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Diesel Question thaeni at 5:27pm 12.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1888 I have been told that a Diesel engine likes to be run hard and that running at lower RPM's is not go
Commissioning at dealership GreggL at 4:18pm 12.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/4220 It seems pretty straightforward to me; get the boat ready, mast stepped, stuff inspected, etc... Bu
5 day forecast (1) Phil Herring at 3:45pm 12.18.12 Sails Call Lounge 20/34106 .
356 stanchion braces sailmaster39 at 2:51pm 12.18.12 Big Boats 4/1491 regarding the H356 stanchion base braces,does anybody know if the support braces on the deck are bol
Instrument Panel wanted JimLor at 12:08pm 12.18.12 Pearson 2/2123 Have an 86 Pearson 28-2 with the "B" panel. It works just fine, but has seen better days. Wx and U
That Old Sweet Song (6) Roger Long at 11:59am 12.18.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/3303 I had completely forgotten until I looked back at the old posts that I said so enthusiastically that
Motor Mount / Backing Plate bergskvb at 11:08am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3459 I recently purchased an O'Day 25 and need to install a motor mount for an outboard engine - a 4 stro
ODay 28 to the Bahamas Boatsail1 at 10:39am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1263 Any one with Oday sailing in the Bahamas or/and Fl. Keys? Share insights...Thanks.
Prop Zinc Ron M at 10:16am 12.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/8047 I'm trying to find a more secure method of installing the prop zinc on my B331. Several times, afte
How to make boarding from ladder easier OS2Dude at 9:10am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/4296 I have a 1983 O'Day 23. When I board via the stern ladder, I have to then cross the hurdle of the r
Site user survey for 2013 Phil Herring at 8:27am 12.18.12 Ask All Sailors 19/3634 We've reached that time of year when we plan modifications and upgrades for the site in 2013. W
Sunrise and Sunset Shots Folder Nodak7 at 7:46am 12.18.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/5962 Phil, is there some way we could get a common picture folder that we can post all those beautiful su
interior cushion foam... centerline at 1:35am 12.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1549 does anyone know what durometer of foam macgregor uses for their interior cushions? I have remode
Trident sanitation hose syoun10 at 10:35pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/4211 I've been told that Trident is the best sanitation hose. Now I'm having to change mine, I've been l
S-2 8.0 Tiller Shaft Bushings finegold1 at 10:19pm 12.17.12 S2 7/2167 I have recently joined the forum and feel it will be a great deal of help to me and in turn, I have
Hunter 25 sailors you rock:) Mikimarbella at 8:38pm 12.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1168 After a sea trial, very soon will buy my second boat! I had an Ericsson 26 and great time but few is
FREE Catalina 30 Phil Herring at 7:27pm 12.17.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/26362 Bringing this over from the classifieds: ----------------------------------------------- Boat wa
'hove to' on a Hunter Vision 32 coxjam at 6:30pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1591 Has anybody done this on there Vision 32? I'm anxious to give it a try but would love some tips befo
Maine and Northern Mass next Summer? Mulf at 5:55pm 12.17.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2735 Our youngest son has settled in Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts. Manchester has a georgeous litt
Winterizing steps knotcarin at 5:27pm 12.17.12 Big Boats 11/2736 I have a Yanmar 3jh2e and winterized it after reading the manual, talking to others at the dock, and

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Change taps Rick D at 6:08pm 11.24.22 I have had our 40.5 for 23 years and in the course of ownership, I contemplated changing the faucets
Change taps kloudie1 at 5:56pm 11.24.22 Welcome aboard! lots of good info on the site. The taps change just like those in home plumbing. Th
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 5:43pm 11.24.22 I found a 30 ft extension pole with a hook Docapole and I think it might just work for grabbing the
'81 H27 Fuel Tank Dimensions CoastalN0mad at 5:17pm 11.24.22 Yes, removing the tank requires removing the engine. I am well aware of this. Since I'm repowering t
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke Tally Ho at 4:54pm 11.24.22 Find a skinny guy (or gal) at the marina and crank them up. I have a guy that weighs 150 vs my 200
'81 H27 Fuel Tank Dimensions heritage at 4:52pm 11.24.22 Does your 81 H27 have a plastic or aluminum tank? My 84 H27 12 gallon tank is plastic and other th
The joys of boat ownership Tally Ho at 4:49pm 11.24.22 Yeah, San Pedro is just a wee bit too far north. LOL I checked Dana Point Guest Slips. I see I can
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem MichaelStacy at 4:48pm 11.24.22 I have a 2004 H306, and I've had the rubrail off all the way 'round in 2020 (aft part) and 2022 (fw
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem jaysweet at 4:01pm 11.24.22 I have a 2004 H306, and I've had the rubrail off all the way 'round in 2020 (aft part) and 2022 (fwd
The joys of boat ownership rgranger at 3:53pm 11.24.22 Two months of on-the-hard rent would cover a trailer. That seems like the best option. You can re
New crew kappykaplan at 3:44pm 11.24.22 Sure looks that way! :beer:
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke jssailem at 3:19pm 11.24.22
Insurance claim The_Sailing_Pelican at 3:07pm 11.24.22
The joys of boat ownership PaulK at 3:04pm 11.24.22 If you're contemplating having to haul out, wouldn't a trailer be cheaper and not that much more tro
Washington Sellers Beware Head Sail at 2:28pm 11.24.22
Washington Sellers Beware mikeracca at 2:18pm 11.24.22 You say you filled out the online sellers report with the buyers information. Then you say you los
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:10pm 11.24.22 You need a good, recently swung compass, a good set of binoculars (stabilized are best) some charts
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean The_Sailing_Pelican at 1:55pm 11.24.22 Sounds like a fun adventure you're planning. My two cents of what I would take, if I did this trip,
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean The_Sailing_Pelican at 1:54pm 11.24.22 What electronics do you currently have? Is the deck rigged for jacklines? Is the main rigged for
Stepping a mast The_Sailing_Pelican at 1:50pm 11.24.22 Lifting a mast and setting it down in a boat or on the deck is not without risk. If you have never

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