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HX870 VS HX890 DSC Question Ward H at 6:23pm 09.08.19 Ask All Sailors 26/13817 I've had a HX870 for about 5 years. For the past year or so I noticed corrosion on one of the chargi
H26, 1994, missing 3 bolts for stairway- how do I reach the nuts? bmorr at 6:13pm 09.08.19 Smaller Boats 4/525 The 3 bolts attaching the upper portion of the stairwell are missing. not sure how to access to inse
Steering Failure! (2) rukidn at 4:58pm 09.08.19 Catalina 310 21/3795 We were pointing hard yesterday on our way to anchor overnight at Kellys Island. When we tacked we h
Cradle pad location Steve S. at 3:48pm 09.08.19 Bigger Boats 1/675 Does anyone know now far forward of the transom are the rear cradle pads to be set? Also haulout sli
how to secure back of boat to the trailer ? ? ? curt in CO at 2:09pm 09.08.19 Trailer Sailors 13/4604 I bought a Hunter 22 - with open transom. In other words - no transom. How should i secure it to t
MH37 Aft A/C drain (1) Boomer54 at 1:11pm 09.08.19 Big Boats 3/902 I have a 2014 MH37. According to the Owners Manual, the aft unit (in the aft cabin) is supposed to d
Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast step (1) garybeck at 11:49am 09.08.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2414 Hello! I had a little "issue" with my mast. It came down a little faster than it was supposed to a
Lehr 9.9 propane outboard parts spadaforaj at 10:14am 09.08.19 Ask All Sailors 4/1986 Hi - I lost my cowling in a storm for this motor, and have been having a devil of a time finding one
What is the best size Genoa gmiller131 at 8:01am 09.08.19 Mid-Size Boats 8/3048 My 2006 Hunter 33 has a roll furling jib - I am looking to increase my sail size and wanted to see w
Bow Rail JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 7:59am 09.08.19 Catalina 310 14/2348 Good morning, Have any 310 owners removed the now rail? It's the last piece of deck hardware that I
Cat18 the right boat for me? hinmo1 at 6:05am 09.08.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/1704 Hi - newbie here. I am possibly looking to buy a C18. I am wondering if its the right boat for me. I
AMF Puffer shroud line pins handydc at 8:18pm 09.07.19 AMF 2/1824 I was given a Puffer. I am missing the pins used to connect shrouds to the deck plate. any chance a
Shroud pins for AMF Puffer handydc at 8:05pm 09.07.19 Parts Search 1/696 I was just given an AMF Puffer and I am missing the pins that secure the shrouds to the deck plates.
exhaust riser macwho at 8:01pm 09.07.19 Catalina 30 2/1092 Has anybody upgraded to the cast riser Westerbeke # 200490. What do you run from riser to water lift
Oh no my AC is out and it's HOT! AC motor question. SycloneDriver at 7:38pm 09.07.19 Ask All Sailors 15/1383 I went to the boat today to do some cleaning. Turned on the AC and it pumps water and moves air but
Quite a Feat for Anyone . . . Hello Below at 7:08pm 09.07.19 Ask All Sailors 3/622 not just one for a 77 year old retired math teacher who has been sailing for less than 30 years. Tr
Mobile App for Android Now Online Phil Herring at 5:15pm 09.07.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1540 You can find it here: Sailboat Owners - Apps on Google Play It hasn't shown up in the Google Play S
Draggerboard rope 26M (1) silvercharlio at 9:40am 09.07.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/849 I request help to position the daggerboard rope 26M. I repair it and do not put attention in the si
Seneca Lake Sailing Video 8/30-31/2019 GSmith116 at 9:31am 09.07.19 Sails Call Lounge 4/675 Will (Firefly) inspired me to try my had at a little video editing. This (comedy) video is a compil
C 80 Waltsailor at 9:30am 09.07.19 Big Boats 7/1392 Just purchased a 386 this week and am trying to get everything up and running. Boat has a Raymarine

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Another chainplate question Project_Mayhem at 7:05am 12.30.24 I would replace the rotten bulkhead and reseal all chainplates with Bed-IT. The bulkheads on my Oday
Inside Port Light Frame Removal SV Temenos at 6:05am 12.30.24 I was able to get it off and just wanted to update the thread in case someone else runs into this.
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access Crazy Dave Condon at 5:42am 12.30.24 What year is your Hunter 27 and please provide photos of the interior bulkhead and ceiling above
Propane locker replacement Robert Strickland at 5:38am 12.30.24 It seems strange to me that they're "brittle." Mine are same age and still servicable, but I'd say
Propane locker replacement Robert Strickland at 5:29am 12.30.24
Another chainplate question Robert Strickland at 5:26am 12.30.24 I probably should say that I recognize 2 or 3 people above who responded and they're always showing
Fraudulent Website Warning (1) Robert Strickland at 5:15am 12.30.24 The builder of the web site sure is busy. Keep on scrolling down...
Interior wood slats for C30? miketcook at 5:12am 12.30.24 Thanks for all the info. Mine are looking pretty bad and decayed. But hey it's an '89 also. I live i
New member--where to start? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:09am 12.30.24
New member--where to start? sailme88 at 4:51am 12.30.24 Welcome aboard..... If I were to make a recommendation to you as a new to sailing boat owner, it w
New member--where to start? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:07am 12.30.24 @Jughead135 I am a former sailboat dealer. If you have never sailed before, may I suggest you go s
Galley . . . comforts of home? Michael Davis at 9:14pm 12.29.24 A small bottle lasts more than 1 season with decent use I usually go through 2x20 pounders per sea
Galley . . . comforts of home? BarryL at 7:27pm 12.29.24 Hello, Thanks to all for great comments and advice. Just a few comments from me. I do day sails,
Tach rpm sender location on engine (1) LydieBP at 6:47pm 12.29.24 Now, I know that YOU know that WE need to know the make, year a hint, a clue, a suggestion, maybe a
Galley . . . comforts of home? dLj at 6:46pm 12.29.24 Baking cookies in the oven on a boat during cold nights is fantastic. Will that "warm up" the boat
Tach rpm sender location on engine dlochner at 6:23pm 12.29.24 The reason you are getting confusing answers is engine manufacturers have different methods of obtai
Tach rpm sender location on engine Ralph Johnstone at 5:38pm 12.29.24 Now, I know that YOU know that WE need to know the make, year and HP of your engine before we can ev
Cracks in 32 Vision mast step (1) SeaDogGo at 5:03pm 12.29.24 Hi All, Was able to get a good pic of the fwd mast bolt coming down thru the glass with a boroscope.
Galley . . . comforts of home? madmax at 4:59pm 12.29.24 Baking cookies in the oven on a boat during cold nights is fantastic. Will that "warm up" the boat
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? Drinky Crow at 4:58pm 12.29.24 With that little main I'd go with an all purpose 135 and reef to keep the boat on it's feet. Remembe

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