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End of an era Old Skool Neil at 5:31pm 04.24.13 Trailer Sailors 7/3199 I had a brief meeting with Roger MacGregor today on an unrelated matter but I can report that the Ma
Roller Furler mlange at 5:04pm 04.24.13 Catalina 22 24/4036 Hi - just bought a used 1984 Catalina 22 and would like to equip it with a rolling furler. I'm very
Cabin Curtains doc2949 at 3:51pm 04.24.13 Day Sailers 3/1332 I need to replace the curtains in my O'day 26, mildew just won't come out anymore. I tried Googling
Stepping Mast on 23.5 Gina Hopen at 3:37pm 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/776 I'm still trying to find an easier way to step mast without brute force crew. Thanks, Gina
Bleed valve to bleed air out of fuel system c130king at 2:42pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 11/2415 Another question. Is there a source to order a new bleed valve for the fuel system? The head on my
Galvanic Isolator pk104 at 2:38pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 4/1365 I see in the stereo pictures that show inside the nav station and the Zinc Saver 2. Have any of test
Alternator Output/Testing Question c130king at 2:38pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 9/3116 All, You have been most helpful in answering my questions. I have some more but to simplify I will
Fuel Tank Update (4) jibes138 at 1:45pm 04.24.13 Bigger Boats 15/2630 Last year my fuel tank sprung a leak, a very slight seepage, so I pumped it dry and while agonizing
M40 (O'Day 37) engine stop johnausen at 1:32pm 04.24.13 Bigger Boats 5/1325 Recently I changed the standard dual control to a single control lever. Everything went fine except
Moonlight Sail Tonight Kermit at 1:30pm 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 16/1816 Dang I'm excited. First Mate and I are heading up to the lake shortly for our first moonlight sail.
Changing raw water impeller on 4JH3-TE Hunter 450 larrydynamic at 1:24pm 04.24.13 Big Boats 7/6457 I spent the weekend losing blood and bruising knuckles changing the impeller on my Yanmar 4JH3-TE. M
9.9 or 15 HP Outboard on 25' Boat? ChiTownSail at 1:00pm 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 25/20276 I am looking and replacing my outboard Johnson (15 hp) and am debating between a 15 horse power 20 i
9HP vs 15HP outboard on 78 H25 hubbardo at 12:45pm 04.24.13 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1083 I am looking and replacing my outboard(15 hp) and am debating between a 15 horse power 20 inch shaft
want to step my mast h23 need details gutsgolf at 12:38pm 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/667 photo of top of h23 mast where to hook backstay and forestay
Anchors redhead78 at 12:29pm 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 17/2801 Hey guys, I am going to buy an anchor, how r these manson and rocnas with the roll bar, as to like a
Where and Who to broker our Hunter? romantasea at 12:08pm 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/854 Looking for the best broker to sell our Hunter. We are in Bahamas currently but want to move her any
LED Spreader Lights ChiTownSail at 11:59am 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1843 Hi All, I am interested in adding LED spreader lights to my 25' boat. I have found several diffe
Registration question Joe Roc at 10:51am 04.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/943 Hypothetically if one buys a boat in a different state. Do they need proof of registration in their
Loose Lifeline Stanctions pfaffk at 10:39am 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1618 On my 2001 Hunter 290 several of the Lifeline Stanctions are loose and need to be tightened. From th
Main Halyard mikefin at 10:36am 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1337 I need to replace the main halyard on my 1985 H34. It appears to measure 1/2" in diameter. Is there

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New 170 sailor SKOTBRO at 9:55am 04.19.23 SKOTBRO, It's apparent from the photos of the bottom that this boat has been beached a lot, which
Try- Sail Ready Bag Waybad at 9:51am 04.19.23 Thanks, I have two of those bags. I have not used them yet and did try to stuff my try sail in it. I
Sunbird Battery Box jssailem at 9:51am 04.19.23 Nice boat Joe. That is the kind of boat I love to teach sailing in. It is simple to use. I would dr
New 170 sailor SKOTBRO at 9:48am 04.19.23 I used to own a 170 and loved that little boat. We decided to get something less "tippy" for the gr
New 170 sailor stickinthemud57 at 9:48am 04.19.23 SKOTBRO, It's apparent from the photos of the bottom that this boat has been beached a lot, which i
What is this plug on the transom? DArcy at 9:47am 04.19.23 I added a plug like that for the small 7W solar panel I used on my previous boat.
What is this plug on the transom? jon hansen at 9:46am 04.19.23 it's for a hand held spot light for the helmsman. say, finding bouys at night. however, good way to
New 170 sailor (8) SKOTBRO at 9:41am 04.19.23 I just bought a 2005 170. I used to sail sunfish as a kid and was pretty good at it, but I'm a litt
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? dlochner at 9:39am 04.19.23 @Terry Cox noted the color of the bronze is pink. This is a bad sign as it indicates the zinc in the
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 04.19.23 Yes, yes, yes, you're quite right. This discussion did not go well at all from people who should ha
What is this plug on the transom? (1) jssailem at 9:37am 04.19.23 Looks like a plug that's a DC power source :plus:
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? jssailem at 9:34am 04.19.23 Justin choose a day when the TEMP TIME is above the cure time. Check the boat hull is at the proper
What is this plug on the transom? Will Gilmore at 9:34am 04.19.23 I don't know too much about it, but could it be for a stern mounted radio antenna? Maybe the DC pow
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 (1) jssailem at 9:31am 04.19.23 Roger. I want to start with the understanding - I know you love your boat. Letting the freezer co
Need help to recognize a part NYSail at 9:31am 04.19.23 My anchor roller has the holes for the pins, however I don't use them. I lash the anchor in place an
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way? anastas at 9:12am 04.19.23 Now that the smoke has cleared. wledge about his pump. Good luck... Jim... Your comments are h
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS Project_Mayhem at 9:09am 04.19.23 If you replace the window and frame with plexi then there's nothing for the interior trim to fasten
Canadian buying USCG cruiser in another country acrobatique at 9:03am 04.19.23 We have friends who have had a Canadian registered boat in the Eastern Caribbean for the last 20+ y
What is this plug on the transom? kappykaplan at 9:03am 04.19.23 Looks like a plug that's a DC power source for something that was once on the boat.
New sail advice needed jssailem at 8:58am 04.19.23 :plus: Assure the rig is complete. All halyards and rigging tuned and ready to hoist a sail (i.e. th

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