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2015 Catalina-22 Nationals CaptDon01 at 2:08pm 09.08.13 Catalina 22 0/1865 Hey, it's not too early to start thinking about the 2015 Catalina-22 National's. They are due to be
Adding 12v Plug on Edson Pedastal JoeP at 2:00pm 09.08.13 Mid-Size Boats 9/4601 We have a "new to us" 2008 Hunter 33 that we bought last December and have been sailing all summer.
Folding props steve_in_Lex at 1:33pm 09.08.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2385 I'm considering replacing a traditional 3-blade fixed prop with a two-blade folding prop. I like th
Electrical mystery Boathook at 12:01pm 09.08.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1399 Greetings, I am new to this thread, so if it has already been covered let me know. I have a 1997 uni
Sails up before sun up (2) Roadking Larry at 11:53am 09.08.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1282 I've gotten in the habit of hitting the lake early since we're still hitting high temps in the mid t
Solar Trickle Charger? Hydro Therapy at 10:34am 09.08.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1435 So, I'm already looking into next season. I found a slip for next year. The only problem is that the
Reverse gonsailing at 10:17am 09.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2679 My 2002 Hunter 356 began experiencing issues recently with not going into reverse. I have a Yanmar
Rudder Flutter Cure? Gudenuph at 10:15am 09.08.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2614 The rudder flutter under power at hull speed is quite annoying. The boat is a 1976 O'Day 25 CB and
Engine cable Theheff at 9:22am 09.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/934 I am having issues with the cable that changes gears. The shift lever starting sticking, and now ha
Best and most useful mod Sastevenson at 8:42am 09.08.13 Ask An Oday Owner 12/1697 Alright friends, I am working on my O'day 20 and am curious what your most useful, favorite, or ju
Spinnaker Question lehigh375 at 7:32am 09.08.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1343 Can I use a Spinnaker from a H290 on a H33?
This weekend out (2) Doc_holiday at 5:32am 09.08.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1377 Had a decent trip Saturday in the bay. We moved the boat to Hampton and are now sailing in the bay w
How safe is it to use a generator? Caribbeanknight1 at 5:07am 09.08.13 Ask All Sailors 81/20501 My father in law just bought us a small gas powered generator for our small Hunter H240. It's a ver
over heating coolant in exhuast water approved at 4:41am 09.08.13 Catalina 30 2/1089 I have a universal diesel in my Catalina 30. Yesterday the raw water intake was blocked and the moto
In mast furling jamming (1) Akapeterc at 3:35am 09.08.13 Big Boats 29/9669 68385.vB
Symbol on spinnaker (2) Akapeterc at 2:42am 09.08.13 Big Boats 5/1829 I dug out the spinnaker from my locker today and tried it out for the first time. Does anyone know
Weak Radio Transmission Albanach at 1:17am 09.08.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2474 As a result of a recent VHF radio check with the local Marine Rescue station I discovered that my tr
The right lazy jacks for my H34 zds at 10:10pm 09.07.13 Big Boats 18/5589 My 1983 Hunter 34 needs lazy jacks. Something that I can stow below the reefing hooks when not in us
Sweptback spreaders? jmomcal at 8:59pm 09.07.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/999 Do all Hunter sailboats have sweptback spreaders?
26D Special Dagger Board (1) alabamaranger at 8:57pm 09.07.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 30/4066 When I bought the Mac 26D, it came with this dagger board. The guy said it was built for racing? A

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Window Replacement Installation Advice Ralph Johnstone at 7:21pm 05.26.23 Floss and a hair dryer work well for removal. You've got to wonder about someone in Florida in mi
What size headsail for a Hunter 386? Tally Ho at 7:19pm 05.26.23 It might be a good idea to talk to a local sail loft and see what they recommend for your normal sai
Window Replacement Installation Advice Tally Ho at 7:05pm 05.26.23 Mind skipped over the VHB tape. Yes, that would eliminate the need for screws. Did you ever stop
Do rust converters work on rusted keels? Project_Mayhem at 6:43pm 05.26.23 Some of the rust converters don't actually do conversion at all. Read the fine print carefully. Some
Need details about this boat Project_Mayhem at 6:41pm 05.26.23 What brand are the tires!?
Window Replacement Installation Advice Project_Mayhem at 6:40pm 05.26.23 Mind skipped over the VHB tape. Yes, that would eliminate the need for screws. Did you ever stop
Weird Electrical Experience Project_Mayhem at 6:30pm 05.26.23 Possibly.. Having a reverser polarity detect to power up makes more sense with equipment that can h
Hunter 146 Drain Tube and Thru Hull Fiitings (1) CapeCodBubs at 6:16pm 05.26.23 Problem resolved!!!
Seacock Mystery Don S/V ILLusion at 6:16pm 05.26.23 If anyone is still reading - who would go sailing offshore in this boat?
Window Replacement Installation Advice Ralph Johnstone at 5:38pm 05.26.23 The windows shown below were probably done 5-6 years before the pic was taken.. no cracking at the
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? FigBug at 5:26pm 05.26.23 Here you go. Thank you very much. Shouldn't be too hard to find something similar.
Seacock Mystery Crusty Ol Salt at 5:17pm 05.26.23 First I agree with @Ralph Johnstone, Those valves look open to me. I have no clue why someone would
Hurricane Season 2023 (1) JamesG161 at 4:33pm 05.26.23 Atlantic Ocean water is very warm in most areas As of today , so far, a bit cooler.
Bent stemhead fitting skunther at 4:12pm 05.26.23 If I had to guess how it got bent sideways, I think the anchor rode became wound around the keel w
Bent stemhead fitting skunther at 4:11pm 05.26.23 If it's this SS rod fitting which holds down the anchor you're looking at : support large forces,
1980 Hunter 30: How is the folding table supposed to work? (2) Dalliance at 3:51pm 05.26.23 Could you post a photo of the support leg in your boat? Here you go.
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Mark Maulden at 3:17pm 05.26.23 If your sensor has one wire, then remove the sensor and wire brush the threads and also where it scr
Ship's Bell capta at 2:51pm 05.26.23 I've finally found a VHF that has all the whistle signals built in. The only thing needed is a "hail
Bent stemhead fitting capta at 2:42pm 05.26.23 This is one of those times when I would have the job done by a professional. Heating, twisting or ho
Need details about this boat Hollyberry at 2:35pm 05.26.23 Photos!!??

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