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1977 I28 Draft ? Gathhill at 5:49pm 09.23.13 Islander 2/3749 I bought an '77 I28 three months ago and was told it had a 5'draft. Just had her pulled for bottom
Rigging Spinnaker Halyard smokey73 at 5:13pm 09.23.13 Ask All Sailors 4/2069 I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 with an original Z-Spar Mast. I'm thinking of rigging her to be able to
Liner stress under sompression post. (1) Rschoolm at 4:57pm 09.23.13 Catalina 22 4/1147 Should I be concerned about this? The previous owner thought they could install speakers in the lin
Identify 23' from 25' billsails2 at 4:39pm 09.23.13 Ask An Oday Owner 17/2947 I am looking to purchase a 1985 23' or 26 ' Oday. A ad I saw claims the boat is a 1985 25'. I went t
Bilge water mystery Old Sailor 2 at 4:35pm 09.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1257 When I bought my 1992 42 Passage two years ago I had a dry bilge and thought how lucky I am! But I
What's The Prop Shaft Diameter On the Yanmar 3GMF? Joe Mullee at 3:54pm 09.23.13 Big Boats 9/4202 I can't remember if it's 1" or 1.25". Can someone help me out? Thanks, Joe Mullee
I need to buy a new cable for the swing keel Drifter729 at 2:44pm 09.23.13 Trailer Sailors 11/7978 I have a 26' Chrysler with a swing keel the stainless cable is broken and I need to replace it
Leaking Hatches kingsailor at 2:38pm 09.23.13 Big Boats 10/3970 My Main Salon hatches are leaking on my 456. They are the Lewmar Coast S-10 type. Does anyone have a
speed sensor/wheel raye at 2:03pm 09.23.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2135 I have a M38-recently purchased. does anyone know where the proverbial speed wheel is located, my sp
Replacing backstay stevec22206 at 2:03pm 09.23.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/3627 A question for C27 owners with the split backstay and adjuster. I'm thinking of eliminating the adju
Insurance sticker shock JohnnyMac at 1:57pm 09.23.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2479 We are in the process of deciding whether to move our boat to Pensacola or leave it on the Great Lak
B&R Rig kingsailor at 1:22pm 09.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3948 I am concerned about the B'R rig on my 456. It scares me on a long downwind leg that the pressure be
Old Companionway steps kingsailor at 1:05pm 09.23.13 Big Boats 2/1231 If anyone is replacing or plans to replace their companionway steps on a 456 or similiar model pleas
Accessories CB trips when plugged in... Michael Meyer at 12:52pm 09.23.13 Catalina 310 3/1225 If I switch my accessories (for the 12v cigarette lighter type plugs) on while I'm plugged in to sho
Groco Head Troubleshooting question. bandit818 at 12:21pm 09.23.13 Pearson 5/3517 I am a new owner of an 87 Pearson 31-2 and am having problems with the Groco HF-B head. We have put
Any Input would be helpful! Drought paiscool at 12:11pm 09.23.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2749 I have a 32 foot Catalina at a Marina in Texas. We have had drought conditions and I have a bout 18"
Catalina or Ensenada in October Old Sailor 2 at 12:09pm 09.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2440 I am thinking of taking a 4 or 5 day trip from San Diego and sailing either to Ensenada, Mexico or C
Can Hunter 27 roll over ? (Newbie - don't laugh at me) Delawaredave at 11:39am 09.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/4706 Can Hunter 27 roll over ? Newbie - don't laugh at me. I'm guessing not. But when I found a
Internal boom reefing lines on H37c emilbec at 9:59am 09.23.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1809 The reefing lines on the H 37c are internal. At the mast end of the boom is a jam cheat to secure t
Windlass Solenoid Location - 46 LE rnp at 9:59am 09.23.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2728 I am on a cruise, days from any port with services. One of the foot switches on my windlass stopped

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Need Mast boom sails for 2011 hunter 45DS sunwest at 10:25am 06.18.23 call a sailmaker................... google "sailmakers" or "sail lofts near me" "mainsail for
Leaving the dock 87Jayhawk at 10:19am 06.18.23 Being. YouTuber, I figure you will appreciate videos of "How TO". BoatUS has some good ideas that a
Leaving the dock 87Jayhawk at 10:17am 06.18.23 I'm thinking from your video, you could run a doubled aka slip spring line off your bow, stern out,
Leaving the dock 87Jayhawk at 10:16am 06.18.23 At slow speeds, the boat will want to feather with bow pointing downwind and down current. Until th
2011 Hunter 45DS need mast boom sails sunwest at 10:15am 06.18.23 In Mast..was original.. but I could do traditional also:facepalm: received boat without mast and rig
Leaving the dock 87Jayhawk at 10:15am 06.18.23 If I didn't feel like I could swing safely I would back out the fairway till I had room to turn.
Leaving the dock 87Jayhawk at 10:14am 06.18.23 I owned an O'28 for 19 yrs. With the OEM prop there is significant prop walk astern. Recognized e
Leaving the dock 87Jayhawk at 10:12am 06.18.23 Here's link to a well know series on docking techniques. I think you should take the time to go th
Leaving the dock 87Jayhawk at 10:10am 06.18.23
Leaving the dock 87Jayhawk at 10:09am 06.18.23 Any photos or drawings of the setup? Sorry, I thought about this post after leaving the boat.
Gloucester 22 Armike at 10:07am 06.18.23
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels Davidasailor26 at 10:05am 06.18.23 Hi, I just bought this unit after a lightning problem, However it have 2 sets of dip switches on th
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 9:48am 06.18.23 why don't you send an email to Parts4 Engines Done. Thanks for the advice.
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 9:38am 06.18.23 I went to P4E site and got this view of the Wild Azz impeller. e Gasket for engine mount. Hopefull
Do you trailer with the motor attached? WayneH at 9:35am 06.18.23 On my 21' I towed with the motor on the boat. I had one of those lifting motor mounts so the engine
Fuel Pipe ID ggrizzard at 9:35am 06.18.23 A Dremel tool might get in that tight space. Or, a modified drill bit with sand paper tip.
Leaving the dock (1) jssailem at 9:31am 06.18.23 Being. YouTuber, I figure you will appreciate videos of "How TO". BoatUS has some good ideas that ap
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 9:30am 06.18.23 Guessing now about the Water pump flow. that oiler. Whew. Jim...
Doesn't hurt to ask eherlihy at 9:27am 06.18.23 Unfortunately Guido died in January 2021 VERY sad to read this...
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 9:25am 06.18.23 They do have many other ignition switches for the Volvo MD engines Good idea! Also I was going to

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