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Mast electrical conduit dj2210 at 4:12pm 12.03.12 Catalina 30 12/3269 Not yet having my mast off I assume that the VHF and wind instrument cables travel thru a pvc condui
HAPS Welcome Aboard Mikem at 3:54pm 12.03.12 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 5/69965 To all Hunter owners in the Puget Sound region welcome aboard. We will use this forum for the exchan
Replacing Propane System Capt Gary175 at 3:34pm 12.03.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2485 I'm replacing an original (1987) propane system on a Pearson 39-2. The copper piping looks in good
Rebeding thru deck Stay Plates Andrew Eanniello at 12:12pm 12.03.12 Catalina 30 2/1302 How difficult is it to rebed the standing rigging stay plates that are mounted on the deck? It does
Centerboard Pendant (2) tmontalbine at 11:13am 12.03.12 Day Sailers 2/1635 I wanted to share this photo of my '84 O'Day 26 centerboard pendant. I bought the boat 4 years ago a
Boom 26 McGregor 1992 Model rexlilly at 10:43am 12.03.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1440 I need a boom for my boat. I just bought it and the boom is missing. If I have the specs I may be ab
McGregor 26 Boom rexlilly at 10:21am 12.03.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/7220 I need a boom for my 26 McGregor. I just got this boat and the boom was missing. So far I've been un
Rebeding Standing Rigging thru deck supports Andrew Eanniello at 10:09am 12.03.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2007 General question. How difficult is it to rebed the thru deck suppports for the standing rigging? A
keel wings rusty liddiard at 9:57am 12.03.12 Mid-Size Boats 10/2188 I bought a hunter 310 last july in north carolina. when i did the servey when they lifted the boat
Chesapeake gunk holes Mark Nooney at 9:55am 12.03.12 Destinations 14/13065 We are new to the Chesapeake and would like to start anchoring out on weekends. We sail out of Kent
H-260 Rubrail Adhesive? kenfunhog at 9:53am 12.03.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/931 During Sandy, the rubrail on our H-260 came loose. It's glued on. What adhesive do I use to glue i
Looking for gunkholes Mark Nooney at 9:51am 12.03.12 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 2/23537 We are new to the Chesapeake and would like to start anchoring out on weekends. We sail out of Kent
Cored or Solid. Mark Nooney at 9:46am 12.03.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1140 1984 H31 Does anyone know if the hull is cored or solid glass? I want to replace the depth sensor wi
Advice in Retirement Old Sailor 2 at 9:25am 12.03.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 27/4465 OK folks. You have all advised quite astutely about things dealing with my boat, with sailing and w
Universal engine expert? -M18 Skipper at 9:16am 12.03.12 Ask All Sailors 4/3614 Howdy, Went to change out the dipstick tube. It has rusted plenty from a long-term drip from the r
Hatch cover repair project finished (5) Gary_H at 9:07am 12.03.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2080 Well, another project can be checked as "done". The hatch cover housing thingy had cracks in the fib
coolant hose replacement - cannot find replacement hose (2) iSailor at 8:50am 12.03.12 Catalina 310 3/1747 I finally tracked down my minor coolant leak. Turns out the coolant hose (circled in picture) was le
Installing an X-5 Drive Wheel on a dished wheel Dave602 at 8:03am 12.03.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1478 I just purchased a Lewmar folding wheel and need to switch over my X-5 autopilot wheel. Two things
East-side of Lake Marion SC? RobertLangdirect at 7:54am 12.03.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1830 Does any sailor have experience with the east-side of Lake Marion SC? I have a P-31 and draw 5.5 f
Just Purchased 1980 Sovereign 23 (1) rickboat at 7:50am 12.03.12 Ask All Sailors 2/7830 This boat is in phenomenal condition for the price I picked it up for. This builder went out of busi

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Survey Question Greg_D at 7:04pm 04.01.23
Hoisting and Flying Gennaker: Advice Needed Joe at 6:38pm 04.01.23 I have a sock, but I find it just adds another thing to do... but first.... how many crew? Are you
oil filter for Universal M25 aka Kubota D 850 Terry Cox at 6:05pm 04.01.23 Sheesh. $18 for an oil filter seems a bit steep to this frugal sailor. I use NAPA brand on our three
ATN mast climber tip please. Tally Ho at 5:41pm 04.01.23 As @jssailem said, it is really about using your legs to move up the rope, then sit in the chair (it
Passport Renewal Terry Cox at 5:40pm 04.01.23 Engine is not working. Sheesh. What a saga, John. Wassup? Won't turn over, won't start, starts but
Goosneck to Boom Joe at 4:58pm 04.01.23 You don't need anything to keep the gooseneck from sliding off the peg. That luff attachment will k
ATN mast climber tip please. jssailem at 3:21pm 04.01.23 Securing the halyard you plan to use to climb is critical. Any climbing system is going to require
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month cymeyer at 2:14pm 04.01.23 It is with great sadness that we will be closing BeneteauOwners.com later this month. We have been
Stuck tell-tales PaulK at 2:03pm 04.01.23 Not sure what is causing the yarn to be returning to a fixed position. Excellent trimming?
oil filter for Universal M25 aka Kubota D 850 Richard19068 at 1:45pm 04.01.23 This is interesting. If the proper filter for your M-25 is UNI300209. Found at: https://marinedies
Passport Renewal BigEasy at 1:37pm 04.01.23 I have not heard. Engine is not working. Mechanic is taking a 10 day vacation. So boat is going int
Seeking Correct Small Hose associated with impeller replacement task (1) Richard19068 at 1:36pm 04.01.23 I think your part number 301076 goes to the coolant pump. Since you are talking impeller I assume
Stuck tell-tales jssailem at 1:32pm 04.01.23 Dryer sheet should eliminate the static, if that is the cause. Suspect Sailkote will make it all sl
Passport Renewal jssailem at 1:28pm 04.01.23 I have not heard. Engine is not working. Mechanic is taking a 10 day vacation. So boat is going into
Goosneck to Boom Richard19068 at 12:45pm 04.01.23 I suppose you could just tie together the pad eye on the boom and the ring on the gooseneck. Or mak
Stuck tell-tales Marmalade at 12:44pm 04.01.23 Try wiping each yarn with a dryer sheet... seems to help.
Fuel gauge Beneteau 323 2007 BigEasy at 11:52am 04.01.23
Furling Main 2 OLD PIRATES at 11:27am 04.01.23 bulbcreekfarm Do you have any idea what tension you used? Cheers
Wiring solar and ACR's (1) vandiver at 10:33am 04.01.23 Hi, maybe my schematics helps I have the same setup.
Hoisting and Flying Gennaker: Advice Needed Tally Ho at 10:04am 04.01.23 I watched your video and found it very interesting....what is that power meter you mention that mon

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