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Coolant volume pabraam at 3:36am 04.21.15 Big Boats 3/790 Anyone know the total cooling liquid quantity (gallons or ltrs) of a Hunter 38 (2008) including the
Maiden sail. SFKjeld at 12:48am 04.21.15 Smaller Boats 8/1078 Just opened the furler for the first time in the 23.5 this afternoon. Probably a 10-12kt wind. The b
Need Window Info (1) debbiedragonfly at 11:26pm 04.20.15 Parts Search 5/901 We are trying to order a replacement window for our Port Side Fixed Window. Does anyone happen to kn
How to measure thru hull njlarry at 9:48pm 04.20.15 Ask All Sailors 11/12314 What is the correct way to measure for thru hull diameters? I want to replace the thru hull under t
Raritan Fresh Head jmseas at 9:00pm 04.20.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2847 Curious if anyone has actually bought/installed/used the new Raritan "Fresh Head" yet. I'm about to
Autopilot for MacGregor 26M leevin100 at 8:19pm 04.20.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3811 I'm assuming an autopilot system can be installed on the 26M. Any suggestions for a good make, mode
how many on board? leevin100 at 7:47pm 04.20.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/8039 My wife and I are thinking about purchasing a MacGregor 26 M and were wondering how many people it c
Hunter 290 head sink Chadyourbuilder at 7:17pm 04.20.15 Mid-Size Boats 0/750 I am new to sailing and I bought a 2000 hunter 290 last fall. I need to get a sink for the bathroo
singlehanding an asymmetrical spinnaker Bob M. at 7:12pm 04.20.15 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 31/14232 I do a lot of singlehanding, but have just purchased an asymmetrical spinnaker. Looking for some op
heat exchanger sea water and antifreeze hunter healer at 6:44pm 04.20.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/869 I have an Oday with a Universal Diesel motor and recent purchase. attempted to start the motor and w
Need help figuring out generator options please danb2k at 6:16pm 04.20.15 Ask All Sailors 17/2651 Hi All: We spend a lot of time at the mooring on our Catalina 36. We run the refrigerator whenever
Wiring shore/generator switch and galvanic isolater (1) smokey73 at 6:09pm 04.20.15 Musings With Maine Sail 9/6050 Sorry for the long post: I'm hoping Maine will be able to clarify a few things. I believe he consi
Odd Outboard issue Bad Obsession at 5:52pm 04.20.15 Ask All Sailors 20/2097 At the end of last season I was having issues with my outboard. On the last day of my trip she stop
My Main Frog Kermit at 5:41pm 04.20.15 Ask All Sailors 2/773 http://www.today.com/pets/kermit-newfound-species-frog-looks-awfully-familiar-t16211
Centerboard Pendant Tube Repair Question (1) Ward H at 5:40pm 04.20.15 Day Sailers 6/1481 A few times I've posted about my issues with my centerboard getting stuck in the up position. 1st y
location of self tailing winches rmilavsky at 5:38pm 04.20.15 Mid-Size Boats 4/1370 Hi. I am looking at buying a Catalina 270. i do alot of solo sailing. A dumb question, but it app
oday 25 d what is the difference? mzych at 5:22pm 04.20.15 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1298 I recently bought an oday 25, but im trying to buy a new mainsail and I was told by previous owner t
Catalina 22 racing captain chaos at 5:19pm 04.20.15 Catalina 22 9/1383 Catalina 22s, Iron Mountain Yacht Club (IMYC) is trying to develop a fleet of Cat 22s for our racing
Mast loose at foot escape42 at 4:20pm 04.20.15 Seafarer 1/3119 I have a Seafarer 24. The mast seems to me loose at the foot. When I jiggle the stern facing side th
HAPS Blake Island, Wa., Rendezvous Mikem at 2:50pm 04.20.15 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 0/3222 What a great rendezvous to start the season. Twelve boats showed. First off, a very special thanks

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Trolling Motor as Auxiliary lacoursmarc at 5:53pm 11.30.23 Thanks for all the insights. My two small lithium batteries, wired in parallel cost me about $130 CD
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib stickinthemud57 at 5:43pm 11.30.23 BTW, That Gale Sail thing in the ad looks way too big for a storm jib. Agreed.
Re-anodising boom and holes PK123 at 5:16pm 11.30.23 UPDATE: The anodizing guys have said that brazing rods will be fine but will most likely come out a
Electric Motors dlochner at 5:01pm 11.30.23 That used to be a sailing vlog, didn't it? Yes, and it still is sort of, it is more of a lifestyl
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib Joe at 4:35pm 11.30.23 BTW, That Gale Sail thing in the ad looks way too big for a storm jib. I've never liked the idea o
Dodger Needed Joe at 4:13pm 11.30.23 I had my custom dodger built in 2018 by Custom Marine Canvas by Tom........... all the bells and whi
Replacing compass in Hunter 45CC kappykaplan at 3:51pm 11.30.23 Rick, the OP can't see through the plexiglass any more - here's that post: https://forums.sailboatow
Catalina 320 electrical issue Ted10028 at 3:39pm 11.30.23 thanks guys. I guess cabin lights, 400 watt heater, heat pump, refrigerator, possible water heater
Electric Motors Joe at 3:35pm 11.30.23 That used to be a sailing vlog, didn't it?
Hull ID Location Hunter 38 2007 dlochner at 3:02pm 11.30.23 Because the Hunter 38 has a sugar scoop transom, it may be around the corner on the side of the hull
Re-anodising boom and holes thinwater at 2:58pm 11.30.23 I STRONGLY suggest you try out those rods on a scrap of mast or boom first. Brazing aluminum is not
Hull ID Location Hunter 38 2007 Davidasailor26 at 2:47pm 11.30.23 From the factory it was almost certainly in the upper right corner of the transom. Only reason it wo
Re-anodising boom and holes dLj at 2:42pm 11.30.23 My question is why do you want to fill the holes? Just esthetics? If there is no other reason I woul
Replacing compass in Hunter 45CC Rick at 2:17pm 11.30.23 They do not make that brand of compass anymore. What is wrong with it?
Electric Motors rgranger at 1:29pm 11.30.23 Very cool. I hope to have an electric sailboat someday.
Keel Trunk Removal 2006 Catalina 22 Sport dbk0630 at 12:02pm 11.30.23 This blurb from Catalina Direct seems to partially address your question(s)... Keel Centering Spacer
Charts recommendation Hello Below at 11:19am 11.30.23 Navionics went up in price, but they are still my preferred because of the user depth sounder data.
Faucet is leaking Ralph Johnstone at 11:03am 11.30.23 Maybe try dis-assembling the cartridge portion and slather the "spout O ring" with a non-petroleum g
Charts recommendation pgandw at 10:58am 11.30.23 Navionics went up in price, but they are still my preferred because of the user depth sounder data.
Dodger Needed Richard19068 at 10:09am 11.30.23 FWIW one year ago I paid $4,000 for a "California" style dodger recover . That included no-rot threa

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