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Lazy jack alternative CapnGL at 8:30am 03.13.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3792 So I was reading about these in reference to gearing up for solo sailing. The problems encountered
1980 27' Hatch Replacement Options?? TooCoys at 6:59am 03.13.17 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1903 The front hatch on my 1980 27' is beyond repair. The PO put plywood on top after the glass was broke
Ice Box Gasket Vann Cochran at 5:31am 03.13.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1485 anyone have an idea where I can get a replacement gasket for my icebox on H34? Or, suggest an alter
Swing Keel winch attachment question (4) Clipper87 at 8:26pm 03.12.17 Catalina 22 6/3043 134164 134163 134162 134161 Hi all - I'm a fairly new owner of a 1977 C-22. As I've been cleaning i
Dumb and dummer trying to win Darwin award. alexco38 at 8:05pm 03.12.17 Sails Call Lounge 103/9472 https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=6icd5L9PulI Brave sherrif and harbour pilot save these girls life
Stereo speaker upgrade time suck...rant VanIslandGuy at 7:45pm 03.12.17 Big Boats 43/6904 Ever have a job that should take 60-120 minutes and takes all day and then some? Decided to replace
Hunter 356 Vent Installation (1) Tsutton at 5:32pm 03.12.17 Ask All Sailors 14/1578 I'm a new sailor and bought a 2002 Hunter 356 this week. I'd like to install a solar vent but am a
235 Centerboard Repair (1) mmhamer at 4:55pm 03.12.17 Smaller Boats 18/2693
Lifting Sling for asking Zodiac 310 Marc14857 at 3:29pm 03.12.17 Ask All Sailors 3/1660 I've worked out which Davit System to install on my H 44 (kato islander) but am know trying to think
Bottom paint RWSlater at 3:15pm 03.12.17 Ask All Sailors 27/3055
Beneteau Oceanis 400CC Davits/Arch Stauff at 2:25pm 03.12.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1239 I would like to install either davits or an arch on my 2000 Beneteau Ocenais 400CC. While I origina
Replacing sheets on 2009 Beneteau 43 DPW at 1:07pm 03.12.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1368 Greetings: i would like to replace the main and genoa sheets on my Beneteau 43 and wondering if ther
What gauges are useful? Scott T-Bird at 12:52pm 03.12.17 Ask All Sailors 49/5457 I'm mounting new DC and AC panels. What are the most useful gauges? I have Xantrex LinkPro for DC m
O'day 34 fixed windows. (1) Sefuller at 10:04am 03.12.17 Bigger Boats 22/4055 Recently I discovered one of my side windows had cracked in winter storage. As far as I know it is
Oday 19 Victor Frank at 9:00am 03.12.17 Other Sailboats 5/2956 New to the group, hoping to get some help in finding my first Oday 19. I've taken the ASA 101,103 '1
Giselle of Iken Challenger 1962 gets makeover (2) Hamish Stoddart at 7:06am 03.12.17 Alden General Chat 7/2464 Giselle just spent a couple of months in Berthon, Lymington getting a well needed full paint job on
Anchor question........ Manson vs Rocna NYSail at 5:30am 03.12.17 Ask All Sailors 16/7710 hello all...... read a ton on anchors and actually owned a Manson supreme 35lb for my Pearson that w
Factory V-Berth not level in 1984 C30? patrickkidd at 9:31pm 03.11.17 Catalina 30 4/2819 Hi there! Is it just me or is the bow end of the v-berth higher than the aft end? It seems like the
Single Hand Rig 222 My Buddy at 5:57pm 03.11.17 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1705 My 222 is stock and I would like to upgrade it and rig it right for single hand sailing for my Dad.
3 Bridge Fiasco Slider at 4:25pm 03.11.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1024 In late January Elan a Beneteau 37 sailed in the SF race. Check out SAIL mag. page 10 and 11 this m

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1997 Hunter 376 rainwater leaks through the mast to the boat interior at the compression post. Rich Stidger at 1:10pm 06.19.24 If it still drips inside, you have to remove the Access plate, near the compression post, inside th
1997 Hunter 376 rainwater leaks through the mast to the boat interior at the compression post. JamesG161 at 12:54pm 06.19.24 If it still drips inside, you have to remove the Access plate, near the compression post, inside the
Hunter 23 broken z-spar tabernacle mast foot isaksp00 at 12:05pm 06.19.24 I found the gin pole to really help getting the mast up, but useless to keep it swaying sideways. At
Hunter 23 broken z-spar tabernacle mast foot jamesstrobel at 11:33am 06.19.24
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches DArcy at 10:43am 06.19.24 I had Winchers on the primary sheet winches on my last boat. They didn't work for self tailing but,
keel bolt torque Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 06.19.24 Hi,used the info on the documents section to tighten my keel bolts. You do realize that the weigh
Rubber hose for prop shaft packing gland leaking, misaligned prop shaft? Ralph Johnstone at 10:30am 06.19.24 And get towed, don't use the engine. Most definitely !
Hunter 23 broken z-spar tabernacle mast foot isaksp00 at 10:23am 06.19.24 Ok, you'll have to drill out and re-rivet the new piece. Not hard. I had my mast twist to the side w
1997 Hunter 376 rainwater leaks through the mast to the boat interior at the compression post. Diablito at 10:22am 06.19.24 Thank you Jim. Something new for the multiple possibilities to resolve my problem. fingers crossed!
Hunter 23 broken z-spar tabernacle mast foot (1) jamesstrobel at 10:13am 06.19.24 Hi isaksp00. Here is what broke on the foot. Hopefully you can see it in the photo. The rivets we
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues JoeWhite at 10:12am 06.19.24 IIUC, @brockangelo has a brand new motor. I would think the plug should be fine ?!? If not, is that
1997 Hunter 376 rainwater leaks through the mast to the boat interior at the compression post. JamesG161 at 9:55am 06.19.24 Simple fix... On your deck is a Drainage Plate for the mast. Clean that out for all water to drain
PTC One JamesG161 at 9:45am 06.19.24 First named storm this year Alberto Pronounced "al BAIR toe" Bringing flooding conditions to Sou
Rubber hose for prop shaft packing gland leaking, misaligned prop shaft? dlochner at 9:13am 06.19.24 this does not look good. And get towed, don't use the engine.
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues morbidfollower at 8:53am 06.19.24 I pull my fuel line every time as I come back into my slip. Motor will run for another 5-7 min or mo
Rubber hose for prop shaft packing gland leaking, misaligned prop shaft? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:45am 06.19.24 225529 Please get the boat out of the water ASAP as this does not look good. As a comparison, this
Identify this brand/model hatch ? Leeward Rail at 8:38am 06.19.24 If you are having problems with seals, lenses or dogs, Hatchmasters might be able to help you. Home
Hunter Vision 32 Aft Hatch Parts Crazy Dave Condon at 8:27am 06.19.24 @fiatlux The forum store has the build list of parts for your boat. Both Al and Mike worked for
Hunter 23 broken z-spar tabernacle mast foot isaksp00 at 8:17am 06.19.24 I assume you need the part that inserts into the mast extrusion. Did it break or rip out the rivets
Winchers? Poor man's self tailing winches Joe at 8:10am 06.19.24 That's true, and I'm so glad that we're still friends, can still discuss differences civilly, and a

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