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Photo album of my "new" 26S danphilgreen at 12:16pm 11.24.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1209 I've started a photo album on Facebook where I'm putting shots of my recently purchased 26S and of m
I guess it is a HAZMAT thing? rgranger at 10:59am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 16/1301 Oy vey I just tried to buy a gallon of denatured alcohol for my Orion stove. The shipping was more
hunter 41ds, 2008 dakno at 9:18am 11.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/717 My main cabin fixed windows/ports on both starboard and port, rear position, leak at the lower rear
New sailor, looking at boat to buy InlandNW at 8:57am 11.24.15 Catalina 22 22/2336 Good morning, new to forum and looking for good advice. '84 Catalina 22 w/dual axel trailer, looks w
Coronado 23' 1971 Robr0924 at 8:46am 11.24.15 Columbia 1/1803 Recently purchased a Coronado 23' sailboat. It is good to fair condition, need to update the wiring
Caulking side ports on a Catalina 36 SeaMonkey25 at 8:45am 11.24.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/827 With the threat of El Nino I need to re-caulk my side ports on the cabin, but I'm not sure how to ta
Refrigeration and battery life while on shore power markwbird at 8:00am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 28/11765 So, I've been posting about my plan to add 12V refrigeration kit to my H-34. I plan to leave it on
Was the backstay chain plate made stronger on later boats davidmhull at 7:17am 11.24.15 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1153 I am getting ready to haul my O'day 22 for the winter and would like to make a modification to the m
Calling caulk experts! Scott T-Bird at 7:16am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 5/579 This is not related to my sailboat, but I think this forum is a good source of information. I had S
Solar or generator? Deleted member 117556 at 6:43am 11.24.15 Catalina 310 57/7891 Looking for something everyone has: opinions! I have been researching a better way to recharge my b
Zinc Anodes-Universal 5411, 11 HP, O'Day 28, 1982 vmaks at 2:34am 11.24.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/2459 I took a marine diesel engine repair class, entry level class. One of the topics was zinc anodes.
Exhaust Vent Loop Squeaks Monterey385 at 9:36pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 5/605 Our exhaust vent loop is mounted on the forward bulkhead of the cockpit locker. When the boat idles
Dreaded rusty keel bolts on a fixed keel Catalina 22 partingclouds at 6:01pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 10/2737 Has anyone drilled cast iron with a hand drill with the boat in the water? I think it can be done,
Winterizing M25 engine ArkadiyS at 3:04pm 11.23.15 Catalina 30 15/2684 I am in the process of winterizing our M25 engine (on Cat 30) and have a hell of a time getting the
King Starboard Projects/Accessories, post your work or ideas! (1) CloudDiver at 2:58pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 36/14789 I like materials that are low maintenance, high durability, and UV resistant (in this case nearly im
Making battery cables jibes138 at 2:51pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 25/2788 I am rewiring my engine and need to also make new battery cables. The OEM cables are not tinned wir
Solar panel bracket and outboard prop guard (3) danphilgreen at 2:09pm 11.23.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3156 The previous owner had the solar panel velcroed to the lazarette hatch. It was problematic for sever
Cal35Cruiser Owner looking for info on Cutter rig jssailem at 2:03pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 3/389 I know from the plan designs and brochures I discovered, that the Cal35 Cruiser from 1974 had a cutt
Help! Please post a picture of your O'Day 25 trailer :) 4father at 12:51pm 11.23.15 Day Sailers 13/6941 Apparently everyone threw away their O'day 25 trailers like kids throwing away the packaging from a
Help! Please post a picture of your O'Day 25 trailer :) 4father at 12:49pm 11.23.15 Day Sailers 2/997 Apparently everyone threw away their O'day 25 trailers like kids throwing away the packaging from a

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Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 8:30am 03.05.24 Thanks for sharing this story and info, Dave. I wish I got the chance to meet Warren and pick his b
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing (2) American_Mainsail at 8:09am 03.05.24 As pointed out, Warren Luhrs, who owned Hunter was a global solo racer who enjoyed it on boats that
GOB Gone? FastOlson at 8:06am 03.05.24 We have subscribed to PBO for many many years. Read it pretty much cover to cover, and re-read many
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Calif. Ted at 8:01am 03.05.24 Replaced mine recently as they were over 10 years old, put the old ones in the cars.
Advice on transcontinental shipping 373Sailor at 8:00am 03.05.24 I had a set a date last fall for Sailors Moving Sailors to move me out east this month. In January h
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! FastOlson at 7:52am 03.05.24 Dave, you sure do have my attention! I just sent this story to our insurance agent for comment. Than
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing Prairie Virgin Sailor at 7:49am 03.05.24 Excellent feed back. Thanks so much.
Weekend Login Difficulties dlochner at 7:01am 03.05.24 I think the electronic gremlins just wanted to have a little mid-winter fun.
Large Frame alternator in M25XP Hayden Watson at 5:36am 03.05.24 Well, I pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered my 250A large frame alternator and serpentine belt
Weekend Login Difficulties Hayden Watson at 4:34am 03.05.24 I was thinking. "What did I do to get myself banned, I'm a good boy?" Thanks for the effort. gary
9.2C relocation dlochner at 4:16am 03.05.24 At the time of going to the crane there should be only the forestay, backstay, port and starboard c
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing David in Sandusky at 11:27pm 03.04.24 Henk Meuzelaar sailed his Hunter 43 around the South Pacificfor years, delivering medical supplies t
Hunter 23 worth salvaging? Straycat22296 at 8:00pm 03.04.24 I do not know who said it but I believe the saying goes: The most expensive boat I ever had was a fr
Portlight hatches for 1981 ODay 34 GeorgeC at 6:38pm 03.04.24 Lynno..... My 1983 O'Day 30 came with 4 Beckson # 410 plastic ports with an outside diameter of 6-3
Sigma drive flex coupler Hayden Watson at 6:08pm 03.04.24
water maker: taking the fresh water line to the main water pump? xavpil at 5:51pm 03.04.24 . The watermaker would have to push water up the intake hose into the tank. That can be a lot of hea
Hunter 170 quiggers at 5:45pm 03.04.24 Great list of other options. I have always liked the look and reputation of the O'Day. Of course I
water maker: taking the fresh water line to the main water pump? dlochner at 5:41pm 03.04.24 The other issue is the static pressure on the line to the freshwater pump. Typically water tanks dra
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing dlochner at 5:38pm 03.04.24 @Barnacle Bill makes a good point, categorical statements about a particular brand of boats is not a
Electrifying my small sailboat? pgandw at 5:19pm 03.04.24 If you don't want the size/weight of a full 12V 100AH LiFePO battery (about $250, 25lbs, size of a c

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