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Autohelm ST50 Depth Meter - For Sale jsmac at 8:27am 04.05.13 Big Boats 0/6 Hi All, I have a brand new ST50 headened unit, in the box with the screen protector. It is availab
jsalley, your mailbox is full philwsailz at 8:07am 04.05.13 Ask All Sailors 0/704 Trying to PM you, but your mailbox is full- FYI Phil
Battery Replacement jerry10848 at 7:53am 04.05.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1381 The two batteries (Series 24 - 500 Cold Cranking Amps) in my O'Day 28 are six years old and in need
Raymarine sonar - DSM 300 or 30 gilraine at 7:45am 04.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2361 Was having problems with my sonar not sending a clear video to my plotters via the DSM300. After hav
While waiting for Spring to spring..... THECUSCUS at 7:43am 04.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1444 For those, like me, waiting for the warmer weather so we can get back out on the water again, I off
Your H26 Mast Raising direction for a new owner needed abk at 7:18am 04.05.13 Smaller Boats 8/2379 I just purchased a 1996 Hunter H26 and the P O did review the mast raising process but I really can
Hunter H26 Mast Raising assistance for a new owner needed abk at 7:13am 04.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/979 I just purchased a 1996 Hunter H26 and the P O did review the mast raising process but I really can
Research Vessels (2) Roger Long at 6:41am 04.05.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 10/7960 These slides are from our recent presentation to design a new research vessel. During the last two d
Keel to hull joint issues... DovetailNJ at 5:23am 04.05.13 Catalina 30 4/2408 I just bought a 1982 Catalina 30' tall rig. She was a salvge boat from Superstorm Sandy though the d
Forehatch leak Tessahartmut at 3:12am 04.05.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1190 On my b367 I am getting a lot of water already in moderate seas. The sealing seems to be okay. Any i
my new project (2) beast at 2:08am 04.05.13 Bristol 15/3731 this past January i was given what im told is a '79 Bristol 24 Corsair just for hauling it away it h
96 Hunter 376 Motor Mounts for Phasor Genset StellaBlue at 1:43am 04.05.13 Big Boats 1/1090 I have a factory installed Phasor 5KW genset in my aft lazzerette. After spending over $4500 to get
Catalina 27 - Asbestos Construction chambao at 10:56pm 04.04.13 Ask All Sailors 72/14013 I was informed today that Catalina 27's built from 1975 onwards contain embedded asbestos in the fi
Tempest 23 1969 - Rigging hangin at 10:19pm 04.04.13 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1051 Anyone know the specs for Standing rigging and where to get a Mast Head that can support a Spinnaker
New boat for Keith? (1) emergpa1 at 8:42pm 04.04.13 Ask An Oday Owner 38/4196 Guys, I signed a purchase agreement on this little lady. We are going to do the initial inspection T
Bottom Primer/Paint Coverage wufibugs at 8:28pm 04.04.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1132 Talked with the folks at Blue Marine and they advise 3 coats of 2 part primer estimating 2 gallons p
Cat 27 Stern Perches push on backstay marchem at 8:17pm 04.04.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1775 When I bought our 1982 Catalina 27 it had Stern Perches installed. They rubbed badly against the spl
Dow 795 Navicula at 6:45pm 04.04.13 Big Boats 6/2019 does anyone know where I can purchase Dow 795 here in Toronto...... Thanks
Deck core replacement Ajay73 at 6:23pm 04.04.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1032 I've got a little more wet area on my cabin top than I thought. My approach is to tackle this a litt
Bolt thread type on 26C? Cruiser1 at 5:20pm 04.04.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1421 I have just been resealing my chain plates and took them right off to check for corrosion. The threa

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Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:25pm 04.13.23 You are welcome
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? CapefloridaLI at 4:20pm 04.13.23 @CapefloridaLI go to the menu button on the upper left (three horizontal bars). Scroll downtown bo
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:16pm 04.13.23 @CapefloridaLI go to the menu button on the upper left (three horizontal bars). Scroll downtown bo
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 4:14pm 04.13.23 Davidasailor26 thanks that is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 4:07pm 04.13.23 1004-42 series Perkins
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel Crazy Dave Condon at 3:56pm 04.13.23 As a former dealer, @SailorShaggy is correct the bend is too severe and probably not repairable. Th
Shakey in gear JamesG161 at 3:47pm 04.13.23 Sounds like you have a transmission issue. Model of Engine would help. Jim...
I'm a newbie fresh and green! Leeward Rail at 3:40pm 04.13.23 After learning so much about sailing over the last 2 years, Does that mean this 42ft boat is your
170 Repair Question Crazy Dave Condon at 3:38pm 04.13.23 @Tater Csn you tell me if it is a 140 or 170. Can you take a few photos and post them here. You h
Shakey in gear JoeWhite at 3:32pm 04.13.23 Are there zinc attached to the shaft? If they are worn out, remove them then try. Requires a dive
Weather forecast... Hollyberry at 2:21pm 04.13.23 Last weekend was wet and windy enough!!.. Had a great sail but then hunkered down for two days in 20
Shakey in gear Davidasailor26 at 2:03pm 04.13.23
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 1:53pm 04.13.23 Hello again, thanks for the link. I've been in touch with that company/Isoflex products and they are
Polishing the hull of a 1980 sailboat advice dlochner at 1:40pm 04.13.23 First determine if the boat is painted. If it is painted it will be essential to know what kind of p
Shakey in gear dlochner at 1:37pm 04.13.23 You could try something like this product from PYI. It might work if you have room for it and if it
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 1:33pm 04.13.23 Could be. I did dive on it and didn't see any signs of hitting anything or picking up a trap or rope
Try- Sail Ready Bag PaulK at 1:27pm 04.13.23 The design you outline seems to make sense. Do you have a separate track or a switching system to ru
Shakey in gear kloudie1 at 1:19pm 04.13.23 Welcome to the forum! Could be an out of balance propeller as well. ?
Shakey in gear S/V Sideways at 1:18pm 04.13.23 Nah, no more patience for that, spent a full week and I've signed off on alignment. I'm looking for
Shakey in gear dlochner at 1:09pm 04.13.23 You will have to patiently adjust the mounts to get the alignment correct. A tedious job, but necess

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