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Cracked fiberglass around outboard (2) vegassail at 10:22pm 10.05.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1617 I removed my outboard and was surprised to see a chuck of the boat come off with it. I'm not sure w
Just bought a 2008 343 Davefromoregon at 9:59pm 10.05.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1304 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 29/8624 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 6/2053 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 6/7364 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) 3/12774 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 9/2675 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 2/1567 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 6/1892 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 3/2070 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 2/1172 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 0/2402 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 4/1299 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 1/1211 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 1/977 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 0/761 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 20/4217 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 0/4534 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 1/1482 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 3/787 Told ya. With YOT back on the hard the upgrades and small details can begin. I have some interesting

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New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:34pm 02.24.23 Patting my Adiabatic fat tummy. :facepalm: That's gross. This isn't you, is it ? upply of calori
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 7:26pm 02.24.23 Notice the guy is concerned for the officer's safety, but not to the point that he wears his mask c
Another anchor (rode) thread Captain Larry-DH at 7:25pm 02.24.23
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? Ralph Johnstone at 7:23pm 02.24.23 With more than 100% improvement possible based on R Diesels calculations within the Carnot Cycle, f
Amenagement de la cabine avant en soute pour vie a bord (2) rgranger at 7:21pm 02.24.23 Small storage bins would be how I would go about it.
Another anchor (rode) thread Terry Cox at 7:18pm 02.24.23 Hi Mark. Have had for years 50' of chain and 150' of three strand, plus another set of the same for
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 JamesG161 at 6:36pm 02.24.23 Important tip... The Rudder Tube keeps your boat from flooding. If you need more explanation, PM m
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 skipperclaud at 5:51pm 02.24.23 Hey, I Also thought about that. but no other serious. thanks for replying
A lesson on winches (1) pclarksurf at 5:49pm 02.24.23 Totally get it-- had the exact same challenge when I got my original from the PO. I had to decide:
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 seadaddler at 5:49pm 02.24.23 I am thinking maybe that boat had a very bad grounding and the rudder was also damaged. I purchased
Outboard question for Catalina 27 owners dlochner at 5:33pm 02.24.23 I wouldn't go over 10 hp, an 8 would probably be more than enough in most cases. Weight and hp are
Newby with a ton of questions starting with block and tackle mainsail Kings Gambit at 5:27pm 02.24.23 You can usually find lots of Schaefer fiddle blocks and assorted hardware around in marine chandleri
Another anchor (rode) thread dlochner at 5:22pm 02.24.23 Read the manual for the windlass. Some windlasses advise against 8 plait. If the windlass has a caps
Oday 23-2 mast lights (2) twodzusfittings at 5:17pm 02.24.23 Not sure if the light configuration and units for a 23-2 has the same as my 30, but I changed out a
Another anchor (rode) thread Kings Gambit at 5:03pm 02.24.23
Where to look for Replacement Trailers Gene Neill at 4:52pm 02.24.23 Anyone have any recommendations for builders on the west coast? Just in case @Gene Neill decides he
Rudder Tube Hunter 36 (2) skipperclaud at 4:02pm 02.24.23 Access cut and clean with a mechanical wire brush. starting to bond it back with Epoxy and thickener
Another anchor (rode) thread jssailem at 2:59pm 02.24.23 Mark. I have 105' of chain and 250' 8 plaitt nylon rode. The 8plaitt was selected based on the smoot
advice on auto chart plotter jssailem at 2:49pm 02.24.23 This is what can happen when a boater plugs in his AP route, turns on his engine then relies on the
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 2:39pm 02.24.23 r the officer's safety, but not to the point that he wears his mask correctly. -Will

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