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Upgraded my lighting also (5) dgreen1991 at 9:36am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 6/1194 Thanks for the earlier post. I upgraded my lighting in my V-berth too. I used 5050 Leds. The 3m tape
outboard carb blues jcwlbw at 9:05am 05.02.13 Smaller Boats 15/1769 have a 2005 merc 9.9 el start that the carb keeps getting varnished up. What can i do to slow or pr
Cam Cleat Location TJM8187 at 9:00am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 11/6151 Looking to put in cam cleats for the jib sheet. Does anyone have photos of where they placed them on
Stanchion Rebedding Just Looking at 8:59am 05.02.13 Big Boats 2/1961 After the shrink wrap came off, I have a few stanchions that are loose at the deck. Is there a set o
New Yanmar installation ... (4) Scott T-Bird at 7:38am 05.02.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1312 It's a little later than I planned, but the installation has got me excited! Stepping up from the 1G
Port vent screens-need help Jimongee at 7:28am 05.02.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/651 Hello, I have a 2002 Hunter 356. We are planning on sailing the summer in Mosquito Land . The plasti
Can modern 3-stage chargers actually boil a battery? tkanzler at 7:09am 05.02.13 Musings With Maine Sail 12/4147 I've had large, expensive chargers on larger boats, and small, cheap chargers on small boats, and I'
Cabin curtains (2) ShotgunSlim at 6:57am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 2/1514 I got tired of looking at expensive cabin curtain kits for the C22 and finally just did it with some
Evinrude Etec 50 help needed foursail22701 at 6:34am 05.02.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2356 We have a Mac 26m with the Etec 50 outboard. The Mac is a 2005 model but new to us last summer. We g
Mast Step Ajay73 at 3:02am 05.02.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1799 How is the mast step connected to the deck on the C27? I've only had the mast down once for another
absolute newb questions CCrane2299 at 9:16pm 05.01.13 Catalina 22 16/1394 Background.... My Dad wants to go sailing. He taught me how to sail the sunfish as a kid. I think hi
Looking jameslui at 8:31pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 0/34 Please advice
Finally warm eoungh for projects! (4) willsnow at 7:58pm 05.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 50/4907 its finally warm enough here in my ski town to start working on the projects ive been getting suppli
Hunter 35 Mystery jsgonz at 7:25pm 05.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1017 I have a question that may have a simple answer. Because I am interested in a larger boat, some
MacGregor 36 - Help to find out if it is the right boat for lobo at 7:19pm 05.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/3101 Hello everyone, I am looking for my first sailboat (to buy it) and found one that could fit m
2gm20f cca minimum needed? Dan Hill at 6:35pm 05.01.13 Musings With Maine Sail 6/5848 Searched many forums and sites but would like your experienced opinion MS. Due to space limitation
looking jameslui at 5:40pm 05.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/82 If anyone knows of an autopilot please contact:cussing:
Lubrication for Marelon Ball Valve Rusty36 at 5:25pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 11/7643 Hi, I am new to this site and have a question for you guys. My Ball valves are Marelon and original
Ljungstrom Sail merlinuxo at 3:29pm 05.01.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2083 Anyone here ever use a Ljungstrom sail? How did it work out for you and what boat did you use it on?
tohatsu 9.8 ElP jwadd at 3:14pm 05.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/838 Does anyone know how to lock this OB in a straight position? It is on a Hunter 27, due to the fact t

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House Battery Recommendation Davidasailor26 at 12:16pm 07.11.22
A tale of Engine Harness Maintenance - 87 mkII kappykaplan at 12:09pm 07.11.22 Some awesome detective work, @jonelli !!! :beer:
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? Davidasailor26 at 11:59am 07.11.22 I have some extra Dyneema! A bowline is the height of my knot-tying repertoire. How does one tie a
Port flange screws loose odaydokay at 11:58am 07.11.22 Yes, when I told my wife, she asked that same question: Your's or the boat's?
H41ds steering lube sail sfbay at 11:52am 07.11.22 Have you tried a penetrant oil like PB Blaster to loosen the bolt?
What size headsail do I have? sail sfbay at 11:44am 07.11.22 Do an internet search on "Hunter 38 specs" to find the stock sail. Likely 282 sqft. Measure it to be
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 11:44am 07.11.22 Tie a soft shackle out of 40" of 1/4" or 3/16" dyneema (less than a tall Starbucks Latte) , and it
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? stickinthemud57 at 11:42am 07.11.22 I agree this is the way to go for a boat sailing offshore but by the time this is all set up @stick
Re-leather the Wheel? jonelli at 11:39am 07.11.22 It's not hard to do yourself if you buy a kit. My wheel was slightly off on the exact size too. I b
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options fstbttms at 11:24am 07.11.22 In December 2020 we had Micron CRC installed on a new to us sailboat at an Anacortes WA yard which
Replacing a WC Headmate shank at 11:22am 07.11.22 That sounds good. Thanks so much
Replacing a WC Headmate Alan Gomes at 11:20am 07.11.22 Another vote for the MSD. Alan, did you just mount the new MSD in the same closet where the old hea
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:15am 07.11.22 Bottom paint is a tough one to deal with. Very area specific. For years I also use Micron CSC (no
Replacing a WC Headmate shank at 11:03am 07.11.22 Another vote for the MSD. Alan, did you just mount the new MSD in the same closet where the old head
Re-leather the Wheel? tfox2069 at 10:56am 07.11.22
Replacing a WC Headmate Alan Gomes at 10:49am 07.11.22 Thank you, Peggy. I'm certainly open to the idea of a MSD. I really like the idea of low maintenanc
Raw Water Pump Inspection - Oberdorfer odaydokay at 10:48am 07.11.22 Now I know why there is a video of a guy pulling the whole shaft out of his Oberdorfer. Might be ea
Replacing a WC Headmate shank at 10:37am 07.11.22 Thank you, Peggy. I'm certainly open to the idea of a MSD. I really like the idea of low maintenance
H34 Seahood Jim szczublewski at 10:29am 07.11.22 yes, but just think it wasn't necessary. it freaking took so much effort to get it off initially t
solution for rigid solar panels installation Liamfen at 10:27am 07.11.22 That looks great can that be had in kit form from whom

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