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Gelcote woffie at 5:48am 02.22.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1603 I am wondering what the original gelcote was used for an O'Day and the mixture was and if any additi
Plan Your Spending (4) ELMAX at 4:10am 02.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/3834 Hello to all friends, as you may have seen the post HELLO WE PRESENT, my wife and i we are currently
Fuses. Where are they... (1) JasonShaeffer at 9:50pm 02.21.13 Cal 1/1778 It's driving me crazy. I have a Cal '31 and I swear I've searched every square inch and I can't find
Mini Storm Mainsail?? sumrvl at 7:01pm 02.21.13 Ask All Sailors 14/4642 This sail came with the Macgregor 25 I bought last Septmeber. Previous owner thought it was a storm
Replacing a cutlass bearing mmeechan at 6:48pm 02.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 10/6797 My marina does a walk around on the boats that are on the hard for the winter and makes note of thin
GPS advice mmeechan at 6:44pm 02.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1576 I bought my first sailboat last July and sailed just about every weekend from then till Oct, when I
Any James L Nelson fans? dscribner at 6:20pm 02.21.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1563 He's been spinning yarns about sailing for years, mainly around the Revolutionary period. He's also
5.5 centerboard help rsafr at 5:36pm 02.21.13 S2 0/1080 I own an 1982 S2 5.5 and have never replaced the centerboard pull up rope. Does anyone have any dia
fastening hatch covers jluke at 4:50pm 02.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1711 I just cut and sewed some covers for the hatches on my 1979 hunter 30 and am not sure how I should a
Understanding the bilge EdWard3 at 4:42pm 02.21.13 The Cherubini Hunters 16/3226 So as I cleaned out the bilge of my 1980 Hunter 30, it baffled me how water moves in to the bilge fr
Genset hook up to power panel bobweiser at 4:19pm 02.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/808 My 1999 Hunter 410 has never had a genset. I am presentlly installing one. The Hunter Owners Manua
Cam Cleat for Main Sheet on H34 lr172 at 4:18pm 02.21.13 Big Boats 8/2995 I sail a Hunter 34 and sail with an inexperienced crew. I have a traveller with cam cleats that let
Suggestions for O Day 28 Dodger! Rag Doll at 2:16pm 02.21.13 Bigger Boats 8/4420 I am planning to have a Dodger made for my Oday 28 and would like some suggestions on what options w
Centerboard replacement cable pinchalapapa at 2:07pm 02.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/4334 Hello, I am wondering where I can buy a replacement cable for a 22' Venure. I need to replace th
Cabinet Latches RHUMB RUNNER at 12:59pm 02.21.13 Big Boats 3/1057 Newer Cabinet Latches on Hunter 49-50 My 2009 Hunter 49 has Southco Push-to-close and pull to open
Mac 25 $700. Brian Buzz at 12:34pm 02.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1219 I know nothing about this boat but found it on Craigslist . Sounds like a good deal. http://losan
Porta Potti Hold Down Kit installation sumrvl at 12:27pm 02.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1097 The Thetford kit has 4 screws 1.5" long. Is it safe to use that long a screw to go through the heads
Hand versus Power sanding bottom bigmc83 at 11:55am 02.21.13 Ask All Sailors 18/5486 Hi all, As I contemplate and daydream of the coming spring, I am still working out my plan of attac
Lazy Jacks on a C22 agprice22 at 11:14am 02.21.13 Catalina 22 3/1217 Let's try it again! Does anyone use lazy jacks on his C22? What is your experience? Thanks, Andre
C&C 24' mast plate kendrick2 at 11:05am 02.21.13 C&C 1/2445 I am looking for the metal plate that sits under the very bottom of the mast in the floor of the boa

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LPG tank Hunter 39 (1) jssailem at 12:34pm 01.25.23 The boat has 1 LPG tank onboard. Do you think the 1 tank should be enough to make the trip? Tough
Solar panel question/Recommendations artleyt115 at 12:34pm 01.25.23 I didn't realize the site blocked excel files, probably because of macros that could hide malicious
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? 4Winds at 12:20pm 01.25.23 I recently added a selden bow sprit to my hunter 340. Like you I tried to do a lot of research but
Below deck auto pilot Ralph Johnstone at 12:06pm 01.25.23 All that comes to mind right now is a hood which goes slightly above the hole in the side of the laz
Solar panel question/Recommendations rgranger at 11:51am 01.25.23 You know.... this rabbit hole is deeeeep! We could start talking about electric outboards, LiFePO4
Solar panel question/Recommendations (3) rgranger at 11:50am 01.25.23 Here are some more ideas and products... https://www.custommarineproducts.com/marine-solar-panels.h
LPG tank Hunter 39 Duluthwinger at 11:47am 01.25.23 We did not take the arch down because the arch is bolted and bedded with I think 5200. We would have
Solar panel question/Recommendations rgranger at 11:45am 01.25.23 A 200 watt solar panel is going to take up an enormous amount of room . :plus: If you have a bim
Boat ID (1) SailingLoto at 11:41am 01.25.23 31 irwin yawl?
Solar panel question/Recommendations Timm R Oday25 at 11:40am 01.25.23 A couple of thoughts . We also have 25 Oday . A 200 watt solar panel is going to take up an enormous
Yamaha 30 / Scampi 30 IORHalfTunner at 11:31am 01.25.23 Ever since I started to research the Scampi 30 (one of which I now very proudly own), I knew of the
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 11:24am 01.25.23 @PGIJon That is really sad to hear about the loss of your boat. What electronics do you have that m
Solar panel question/Recommendations Orbweaver at 11:21am 01.25.23 ... (especially with a controller) ... To echo dlochner and emphasize: YOU MUST USE A CONTROLLER w
Rust around rudder Pintles Ralph Johnstone at 11:17am 01.25.23 The prep work is open to discussion but to avoid a repeat of the corrosion problem again after it g
Solar panel question/Recommendations Ralph Johnstone at 11:09am 01.25.23 The site wont let me post it :/ We'll have to settle for a screen shot.
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? HD74 at 11:07am 01.25.23 I recently added a selden bow sprit to my hunter 340. Like you I tried to do a lot of research but f
Solar panel question/Recommendations dlochner at 11:07am 01.25.23 This is some really good information, from the sounds of it I should be able to use the 200W solar
Boat ID SailingLoto at 11:05am 01.25.23 Irwin ketch comes to mind do you know how long it is? Mid 30s I would guess
Solar panel question/Recommendations artleyt115 at 10:58am 01.25.23 You're off to a good start. If you are unsure of your math, please post the spreadsheet so we can
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Artey1 at 10:54am 01.25.23 Sorry to hear about the loss of your boat. I wish I were closer to come get some of the items off of

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