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2gm20f inline zinc (1) Mark7604 at 1:48pm 04.03.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/6467 On my Yanmar 2GM20f, I have an online zinc the I regularly replace. The housing for that zinc is old
Fire Extinguishers outdated reminder Ken Cross at 1:13pm 04.03.15 Ask All Sailors 14/1969 I just ordered new fire extinguishers. If the label on yours show a date older than 12 years, you ne
A Free Detail ? -Yes- (2) pvtpotter at 1:01pm 04.03.15 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1215 Well, my marina called and said they had news for me. Turns out their "new guy" mistook my blue hul
Mast step engineering question, something missing? Bfranchini at 12:28pm 04.03.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/826 In my astral 16 the mast is stepped into the tabernacle same as in my newly acquired 26S however the
V-Berth sag Kestle at 11:23am 04.03.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1038 Was considering using a can of closed cell foam to brace the flimsy fiberglass, and cut sag, on our
Cushions for Balboa 27 Balboa27 at 11:06am 04.03.15 Balboa 0/2039 Does anyone know where to get (other than the obvious source) the dimensions for the cushions on a 1
Lewmar Ports seadiver at 10:43am 04.03.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1340 Hi !! My name is Mac. I'm in the process of replacing all the portlights in my 1979 Hunter 30. I
Hunter 26.5 race ready needs Sailorjohnca at 8:48am 04.03.15 Smaller Boats 22/5534 hi this is my first post as I have just bought a Hunter 26.5 I'm switching from a j24 and wanted to
Auto Pilot Clutch ctrilschcpa at 8:02am 04.03.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/4924 We have a Lewmar Integra pedestal mamaba auto drive # 8930013 on our 2008 Hunter 45CC. The electo ma
Hunter 28.5 Kenyon Spreader Tip pjnorth at 7:51am 04.03.15 Mid-Size Boats 0/748 Does anyone have any experience replacing the Hunter 28.5 Spreader Tip on its Kenyon Mast? Or sourci
sailor lost at sea for 66 days recovered RECESS at 7:00am 04.03.15 Ask All Sailors 15/3773 He had very little open ocean experience according to the article. http://hamptonroads.com/2015/0
Cabin Cushion coolair at 4:58am 04.03.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/920 Recently removed the covers to our cabin cushions to have them dry cleaned. Found there was a very
Butyl rubber to seal screws? George Da Porge at 2:25am 04.03.15 Ask All Sailors 5/3021 I've read through Mainesail's primer on bedding gear with butyl. Am convinced that's a great way to
water heater or bilge sprinkler dparilla at 11:47pm 04.02.15 Bigger Boats 10/1749 So, filled the water tanks today. Flushed everything thoroughly turned on the hot water tanks fill
ICW Galveston to Tampa Fl gertonw at 7:53pm 04.02.15 Ask All Sailors 16/9521 We are planning to putt from Galveston to Houma, LA, and then back south into the Gulf as we are too
Webinar on the physics of sailing JTulls at 7:25pm 04.02.15 Ask All Sailors 17/2244 Navionics is hosting a webinar on the science of sailing - if you're interested, the details are bel
Replacing Sanitation Hoses - CAT 270 (1) bawlmer at 6:59pm 04.02.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2426 Today I replaced the pump out and vent hose on my Catalina 270. It involved removing the floor in th
My Flooring Idea - I Love It! Snowbird One at 6:58pm 04.02.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1451 Here is another thing I've done to make my boat a little more comfortable. The benefits are many:
HDPE Hatch Panel DIY Snowbird One at 6:54pm 04.02.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2463 So, I figured it's time to payback the online community by providing info on making hatch panels for
wet locker PotentialOwner at 6:44pm 04.02.15 Ask All Sailors 2/1260 What ideas are there for hanging foul weather clothes?

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Mast Trailer shemandr at 2:19pm 10.22.23 I have transported a mast on top of my car supported by an extension ladder. It was only a few mile
H49 Selden Furling Mast Base Plate replacement CliveCollett at 2:15pm 10.22.23 So....No one has any information about how this is fitted to the H49?? Selden not required as I have
1984 c25 sits bow down Scott T-Bird at 2:13pm 10.22.23 It would be interesting to put a 4' level running fore / aft on the cabin sole to see if there is a
Downeaster Fourm (2) tmccarthy253 at 1:58pm 10.22.23 Nicely done! Title of this "Downeaster Fourm" is misspelled, easily corrected! I have owned a Downe
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 1:19pm 10.22.23 That made me cry...:laugh::ass: ............................. if it does, you know it's doing i
Mast Trailer tom154ca at 12:28pm 10.22.23 i sold a 52' mast and they brought it back to texas on a mast trailer, thought i had a picture. ill
Mast Trailer (1) tom154ca at 12:26pm 10.22.23 I have hauled my boat's mast on a boat trailer before. It was not designed for that purpose but i
Nicro Solar Vent Malfunction Richard19068 at 12:14pm 10.22.23 I unscrewed the top (the 4 screws you see above) and frankly do not see a way to get at the motor w
In h260 does water ballast plug area somehow drain to bilge? gudiss at 11:50am 10.22.23 great pic!!
Acrylic Hatch Sealant Richard19068 at 11:44am 10.22.23 About 15 years ago I used Boatlife Life seal (not Life caulk) to install a window in my foredeck hat
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 11:20am 10.22.23 You may find this does a better job :
Mast Trailer Crazy Dave Condon at 11:05am 10.22.23 Which boat and length of mast please. Do you have your sailboat on a trailer too? Type of keel t
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 10:49am 10.22.23 Or maybe even this. Ah don' know about that :huh:. Out in the old two holer, back of the farm, m
Its funny Friday! Crazy Dave Condon at 10:21am 10.22.23 @Kermit I called you old frog
Acrylic Hatch Sealant Crazy Dave Condon at 10:12am 10.22.23 Dow 795 was the preferred sealant by the industry.
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 10:07am 10.22.23 You may find this does a better job :
Ruddercraft Lower Pintle Failure Rltgold at 10:03am 10.22.23 I have a question for everyone here. If it costs $50.00 per Pintle to buy and ship one that we know
Acrylic Hatch Sealant Georgedoyle at 9:55am 10.22.23 I'm pretty sure we ordered it from the Sailboat Owners webstore.
Its funny Friday! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:55am 10.22.23 That would certainly solve my bottom-cleaning issues. You may find this does a better job :
Acrylic Hatch Sealant SirMichael at 9:52am 10.22.23 You know...the more that I think about it, I'm pretty sure that I used the 3M 4000 when I installed

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