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Yamaha 33 MAINSHEET traveler (1) sailmandan at 3:24pm 04.30.23 Yamaha 3/565 Hey Yami owners My main traveler car is ready for replacement. Anybody ever replaced this? Any id
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Fortress anchor CJB220 at 12:46pm 04.30.23 Big Boats 18/1444 I am considering purchasing a Fortress FX-23 anchor for my Hunter 36. I sail the Chesapeake Bay and
Mcgregor 25 at sea vs lake Penntrails1 at 12:31pm 04.30.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1365 I am considering the purchase of a 1983 Mac 25. I have sailed similar boats in lakes, but not saile
New Rug (1) patbratton at 11:39am 04.30.23 Smaller Boats 5/961 I finally found a rug that my wife liked to put in the Wet Dog. To paraphrase the Dude,"It really ti
1985 Hunter 34 Holding Tank Question (1) c07chrisjohnson at 9:42am 04.30.23 Big Boats 3/764 Hello, I needed to move my holding tank slightly in order to run some new electrical wiring to my m
1990 Catalina 28 tall rig reefing line length? KitG at 9:28am 04.30.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/381 Hi all, my reefing lines need replacing -- can someone tell me the length of the two lines, please?
Alternative to bimini skob1014 at 6:12am 04.30.23 Ask All Sailors 34/2645 I want temporary shade/rain protection in the cockpit but don't want a bimini. Looking for somethin
How to rig double sided main sheet to helm baycloud at 10:08pm 04.29.23 Big Boats 10/1215 Hey all, I feel like there was some thread that I read with hunter legend who brought back the main
Furler IF (1) tailboom at 5:29pm 04.29.23 Catalina 22 2/585 anyone have insight on the type of furler in this photo. Recent 1984 C22 purchase. thanks
New Hunter arch panel jaysweet at 4:39pm 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 7/815 My 2005 Hunter 306 came with a plastic console that screws to the underside of the rather substantia
Soft spot in cockpit seating area SiriusCanada at 2:48pm 04.29.23 Sirius 21/22 0/508 Hi all, Has anyone repaired soft spots on their Sirius without doing the whole cut the fiberglass ou
head sink faucet and hose Cat 28 Bill Greenberg at 11:31am 04.29.23 Mid-Size Boats 2/713 Anyone with experience replacing faucet , handles and sink/shower nozzle hose for Cat 28 head ? Need
Bubbles in hot water JoeK at 10:34am 04.29.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1101 After recommissioning my fresh water system this year, my hot water is filled with tiny bubbles. Not
Nova Scotia Cruising Guide P12nash at 9:16am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 2/327 As I launch this coming week I am starting to plan my annual cruise for this summer. Looking like we
First Aid Training? jviss at 9:07am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 14/775 I would like to get some first aid training, with an emphasis on trauma and being alone. I know tha
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? jviss at 8:55am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 39/1622 I'd like to purchase a really good, pre-packaged, commercial first aid kit for my boat, which even a
What jib is best for very light winds cousineddy at 5:17am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 13/805 Forecast today is < 2 kts of wind. I am thinking that my giant 163% 3Di genoa will have a high winda
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot skob1014 at 5:06am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 28/2790 I'm trying to decide between these two autopilot systems. CPT is considerably more expensive and se
Looking for a strut (1) Avi at 4:41am 04.29.23 Ask All Sailors 7/419 Does anybody know where can I find a strut for a 1979 S2 9.2C? Thanks

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Portlight Polish Terry Cox at 5:38pm 06.01.24 If only someone would come up with a crazed lens formula.
Propeller shaft length 376/380/386 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:33pm 06.01.24 nothing a Dremel and a few hours can't fix!! How true, even with a 1" shaft. However, I've never
universal M18 3 point front mount bracket adamv at 5:20pm 06.01.24 A competent welder or machinist would charge a lot less than $800 to make one for you! Yes, its ju
universal M18 3 point front mount bracket rgranger at 5:08pm 06.01.24 A competent welder or machinist would charge a lot less than $800 to make one for you!
Portlight Polish rgranger at 5:04pm 06.01.24
ABYC wire identification question? shemandr at 4:42pm 06.01.24 Oh, I think a nice 80 proof Bourbon would do. Save the 151 for when you want to do an insurance job
Propeller shaft length 376/380/386 JamesG161 at 3:53pm 06.01.24 a chat with the person on the phone there, nope Try back on Monday.
Fuel tank sender gasket (1) Calif. Ted at 3:11pm 06.01.24 The hole pattern is an SAE standard that is asymmetric, holes not evenly spaced so it only fits one
Hunter 36: water in bilges - is it normal? shemandr at 3:01pm 06.01.24 I think I remember on my 356 the bilge was rarely if ever bone dry - maybe when on the hard. I'm th
Leaking 25 gallon waste tank on 2005 Hunter 33 4Winds at 2:51pm 06.01.24 Peggie, fully on board with your advice. I'm so glad you are part of this forum. Book ordered just n
Fuel tank sender gasket shemandr at 2:28pm 06.01.24 I found out that five hole pattern is very specific. Before removal take pics and mark the orientat
Halyard guides in mast shemandr at 2:20pm 06.01.24 Used to be you could leaf through a WM or Defender catalogue and find some hardware by recognition.
Leaking 25 gallon waste tank on 2005 Hunter 33 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:52pm 06.01.24 I'm betting your tank vent is blocked.
Propeller shaft length 376/380/386 Hamish_s at 1:47pm 06.01.24 I too had my questions, but, nothing a Dremel and a few hours can't fix!!
Halyard guides in mast Wolffman08 at 11:55am 06.01.24 It's called an "exit plate" yours looks like an Isomat to me, I'll attach a link to rigrite's page.
Propeller shaft length 376/380/386 Ralph Johnstone at 11:53am 06.01.24 I hope they're right. I suppose in the construction process, the engine is positioned as a function
Halyard guides in mast Calif. Ted at 11:40am 06.01.24 It's called an "exit plate" yours looks like an Isomat to me, I'll attach a link to rigrite's page.
ABYC wire identification question? dlochner at 10:52am 06.01.24 Um NO! :D Just the though of that makes me crave a bottle of strong spirits! A year from now trou
ABYC wire identification question? BAD ORCA at 10:42am 06.01.24 On the smaller terminals it maybe posssible to slip slightly oversized clear heat shrink over the t
ABYC wire identification question? BAD ORCA at 10:41am 06.01.24 I always made the label long enough to wrap around the wire and stick to itself like a flag with th

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