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Inmast furling main sail tail cover issues NoDak Novice at 6:19am 07.21.14 Big Boats 2/907 The thread on my main sail cover is unraveling about 4 feet in both directions. Someone suggested a
Thermostat for Universal M-25 diesel motor bman88 at 5:24am 07.21.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/1282 I need a new thermostat for my Universal M-25 diesel in my 1983 34' Hunter. Does anyone know the par
Troubleshooting fresh water pump allan at 4:04am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 7/7394 I have an odd problem with a two year old Shurflo fresh water pump, model 3901-0216. I saw a s
Fuel tank pick up air leak Rusty68801 at 2:52am 07.21.14 Ask All Sailors 8/4623 I have a 1984 Hunter 31 I have been getting air in my fuel system. I started with new fuel lines the
Key west surveyor rec Mattle at 10:58pm 07.20.14 Ask All Sailors 0/586 Does anybody have a surveyor they'd recommend in the Key West area? Thnx!! Matt Biloxi
Leak in fuel tank - Beneteau Oceanis 361 pauladriansmith at 10:52pm 07.20.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1561 Any advice on this....After being away for a few weeks, I checked on the boat to find approx one lit
Looking for cockpit hatch for Beneteau 381 gwilson9564 at 9:35pm 07.20.14 Parts Search 0/1744 Hello all, I am looking for the upper half of the companionway hatch for a 2001 Beneteau 381.
Vented Loop Question Admiral at 8:15pm 07.20.14 Catalina 30 9/1444 In checking all hose connections I came across the vented loop under the sink. Where does the hose
Anchor locker drain SecondWind36 at 8:01pm 07.20.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1419 On our Hunter 36, the drain for the anchor locker is 4" above the bottom of the locker so there so a
Cooler step CCrane2299 at 7:33pm 07.20.14 Catalina 22 23/2812 http://www.kmart.com/coleman-48-quart-cooler/p-089W477221110001P Is this the one? It says it's in
Catalina 22 Chainplate Question NoodlesWIU at 7:26pm 07.20.14 Catalina 22 1/744 Hi guys, I'm curious if anyone knows the internal diamater of the C-22 forward chainplates. I pur
Macgregor Venture Newport 23 Jib and Headsail Rigging Bruce.Arnold at 6:47pm 07.20.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2272 Hi, Does anyone have detailed drawings or photos of how the "self tacking" jib boom is rigged on the
Window measurements for catalina 27 Kelseyshelly at 6:42pm 07.20.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2081 Hi there! Hoping someone can help me out. I'm looking for the window measurement for 1980 catalina 2
...stinkin' dock neighbors Apex at 5:23pm 07.20.14 Ask All Sailors 10/2269 CAUTION: UPDATE!!!...stinkin' dock neighbors CAUTION, UPDATE, DANGER...update, bay neighbor called
Hunter 35.5 Fuel Tank jeepsailor at 4:55pm 07.20.14 Big Boats 0/1069 So, here I am back from the boat for 2 hours and realize that I forgot to take that one measurement
Smaller hatch davidpilchman at 4:34pm 07.20.14 Big Boats 2/1074 Model and size of Lewmar hatch on Starboard side? The small one.
seeking catalina 18 kennywertz at 4:31pm 07.20.14 Smaller Boats 2/1115 just sold my catalina 30 and am now looking for a catalina 18 with trailer for under $5000. I live
H37C V-Birth Upgrade svmakai at 4:18pm 07.20.14 The Cherubini Hunters 19/2100 I want to remove the fabric from the walls of the v-birth in my 1980 H 37C and replace it with somet
Sails pumping in medium winds kingoffixin at 4:09pm 07.20.14 S2 10/1917 I have a 1987 S2 22 and it sails beautifully in light winds (less than 10 K) but when I get into hea
Fuel Tank Leak (Replacement) emilbec at 2:58pm 07.20.14 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1331 I have a Hunter 37c. Found bilges filled with diesel. Assume it might be time for to replace fuel

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Adding second reef to main sail? Ward H at 4:42am 09.09.23 Back to the use of a Cunningham for a minute. I thought the Cunningham was used to add luff tensio
Hunter 320 Steering Issue (4) sailcapt340 at 4:19am 09.09.23
Hunter 320 Steering Issue sailcapt340 at 3:56am 09.09.23 Are you sure you need to remove the bolt? A few years back my friend had his 340 ball joint linkage
Used sail? morbidfollower at 10:57pm 09.08.23 Above 20kts, I'd be flying a 75 jib if I had a choice. Dang sure not a 135. I like it when the stic
School's back in session cruise! (1) Hayden Watson at 10:35pm 09.08.23 Sitting on ?? with a dozen "friends".
Spontaneous combustion MikeHoncho at 9:51pm 09.08.23 Electrical
Rudder counterbalance? stickinthemud57 at 8:51pm 09.08.23 I really appreciate the input, everyone. I especially like being instructed to do more sailing. We
Anyone know if this Mercury 9.9 is 2 stroke or is 4 stroke? I seems too old to be 4. Its on a Hunter 260. -- ALEX stickinthemud57 at 8:33pm 09.08.23 If I was selling it I'd add to the price for it being a two stroke! A lot lighter, and no oil chan
Used sail? Gene Neill at 8:32pm 09.08.23 Above 20kts, I'd be flying a 75 jib if I had a choice. Dang sure not a 135. I like it when the stick
Spontaneous combustion stickinthemud57 at 8:32pm 09.08.23 Thanks, capta! It's not something we typically associate with sailing, but as dlochner alluded to,
Looking for new sails?? Gene Neill at 8:20pm 09.08.23 We've been well served by our Rolly Tasker sails from thesailwarehouse.com.
Spontaneous combustion Mark Maulden at 8:17pm 09.08.23 Cardinal rule has always been no rags, paper towels, brushes, etc etc that have been used with oils,
i am considering mounting a anchor assist devise Leeward Rail at 8:15pm 09.08.23 Holy Hanna was that hard to read. g to how modern, mass produced,boats are commonly made Vs a struc
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 7:57pm 09.08.23 Custom 28' fishing boat: $300,000. Six $40,000 Mercury outboards for a total of $240,000. The peace
Spontaneous combustion MikeHoncho at 7:00pm 09.08.23 I won't speak for @capta, however spontaneous combustion of oily rags is a concern. How do you clea
Funny Friday!!! Kermit at 6:55pm 09.08.23
Wheel removal from pedestal-Edson kloudie1 at 6:52pm 09.08.23 Lube the hub with a little nickel anti-seize .
Spontaneous combustion kloudie1 at 6:48pm 09.08.23 Neighbor wife put a bunch of brush cleaning rags in their garbage cans next to their house. Next day
Learning about my Kells 23 - Swing Keel Bearing Blocks? Munsterfield at 6:25pm 09.08.23 I appreciate the offer John! I will most certainly be posting questions and findings along the way!
Spontaneous combustion dlochner at 6:20pm 09.08.23 I won't speak for @capta, however spontaneous combustion of oily rags is a concern. How do you clean

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