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boom cap hunter 30 salty338 at 4:00pm 06.14.15 Parts Search 0/1195 I have a 30 ' hunter and am looking for a cap for the outer end of the boom . It is missing . the
took it out pics (5) piedpiperIII at 3:17pm 06.14.15 Catalina 22 10/1017 Yes that's right finally I took "the other woman" out BUT 20 minutes out the motor lost spark. The
anchor chock, / Hanger mmsailor at 1:49pm 06.14.15 Smaller Boats 2/826 Looking for an anchor hanger for our 23.5 . I saw one in the store here designated for a 260 . Not s
Cranking battery ground cable replacement for 1gm jfschena at 1:34pm 06.14.15 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1182 IM having intermittent starting issues. From all I can gather it's a bad ground. I'm sure the cable
reattaching hatch board retainers ClintonLakeSailor at 1:03pm 06.14.15 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1052 Hi all, I'm a new O'Day 23 owner. The boat is in good condition, but there are a few things I ha
Soldering PL-259 Connectors Brian D at 10:39am 06.14.15 SSB and Ham Operators 1/3574 A recent thread called Radio Check pitted a sailor with the issue of RF cables and PL-259 (UHF) conn
Jabsco backfilling Jerry21707 at 8:38am 06.14.15 Mid-Size Boats 8/6123 I know this topic has been covered a bazillion times in this Forum. My factory installed Jabsco man
Easiest way to access stuffing box for maintenance? Nmartin33 at 6:24am 06.14.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1442 I need to service my stuffing box on a 81 H30 Cherubini. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what
furling rollers sailermarko at 5:52am 06.14.15 Big Boats 3/787 I have 3 small rollers that lead rope to furling. where can I find these? thanks
Replacing Outhaul Line on a 1990 Hunter 33.5 navigator97 at 4:21am 06.14.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/969 Does any one have info on replacing the Outhaul line on a 1990 Hunter 33.5. I believe that the one
water in the hull markjg54 at 2:30am 06.14.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1650 I've got a Macgregor 25 with rain water in the hull. What is the best way to pump it out and where.
trailer tire size. sailingdave at 12:27am 06.14.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/4832 Hello all. I purchased a 2005 26M last May and had a great time with it last summer. The PO had re
Yanmar YM30 Oil level WhiteNow at 11:37pm 06.13.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1263 filled with 3L of oil per manual. The Manual also says to fill to upper mark on dipstick though the
how much does a hunter weigh jleblanc31 at 10:04pm 06.13.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/6996 So Sailboat data says the ballast is 4100 lbs displacement is 9700 lbs is the displacement the the
Dinette mattress onboard a hunter 456? janiceandcraig at 7:36pm 06.13.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/655 The 456 dinette mattress (folding style) IS bulky. Is there a suggested storage location on-board?
Workmanship (1) paulj at 7:03pm 06.13.15 Catalina 310 10/1907 See any thing unusual in photo after mechanic replace all fuel line and the engine started an
replace rope for furling jib sailermarko at 6:25pm 06.13.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1558 need to replace rope for rolling jib furling for a1998 340
380 aft cabin matteress peaceofmind at 6:11pm 06.13.15 Big Boats 3/2694 We are closing on a new to us 1999 Catalina 380 this week. Wife wants to know if the aft cabin mattr
310 round up paulj at 5:28pm 06.13.15 Catalina 310 0/766 Ferst reedy round up.....on June 16, 17 and 18th 2015. http://marinas.com/view/marina/12757_P
Self tending? BobM at 5:01pm 06.13.15 Ask All Sailors 23/3865 Continue to struggle with chronic tennis elbow. My efforts to strengthen my arms have helped but an

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Second Triton2 (2) Dr. D at 1:47pm 12.02.23 Finally got the job done. I can read the Triton2 from either helm position. Marine Technical Service
Is the mast on a 1978 Cape Dory 25 slotted or through bolted to the deck plate? (2) rgranger at 1:39pm 12.02.23 I found this photo of a Cape Dory 25 mast base on the line.... there is supposed to be a foot tha
How are lines run to cockpit for 150% genoa from roller furler? SailingDan at 1:25pm 12.02.23 Appreciate the responses and suggestions. Yes, Blue Water Yachts specializes in MacGregor parts (bo
Cutlass bearing replacement on 2004 Hunter 36 Tally Ho at 12:51pm 12.02.23
Catalina 310 battery wiring question leo310 at 12:33pm 12.02.23 On our 310 we have 8 awg for the charger with fuse going to the positive bus bar that the batteries
Is the mast on a 1978 Cape Dory 25 slotted or through bolted to the deck plate? ekmar1991 at 12:11pm 12.02.23 I'll be back at the boat in a few days and Ill be sure to take some good photos of where it sits. T
How to winterize macerator pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:50am 12.02.23 You'll find detailed instructions for winterizing both the fresh water system and the sanitation sy
Hunter 410 Temp Reading High sailing gal at 11:49am 12.02.23 Problem has to be a mismatch between the Yanmar OEM senor and the no name gauge. I would think a Yan
Hunter 410 Temp Reading High sailing gal at 11:47am 12.02.23 Temp Gauges have a temp range. They need a sensor that matches the gauge range. I just bought a new
Is the mast on a 1978 Cape Dory 25 slotted or through bolted to the deck plate? jssailem at 10:50am 12.02.23 Your image of the mast base is nice. Would like to see an image of the decal where the mast sets. T
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink Johnb at 10:40am 12.02.23 Hello again, The light above sink suddenly stopped working, all others work fine. Checked the switc
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink Ralph Johnstone at 10:29am 12.02.23 I am a phone tech and I use this wire tracing test equipment to find and ID broken wires How is t
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink JoeWhite at 9:14am 12.02.23 I am a phone tech and I use this wire tracing test equipment to find and ID broken wires https://www
Priming AC/heat pump. Davidasailor26 at 8:36am 12.02.23 I don't have a bypass kit for my hot water heater either. I simply run all hot and cold water lines
How are lines run to cockpit for 150% genoa from roller furler? David in Sandusky at 8:18am 12.02.23 Lots of good advice already. First, I would say that a roller curler for your foresail is a great i
How are lines run to cockpit for 150% genoa from roller furler? shemandr at 7:54am 12.02.23 Sailboatdata.com shows the 26X as a fractional rig which normally wouldn't suit a 150%. If you want
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:31am 12.02.23 I have the SCAD system. I had to install their probe because I have a metal tank. What makes their
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib Crazy Dave Condon at 7:02am 12.02.23 @Crusty Ol Salt I concur with you recommending local sail lofts; however, there are many marinas an
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank? Justin_NSA at 6:55am 12.02.23 I have the SCAD system. I had to install their probe because I have a metal tank.
Priming AC/heat pump. Ted10028 at 6:50am 12.02.23 I don't have a bypass kit for my hot water heater either. I simply run all hot and cold water lines

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