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Cannot Step Mast on Hunter 23! Help! (7) Annapolis Day Sailor at 9:32am 06.02.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/4173 Very frustrated with two aborted attempts to step the mast of the Hunter 23 I just renovated. I used
Running rigging specs? John_F at 8:27am 06.02.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/3985 I have a Beneteau 31 (2010) and need to replace the main furling outhaul line already. The manual s
wiring for 12v O2 Cool fans? JonnyQuest at 7:16am 06.02.12 Ask All Sailors 7/5836 I just bought one of the O2 cool fans (ac/dc type) to experiment with, as many SBO-ers like them. I'
Natures head on a 26m, anyone? Bobglas at 6:59am 06.02.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1158 Looking at a composting head, Natures Head to be exact. But I wonder how it would fit in the head co
Water / Fuel Separator? stevec22206 at 6:58am 06.02.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1981 This was posted several days ago without an answer. I want to add a water/fuel separator to our syst
My boat is finally finished bffatcat at 6:30am 06.02.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1442 My boat is now completely re conditioned. Which includes several repairs to the topsides new algri
Good Outcome From Professional Rig Inspection rardiH36 at 10:57pm 06.01.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1907 For the last year or so, I have been contemplating a professional rig inspection. My boat, accordin
P42 Spinnaker Old Sailor 2 at 9:22pm 06.01.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1254 You folks are so full of useful information I turn to you with my needs. This time I am considering
Gerr Downhaul System davenlynn at 8:35pm 06.01.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2584 Anyone out there familiar with the Gerr Downhaul System? I ran into it while surfing and found it on
mac 22 main sheet newsailor72 at 7:57pm 06.01.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1152 my mac 22 is missing the main sheet and jib sheet, anyone know the size and length? I think it's th
Chainplates '84-87 Hunter 31 Breal at 7:24pm 06.01.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2637 I desperately need to rebed my chainplates. Can anyone point me to diagrams of what these chainplat
Bilge pumps StrayCat 22 at 6:33pm 06.01.12 Catalina 22 25/3402 I'm getting ready to install an automatic bilge pump, since I'm going to leave my boat in the water
Cooking on a 83 Mac 25 annellewillard at 6:01pm 06.01.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2193 We are going on a 7 days sailing trip in our 1983 Mac 25 for the first time. I need some suggestions
Single Line Reefing StrayCat 22 at 6:00pm 06.01.12 Catalina 22 2/1704 Thanks for the help with my bimini top. My boat has single line reefing. something doesn't seem r
Cockpit cushions bcollis at 5:58pm 06.01.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2277 Those foam pool floats look pretty comfortable. Anyone considered getting a couple of them and cutti
shaft size daved at 5:35pm 06.01.12 Ericson 1/3260 I have a 1978 ericson 29' sailboat with a 8 hp yanmar diesel. I need to replace the shaft to the pro
head replacement John6176 at 5:08pm 06.01.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1916 I was hoping to get some advice on what the best head system is. I currently have Vacu Flush and hav
C25 Main Sail IslandDreamer at 5:00pm 06.01.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1550 Need a new main sail for my recently purchased 1983 C 25. Where is the best place to purchase, and w
Anyone Famiiar With This Charter Company gpd955 at 3:53pm 06.01.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1452 My wife was researching BVI charters for the winter and go a quote from www.bviyc.com which seemed d
What to look for in used H23.5 (1) tampastockman at 3:52pm 06.01.12 Smaller Boats 10/2477 I am going to Miami to look at the H23.5 tomorrow morning. What kind of things should I look for to

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What is this number on the sail? Davidasailor26 at 7:08pm 04.18.22 It's a PHRF racing registration number from 2014. Follow the link and enter your number for more i
Binoculars Kings Gambit at 6:51pm 04.18.22
What is this number on the sail? Richard19068 at 6:46pm 04.18.22 It's a PHRF racing registration number from 2014. Follow the link and enter your number for more in
What is this number on the sail? Brian D at 6:44pm 04.18.22 You can always check the HIN to see if any of those numbers show up. However, why put any numbers on
What is this number on the sail? Steve_Catalina at 6:34pm 04.18.22 Catalina built over 300 310s starting in 1999. I would guess that this boats hull number is 257 and
Sealant for a dirty deck hull joint DArcy at 6:12pm 04.18.22 That's pretty much what I did. I used UHMW spacers to keep the gap, mostly around 1/4" ~ 3/8". I pos
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Stu Jackson at 6:01pm 04.18.22 The tracks are inboard on the Vision 32 and 36. It's just a toe-rail on the gunwale. If only I had
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? (1) DArcy at 5:49pm 04.18.22 Depending on your dock arrangement you could use a stern bridle. I use this arrangement for docking
In support of the shop brockangelo at 5:49pm 04.18.22 A generality about boats, often not understood by newer owners. Boats are different than cars. Whil
Sealant for a dirty deck hull joint kendyoozed at 5:45pm 04.18.22
water leak in side deck window, what would be best to seal the surface mounted glass Crazy Dave Condon at 5:43pm 04.18.22 Thanks guys
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jmczzz at 5:42pm 04.18.22 great furler info and photos thanks. jmc
Need Water Ballast Valve New or used for Sailboat Hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:39pm 04.18.22 Already on top of this sending him a private message
Need Water Ballast Valve New or used for Sailboat Hunter 23.5 twalker H260 at 5:33pm 04.18.22 I suspect this from the 240 should be similar https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/Model
Sealant for a dirty deck hull joint DArcy at 5:32pm 04.18.22 When I did mine I used an oscillating tool with a rasp to clean out the old sealant. The old sealant
What is this number on the sail? Davidasailor26 at 5:32pm 04.18.22 Probably a racing sail number. Regional sailing organizations issue numbers like that for unique ide
Obendorfer sea water pump - 1989 Catalina 30 with M25 XP diesel jonelli at 5:18pm 04.18.22 Puller, can you share the dimensions and source of the bushing and seals? All the parts for the 20
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? jviss at 5:13pm 04.18.22 Yes, the inrush will shut it down. Depending on your engine, you'll need +/- 180A to run it, plus 3
Burning insense on a boat dLj at 5:09pm 04.18.22 well I would have to say it it for him..... how about one of the things priest swing around? You c
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? jviss at 5:08pm 04.18.22 The info is all there on the Victron site, both data sheets and manuals for all of the items. You c

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