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Left hand prop? Jongleur at 11:20pm 05.15.14 Catalina 30 6/2026 Does the M25XP need a left handed prop? What would happen if one were put on it?
Cutting a acrylic companionway door daleyellin at 9:46pm 05.15.14 Day Sailers 20/5600 I have an acrylic companionway door/divider on my O'Day 222. It takesupalotof space to store. Any
French sailboat ''TAO'' sinks in Atlantic vimocam at 8:43pm 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 6/4939 Here is a link of the USCG about the rescue and sinking of the French sailboat named ''TAO''. Many
Old bottom paint jshanley at 7:41pm 05.15.14 Ask An Oday Owner 12/3232 My 1980 22 has a layer of red paint below the waterline. It's a flat paint that rubs off fairly easy
Hunter 27 Navigation Light Question stollo770 at 4:42pm 05.15.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1230 Hello, I am the owner of a 1979 Hunter 27. I recently bought it and I am trying to fix some of the
carpetw? bryan crites at 4:41pm 05.15.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/803 Any boat owners carpet a portion of the cabin floor? If so could you post photos of such?
Painting Equipment? Seattle/Everett Ringoparr at 4:07pm 05.15.14 Parts Search 3/2553 I'm planning on painting the hull of my cat27. This will be my first go at it. I've watched countl
Stern Ladder Jongleur at 3:32pm 05.15.14 Catalina 30 5/1260 Where can I get a simple stern ladder for my C30? I've looked around at other boats and see them
First 375 strut repair Live Wire at 2:59pm 05.15.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/656 Does anyone have some advice on strut repair for this model? Its loose and causing some vibration. T
31 O'Day water tank clbell at 1:13pm 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 6/941 Need information about removing and replacing existing 26 gallon water tank.
Installing a temperature gauge in Hunter 36 cockpit deacm at 12:06pm 05.15.14 Big Boats 12/1705 There is room in the existing panel to install one back by the starboard rear winch. Is there a way
Has anyone installed a Raymarine AIS in their Hunter 36? deacm at 12:04pm 05.15.14 Big Boats 4/1112 The installer and I are trying to figure out where to put everything. A couple of questions: 1. M
Boat insurance mmhewes at 10:28am 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1137 Greetings All, We are looking at buying a new (used) boat; C42 1999 or newer. So off we go sa
Doyle Cradle Cover bobjames at 9:47am 05.15.14 Catalina 310 5/2879 I have a love-hate affair with my Dutchman system and as I age gracefully I find myself wanting to a
Tiller for Macgregor 26X Helvio at 9:13am 05.15.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/746 Hi Everyone, I am looking for a idea for convert my 26X for tiller. If someone has any idea fro des
yet another nav light question kpgraci at 8:34am 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 22/3483 The COLREGS offer a variety of options for navigation lights on a < 12m sailboat, but as I already h
Catalina 270 on a lift-can't contact Catalina suznhenz at 8:34am 05.15.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/1953 Hi - I am preparing to purchase a 1993 Catalina 270 and am planning on storing it on our 8000 pound
auto helm carneypat at 8:27am 05.15.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/810 having trouble our boat will not hold course with our wheel helm auto pilot our hunter 29.5 seems t
Cunningham/boom hold-down dawn_coyote at 8:21am 05.15.14 Catalina 22 20/6271 Can someone help out with pictures of how yours is rigged? I'm trying to sort out what I have and wh
Advice when Pulling head on 1989 M-XP25? chrisyse at 7:56am 05.15.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/1291 I've decided to pull the head to replace a broken lower thermostat flange housing. I've replaced hea

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Hoisting the Headsail Project_Mayhem at 7:16am 10.10.22 Clean and lube the bolt rope track on your furler. It does wonders. For most Furlers, you need to pa
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main (3) JBP-PA at 7:12am 10.10.22 Bolt rope off, laying out where I want to cut. fied for sail work. 209903 In use. 209904 Doing it
Hole in Keel Hunter 25 2008 Richardd at 7:07am 10.10.22
Adhesive nuts for deck hardware, what glue for fiberglass? Project_Mayhem at 7:05am 10.10.22 If you're main concern is fastening them by yourself, I was able to tighten 95% of the bolts during
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main JBP-PA at 6:55am 10.10.22 I did this exact same project last winter. I took my baggie bolt rope foot and converted it to a loo
maybe a dumb water heater question.... dlochner at 6:51am 10.10.22 I am planning to drain the water heater tank and bypass it for winterizing before the boat is haule
maybe a dumb water heater question.... kappykaplan at 6:49am 10.10.22 Is there any risk that the heated engine antifreeze running through the coils in the dry tank will
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? RitSim at 6:49am 10.10.22 I did a Pearson 26 keel a few years ago that had some bad rust. The premier solution is sandblastin
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:44am 10.10.22
Tongue Extensions Project_Mayhem at 6:44am 10.10.22 The tongue extension I built has the following dims: A=~9'6" B=10' C=7-8' D=2-3' (assuming this is t
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main Dave Groshong at 6:36am 10.10.22 Loose footed is infinitely more adjustable for sail trim!
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. Timm R Oday25 at 6:34am 10.10.22 Not hard to find parts for that outboard at all . They made so many for so long that there is quite
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay? RoyS at 6:25am 10.10.22 My Yanmar was made in 1979. I rebuilt it one winter in my basement. If you can run your intended eng
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) Crazy Dave Condon at 6:20am 10.10.22 @Rich Stidger Maybe time to talk with Joe Kerr or Al Fooks on the help desk as they are former Hun
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. Tb0n3 at 6:13am 10.10.22 I do understand that, but as long as it works and gets me into the wind or onto the trailer I'll be
Hole in Keel Hunter 25 2008 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:12am 10.10.22 Not a weep hole. It looks like something hit it. How deep is the open hole? Former dealer
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) RoyS at 6:09am 10.10.22 Regarding penetrating oil, magic spells work just as well.
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24 topcat0399 at 6:08am 10.10.22 I am looking at purchasing a 1972 MacGregor Venture 24. It has a marine head. A couple of question
Alternator Bracket RoyS at 6:06am 10.10.22
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 10.10.22 It will be hard to find parts for your motor as Johnson Marine was part of OMC Corporation that went

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