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End of an Era... :( braol at 8:16am 09.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/941 Well, I sold my Hunter 27 that I've owned these last 13 years... I will be living inland after my r
Mast cutting! (3) Brett C at 7:27am 09.07.16 Ask All Sailors 51/6050 hi I need some advice, I am new to sailing and just took my 79 Oday 19 out for its first real weeke
H27 rudder packing gland replacement leaks dlsflorida at 6:24am 09.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/844 We recently had to replace a rudder for our 1979 Hunter 27 that was not taken care of by the previou
Aqua Finn Rick Webb at 6:19am 09.07.16 Ask All Sailors 9/8184 Anyone have experience with the Aqua Finn from American Sail? http://americansail.com/products/boat
Passage 42 diagonal engine room brace (1) Wanderwind at 5:40am 09.07.16 Big Boats 10/1590 Hi, I am considering purchasing a Hunter Passage 42. While looking at several units, I have noticed
Stuffing box leak Ben Anderson at 9:38pm 09.06.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/4573 The stuffing box on my 1983 Catalina 27 recently started leaking, even while at rest. The leak was q
What is this guy doing ? (1) Ron20324 at 7:53pm 09.06.16 Sails Call Lounge 32/1843 127849
1984 Hunter 31 - Port replacement Glenn2002 at 7:03pm 09.06.16 Mid-Size Boats 36/8946 We bought our boat a week or so ago, and knew we had one port leaking, no big deal, but we now know
Stainless - Getting Rid of Rust KZW at 6:56pm 09.06.16 Catalina 310 9/1126 I have some small spots off rust on the spokes of my wheel, and a couple of places on stanchions. W
Torn bolt from mast base (3) Jibrennan at 6:36pm 09.06.16 Catalina 22 2/1044 My husband and I have never sailed, but bought a Catalina 22 in hopes of learning to do so. We do n
Jib cars slapping gkmoore at 6:00pm 09.06.16 Catalina 22 21/1975 Hello all, been a while since I posted, have been enjoying sailing the boat this summer after doing
h260 bow roller gudiss at 5:37pm 09.06.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/429 hi all bought an 02 260 a few months ago and have been enjoying the boat this summer. the main reas
Anybody have problems with BoatsUS Marine Insurance? dennisp at 5:15pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 31/3783 (Hope this is on-topic.) I have a 2003 Hunter 306 Sailboat and sail the GICW and Choctawhatchee Bay
Hunter 50 AC alarm mcconkd at 4:54pm 09.06.16 Big Boats 9/765 on my 50, there is an engine alarm that sounds when you first start the engine and stops after the e
USCG cutter Eagle sailing ship history RussC at 3:48pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 7/420 After seeing a CG tall ship photo in the "favorite photo" thread I became curious about just why the
Is a crash landing ever 'normal'? LuzSD at 3:06pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 94/5997
favorite wind indicator fred1diver at 2:43pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 8/681 hey everyone, what is your favorite wind indicator? I need to replace my windex which I lost trailer
Outboard HP recommendations? Carter Mac 26 at 2:10pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 22/1311 Boat - 1993 MacGregor 26S purchased in April. Present engine - 1992 Honda 9.9 hp included with the b
Water leaking during healing/rain mpbeagle at 1:59pm 09.06.16 Pearson 12/1818 Over the last couple of years my 1986 39-2 has gone from bone dry to accumulating a small amount of
How big an asymmetrical spinnaker should I have made? TortugasRoyal at 1:29pm 09.06.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2502 How big an asymmetrical spinnaker should I have made? I added a bowsprit to my 26x and can run a la

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AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter dlochner at 3:30pm 09.28.23 Gentlemen, let's not get our spinnakers in a knot. Threads drift is a common issue and in this case
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? Ralph Johnstone at 3:06pm 09.28.23 Age suggests it is corroded, but would that affect compression? It's not the age that causes the
A windlass in the future? mjsb at 2:52pm 09.28.23 Your first step here will be to post pictures of your existing anchor locker from every angle you c
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? dmcelwreath at 2:39pm 09.28.23 good advice , thanks. I am out for season, but I can run engine with a hose and bucket of constant
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 2:17pm 09.28.23 it really sounds like a mixing elbow problem not surprising after 20 years. After years of carefu
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter Jim Legere at 1:50pm 09.28.23
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? Ralph Johnstone at 1:41pm 09.28.23 Engine starts ok , maybe 30 seconds or so before it catches, 30 seconds is excessive starting. 5
A windlass in the future? Ralph Johnstone at 1:33pm 09.28.23 Your first step here will be to post pictures of your existing anchor locker from every angle you ca
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? Roland5048 at 1:00pm 09.28.23 Had the same symptoms with my 3YM20. Thought it might be a fuel or injector problem. Changed out t
Bumpers on H41AC Swim Ladder Rails? (2) dkinzer at 12:58pm 09.28.23 I made the bumpers from UHMW as I had mentioned - a simple drawing is attached. I actually made the
A windlass in the future? jssailem at 12:23pm 09.28.23 Vertical/Horizontal. Decide on where you can install. Get adequate power to retrieve the rode.
A windlass in the future? Rich Stidger at 12:15pm 09.28.23 My 2 cents. I've had a windlass for 26 years. Buy what fit and the configuration that works. I would
Raymarine RL70C..... Rich Stidger at 12:06pm 09.28.23 Ok, that's fine. I can do a check or PayPal. Your preference. I will message you my full address.
Water staining? Anomymous 163294 at 11:40am 09.28.23 everyone will be glad to know that i have walked away from this one. cheers all and thank you
Traveling in landlocked Switzerland rgranger at 11:31am 09.28.23 Mr Brian Harold May is now Sir Brian Harold May https://pitchfork.com/news/queens-brian-may-knighte
Raymarine RL70C..... NYSail at 10:39am 09.28.23 I'll get a shipping quote tomorrow and let you know
The Sewing Machine Thread dLj at 10:38am 09.28.23 Or maybe 60+lbs. It is heavy and the short throat is a drawback. I agree that's a heavy machine a
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? Benny17441 at 10:22am 09.28.23 A blown head gasket would likely cause the engine to overheat as well as getting coolant into the oi
Any C275 Owners moving up from a Capri 22? Sail22Capri22 at 10:12am 09.28.23 I have had my Capri 22 (Hull number 1330, Wing Keel, Standard Rig, 150 Genoa) for a year. I moved up
Jib Furler Failure kloudie1 at 9:55am 09.28.23 The balls can be purchased... They don't float! :redface: https://www.sailrite.com/Harken-177-Ball-B

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