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Hiller range oven nestorph at 5:13am 06.21.13 Islander 3/4126 Tried my Hiller oven for the first time and couldn't get it to light up. The pilot light went on and
Westerbeke Damper Plate AVATRICE at 5:06am 06.21.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1706 I own a 1966 Pearson Countess sailboat. In 2004, repowered with a 120 HP Westerbeke w/a Velvet Driv
Hunter 326 genoa Hunter326Inis at 2:07am 06.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1229 Hi, Can anybody tell me where I can order a new genoa sail for a Hunter 326.
Mac 26s autobailer? windAddict at 1:56am 06.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1086 Hi, I'm looking at buying a Mac 26s from someone. I noticed theres a small hole in the port side o
Never before seen phenomenon in South Pacific Ocean (15) caguy at 11:13pm 06.20.13 Sails Call Lounge 33/17646 This was emailed to me by a friend. A yacht was traveling in the South Pacific when the crew came
What a Great Job Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 11:04pm 06.20.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1154 I know you guys don't like pushing products on here. However, when a company does a great job people
Trail rite tongue extension ancbob at 9:45pm 06.20.13 Catalina 22 21/4637 Just remarried my swing keel to the boat tonight. I am planning on putting the boat in this weekend
I am looking for info on a Hunter 23 stephenson.ronald@gmail.c at 9:16pm 06.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/899 I spoke to an owner of a Hunter 260 and he said the 23.5 was just like the 260. I liked his boat so
Towing question zpeteman at 8:45pm 06.20.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2413 I'm looking at getting a MacGregor 22 and one of my primary concerns is whether or not I can tow it
What happened to the CP22 website? Rightbrainer at 8:00pm 06.20.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1048 Just asking...
Rigging for mainsheet? SailorSue at 7:53pm 06.20.13 Day Sailers 7/6012 Down sized from macgregor 26 to an Oday 17. She's a 1979 model and well cared for. Was looking for s
When is it time for a new main sail - Hunter 23' carboman at 7:38pm 06.20.13 Smaller Boats 1/899 My sail number is 687, not sure if it's the original. Is this number referenced to the hull ID? H
Anchor Long Story at 7:31pm 06.20.13 Catalina 310 10/2495 General question with a thousand answers but here goes What is the right or minimum size anchor (h
routing mainsheet to the cockpit jluke at 6:38pm 06.20.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1542 My 1979 Hunter 30 does not have a winch on the mast for the main. I would like to route the mainshee
Asym sheet blocks (2) jsalley at 5:58pm 06.20.13 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/1440 Flew my new Doyle APC asym today for the first time - what a blast! 7 knots boat speed with 9 knots
Jib downhaul Fredn56 at 12:56pm 06.20.13 Catalina 22 6/2400 I am rigging a jib downhaul, and need advice on where to run the line back to the cockpit. Should i
Smart regulator GWG at 12:40pm 06.20.13 Musings With Maine Sail 6/3481 Is it possible and practical to modify the standard Yanmar 80 amp alternator with internal regulator
keel haul control line GregMartin22hunter at 11:10am 06.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/820 I'm installing a new line for my new keel for my Hunter 22. Should the line be rope or steel? How lo
stuffing box service alans at 10:50am 06.20.13 Mid-Size Boats 10/2536 hi, has any one repacked the stuffing box while in the water. seems like theres not enough room too
Mast Raising Problem herbertziegler at 10:50am 06.20.13 Catalina 22 20/3069 I recently purchased this boat and it the first time I have tried to raise the mast since I took it

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Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22 ...3TacksontheWater at 6:32am 05.09.23 Waffle House has been on the hard for going on a year and a half +/-. The battery just sat in the bo
depth transducer and plumbing issue (1) sailcapt340 at 5:56am 05.09.23
Self Tacking Jib Experience skob1014 at 5:47am 05.09.23 Turns out Selden doesn't sell them anymore -- they said there wasn't enough interest in them. Seems
depth transducer and plumbing issue seadaddler at 4:58am 05.09.23
Self Tacking Jib Experience thinwater at 4:57am 05.09.23 Solings (27') use self-tacking jibs racing. They allow for very quick tacks; all the crew has to
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:20am 05.09.23 @duck21 and @JamesG161 Hunter Marine was purchased by David Marlow through bankruptcy because the
Spreader repair kit hunter 23.5 or 26 Crazy Dave Condon at 3:53am 05.09.23 Call Dave at US Spars near Gainesville e Florida as that is where the spreaders came from. Then sen
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Crazy Dave Condon at 3:47am 05.09.23 As a sailboat dealer, I believed in training for all customers no matter how big or small which was
Spreader repair kit hunter 23.5 or 26 LesCha at 3:45am 05.09.23 Who did you order the spreaders from, US Spars or the forum store? Call Dave at US Soars outside
Problems with early 310s john2 at 12:46am 05.09.23 Does anyone has photo's of the modification / heat shield? Thanks , john
Ducks in my backyard! RSHunter27 at 11:57pm 05.08.23
Self Tacking Jib Experience jon hansen at 10:25pm 05.08.23 opps, trying to show a photo, no joy
Self Tacking Jib Experience jon hansen at 10:10pm 05.08.23 i have 50 years with a self tacking jib on the alden. love having the option. i have no roller furl
Ducks in my backyard! Ralph Johnstone at 9:54pm 05.08.23
Electric terminal block Johann at 8:48pm 05.08.23 This may work as a cover. https://www.bluesea.com/products/2710/DualBus_100_BusBar_Cover_for_PN__270
Electric terminal block JamesG161 at 8:42pm 05.08.23 I suppose I could simply cover the top of the block with tape. I don't really like the original blo
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 JamesG161 at 8:23pm 05.08.23 I had a quick phone call with @duck21. He knows what he is doing about repairs to his keel. Most
Bulges on Keel on Hunter 376 Leeward Rail at 8:13pm 05.08.23 for the parent directory (I drilled down for the 376, which included schematics for the full keel
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? LouisMK at 7:53pm 05.08.23
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Crusty Ol Salt at 7:50pm 05.08.23 There is always the option to go with a shorter belt. This may make adjusting easier.

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