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Modifications to Our Hunter 410 snows at 11:15am 05.02.13 Big Boats 8/5281 I was a little disappointed by the lack of documented 410 modifications on this website, so I promis
Replace Swing Keel Shims UKNick at 10:28am 05.02.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2182 I am new to this site and a have number of sailboats that I am restoring for fun and use in a commun
Upgraded my lighting also (5) dgreen1991 at 9:36am 05.02.13 Catalina 22 6/1264 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 15/1942 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 11/6925 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 2/2073 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 4/1437 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 2/725 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 12/4743 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 2/1589 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 14/3002 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 4/1994 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 16/1498 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 50/5825 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 3/1150 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 13/4076 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 6/6925 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 11/8975 Hi, I am new to this site and have a question for you guys. My Ball valves are Marelon and original

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Hunter 240 mast replacement Project_Mayhem at 8:29am 05.08.23 Ask the spar manufacturer if they have a sleeve kit to repair your mast
Acrylic portlight question Project_Mayhem at 8:19am 05.08.23 Forgot to mention, 4200/5200 are not compatible with Acrylic. One material will eat away at the othe
Acrylic portlight question Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 05.08.23 Which window? Below is a video for a frame less install. He used VHB to hold it in place while the a
Old bilge: water in keel xavpil at 8:00am 05.08.23 Then you should be good to go. Enjoy! THANKS!!!!! :-)
2005 Hunter 25 w/ roller furler - mast stepping challenges Sailavie1 at 7:47am 05.08.23 Good to hear you got it fully up. Yes, those shackles tend to bind when lifting the mast. I loosely
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff jviss at 7:34am 05.08.23 See lot's of guys using these: 14 ft. Reach, Type I, 250 lb. Portable Telescoping Ladder (harborfr
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff Project_Mayhem at 7:31am 05.08.23 I learned early on that it's best to order stuff with just enough time to order another one should t
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? Project_Mayhem at 7:26am 05.08.23 @Tedd That's a beautiful boat! @ShalomOrchard Smaller boats for beginners often results in better s
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger dlochner at 7:25am 05.08.23 In battery health there are 2 factors to consider, State of Charge (SOC) and Capacity (Balmar calls
Bilge pump wowes!!! jviss at 7:18am 05.08.23 https://www.fisheriessupply.com/jabsco-330-gph-medium-duty-diaphragm-bilge-deckwash-pump/36680-2000
Bilge pump wowes!!! JoeWhite at 7:09am 05.08.23 My be the pump is running dry. Raise the external switch and see if that helps.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger jviss at 7:04am 05.08.23 Edit: Batteries are F expensive!!!!!!! Last time I bought a battery for a little econo-box car I t*
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? jssailem at 6:59am 05.08.23 Fuel starvation is a usual suspect. Fuel, air, compression are the keys needed to make your engine r
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger JamesG161 at 6:53am 05.08.23 Batteries are F expensive!!!!!!! Last time I bought a battery for a little econo-box car I think i*
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger jviss at 6:37am 05.08.23 Unlike people, even dead batteries can look good. Quote of the day.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger kloudie1 at 6:32am 05.08.23 An accurate voltmeter is necessary to get a better understanding of battery state of charge and volt
Hunter 410 Yanmar 4JH3E Temperature Sensor sailing gal at 6:23am 05.08.23 have no idea who that is and just hoped for an answer It appears to be 120130-91370 in case someone
Old bilge: water in keel Leeward Rail at 6:11am 05.08.23 Fill the ill advised holes you drilled, and go sailing.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger (1) bonkle at 6:10am 05.08.23 When was the last time you checked all the wiring and particularly the integrity of all power conne
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? (1) rgranger at 5:58am 05.08.23 Here is a pic of a McGregor 22 that I had restored. I had just furled the main and was getting rea

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