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Star Line rules higgs at 7:49pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1455 I don not have a rule book, but I know that it states that if one's class is not starting one should
Going to Lake Pepin this weekend. Tom Hoffman at 7:45pm 06.13.12 Trailer Sailors 2/2006 Hi all, Well, we are going to try our hand at sailing again this year. We are going back to P
Ship Island this weekend sailaway78 at 7:37pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1289 Anyone else going to be out around Ship, Horn, Cat, islands this weekend. Gonna head out tomorrow m
Replacement Hull - Hunter 170? Fly_H23 at 7:35pm 06.13.12 Day Sailers 0/1766 I am wondering if anyone has purchased a replacement fiberglass hull from Hunter Marine for a Hunter
It is official Finally Free at 7:15pm 06.13.12 Big Boats 9/2037 The paperwork is done and we now own a 1995 42 Passage, number 161. We are renaming it Finally Free
Stay pin JasonC at 7:06pm 06.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1066 Anyone know the size of the stay Pin in the stay. It pop while underway today, was able to rig it,
Mast compression rust (3) rhythmsurfer at 7:03pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 16/3604 Anyone else replaced their rusted out compression foundation in the bilge? I am planning on using a
Bandit 15 Topping lift for Spinnaker rgroesbe at 6:28pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2749 Our friend recently purchased a Bandit 15. The lines for the topping lift are jammed in the sheaves
Flat Screen TV Installation xcyz at 4:35pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 20/11666 Any creative ideas on mounting flat screen televisions to the bulkheads without punching any holes?
AC rust Bob 04 H260 at 3:33pm 06.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2281 This is my first boat with AC on board, so my questions may be a little basic. I have the factory
What socket and bulb? survivor at 2:53pm 06.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/962 I have a 1976 Catalina 27 that needs the steaming light socket and bulb replaced. What standard bul
Slowly getting closer to the water (1) Jim Seamans at 2:10pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1860 Started buffing and waxing the hull today. Can hardly lift my arms but the starboard side is DONE. T
Another O'Day 22 Question PATBUZZARD at 1:38pm 06.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1740 I have started cleaning out the boat and have found the little cubby hole under teh V birth where th
27' foward hatch dimensions cjones at 12:47pm 06.13.12 Bigger Boats 5/1421 I am currently half way across the country from my boat, which is in Florida and did not get some di
Spreader Boots Jack19599 at 11:49am 06.13.12 Catalina 30 4/6277 I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30. Should spreader boots be installed, or are the curved ends
Halyard size lakepirate at 11:05am 06.13.12 Islander 1/2073 I need to replace the spinnaker halyard on my B-30. When I measured it the other day it appeared to
Where is Jorgefife? Ed H at 10:54am 06.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1150 He has been unusually quiet... Must be out sailing on a big trip.
VHF Radio cable Milton.Audas at 10:52am 06.13.12 Catalina 22 3/1479 G'day guys - does anyone know someplace (on-line preferably) that sells the VHF cable that hooks up
A little too late Tim R. at 10:36am 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1354 Garmin just came out with a multi instrument bundle that includes a mast top wind transducer, an Air
First sail since spring of 2010. (4) Ed Schenck at 10:31am 06.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2325 Yesterday I installed four Norseman studs on the four lower shrouds, bent on a couple of sails, and

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Looking for km3a or km3a shaft kanzaki ksmax at 2:34pm 01.13.23 Hello Kloudie Thanks for the welcoming words! 1st: You don't know, but thank you so much for
Need a new boom for Hunter 336 Kiwidrew at 2:29pm 01.13.23 @Kiwidrew Sorry I can't help you with finding the replacement boom but hopefully you'll sort that
Dock and Go Override How-to brockfromwa at 2:26pm 01.13.23 I agree with you both, overly complicated system with no apparent override system that is intuitive
Our new 310 Tally Ho at 2:25pm 01.13.23
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Tally Ho at 2:18pm 01.13.23 I was about to ask you what the local supplier was until I saw you were in Winnipeg Did you check
Dock and Go Override How-to dlochner at 2:13pm 01.13.23 I'm with @Ralph Johnstone on this, especially if you are sailing far afield. The more complex the sy
Looking for km3a or km3a shaft kanzaki kloudie1 at 2:05pm 01.13.23 Welcome to the Forum, Marc.. Another option might be to have a machine shop make a new coupling fla
Water stains to lacquer finish RitSim at 2:04pm 01.13.23 I replaced my water damaged salon seating risers. I did find that cherry was the color but had trou
Need a new boom for Hunter 336 smokey73 at 2:02pm 01.13.23 @Kiwidrew Sorry I can't help you with finding the replacement boom but hopefully you'll sort that
VHF Cabling and Connectors dlochner at 1:59pm 01.13.23 UV damage to the cables is one concern, since most coax spends some part of its life exposed to UV t
Water stains to lacquer finish stickinthemud57 at 1:43pm 01.13.23 I have a little experience with sanding and restaining from a few pieces I have done in our home. My
Hunter 2000 340 Window - Resealing of window Ralph Johnstone at 1:38pm 01.13.23 Hi @Presbrou1 and welcome to site. e (post #2) for a full write up : https://forums.sailboatowners
Hunter 2000 340 Window - Resealing of window FastOlson at 1:32pm 01.13.23 Remove and re-bed the window. The OEM calk will usually start to fail after 20 to 25 years. Saturati
Need a new boom for Hunter 336 Kiwidrew at 1:32pm 01.13.23 @Kiwidrew what model boat do you have as it is a 1995 per you? Any markings on either end of the
Dock and Go Override How-to Ralph Johnstone at 1:27pm 01.13.23 My honest opinion, refraining from any sort of criticism, is to completely remove the system and hon
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck matts997 at 1:23pm 01.13.23 Are there drip loops on the wires? When a wire enters a horizontal opening a drip loop provides a p
boom type ??? Rick.johnson at 1:18pm 01.13.23 Ok let me try them Thanks
boom type ??? Crazy Dave Condon at 1:07pm 01.13.23 Kenyon Isomat now Sparcraft located in Charlotte, nc. Suggest working with Rig Rite. Former Hun
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Leeward Rail at 12:13pm 01.13.23 local agricultural or industrial hose suppliers? Many will also have access to marine hose. 100%.
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 12:04pm 01.13.23 Any idea what the theory is behind greater thermal efficiency at lower compressor rpm's ? Can't se

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