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What Size Racor py26129 at 6:40am 01.14.14 Engines and Propulsion 6/2769 I will be swapping out my existing fuel/water seperator which is now almost 30 years old and will re
Speed log for a Hunter Daysailer (1) esterhazyinoz at 6:37am 01.14.14 Day Sailers 5/1998 Call me crazy, but I have always wanted a speed log for my H15 to provide feedback on the effectiven
H15/H146 Trailer Servicing esterhazyinoz at 6:13am 01.14.14 Day Sailers 4/1598 It's been 3 years now since my H15 arrived on its Continental trailer. During those years it has onl
Line Twist hewebb at 3:44am 01.14.14 Smaller Boats 1/938 I have all new sheets and lines on the boat. Most are Ok. The jib sheet tends to twist when tackin
Stearing wheel stop broken (3) Akapeterc at 1:33am 01.14.14 Big Boats 0/801 I have had one of the stops on my steering broken off and the shipwright at my Marina is suggesting
Survey - should I and how much to pay? Buki at 11:20pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 14/2698 So I think I am about to take the plunge and buy my first sailboat. I've got it narrowed down to a c
Inverter / Battery load question (Microwave et al) krawall at 10:31pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2972 Hi Guys, I thought posting here again since I got so good advice last time. This time, it's about
Keel bolts, OMG! (2) Ted at 10:29pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 10/5341 I was walking through my boat yard today and came across this keel laying on a dolly. I snapped a co
Look What I Found on the Way to the Forum. YIKES (2) caguy at 7:56pm 01.13.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1586 I was power washing the deck of the C 27 yesterday, getting ready to take some friends out for sail.
Do I need new sheaves for all rope halyard? (1) hawk232 at 7:40pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 19/5944 My current sheaves aren't "v" sheaves but they are clearly designed to accommodate wire. Will this c
79 L25 Bow Sprit Anchor Roller Combination Steve22116 at 6:58pm 01.13.14 Lancer 0/1328 Good evening all. With the anchor locker lid being so close to the bow has anyone thought about/eng
79 L25 Mast: Spreader Corrosion (1) Steve22116 at 6:16pm 01.13.14 Lancer 2/2383 Good evening all. Had problems removing the bolt that held my lower shroud chain plates at the sprea
MacGregor 26 - Shroud Tension CarlosIsaza at 6:11pm 01.13.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/12422 I bough my first boat (a 1997 Macgregor 26X) last summer, and I started by checking and setting the
Stern Tube Flange to Hull Gap Filler? cas206 at 6:10pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1672 I pulled the bronze stern tube from my hull in order to make replacing the cutlass bearing easier.
H30 replacing skeg with spade rudder keelboatguy at 6:05pm 01.13.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/8119 Hello, I have taken my '81 H30 skeg apart due to delamination. I have previously read about a gentle
Seasickness SailAwayGirl at 5:45pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 44/5266 I just recently heard that mass doses of Vitamin C can keep one from getting seasick. Does anyone ha
Traveler or not? H26 trapoc at 4:07pm 01.13.14 Smaller Boats 2/1027 Hi everyone Has anyone on this forum added a traveler to their Hunter H26 with tiller steering. I
1983 Oday 25 Genny: 135 or 150 ddooher at 4:07pm 01.13.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1075 I am replacing the Genny on a 1983 Oday 25. It may be the original. I cannot tell if it is 135, 140
BVI Internet rfrye1 at 3:43pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1494 Afternoon Folks. We are headed back to the BVI's early June for 10 great days. Sunsail has a "Wi-Fi"
Correct sealant for large port (2) smokey73 at 2:33pm 01.13.14 Ask All Sailors 14/1701 1994 Hunter 40.5 Below are some pictures of an area I need to reseal. The first picture is of the

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Lazy Jack Separators jssailem at 5:43am 06.25.23 LazyJacks design has evolved over the years. I choose to manage my mainsail at the mast. I saw the
Cockpit bench boat cushions sailcapt340 at 5:37am 06.25.23 We use a chair called Sport-a-Seat. We met the owners years ago (15+) at the Newport International
5 Days in Canada jssailem at 5:32am 06.25.23
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 5:21am 06.25.23 :wow3: Nothing like a lightning storm to shake one up. Sure glad to learn all are safe.
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 5:06am 06.25.23 217241
First time sailboat owner kappykaplan at 4:50am 06.25.23 hatchclan, glad everyone is okay.
Engine Monitor RoyS at 4:42am 06.25.23 Idiot lights are connected to simple engine senders that cannot support a variable output for a gaug
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:42am 06.25.23 Ok, I now know how it feels to be in a sailboat when it is struck by lightning. STARTLING!!! Last Su
5 Days in Canada mermike at 11:01pm 06.24.23 Great! Thanks for the suggestions. I voted for the lamb barbecue but the 2 vegetarian crew had other
Outboard depth in water. Joe at 10:55pm 06.24.23 If the boat is hobby horsing through waves while under power, you should slow down and change to a m
Cockpit bench boat cushions Joe at 10:39pm 06.24.23 In search of a cushion or also a chaise lounge like a stadium seat back. For a straight bench of a
Install New Winches? Joe at 10:31pm 06.24.23 Wow, you have a 32 foot boat with NO sheet winches. Whoever ordered that boat new must have been su
Bimini and Dodger replacement Joe at 10:13pm 06.24.23 Any info or insights would be appreciated. Thanks I looked at the site mentioned above, canvas a
5 Days in Canada (6) jssailem at 9:34pm 06.24.23 Salt Springs Marina is nice. Laundry, Pub at the head of the dock. Easy walk into town. Nice Hardwar
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 9:26pm 06.24.23 I will take a small piece of absorption pad and tape it tightly to the bottom edge of the air intak
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience MikeHoncho at 9:22pm 06.24.23 I had a leaky smelly toilet when I got mine I just went the traditional route and put a "new" toile
Install New Winches? Ralph Johnstone at 9:08pm 06.24.23 Is there an aluminum plate embedded in the glass at the pictured point to support a winch? I've g
Raw water system issues. ToddH at 8:38pm 06.24.23 Hey everyone I finally found out what was wrong the system . Before I mention it I'm totally shocked
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 8:08pm 06.24.23 OK, Jim, I will ignore all of your posts on this thread. I just had an idea on how to prove that th
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience zinahewitt at 7:08pm 06.24.23

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