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H27 rudder packing gland replacement leaks dlsflorida at 6:24am 09.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 4/913 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 9/8826 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 10/1728 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 13/5146 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 32/2062 127849
1984 Hunter 31 - Port replacement Glenn2002 at 7:03pm 09.06.16 Mid-Size Boats 36/10463 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 9/1363 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 2/1102 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 21/2219 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 1/456 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 31/4392 (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 9/847 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 7/460 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 94/6860
favorite wind indicator fred1diver at 2:43pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 8/722 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 22/1525 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 12/1989 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 9/2724 How big an asymmetrical spinnaker should I have made? I added a bowsprit to my 26x and can run a la
Thinking of Grand Isle State Park, LA for December Adventure TortugasRoyal at 1:11pm 09.06.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/950 Thinking of Grand Isle State Park, LA for December Adventure. Stay in my RV in Park. Day sail the
Gel Coat Repair Apex at 1:05pm 09.06.16 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1174 Anyone have a good stock gel coat color match? I will be doing some minor fiberglass work , then co

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I purchased a 1988 Capri 18., kappykaplan at 3:45pm 03.11.24 thanks for trying to help. You're welcome - but no pix were posted. :beer:
Hunter Propeller Anode Tally Ho at 3:43pm 03.11.24 How about this one? https://boatzincs.com/63m4-mg I think that this one will work Greg
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Ward H at 3:35pm 03.11.24 no one said it would be equal to the inboard just that it would be a good emergency backup system.
Are you Ready for Spring? WayneH at 3:20pm 03.11.24 Here in the Texas Hill Country, we've gone from winter to summer with no sign of spring this year. 3
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? Davidasailor26 at 3:16pm 03.11.24 A guy two boats away from me has a 9.9 hp on his boat . it seems about the same size as mine. Is t
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18., Chuck Powell at 3:10pm 03.11.24 No pix thanks for trying to help. I found the halyard slot on the lower part of the mast. I must u
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18., (2) jssailem at 3:07pm 03.11.24 Hi Chuck. Does the halyard come out the mast? Well yes (maybe on your mast), if you have a Sheave
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18., Ward H at 3:04pm 03.11.24 No pix
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18., Chuck Powell at 2:39pm 03.11.24 did you get the pixs
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18., Chuck Powell at 2:38pm 03.11.24 Could you post a picture or two of your mast?
Solar wiring size Davidasailor26 at 2:34pm 03.11.24
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? (1) Scott T-Bird at 12:59pm 03.11.24 So, enough with the generalities ... what's the plan? Where are you going to mount a bracket? Do y
Tohatsu Charging dlochner at 12:57pm 03.11.24 The output from the output varies with the motor speed, the primary purpose is to recharge the batte
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18., kappykaplan at 12:49pm 03.11.24 Could you post a picture or two of your mast?
Solar wiring size dlochner at 12:44pm 03.11.24 I was looking for the wiring from the panels to the controller.. Are you asking round trip, panels
Hunter Propeller Anode dlochner at 12:20pm 03.11.24 Definitely a Max Prop. Here's the anode you need: https://boatzincs.com/maxprop-63m2b/?gad_source=
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? higgs at 12:15pm 03.11.24 Rethink what you need on your sailboat to get someplace it is not a car. For instance if you run ou
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Kayakeur at 12:13pm 03.11.24 Fire extinguishers; I took one of mine about 10 years old, needle in green, to my local fire dept.
Solar wiring size SPLETS at 12:08pm 03.11.24 thanks
Hunter Propeller Anode fstbttms at 11:59am 03.11.24 Thank you very much again everyone. I'm attaching new new photos that show the propeller better. I

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