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Convert furling main to standard. Skywalker at 11:33am 05.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/3059 I am considering converting my furling main to a standard. Not sure if it will be worth the effort f
bimini flapping backward caprice at 10:37am 05.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1875 How do I keep the bimini from folding backward in high winds? Its a standard cover and frame for a B
Stainless steel life line posts bent oceansail0 at 10:37am 05.13.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1619 A couple of the stainless steel life line posts have bent near the base. Can these be bent back into
Microwave factory installation JOKE! Unbelievable! isail46 at 10:26am 05.13.13 Big Boats 4/1443 We own a 2006 46' Hunter and had to replace the Tappan microwave. Once we removed the wood trim pie
model number dtbender at 9:50am 05.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1019 Would anyone have an idea as to the model number of the Adler Barbour refrigeration system that was
Rudder Ring 0n O'Day 28 rveilleux at 9:12am 05.13.13 Bigger Boats 1/1091 Hello, I own an O'Day 28 sailboat and I have to replace the Rudder Ring, is anyone know where to fin
History/question Sailor 3269 at 8:38am 05.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/2308 I have already posted this question with all my history I just butted in with my my question on top
Cleaning hull Mike Kane at 8:12am 05.13.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1208 I am looking for a solution to clean the waxy deposit on the hull from my winter canvas cover. The c
o'day 192 - info on mast step pin. bluesailer at 8:09am 05.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1508 I am missing the pin (mast step pin) for my 192, (Z spar mast). Any info on size, diameter, or where
OMC Zephyr SailDrive problem Daboosailing at 7:47am 05.13.13 Engines and Propulsion 4/7329 (The author of this thread moved this thread to this location, feeling it is a better place for it t
impromptu rendezvous 1Goldie at 7:38am 05.13.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 2/2023 Sent out a quick email for Cinco weekend and ended up with 7 boats rafting behind Blakely. Lots of f
Replacing the rudder post cap on a Catalina 36 thagan1 at 7:22am 05.13.13 Big Boats 1/1862 Has anyone replaced the rudder post cap (where the emergency tiller is placed) on a Catalina 36? My
H27 Delrin emergency tiller spacer puddlejockey at 7:14am 05.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1413 Hi all, There have been a few threads about the Delrin "spacer" (the big giant washer) on the til
messed up gel coat repair Piotr at 6:48am 05.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/5939 Being European, I still did not master the whole "ounces and tbs" conversion thing (30 years later..
I think I solved the propane vs alcohol stove debate RECESS at 5:59am 05.13.13 Ask All Sailors 10/11456 Over the weekend we bought an Origo 4000 alcohol stove. Our Pearson 323 is outfitted with a propane
86' Hunter 23 lower side stay turnbuckle size? Paladin27 at 5:59am 05.13.13 Smaller Boats 11/2128 Somehow, while stepping the mast, I managed to really bend the T bolt on the port side lower stay tu
wood slides(teak) martnj32567substitute at 5:25am 05.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/907 can u purchase slides for the cabin in plastic instead of wood
Bought salon table for Luger. (1) caguy at 10:48pm 05.12.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1550 I picked up a nice table last week for the Luger. It should fit perfectly and can be used as a drop
Rudder Ring rveilleux at 9:48pm 05.12.13 Bigger Boats 0/772 Hello, I own an O'Day 28 sailboat and I have a loose in the rudder, I think it's the rudder ring tha
Using the Lewmar V700 ......................... (3) Ralph Johnstone at 9:38pm 05.12.13 Ask All Sailors 2/4677 I said I'd never do it but I'm looking at installing a windlass. Too many miles of running and I've

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Irwin 33.1 dLj at 6:55am 04.24.23 I see no one has answered. As I recall, the hull to deck joint was often a weak point. Otherwise,
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power Project_Mayhem at 6:54am 04.24.23 I'd unscrew the AC inlet connector from the outside of the boat to test for power using a multimeter
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? tfox2069 at 6:47am 04.24.23 - ReLion LiFePO4 100ah batteries x 4 - Balmar MC-624 regulator - Balmar SG-200 Battery monitor with
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? jviss at 6:29am 04.24.23 Bought a boat last fall with LIFePO4 (4 x ReLion 100ah batteries). PO upgraded the entire charging
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? tfox2069 at 6:27am 04.24.23 Bought a boat last fall with LIFePO4 (4 x ReLion 100ah batteries). PO upgraded the entire charging
Where are the sea cocks on my 1991 Hunter 28? rgranger at 6:25am 04.24.23 Bilge water has several common sources.. Condensation on the hull below the water line (is the air
What to do above the water line??? jssailem at 6:24am 04.24.23 Very sensible query. Regarding the keel. Living in NJ, I assume you take it out of the water every y
What to do above the water line??? Dil at 6:11am 04.24.23 down below I have rust at the heel joint and minor rust blisters all over the iron keel the rest of
Problems with early 310s BC Bernie at 5:51am 04.24.23 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/exhaust-elbow-room-and-cabinetry-alterations.181560
Progress report on the 26 O'day! artleyt115 at 5:45am 04.24.23 @artleyt115 If it's reasonably possible, I'd recommend getting your inboard running. It's a huge di
Problems with early 310s paulducham at 5:29am 04.24.23 Was there also an issue with the compression post being too short in the first year or two of produc
Problems with early 310s JRT at 5:23am 04.24.23 The standard engine is Universal for the 310, very few, hull #1, had a yanmar. We have 3 310s and a
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jviss at 4:58am 04.24.23 The foot of our very large 150 Genoa comes down to deck level blocking the view ahead. Doing a bow
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Terry Cox at 4:53am 04.24.23 No: you're right, Alan. At least the older Raymarine wheel pilots beep when you reach the end of a
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Terry Cox at 4:46am 04.24.23 What's a bow sweep? The foot of our very large 150 Genoa comes down to deck level blocking the vie
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power Noodat Lady at 4:35am 04.24.23 Bob, does your bout have any AC plugs in the cabin? You might be able to trace your AC circuits th
Where are the sea cocks on my 1991 Hunter 28? skob1014 at 4:32am 04.24.23 Yes, I did. After I check the seacocks, I'll empty the water tank and see what that does.
Where are the sea cocks on my 1991 Hunter 28? kappykaplan at 3:36am 04.24.23 Did you fill the water tank?
Where are the sea cocks on my 1991 Hunter 28? skob1014 at 3:34am 04.24.23 Thank you. I found a diagram online so now I know where the seacocks are located. I'm trying to fi
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 3:30am 04.24.23

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