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Main Cross Traveler ... (1) SnowSurfer at 4:58am 06.10.24 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1079 Hi. this is my 1st 37 and still new to the boat. The block coming down off the boom has broken. Loo
Halyard line catsails8 at 7:07pm 06.09.24 Catalina 30 12/1435 My current halyards (both main and jib) are in pretty bad condition so I am planning to replace them
I thought this was interesting stickinthemud57 at 6:27pm 06.09.24 Ask All Sailors 4/436 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/alaskan-inventor-is-3d-printing-tidal-power-generators-for-houseboat
What might this be.... (1) NYSail at 2:56pm 06.09.24 Ask All Sailors 4/565 Hello, so friend sold his boat and was vacating his stuff. Had this and I grabbed out of the garbag
A Sobering but Not Unexpected Incident in the PNW Hello Below at 2:12pm 06.09.24 Pacific North West Cruisers 6/833 On both sides of the border, floatplanes are a common mode of transportation in these parts of the w
I'll trade ya my Irwin for your Pearson, the state of the boat biz Tiffany at 1:07pm 06.09.24 Ask All Sailors 14/1568 Sailing cargo ships are making a genuine comeback. Japanese bulk carrier MOL is operating a wind-ass
Failed Traveler Part (1) JBS Mystic at 12:30pm 06.09.24 Ask All Sailors 24/1360
Traditional Traveler (1) jimshipsky at 10:04am 06.09.24 Ask All Sailors 4/441 My second sailboat was a 16.5' Town Class, made by Lowell's Boat Shop in Amesbury, MA.( Marcus Lowel
216 Mast Step Question ScottMc at 8:52am 06.09.24 Smaller Boats 2/580 For those not familiar with the 216, the mast folds back and comes off for trailering. Theres a hing
Caulk/sealant for shower enclosure with teak trim skunther at 6:54am 06.09.24 Ask All Sailors 2/359
NGCC In Memoriam (1) Jacktar at 8:26am 06.08.24 Catalina 22 7/956 2nd Anniversary of demise of Northern Gulf Coast Cruise, so sad it died. Was a great event , port to
Minneapolis Cat 22 advice mach2knots at 7:36am 06.08.24 Catalina 22 4/618 Hello, New to the forum and just purchased a Catalina 22 Sport. Mooring on Lake Harriet and looking
Another not so "Precision" sail. Doing your own mast slides? SV Maverick at 5:22pm 06.07.24 Big Boats 12/1182 Decided to get new sails for our Legacy 40.5. We had the original sails repaired to the point it jus
No longer an owner sbrogden at 4:58pm 06.07.24 Trailer Sailors 4/1276 Don't see how to remove or delete my account. Sold my Vagabond 14 and won't be getting another boat
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's (1) Prozac at 2:54pm 06.07.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/971 After a couple of months repairs and maintenance of new to me 1987 Hunter 28.5 I took it out for a s
STAINLESS PELICAN HOOK KGarvey at 12:52pm 06.07.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/749 I need to replace a metric Pelican hook for my life line and was wondering if anyone knows where I m
Hunter 380 non-skid paint Jan_H at 7:36pm 06.06.24 Big Boats 11/1043 I'm considering repainting the grey painted non-skid areas on the deck and cabin top on my 2000 Hunt
Slips in SW Florida - Port Charlotte area rcoleman67 at 7:20pm 06.06.24 Ask All Sailors 3/400 Picking up my first "big" boat, a Catalina 30, in Punta Gorda, FL in a couple of weeks. (mast 467',
Looking for a Beneteau First 21 Classic or 210 with a fixed keel Colorad.Sam.Ohio at 7:04pm 06.06.24 Trailer Sailors 1/785 Fellow sailors - I have been looking for ideally a Beneteau 21 Classic with a fixed keel for over a
Bomar Hatch Gasket & Screen Crazy Dave Condon at 6:15am 06.07.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/456 @FShab Try the forum store as they have the build list of parts on file and staffed with former Hu

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Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box Zoom767 at 2:24pm 05.11.25 I'm probably over-thinking the whole process. From what you are telling me and from what I've manag
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box JoeWhite at 2:17pm 05.11.25 Zoom767, the length of the hose is 4", I would think you have to push the rings in no more than 1.5"
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box jssailem at 2:03pm 05.11.25 I can see that space is at a premium. When I did mine, I cut the stuffing to size, then slipped it
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box Zoom767 at 1:25pm 05.11.25 Thx so much for the reply John! Sound advice and the suggestion of the PVC pipe is very ingenious!
M-18 air filter Richard19068 at 11:59am 05.11.25 I use a K&N RE-0240. I bought a couple a few years ago and now am a bit shocked to see what they are
Keel bolt torque values. (1) BigEasy at 11:12am 05.11.25 Have had this table in my files for several years. Don't know exact reference / source; however, it
Pearson 28-1, permeated hoses Dappledawnfarm at 9:05am 05.11.25 You are a jewel, I just bought your book based on so many recommendations!
No reverse? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:58am 05.11.25
Mast Raising Jig Hunter 23 (and maybe others) Crazy Dave Condon at 8:26am 05.11.25 Look at Hunter systems on the 23.5, 26, 240 and 260 as well as the Catalina Sport 22, 250. The key
No reverse? kloudie1 at 8:03am 05.11.25 Then, disconnect the cable from the shift lever on the gearbox and move it by hand to see if the lin
Seeking West Wight Potter 19' bimini canvas... kloudie1 at 7:57am 05.11.25 Welcome to the forum, David!.. Unfortunately, most biminis are custom made by local canvas shops or
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper shemandr at 7:52am 05.11.25 Looks nice. There is no reason I can think of to use zip ties instead of a halyard. It's not the w
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper boulevardtalonman at 9:34pm 05.10.25 I got the mast up for the first time at the house today. I used Chryslers system from the manual.
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper boulevardtalonman at 9:17pm 05.10.25 PO replaced bunk boards when he painted the hull a few years back. He told me that he had only put
Keel bolt torque values. BAD ORCA at 8:23pm 05.10.25 Sabre recommends 90 ft/lbs for all its boats. The torque value is not based on bolt strength rather
Looking for ideas (1) fred1diver at 8:15pm 05.10.25 Yes it is gas, Atomic 4 engine Will look into fire port, can easily make one at home, very simple de
Looking for ideas on galley remodel (3) fred1diver at 8:13pm 05.10.25 Hello everybody Worked very hard today, did not have time to take pictures of everything we did tod
Keel bolt torque values. Tom J at 6:48pm 05.10.25 Sabre recommends 90 ft/lbs for all its boats. The torque value is not based on bolt strength rather
Hunter Legend 35.5 Stuffing Box jssailem at 6:31pm 05.10.25 how to get the new packing rings back inside One suggestion I heard is to find a short piece of th
Mast Raising Jig Hunter 23 (and maybe others) JoeWhite at 4:42pm 05.10.25 Here is how I raise the mast on H25.5 https://mei1970.org/saillavie/mast_rasing_harness Created a po

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