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Dinghy jphud at 11:09am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2136 Does anyone have an opinion on wether a 14 ' inflatable hard bottom dinghy is to large. Boat is 37,
Looking for Our next boat Gettingthere at 11:00am 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1969 I am located in the Pacific Northwest. I just sold a Hunter 33 to move to a trailerable sail boat fo
Keel cable when sailing drock10 at 10:15am 06.30.12 Catalina 22 14/2846 Hey do u guys let the keel cable loose when sailing or do u crank it up a bit so it puts a little te
Changing Main Furler Lines SVPardonMyFrench at 9:51am 06.30.12 Big Boats 2/1484 His All - I need to change main furler line on my 40.5 ; I can't see to find instructions that a
Electrical question (1) guidera48 at 6:21am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1912 My ProTech 1220 bit the dust and quit working. Checked the internal fuse and it's O.K. So for father
M25 rudder control Reg 2012 at 5:38am 06.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2720 We have a M25 with a kickup rudder that has a lock down pin. We are sailing in Lake Superior. In mil
Newbie 85 p18 question on reefing arkansassail at 5:23am 06.30.12 Precision 2/3733 I can't find any reefing hooks on the boom. Is this common? Should I tie it down instead? I also
2GM20F Starting? steveebryant at 12:27am 06.30.12 Engines and Propulsion 17/6466 Dear Boaters: It has been hot here in Oklahoma with 100 degree weather. It takes 4 or 5 attempts
paint Bob G at 11:01pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1560 beginner question!!! I am trying to refinnish a rudder. I figured out that the cracks were just in t
new fresh water leak found! paul1938 at 10:06pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1402 The last three weeks we've been driving ourselves crazy trying to trace down water in our H33 bilge.
replacement autopilot? bugbitten at 9:21pm 06.29.12 S2 15/3139 My 9.2A came with a nicely-functioning Autohelm ST4000. About halfway into my 14 months of ownership
Flooring Project (2) gr8_2_av8 at 9:01pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/2240 Just completed a flooring project for my 31. Cherry face veneer, inset with maple.
ID This Furler (3) dawg2 at 6:18pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1898 Is this a CDI? If so what model. If not, what is it? I just bought this boat and the furler sits d
Control Head jorgefife at 5:21pm 06.29.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1833 Here I come again! Yesterday ( given to me by my friends at the salvage yard) I got wht looks like a
MacGregors @ MdR? Brad1968 at 5:13pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1223 Any Macs up in MdR wanna get together for a sail?
Mast broke off at deck light area Chris Bogle at 3:59pm 06.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1862 Was out sailing today in 15 mph wind ' to my horror the mast broke in two at the mid way point. My q
Oceania 381 Keel Preparation pegasus381 at 3:10pm 06.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1288 We are painting the bottom of our 381 (2001) and need to know what to use to replace the undercoatin
Roller main reefing Jamesjoanne at 3:09pm 06.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1416 I have a 2007 Beneteau 343 and I've had repeated issues with my roller furling main hanging up in th
Can anyone reccomend the West Marine Anchor Pre-made package Bigjer40 at 3:04pm 06.29.12 Ask All Sailors 31/8195 I have a 1984 Hunter 27 that I sail on the Columbia River. West Marine sells their pre-made anchori
Battery Charger tlaatsch at 2:14pm 06.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/3074 Went to the boat yesterday and the battery was dead. I have a Ray Jefferson 15-3 battery guard char

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Fake Documentation Renewal Notice Terry Cox at 4:38am 02.14.23 Received my renewal notice for $26 with a return address of National Vessel Notification Center, PO
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 dlochner at 4:34am 02.14.23 Yikes, I just looked up the price for that part at one supplier, ~$150! I have the 3 cylinder vers
Seacock question on a 1981H33 Trevor1mg at 10:17pm 02.13.23 I have a 1980 Hunter 33. The through-hull is well above the waterline, Dead center, aft of the rudde
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 juznip at 10:03pm 02.13.23 Sensor as the resistance does not change from engine not running to engine warmed up. I am assuming
Stale Forum mermike at 9:50pm 02.13.23 It was said you could float a crescent wrench in the north end. I forget the concentration but it wa
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller jssailem at 9:13pm 02.13.23 I tried to find an image of a Hunter 27 for sale with a traveler over the companion way. No luck. Al
Rain water through the mast jonelli at 9:06pm 02.13.23 I think I'm giving up. It's a problem between the intended design and what I'd like to happen. Wat
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 Ralph Johnstone at 9:04pm 02.13.23 Almost forgot, always start at the beginning. Which is shot, the sensor or the read out and why do
Low oil indicator fading in and out jonelli at 9:01pm 02.13.23 If you are going to get rid of the original "trailer plugs" , why not eliminate plugs completely?
Ouch! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:59pm 02.13.23 That sounds like a bugger. Mind my asking what you were paying for moorage on a one year contract ?
Ouch! rgranger at 8:25pm 02.13.23 :thumbsdown::(
air conditioning Will Lee at 7:38pm 02.13.23 I should have been a little more clear. Looking at a fixed mount system, probably a Dometic 10,000
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box dkinzer at 6:59pm 02.13.23 it would be worthwhile to replace the hose clamps with solid clamps Yes, I have four new 316 stai
Where to look for Replacement Trailers Zinger88 at 6:42pm 02.13.23 Here's another alternative C22 trailer manufacturer out of North Carolina: Triad Trailers 5831 Tria
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 6:37pm 02.13.23 Called Sure Marine a few days ago and asked one of the reps whether they had any CNG tanks left over
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box (1) jssailem at 6:23pm 02.13.23 The plug could be to bleed the shaft log. It also could be to fit a nipple that would permit you to
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box dlochner at 6:20pm 02.13.23 Stuffing boxes typically do not have bleeder screws. So I'm not certain about the plug or the Philli
Stale Forum jssailem at 6:16pm 02.13.23 I believe you float higher in the Great Salt Lake than in the Strait.
Stale Forum mermike at 5:10pm 02.13.23 The dimensions are surprisingly similar to the Great Salt Lake. 90 miles north to south. 30-40 miles
Need advice for running backstay with staysail on H49 jssailem at 4:53pm 02.13.23 Nice document regarding the rig. Thanks.

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