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Replacement windows for 26D jbm8785 at 11:00am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1567 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 16/11431 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 11/1766 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 40/7935 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 5/1231 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 10/1597 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 3/902 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 8/1148 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 7/984 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 1/829 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 8/2391 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 3/871 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 3/1077 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 10/4901 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 6/1728 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 4/1957 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 2/2522 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 12/1716 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 13/1458 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 5/879 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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Motor suggestions for a Day Sailer GeorgeC at 10:41am 07.31.23 jpcrane..... When I purchased my Daysailor in 1982 I installed a 4.5 HP outboard on it. It moved th
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? LloydB at 10:22am 07.31.23 Required STW doesn't make sense because if you were adrift in a 4 knot current your speed through wa
Help with Low Oil Pressure troubleshoot Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 07.31.23 I did some research last night and found out the the Universal 25XPB has an Oil Pressure Shutdown s
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? jviss at 10:11am 07.31.23 The DM doesn't have an NMEA183 output. The only thing I can imagine is a microcontroller connected
Aluminum winch on a saltwater boat - Good or bad idea? jssailem at 10:07am 07.31.23 Rich. Lewmar identifies the EVO winch as the evolution of the traditional Ocean Winch that is popula
Life Is Good Tedd at 10:01am 07.31.23 @pclarksurf , I still remember our first overnighter. The first morning was beautiful and serene ju
Kevlar skid plates? Tedd at 9:57am 07.31.23 I've never seen that done on a sailboat but it seems like a valid idea for a swing centerboard like
Solar water heat exchanger gettinthere at 9:42am 07.31.23 Well, I did try the search here and google but did not find anything. But when searching the heilios
Kevlar skid plates? Davidasailor26 at 9:41am 07.31.23
Solar water heat exchanger dlochner at 9:30am 07.31.23 If you already have a pressurized water system, you probably already have an expansion tank. You ca
Solar water heat exchanger gettinthere at 9:27am 07.31.23 Well son of a biscuit! None of the porn sites I searched had that. However, this does not appear to
Help with Low Oil Pressure troubleshoot Afraal at 9:16am 07.31.23 @Ralph Johnstone, sorry a small tip 435 hours. Still low hours but I guess the boat didn't move muc
Solar water heat exchanger JBP-PA at 9:14am 07.31.23 If you already have a pressurized water system, you probably already have an expansion tank. You can
Solar water heat exchanger gettinthere at 9:13am 07.31.23 Here is your answer. not modify it. This took me 5 minutes to find.;) Your friend, Jim... Well
Edson Wheel Storage Don S/V ILLusion at 9:06am 07.31.23
Solar water heat exchanger LloydB at 9:00am 07.31.23 If you want recommendations by experienced users you probably need to state your expected use by amo
Edson Wheel Storage Don Crowther at 8:46am 07.31.23 I once had one of these on a previous boat and, like you, anticipated it going overboard one day so
Edson Wheel Storage Don S/V ILLusion at 8:15am 07.31.23 I once had one of these on a previous boat and, like you, anticipated it going overboard one day so
Aluminum winch on a saltwater boat - Good or bad idea? JamesG161 at 8:05am 07.31.23 ok I can suggest only. Anodized Aluminum is protected by its pre-oxidized surface. Once this worn o
Solar water heat exchanger (2) JamesG161 at 7:55am 07.31.23 Here is the Data sheet for MH-38 and owners manual.

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