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1990 Hunter 33.5 bow roller modification? Hulz at 9:52am 05.05.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2909 Ocean Girl, I have a 1990 Hunter 33.5 and there are no bow rollers or a place to hang the anchor si
Bow Roller Replacement Wheels Bob S at 9:47am 05.05.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1203 The black roller wheel on my bow has gotten beat up by my anchor chain. I will be replacing it befor
Hiking straps for a DAYSAILOR II old sailor bob at 9:37am 05.05.14 Day Sailers 1/2272 I read somewhere a suggestion that it would be a good idea to have hiking straps on a Daysailor II w
problems running new wire in Oday 26 mast kdssail at 8:43am 05.05.14 Day Sailers 6/1158 I am trying to rewire the 1985 Oday 26 mast lights and add an anchor light. There is some type of f
Modification de ma barre � roue O'Day 37 CC (6) R�gis at 7:39am 05.05.14 Bigger Boats 1/1448 Here rather than change my wheel for Lewmar I turned mine.
First time in the water in 17 years New sailor at 6:25am 05.05.14 Catalina 22 7/958 After a winters work my 1972 catalina 22 is afloat in a slip at a beautiful lake in the Colorado Roc
The Other Chesapeake--New Blog/Guide thinwater at 6:21am 05.05.14 Destinations 2/1839 A Guide to Off-the Beaten Track--The Other Chesapeake This started as a book idea--primarily to m
buying/ selling used sails suvh8er at 6:09am 05.05.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2000 So the Mac25 I purchased came with about 10 sails. The previous owner never sailed the boat (first
Purpose of Swim platform locker on 411 Waterman19 at 5:30am 05.05.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/959 New to sailboat ownership. What is the purpose of the "locker" on the port side of the swim platform
Transome bolt lengths hotrodderjim at 5:19am 05.05.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/879 I picked up a really nice( almost new) O/B motor mount for use on my 1978 25ft. O'day. I'm looking f
Hunter 23 stanchion. Design flaw? (1) chrisandmolly at 4:09am 05.05.14 Smaller Boats 11/2081 Launched my 1985 last weekend. Found this after docking. I'm sure I can take it off to get welded.
Blister?? (2) katana750 at 9:36pm 05.04.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/1875 I think this is a blister. I have read quite bit about them and understand how it happens but I was
Stern Rail vthardhatdiver at 9:19pm 05.04.14 Ask An Oday Owner 0/616 I am looking for a little guidance on installing a stern rail on my 22. I have been searching around
Fixed a big leak today! CCrane2299 at 8:04pm 05.04.14 Day Sailers 2/950 My 1979 ODay 25 has leaked when it rained for a couple of years. Only when it rained so I knew it wa
2QM15 cold starting. newage1461 at 7:38pm 05.04.14 Engines and Propulsion 6/1687 When I try to start engine in temps under 60, it cranks ' cranks, and smoke comes out the exhaust, b
Music on board Terry in Naples at 7:38pm 05.04.14 Ask All Sailors 13/2526 Being an old school sailor i never installed a sound system in any of my boats,not wanting to drain
Tried to remove antifouling paint with a furniture stripper Piotr at 6:47pm 05.04.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1907 With a predictable result. Everything was going great until I hit several patches of deteriorated ge
Upper shroud chainplates: what was Catalina thinking?? Gene Neill at 5:11pm 05.04.14 Catalina 22 12/6419 I've been pulling all my interior teak out this week, sanding it down and Cetol-ing it. It's lookin'
Oceanis 411 Swim platform locker Waterman19 at 5:03pm 05.04.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2135 Can anyone tell me what the small locker is for on a 2000 Oceanis 411 that is located on the port si
34/35 Genoa Track Bolts njlarry at 2:26pm 05.04.14 Bigger Boats 5/1068 Both my Genoa tracks are leaking badly and need to be removed and re-caulked. An impact wrench made

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Hunter Sailboat Salvage Yards? dmendl at 7:16am 07.20.23 I too would like to know where to find salvage parts for my 1997 Hunter 376. Currently I need the pl
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA (1) jssailem at 6:53am 07.20.23 "Where in the World is Musetta?" I got a message from Dave this AM. They were sailing in morning fo
I have an 21' American Fiberglass dlochner at 6:42am 07.20.23 Curious as to why you would want the gooseneck to slide (except maybe in the course of rigging). On
Its funny Friday! (1) stickinthemud57 at 6:34am 07.20.23 217968
Zip ties as a drain snake Rich Stidger at 6:29am 07.20.23 Good idea. I've been doing this for years but never thought to post it. Good tip for everyone. I use
Catalina 27 shore power vs battery Scott T-Bird at 6:29am 07.20.23 My boat does not have a charger that charges the batteries while on shore power. I have a portable
I have an 21' American Fiberglass stickinthemud57 at 6:27am 07.20.23 Curious as to why you would want the gooseneck to slide (except maybe in the course of rigging). On
1989 Hunter 28 manual bilge pump kappykaplan at 6:26am 07.20.23 De nada . . .
1989 Hunter 28 manual bilge pump captain_verwey at 6:19am 07.20.23 Hunter 28 downloads are here: https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/dl/downloads.php?task=model&mid=18&
Getting on the track - questions about my tracks and jib cars (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:04am 07.20.23 The photo and illustrations that you show appear to show 2 tracks and both are shown on the outer ra
Bimini Top Gene Neill at 5:34am 07.20.23 Ebay! :biggrin: No problem with Bimini tops clearing the poptop. The boom will need to be set reas
Sliding cabin top falling out of slots danooxnard at 4:29am 07.20.23 Here is post on hatch repair done right! C22 sliding hatch dano
Fiberglass repair advice on keel box dlochner at 3:32am 07.20.23 Check the West System website for their manual which will give detailed advice on how to do this rep
Fiberglass repair advice on keel box rgranger at 3:31am 07.20.23 I am using voice texting so please excuse any typos. You will need to fare the edges of the hole so
Bulb Questions and Confusion - Automotive-type Bulbs Jim Legere at 2:59am 07.20.23 So, I'm confused. First, the LED replacement bulb I bought for my anchor light, a Dr. LED Polar S
Getting on the track - questions about my tracks and jib cars Joe at 1:21am 07.20.23 Well, I'm unsure why JS seems to emphasize the "hank on" sails for race boats in the 80's. That 's
Sliding cabin top falling out of slots Hollyberry at 8:26pm 07.19.23 Modify or replace the wooden tracks, or perhaps try to widen the hatch flange with a fiberglass or a
I have an 21' American Fiberglass Perry Welch at 6:54pm 07.19.23 THANK YOU!!!! Everyone. All of you basically are saying the same stuff so that tells me I am on th
Jacklines and Tethers MikeHoncho at 6:24pm 07.19.23 Plan A - Don't depend on anything but three points of contact (while using my Jackline and tether).
There is lust in my heart john6206 at 5:56pm 07.19.23

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