Buoy #42099 recorded a 34 foot wave before succumbing to the hurricane. :yikes:
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 2:47pm 08.30.23 Thanks @Ralph Johnstone for the info and idea. My hope is that the wrapped temp fix will suffice for
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Rich Stidger at 2:33pm 08.30.23 [QUOTE="skunther, post: 1797173, member: Upsizing a connecting link seems a good compromise as it in
Drifter block positioning? dLj at 2:22pm 08.30.23 The foot of this sail will be 15' (6" shorter than the standard genoa for this boat). I set the bl
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 2:13pm 08.30.23 Are you saying that this is the way petroleum NPT fittings are made up from the initial assembly,
Sister ship! -- lame start to my own boating season Zinger88 at 2:07pm 08.30.23 Making the rest of us jealous...:cool:

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