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Just bought a 2008 343 Davefromoregon at 9:59pm 10.05.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1204 I am very excited to get started. This will be a nice step up from the Cal 27 and Hunter 27s I have
What to do once you know you've screwed up? SoSound at 9:09pm 10.05.13 Ask All Sailors 29/8443 One of the things that I love about this forum is the variety of experiences that I see posted here,
Any known issues I should know about? gunky at 7:47pm 10.05.13 Big Boats 6/1934 Actively searching for a new to us yacht, we really like the 2000 year model Hunter 460.... Any is
New Tattoo forum Phil Herring at 5:45pm 10.05.13 Tattoo Owners 6/6968 This is a new forum for owners of, and anyone interested in, the new Tattoo sailboats manufactured i
The new Tattoo forum justsomeguy at 5:34pm 10.05.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/12715 I noticed a banner at it's top saying "Access to the War Room requires..." Might cause a deterren
Replace up haul on swing keel Knot Flying at 5:12pm 10.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2621 Recently bought a Hunter 26, water ballast. The up haul line on the swing keel is older and I think
Lancer shipping dimensions stephenh at 3:10pm 10.05.13 Lancer 2/1452 1. Anybody have experience shipping a Lancer? 2. How to find out the shipping height dimension from
C26 outboard conversion Lollygagger at 2:42pm 10.05.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1830 Hello fellow Mariners, Can anyone advise me regarding a C26 outboard conversion? It is a 1977 Chry
Trick to the 25.5 pop-top?? texaspike at 2:10pm 10.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1910 I feel like I'm missing something? My 1984 Hunter 25.5's pop top does not come with a way to secure
Caulking windows Bluewater47 at 1:38pm 10.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1112 I have a Macgregor 26VS. I want to pull the plexiglas windows, clean underneath them and use new ca
C22 Cushions bebling at 1:02pm 10.05.13 Parts Search 0/2354 Looking for some cushions for aft part of "V" berth and small cushion next to step/cooler for 1988 C
Replacing exhaust hose on 1988 MKII Spindrift NH at 12:43pm 10.05.13 Catalina 30 4/1230 Does anyone have pointers on best(easiest) way to accomplish this? Do I need to remove the galley?
how to rig mainsail and boom Ouibejamyn at 12:22pm 10.05.13 Smaller Boats 1/1116 I am new to hoisting and setting up the mainsail. I cant find a diagram for a hunter 23.5. Does
looking for bow pulpit for 27 cherubini 1980 rufus1138 at 11:20am 10.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 1/945 If anyone can steer me in the direction of a good price on a bow pulpit that would fit my 1980 27 hu
help with navman chokrisandy at 9:34am 10.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/740 Dear friends, i got a used navman. Wind 3100 with a masthead instrument, without cable, the wires co
Shrink wrapping or tarping O'day sailboats Panta Rei at 9:21am 10.05.13 Bigger Boats 20/3564 I've seen many ways to cover an O'day sailboat. Some techniques are expensive, some not so much. Are
In need of an ignition distributor Tamcho at 9:16am 10.05.13 Grampian 0/4367 I have a 1974, 15 horse, Volvo Penta, two cylinder gas engine on my G30. I am in need of a distribu
Polar plots for C22 paddy4699 at 8:46am 10.05.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1377 I have just read that "polar plots" are available for particular boats and true wind speeds. Are
And so it continues (2) 25yearslater at 7:00am 10.05.13 Bigger Boats 3/695 Told ya. With YOT back on the hard the upgrades and small details can begin. I have some interesting
Let the games begin! Mr Mac at 5:58am 10.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1674 We are on our way out to the lake to get a real good look at what our $1300 has got us in to! See y

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Sulfur odor in boat hot water system Don S/V ILLusion at 2:53pm 08.20.22 1. remove the supply hose to the heater and fill a bucket with tank water to see if it smells. You c
DC electric panel troubleshooting (4) crownjewel at 2:42pm 08.20.22 Here are some photos. There is a switch for the bilge pump on the panel. Amazingly, the boat did no
1975 Oday 20 centerboard sail sfbay at 2:39pm 08.20.22 If D&R Marine, an O'Day part supplier, cannot help suggest sending a PM to O'Day 20 owners near you,
1981 H30 Skeg removal ggrizzard at 2:33pm 08.20.22 The skeg does have to be removed to remove the rudder unless you can move the rudder up and sideways
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system dlochner at 2:19pm 08.20.22 Sulfur smelling hot water is almost always the result of the anode being gone. Find the anode and re
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system DeniseO30 at 2:18pm 08.20.22 If you haven't flushed it (which is more work than draining) in 5 years, you have sediment in the bo
Clock and barometer installation advice (1) nitrogenase at 2:00pm 08.20.22 So much good advice - thanks everyone! I've gone with 1/2" cherry mount so only 2 screws required. T
Got a 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 a week ago. Looks like it used to say Elsker Vann. Looking for info on it from the previous owner. sail sfbay at 1:48pm 08.20.22 What are the add ons? Photos?
Mattapoisett boatyard fire Crusty Ol Salt at 1:48pm 08.20.22 I wonder if the shed had a sprinkler system. I cannot imagine owning a business or commercial prop
Have a Mac 26M and moving it to Florida(Sept 2022), looking for a couple of partners to share use of the vessel and we can use also.... Tally Ho at 1:38pm 08.20.22 @juggler , Good morning! Trust me when I say that you don't ever want to "share" a boat with a "p
1975 Oday 20 centerboard rgrgoode at 1:19pm 08.20.22 Everybody says talk to Rudy, I once talked to Rudy and I got no help felt like I was bothering him
Mattapoisett boatyard fire Brian D at 12:57pm 08.20.22 According to Cape Cod Times, a boat in a shed caught fire and that spread to the entire yard. Still
Mattapoisett boatyard fire thinwater at 11:16am 08.20.22 Brain, if the cause becomes known, please post. We can all learn.
Bimini for my 1987 Chuck Powell at 10:57am 08.20.22 First, this site does a great job on biminis - but, although they do know your boat you do need to
Catalina 315 Quick Genius 600 Windlass Anchor Rode jssailem at 10:56am 08.20.22 Perhaps, it is the rode that is contributing to the chainsplice issue. In our waters a long chain h
Mattapoisett boatyard fire Roland5048 at 10:26am 08.20.22 Wishing a fast recovery for those who were injured in this fire. If you have ever seen a fiberglass
DC electric panel troubleshooting Calif. Ted at 9:38am 08.20.22 There is a circuit breaker for the bilge pump on the electrical panel so make sure that is "on" befo
1984 Hunter 31 - Need Help Installing new Windows (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:26am 08.20.22 Hunter use screws temporarily until the Dow 795 cured and then backed the screws out filling back w
Mattapoisett boatyard fire Rick D at 9:04am 08.20.22 That was one stubborn hot fire!
1984 Hunter 31 - Need Help Installing new Windows Crazy Dave Condon at 8:49am 08.20.22 Call the forum store and see if they have a copy of your build list for the boat. Hunter use screw

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