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Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 5:25pm 06.30.16 Smaller Boats 10/1571 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Thanks
How to deal with mainsheet and Bimini on H23 isaksp00 at 5:21pm 06.30.16 Smaller Boats 30/5090 I just installed the Bimini that came with our boat for the first time. When opened the front edge
Raymarine Auto Helm problem njlarry at 3:53pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1272 The locking lever on our Auto helm ST 4000 keeps unlocking right after being engaged. It started las
3KW Alternator? smokey73 at 3:26pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1240 While passing a Hunter 40.5like mine today on Port Royal Sound near Parris Island I struck up a shor
SPOT Tracker (Gen3) issues SFS at 1:49pm 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 7/1299 This past week I purchased a SPOT tracker to use on a delivery of an Endeavor 37 from Mobile to Tamp
O'Day 27 Mainsheet rigging Mitch27 at 12:32pm 06.30.16 Bigger Boats 5/2823 So, first I'm brand new to sailing. I took a class, have some books and now have an O'day 27. My p
Sarasota. Risks, judgment, laws. Jackdaw at 11:09am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1046 There is a VERY GOOD editorial in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune regarding boating laws, and their infl
Adjustable split backstay length (2) George Da Porge at 10:46am 06.30.16 Catalina 30 17/5547 Looking for feedback on where split in backstay can/should be located. 1990 C30 tall rig, we purcha
Squeaking shaft/drive train George Da Porge at 10:26am 06.30.16 Catalina 30 7/2346 We been out sailing 5 times this season. Have a 2014 ZF transmission. In neutral when sailing. 3r
1989 Hunter 23 Rcarbo at 10:14am 06.30.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/388 I recently purchased a 1989 Hunter 23. What holds the large hatch cover up over the cockpit? Than
Converting ice box to refrigerator (2) patrickkidd at 10:11am 06.30.16 Catalina 30 7/5057 One of the previous owners of my Catalina 30 installed a mini fridge unit in the ice box. The compre
Reefing points on O'day daysailer borovans at 10:07am 06.30.16 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1205 Hi there, I currently have jiffy reefing set up just below the first batten on the mainsail but want
cruisair ac not starting properly duality at 10:02am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 9/2236 hope someone can help, i have a 16k btu cruisair with separate condenser. sometimes it is stubborn s
Fuel Shut Off cable Tricky at 9:14am 06.30.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/1083 My "Kill the Fuel" handle was left pulled out and being that it was placed in a terrible spot has be
New Tiller / Rudder Advice for a 26D Citadel89 at 8:51am 06.30.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1273 I recently purchased a '90 26D and quickly noticed that the rudder and tiller were in need for repla
Yanmar manual mixing elbow maintenance SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:51am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 47/13722 I was reading the manual yesterday for my 4JH4-HTE. It states "Replace the mixing elbow with a new o
Spinnaker prep Kermit at 8:32am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 20/1349 I've read millions of articles and watched billions of videos on flying asymmetrical spinnakers. Mos
Batteries Plus?? Solstice at 5:48am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 8/963 I am replacing my factory installed 4D's this week as a preventative measure before we take off on a
Raymarine st6002 auto pilot aw6686 at 5:22am 06.30.16 Ask All Sailors 0/433 My clutch is slipping. Have read the manual and made adjustments by loosening the screw and turning
I need some d@#n wind. (1) Texas Gun-Man at 9:34pm 06.29.16 Catalina 22 23/2195 I took the week off to sail and the North Texas wind is DEAD. I've tried everyday and the forecast i

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Yet Another Strange Electrical Glitch! dlochner at 3:27am 04.19.24 It would be helpful to see a schematic of the electrical system, because I have no idea how your sys
Air Conditioner Vents justsomeguy at 9:09pm 04.18.24 (assuming 2-inch) Seems awfully small.
MORGAN 22 OWNER MANUAL AND CENTERBOARD WINCH DIAGRAM higgs at 8:54pm 04.18.24 Maybe this will help: https://www.sailnet.com/threads/morgan-22-centerboard-swing-keel-restoration.
MORGAN 22 OWNER MANUAL AND CENTERBOARD WINCH DIAGRAM higgs at 8:43pm 04.18.24 The boat was last made in 1971, and only ran 3 years, so it is doubtful you will find anyone with a
over starting line early shemandr at 7:24pm 04.18.24 At least with the around the ends rule OCS boats sort of clear the starting area instead of going d
Air Conditioner Vents tkwhalen at 7:11pm 04.18.24 Hmmm don't know the answer to your question. I'll take a look next week when I'm up on the boat. I'l
Fort Pierce inlet dlochner at 7:03pm 04.18.24 Should we come in at 4 with the tide or wait for slack at 7? In all inlets it is better to have t
over starting line early PaulK at 6:39pm 04.18.24 In a small club racing, the racing instructions state "even if the I flag is not displayed, (which
yard rate for gel coat repair work near annapolis ? jnorten at 6:21pm 04.18.24 We pay about $150/hr for labor. Add in materials to that cost. The yard is decent--acceptable but
Catalina 28 steering problem William Weeks at 5:11pm 04.18.24 Welcome to SBO William. Have you had the boat out of the water to inspect the prop and the rudder?
Oh yes I did ! pclarksurf at 5:08pm 04.18.24 So did the through bolts spark when you turned it on? The OEM handle actually is through "screwed"
Catalina 28 steering problem William Weeks at 5:08pm 04.18.24 Hi Richard, thanks for responding, yes it pulls while it is under sail or power, its hard work for t
Stem Fitting pclarksurf at 5:04pm 04.18.24 Interesting-- I don't see the opposite evidence in the previous pics to suggest the stem fitting i
Aquarius shemandr at 5:03pm 04.18.24
Has anyone used the self adhesive shims to cure stanchion wobble? tkwhalen at 4:07pm 04.18.24 AndyL I am well aware of your problem and I am aware of Hunter's suggested shim fix. I have the exa
Stem Fitting LakeShark at 4:04pm 04.18.24 I am going to have to learn how to set it up. In your area there are a number of active fleets.
Stem Fitting mashmaster at 3:43pm 04.18.24 @mashmaster sounds like a good plan but don't over doo the turnbuckle. People are often wrenching
Stem Fitting LakeShark at 3:35pm 04.18.24 @mashmaster sounds like a good plan but don't over doo the turnbuckle. People are often wrenching t
Aquarius (1) jssailem at 3:35pm 04.18.24 Congrats Mike! New boat and New Member. Welcome Aboard. No experience with the Aquarius boats. 23f
Selden Boom - Excess Play in Gooseneck Clevis Pin? shemandr at 3:30pm 04.18.24 Oh, and nice job on that fabrication!

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