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Rain covers for windows Lost Parent at 10:26pm 06.29.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1239 I installed some opening windows in my boat and they are on such an angle that when it rains I have
Montego 19 arlouper at 8:41pm 06.29.13 Trailer Sailors 5/4183 I'm looking at this boat because it's a swing keel, trailer is in good shape and the current owner h
Split Backstay for O'Day 222 daleyellin at 8:25pm 06.29.13 Ask An Oday Owner 8/4501 I am thinking of going to a split backstay on my 222 for several reasons. The primary is that I wan
used aluminum oars sailmaster39 at 8:10pm 06.29.13 Big Boats 1/727 anybody know where I can buy a pair of used aluminum oars for inflatable dinghy. thanks Richard
Rudder question TEWK-too at 8:00pm 06.29.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2641 I have recently purchased a Catalina 22, swing keel with a pop top. I like it. It is easy to singl
Exide Files For Reorganization Rick D at 7:13pm 06.29.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1945 Oh oh. Looks like a quick ReOrg but still gets your attention: http://www.boatingindustry.com/news/
main sale halyard sticking johnbrink at 7:06pm 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2013 My Catalina 28 I just bought has a problem with the halyard for the main sale and the line to the Du
8.0C Centerboard question kellyq at 6:39pm 06.29.13 S2 2/1638 I have a '79 S2 8.0C. Our centerboard has no indicator of when it is down, or how much is down. Wh
Sail Slugs CzechMate at 4:42pm 06.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1415 I tried to lower my Mainsail yesterday, and the slugs kept getting stuck in the mast slot. The sail
M25 In need of a trailer CHunter at 3:46pm 06.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1185 Hello everyone, I recently rescued a 1984 M25 that has been sitting in my marina for over two years
hot water tank removal losey at 1:35pm 06.29.13 Catalina 310 2/1117 The hot water tank on the 310 (hull 31) I am looking at is badly rusted and must be removed. It look
adding boom vang james295 at 1:19pm 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1658 I'm looking at boom vangs for my hunter 29.5 ,any input would help decide what would be the best way
New bow nav lights vizwhiz at 1:16pm 06.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/641 I just bought red and green LED bow nav lights that are for vertical surface mounting (teardrop like
Window Frames DennisMansour at 12:52pm 06.29.13 Big Boats 3/964 Good Day, Has anyone found the outside Window Frames for the permanent ports on the 1983 to 1987 34
26s Keel removal/repair alllrite at 12:32pm 06.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1670 Just noticed the top of the keel is shattered. I've seen photos of how to remove and repair the ke
Wheel Brake for '82 H 27? puddlejockey at 11:41am 06.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/607 Does anyone know who the manufacturer is of the steering pedestals on the 82 H27's? I'm thinking of
Committee Decision Lookout at 11:11am 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/780 Just found out that we lost a protest. The race was May 25, 2013. I found out today the nature
Protest Lost Lookout at 10:17am 06.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/2051 We found out today that we lost a protest from a race on May 25, 2013 I found out today the natur
What choice do you make when there's no wind? YVRguy at 9:36am 06.29.13 Ask All Sailors 67/12649 So here I am looking out the window Saturday morning at the start of what will be a beautiful Canada
Head plumbing installation soireeiown at 6:59am 06.29.13 Ask An Oday Owner 3/959 Hello. I bought an ODay 37 center cockpit but the owner before me took out all the plumbing (hoses)

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Hunter 28.5 main sheet car jssailem at 8:56am 01.26.23 Dave. The OP says it is a 1986 28.5 Hunter. Pictures would help.
Hunter Legend 41 - Raymarine Linear Drive Autopilot jssailem at 8:52am 01.26.23 @Stella Orion I have had some experience with the RM Wheel Pilot. When you say "Craps Out" not su
My hunter 420 passage has a bad creaking sounds in aft cabin. jssailem at 8:42am 01.26.23 Could you secure the cabinet to the hull? Tab the wood to the hull with fiberglass. Why is the desig
Solar panel question/Recommendations jssailem at 8:36am 01.26.23 I agree Mike. Why when I saw the lack of AC load in the calculations I mentioned it. It is not unusu
Solar panel question/Recommendations mermike at 8:28am 01.26.23 I am confused... Although that can be easy with this stuff. listed in the power budget 2000w Inv
help on hunter 34 keel pan Mike Oldak at 8:23am 01.26.23 I can't really tell from the photos, but are they "cuts" or "stress cracks"? If they are cuts, then
What is This, Anyone Need One? thinwater at 8:05am 01.26.23 ... Better than chucking it in the trash I am going to stuff it deep into the next boat that someon
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source kloudie1 at 8:05am 01.26.23 I wouldn't bother with dual fuel.. The little Honda inverter generators are still the quietest ones
LPG tank Hunter 39 Duluthwinger at 7:58am 01.26.23 Thank You Quadrille38 for confirming what I was worried about removing the arch. The thought of remo
Solar panel question/Recommendations jssailem at 7:57am 01.26.23 I am confused... Although that can be easy with this stuff. listed in the power budget 2000w Inv
Display engine instruments on Raymarine C120 chart plotter. RoyS at 7:49am 01.26.23 Thank you Ted. I did see that article by Mainsail. I have been investigating this for some time now
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source Leeward Rail at 7:44am 01.26.23 Unfortunately, as Greg has pointed out, someone else has to bear it. (RANT) :mad: Easy fix... Sne
Crack on rudder JamesG161 at 7:18am 01.26.23 The drawing you posted says it has a SS sleeve at the top and bottom. That is the issue with therma
Solar panel question/Recommendations Leeward Rail at 7:17am 01.26.23 If you have a bimini, you might consider putting one similar to this over the top. Food for though
Crack on rudder jssailem at 7:17am 01.26.23 The use of Stainless Steel depends on the year of build. Initially Hunter used a milled tight tolera
Solar panel question/Recommendations (1) mermike at 7:16am 01.26.23 I modified your data slightly, but the load is still more than 200 AH per day. I attached the spread
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start Davidasailor26 at 7:13am 01.26.23 The M200 is a nmea 2000 connected to the engine and to the rest of the boat nmea network which incl
HOISTING a 275 from the Keel drewlamparello at 7:05am 01.26.23 My C275 has a lifting ring in the bilge and came with a cable to connect the ring to a crane. Aren
Crack on rudder dlochner at 7:00am 01.26.23 Well No! I suggest looking at my post from the 460 manual shown in my post #4 above. ______ Have
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? (2) THECUSCUS at 6:58am 01.26.23 This is how the Selden sprit was put on my Pearson 35. I just had the forward pad eye installed. W

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