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1981 Hunter 27 Rig Deters at 7:53am 11.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1296 I am considering the purchase of a 1981 Hunter 27. The boat is without sails. When trying to order
Exercise..... Not your limbs... your right to Vote... Today. jssailem at 7:50am 11.06.18 Sails Call Lounge 35/1946 I came across these two quotes this morning and it energized me to generate this post... Your right,
Gel Battery replacement All U Get at 5:36am 11.06.18 Ask All Sailors 6/608 Hi all, Since leaving NE 6 weeks ago we've had one house bank get hot while running the engine dur
pet peeves... rpludwig at 4:27am 11.06.18 Sails Call Lounge 108/8884 perhaps these have been covered here, but if not, some random unrelated items under my craw: 1. Cu
Rain leaking through rudder tube (1) Bay Tripper at 7:16pm 11.05.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1272 Hello, I had my first over-nighter on my boat. A 1988 H26.5. My project for the weekend was to
The GFI of the shore power outlet is always tripping 2discover at 6:50pm 11.05.18 Big Boats 14/9990 Hi, All of a sudden, the GFI on the shore power outlet is tripping when putting on even the lightest
Its that time again.... jimrichey at 6:25pm 11.05.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/2462 I have recently purchased a 1971 Venture 222. This is my first attempt to sail, and restore a boat.
Sailing Destin Florida Aviator at 4:44pm 11.05.18 Catalina 22 4/1275 I'm thinking of taking my 85 Cat. 22 with me on vacation 2019 to Destin. Has anyone ever sail
Unusual Part Search rpell1@msn.com at 4:40pm 11.05.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/694 Hi all, Just starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel with my "new" '97 Cat30 MKIII. I do
Mystery protrusion on starboard side of hull 1976 Hunter 25 (3) mvt3641 at 3:49pm 11.05.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1743 I recently acquired a sailboat and noticed a small protrusion about 5x5in, under the starboard side
Is this jacking scheme safe. Coppertone at 12:50pm 11.05.18 Catalina 22 0/14 I am placing my Cat 22 on stands for the first time. I used slanted stands under the transom becaus
Is this jacking scheme safe. (3) Coppertone at 12:48pm 11.05.18 Catalina 22 20/2923 I am placing my Cat 22 on stands for the first time. I used slanted stands under the transom becaus
Hunter 40.5 cabin conversion. Split aft to one cabin Hunter legend collabsa at 11:37am 11.05.18 Big Boats 0/450 Hi Has anyone converted a split aft cabin arrangement to a single cabin layout? Thanks
Hunter 40.5 diesel heater Hunter legend collabsa at 11:32am 11.05.18 Big Boats 6/1299 Hi, Has anyone got fitted from new or retro fitted a hot air diesel heater to a legend 40.5 Interes
Increase amp hour capacity on 2007 Beneteau 373 Charleston Dave at 11:25am 11.05.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/3311 Currently have single battery located under aft stateroom aft of prop shaft next to water heater-sta
Where to Stow The Boom for Travel Saxacussionist at 9:23am 11.05.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2634 I've owned my 1990 26S for 8 years now. She normally sits in a slip at my local marina all summer w
A boat lift you can do solo.. (1) jssailem at 9:13am 11.05.18 Trailer Sailors 29/6693 I came across this idea. A new one to me, but would have been valuable when I had my trailer sail bo
Hoyt Boom issue Shaggydog at 6:48am 11.05.18 Ask All Sailors 3/773 The jib outhaul on my Hoyt Boom is chafing at the boom exit block. It has failed in two races this
Reverse Polarity light on Scheiber panel Lee Hadjiosif at 5:26am 11.05.18 Ask All Sailors 22/4165 The reverse polarity panel light is on. This usually means that the hot and neutral wires are revers
removable stanchions? gfroch at 5:26am 11.05.18 Catalina 30 7/1882 Has anyone changed the fixed stanchions for removable ones. Every year when I cover the boat I wish

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H26 Roller Furler issues JoeWhite at 2:37pm 07.23.24 No lubrication is used. Flush with fresh water. You do not have to lower the mast if you can climb t
Compartment under bow berth on 285 3GGG at 2:35pm 07.23.24 Loose objects on a sailboat easily become projectiles on a day of salty sailing. This thing has ab
Compartment under bow berth on 285 3GGG at 2:33pm 07.23.24 You should find the transducer in a small compartment just above the end of the flooring forward. M
Fresh Water Leak jviss at 2:27pm 07.23.24 To repeat what I've asked before, in posst #2: . If you decide to re-do all of the potable water p
Fresh Water Leak Rick D at 2:18pm 07.23.24 My 41DS has developed a leak in the pressurized water system and I am at a loss as to how to identi
O'day 20 Centerboard Project_Mayhem at 1:23pm 07.23.24 Use new screws and seal them with 4200. This should make them removable in the future. @twodzusfitti
Electric Winch on a 42 Passage Nauti Laopo at 1:06pm 07.23.24 I'd like to have at least one electric winch on the boat. A drill motor would just be in the way in
Fresh Water Leak Rich Stidger at 1:03pm 07.23.24 I will throw in my 2 cents...... You began with the premise that you had a fresh water leak. Have y
Mid-ship cleat location for O'Day 34/35 SailingCal21 at 12:57pm 07.23.24 Thanks for the follow up.
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base (1) dlochner at 12:50pm 07.23.24 Here's the photo with a reference line added. There appears to be a subtle but definite curve to the
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base dlochner at 12:47pm 07.23.24 What caught my eye was the silicone sealant around the mast step. It suggests a Prior Owner had a le
Compartment under bow berth on 285 dlochner at 12:40pm 07.23.24 I noticed there is a compartment under the bow berth that has multiple screws holding it down and a
Fresh Water Leak dlochner at 12:38pm 07.23.24 The only way you will find the leak is to start at the water pump and follow the plumbing inspecting
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? dlochner at 12:33pm 07.23.24 I might not be understanding the problem completely, but do know that old master switches can fail.
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? FastOlson at 12:29pm 07.23.24 I might not be understanding the problem completely, but do know that old master switches can fail.
Fresh Water Leak Project_Mayhem at 12:22pm 07.23.24 They make UV dye for leak testing in houses. It's available at most hardware stores and is safe for
Compartment under bow berth on 285 GGTaylor at 12:06pm 07.23.24 You should find the transducer in a small compartment just above the end of the flooring forward. Mi
My boat stinks! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:54am 07.23.24 I used the word "extreme" as it would kill off both good and bad bacteria I may be wrong (yes, it
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Scott T-Bird at 11:43am 07.23.24 We still don't know what kind of switches you have. Right now, I'm assuming that you have ON-OFF sw
Couple found dead in life raft Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 07.23.24 I can't imagine a worse way to go than two people slowly dying in a life raft. I sincerely hope the

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