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Replacement windows for 26D jbm8785 at 11:00am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1531 Any suggestions on replacing just one of the fixed plexiglass windows on 26 D. Ours has crack and i
Reefing the main on a 1997 Hunter 340 smoothsailing at 9:27am 06.01.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/11160 Don, New to this boat. I understand that reefing is necessary in 15 mph plus winds. Can you t
410 mast strut Don Lucas at 9:10am 06.01.14 Big Boats 11/1643 Anyone else even break a mast strut? Inspecting my rig this morning I found one of my had a 6" split
I fell out of my boat (not MOB) Squidd at 7:38am 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 40/7769 Stupid ladder.....What do you guys use thats safe and secure and doesn't weigh a ton to access the b
Recharging refrigerator dpaquin at 7:32am 06.01.14 Big Boats 5/1154 I just bought my 42 ft Hunter. The refrigerator runs almost continuously so I suspect it needs a ref
I have struggled with downwind runs Doc_holiday at 6:31am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1548 Because my jib is smaller than most, I don't have a whisker pole, I don't have a vang, nor do I have
Questions hummingbirdbassist at 5:51am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/842 On the hard making last minute adjustments so here goes Yanmar 2qm15 runs, idles well, revs well, sl
Hunter356..Cleaning inside teak/Replacement canvas strap (2) star302 at 4:04am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1101 Hi, Can anyone suggest a product to use on the interior of our boat..Hunter 356 2002..When cleani
Centerboard Hardware-H26 BrianW at 9:36pm 05.31.14 Smaller Boats 7/949 I will be dropping my centerboard of my H-26 and want to replace all of the hardware while I'm "in t
Funny story...not funny problem. turbowed at 8:45pm 05.31.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/795 Hello, my livaboard neighbor has a hamster who managed to climb into the walls of her 1985 31ft hunt
bedding hardware on 272 donelanc at 8:20pm 05.31.14 Bigger Boats 8/2133 I'm rebedding my stanchions and cleats etc. there is a rubber gasket under half the tubes; can I e
solar panel mmsailor at 6:25pm 05.31.14 Smaller Boats 3/843 Our 23.5 came with a solar panel . There is a fitting on the top of the transom with two holes , one
Rudder Repair h27 1982, Pic's of a repair in progress. (16) wesleysherman at 1:59pm 05.31.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1036 This is more of a post for those interested in watching a repair of a rudder (while on the boat)
How to Treat Exposed Gelgoat When Bottom Sanding?? (1) rardiH36 at 1:55pm 05.31.14 Ask All Sailors 10/4703 Currently got my 1980 Hunter 36 out of the water for the second time since I bought it in 2007. T
Fiberglass transome wedge?? sknrzgirl at 1:40pm 05.31.14 S2 6/1636 Hello people...need some help!! We have an S2 7.3 meter...the on board sail drive is shot and althou
Maximum Motor Weight for '77 Oday 22 robverb at 1:29pm 05.31.14 Day Sailers 4/1880 I need a new motor for my 1977 O'day 22. I'm looking at a Tohatsu 5hp which weighs 58lbs. This seems
Bath faucets Alandubois at 12:28pm 05.31.14 Irwin 2/2454 Where can I find a bath shower faucet for my 1990 irwin38?
Leading lines aft around a pop top (2) $tingy Sailor at 10:55am 05.31.14 Catalina 22 12/1682 I spent the last week sailing with all our new running rigging and lines led aft. What a treat. The
All things being Equal.... capdabney at 10:27am 05.31.14 Catalina 22 13/1451 Looking to buy a C-22. Not sure which model I should pursue. I like the looks of the "New Design
Solar vent location on 23-2? Ziradog at 10:14am 05.31.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/838 My 23-2 gets pretty humid during the week all shut up, so I decided to get a Nicro day/night solar v

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Seacock Mystery Ward H at 5:11am 05.25.23 "Ok the good news is the former owner got back to me and reports both holes are sealed from the outs
Failed hour meter on Bavaria 41,2004 Jeff Tirey at 4:43am 05.25.23 I finally got the new lcd display installed in the tach, re-installed on the boat, and the engine tu
CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! jviss at 4:11am 05.25.23 Very cool project and result. I would like to have the same setup. In thinking about doing this,
Engine Alinement jviss at 4:04am 05.25.23 I consider this project successfully completed. Thank you for following up and congrats on a figur
CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! CYQK at 3:44am 05.25.23 that is an example, few in todays world, of greatness!!!!
Yanmar 3GM30F not starting after fuel filter change NYSail at 3:34am 05.25.23 When changing the on engine filter (secondary) always fill the bowl before you screw back on. Assume
Hunter 26 almost sunk in wind Ralph Johnstone at 9:54pm 05.24.23 My question would be - would adding a fresh water tank in the bow (say 26 gallons/110 Litres) help
Yanmar 3GM30F not starting after fuel filter change (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:43pm 05.24.23 Changing the filter seems should be a simple job, but somehow I have a way of complicating it. Yo
Hunter 26 almost sunk in wind graeme000 at 8:55pm 05.24.23 What about one of those anchor sails? They help keep the boat pointed into the wind at anchor. T
Hunter 26 almost sunk in wind SycloneDriver at 8:40pm 05.24.23 What about one of those anchor sails? They help keep the boat pointed into the wind at anchor.
Engine Alinement Ralph Johnstone at 7:11pm 05.24.23 I consider this project successfully completed. Just goes to show that clean living and an in dep
Hunter replacement rudder assembly Tally Ho at 6:50pm 05.24.23
Engine Alinement MikeHoncho at 6:37pm 05.24.23 I just dealt with what I thought was going to be a bent shaft after hitting a small log. I had a so
PSA - Check your through hulls BEFORE launch Tally Ho at 5:46pm 05.24.23 You know, this has me thinking. I have "outlets" to the water, just above the waterline and that w
Yanmar 3GM30F not starting after fuel filter change Tally Ho at 5:31pm 05.24.23 I would re-bleed the system, and pay particular attention to cylinder #3. Once you are sure you have
Circuit panel wiring question. Wm. Gill at 5:23pm 05.24.23 Maybe you should start a little contest about what's under the Dymo label! My guess is VHF. Deci
Sleeping on 22 new design morbidfollower at 5:21pm 05.24.23 Please post your thoughts after you've used your v berth set-up. I'm interested to know how you l
Plans for hurricane season 2023? shemandr at 5:16pm 05.24.23 A problem in the Stuart area is that marinas typically don't have a lot of dry land storage. In par
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 4:52pm 05.24.23 Thank you everyone. The new mounts are exactly like the original mounts. They should have been a
Plans for hurricane season 2023? capta at 4:28pm 05.24.23 Thanks for sharing , very useful info . i never thought of using carpet remnants. You are welcome.

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