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Portlight Gaskets tjholland at 3:57pm 09.16.18 Big Boats 2/517 I have a 1988 Hunter Legend 40 and the interior gaskets for all of the portlights are old and need t
Diesel engine identification (3) rickster65 at 3:03pm 09.16.18 Engines and Propulsion 5/1420 156377 I just bought a 1978 Morgan O/I with the YANMAR in it. I can't locate on the engine the exact
Why the topping lift? jngotasail at 1:40pm 09.16.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2287 Hi, I am new to sailing so might be asking a dumb question but here goes. Considering my Hunter has
40.5 Questions fero at 1:01pm 09.16.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 78/6874 Hi, After loosing our Bav 41 to Irma last year we are in the process of looking for the replacement.
1978 hunter 25, should I buy? clmartin0721 at 12:58pm 09.16.18 Smaller Boats 6/1632 hello all, I am looking for feedback on a boat I am looking to purchase tomorrow. She is a 1978 hun
fuel guage (1) thaeni at 11:35am 09.16.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/592 I want to remove the guage to be able to clean the tank. Before I do I would like to know what the "
Rudder tube leaking (1) dave_and_dd at 8:05am 09.16.18 Ask All Sailors 4/1195 Finally traced down an annoying leak I've got just when underway. (Actually, only when motoring at
Are you a cat lover? Brian D at 8:04am 09.16.18 Sails Call Lounge 8/666 EjtVDG0drG0
Huricane update Brian D at 9:42pm 09.15.18 Sails Call Lounge 1/476 Sorry about the language. 2KzUUqx4_JQ
Deck cleat positioning for a Widgeon DabbyDuck at 5:53pm 09.15.18 Day Sailers 5/1257 Hey all new to the forum and my widgeon (1974) but not to sailing! I was wondering what y'all though
Broken goosneck ring steve1366 at 12:46pm 09.15.18 Mid-Size Boats 11/3283 I need to replace the broken ring on my mast that my boom connects to on my Hunter 31, 1984 Somat B
I put it all together, More questions.... Hunter 170 (8) Shorefun at 11:57am 09.15.18 Day Sailers 11/1084 So I did a fit up in my back yard. Kind of had to make some educated guesses and learn as I go. Jib
Gunwale Drain (1) MikeHoncho at 8:50am 09.15.18 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2918 I have consistent water sitting in my gunwale in the area of the after mooring cleat. Had anyone add
anybody use an ANKAROLINA reel? MitchM at 8:10am 09.15.18 Ask All Sailors 5/853 they are very popular on european sailboats that moor stern in to the quay.
Mast conduit install question CYQK at 4:23am 09.15.18 Ask All Sailors 5/523 Installing 1inch rigid pvc condiut inside the mast Found 7/8 sail slugs that fit perfectly inside th
Morgan 323 Rebuild BitsPerSecond at 10:36pm 09.14.18 Ask All Sailors 93/14850 So...Its been a rough couple weeks for me. My boyfriend of six years passed away on the 24th of Augu
retro pop top, or second "boom"? Catmando at 4:31pm 09.14.18 Catalina 22 23/2021 Cleaning Tiger Lilly and putting the boom inside for safe keeping; I noticed the compression post h
swim platform ideas for pearson p26 tipsyravensailing at 12:11pm 09.14.18 Ask All Sailors 11/1456 hey all! i'm hitting a snag with my research and curious if anyone has suggestions on swim platform
WRAP OR TARP drewsyntax at 7:29am 09.14.18 Smaller Boats 13/1607 Hi All - So last year I had my H23 pulled - put onto my trailer and Wrapped up for the winter with
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 6:49am 09.14.18 Ask All Sailors 1701/222452 Well it certainly is gloomy weather but lets see what sailing jokes you have. Here is one from my a

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Rigging dlochner at 4:45am 05.23.24 I recall the plates as Tangs. And you would be correct. :):beer:
Rigging Crazy Dave Condon at 4:38am 05.23.24 I recall the plates as Tangs.
Electric Head conversion dlochner at 4:26am 05.23.24 The Sea Era listed at one of the CDN suppliers is marine size bowl at $ 1,285.00 plus shipping. We
Rigging dlochner at 4:23am 05.23.24 Could also be toggles or plates used to raise the forestay for a furling drum.
Rigging shemandr at 4:12am 05.23.24 Try Rigging Only.
Outdated Flares of All Types..... Mark Maulden at 10:44pm 05.22.24 In fact, the USCG tested them and found the SOS flashing pattern MORE likely to attract attention.
Outdated Flares of All Types..... thinwater at 9:27pm 05.22.24 Yes, near coast. Of course it depends on the urgency and nature of the help you need. Grounding or
Anchor dings need repair - thoughts? higgs at 7:32pm 05.22.24 I would use West Epoxy and fair. At my club we use a body shop guy to touch it up. His work has la
Rigging rgranger at 7:25pm 05.22.24
Mosquitoes and Other bugs catsails8 at 7:25pm 05.22.24 There are commercial products that can be sprayed which are both environmentally sound and non-toxi
Outdated Flares of All Types..... Dalliance at 7:08pm 05.22.24 I believe the Orion Electronic Flare uses two D Cell batteries. I'm considering buying a rechargeab
How to make my deck look good? dlochner at 5:38pm 05.22.24 I agree, but you have to be very careful with the pressure and spread of the discharge and the dist
Universal M18 burning wires ? Richard19068 at 5:33pm 05.22.24 In case you haven't seen this, check it out. https://pbase.com/mainecruising/universal_wiring_harne
H49/50 Boom Preventer Rigging Terry Cox at 5:28pm 05.22.24 I was thinking of making some dyneema soft shackles and using frictionless rings to attach to eithe
Universal M18 burning wires ? dlochner at 5:23pm 05.22.24 over-current or a short. And the green ground wire indicates serious corrosion. Consider yourself v
How to make my deck look good? Rich Stidger at 4:57pm 05.22.24 I have good results with pressure washing. I agree, but you have to be very careful with the press
Fabric search (1) morbidfollower at 4:52pm 05.22.24 I think this is close but the dots are white 14 That looks awfully close if not exact to what I
How to make my deck look good? heritage at 4:46pm 05.22.24 I have good results with pressure washing.
Fabric search Richard19068 at 4:36pm 05.22.24 I'll check it out, looks like a winner! Sunbrella also has a "lure denim" that is a lighter shade
How to make my deck look good? Rich Stidger at 4:26pm 05.22.24 LA Awesome products are excellent. But what I do for a really dirty deck is to scrub with a long han

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