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Minneys Parking Lot Sale timebandit at 9:21am 05.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/992 If you live within 100 miles of Costa Mesa You migh want to go.:dance: 1500 Newport Blvd. Sunday
Through-hull anomalies (3) Paul Koestner at 9:05am 05.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1625 I'm revisiting this site for my old pal, Lew, who owns an '83 (I think) O'Day 28. He's still on the
H33C: Am I the only one with a corroded packing nut? (4) Sylvain at 7:38am 05.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2057 Good morning folks, I had to drop the rudder because my packing nut was corroded right through. A
Help needed with Rebel Racer Harley78 at 6:24am 05.13.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1289 I recently got a steal on a rebel racer. i beleive it is a 77 or 78 year. The boat has all the par
To buy a 34 or not RuskinMike at 6:18am 05.13.12 Big Boats 9/1771 I am new to this forum and having a Hunter 25 (Cherubini) that I got as a real deal, I came across a
shaft and stuffing box Nursemnr at 5:46am 05.13.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1818 Hi everyone We were able to cut off the coupling. Ordering a new one. My friends insists that I
Batteries ,."!?!',nEUR��#%!!}!? MLampner at 5:32am 05.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1847 Due to a number of family issues had not been down to the boat in over three weeks. Got there and fo
Looking at a Seafarere 38 Allan S at 2:54am 05.13.12 Seafarer 6/14105 Good day everyone, the wife and I just looked over a 1973(?) Seafarere 38 and we liked it alot. Of c
Sailing a Mac in Heavy Wind/Seas? MacGreg at 1:52am 05.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2285 Wondering about taking a Mac 222 out in 15-20 mph wind and/or 6-8 foot seas? Sometimes the wind come
Head Plumbing Installed Ugly By Boatyard (1) JibeMama at 10:26pm 05.12.12 Catalina 30 43/7766 I recently took my 1982 Catalina 30 to the local boatyard for a bottom job, blister repair, head rep
Deck Scupper through hull gate valve CaptGregg at 8:46pm 05.12.12 Catalina 22 4/1443 Does anyone know the size of the shut off valve needed to replace that faucet looking valve? I fo
Engineless Sailing bechelt at 7:11pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 112/20214 All, I'm curious to know what the general consencious is with regards to having an auxilary engi
Coleman 5HP question (1) Charisma at 6:35pm 05.12.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1449 Anyone got any real world info about a "Coleman 5HP Short Shaft Outboard Motor" Like who makes it ?
Mounting location for fluxgate compass in P27 JetStream at 6:28pm 05.12.12 Pearson 1/1229 I have a 1989 Pearson 27 and just purchased a Raymarine autohelm. My question is : Does anyone have
LPG not flowing to stove Steve s at 6:20pm 05.12.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1377 Have recently purchased a used 393. It was laid up for the winter and we are not able to get gas flo
Rebuilt Diesel Fuel Injectors Weasel at 6:02pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1944 Today the boat mechanic put in my rebuilt fuel injectors.(Had one that was bad, Number 1 cylinder, s
Great Idea sailaway78 at 5:39pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2419 I wish I could take credit for coming up with this, but it ain't my idea. Was walking the docks at
Paint Coverage matt6669 at 4:36pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 21/7809 Hey Guys, I'm getting ready to buy my paint and I am having an awfully hard time trying to figure o
Need a replacement mast jeffvennell at 4:14pm 05.12.12 Parts Search 3/3070 I purchased an Escape Rumba sailboat last week and on the trip home the mast broke in about half. A
Warped Teak Cabin Hatch SailorDave5050 at 2:35pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1569 I have an approx. 30x30 cabin door hatch that is made if 1/2" teak (not plywood). It simply slips up

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H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks knappytime at 12:53pm 09.18.22 Yes, just purchased. Upgrading size wise from my Catalina 28. Definitely enough to keep me busy lo
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches Tally Ho at 12:25pm 09.18.22 For the next step in this thread, I found a local guy who will black powder coat 3 winches (2 parts
New Mailsale (1) Tally Ho at 12:17pm 09.18.22 Greg, if I could pull the stack pack out of the way I'd be wholeheartedly in favor. I'm probably go
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches PhilaSailor at 11:30am 09.18.22 For the next step in this thread, I found a local guy who will black powder coat 3 winches (2 parts
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks PhilaSailor at 11:21am 09.18.22 Hello, Interesting you are new to the Cherubini. John Cherubini worked near where I am. His sons,
Reef line separated in boom Hayden Watson at 11:00am 09.18.22 What a great use for a soft shackle. I tied the blocks on following the Harkin instructions. I wasn
WWP 19 converted to power boat. Han Solo at 10:59am 09.18.22 Why not just pull start the motor? If it's in an awkward location, then just attach a longer piece
WWP 19 converted to power boat. Han Solo at 10:57am 09.18.22 I will need a small cranking battery and the outboard will only be used to charge the LA battery. Th
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising LloydB at 10:07am 09.18.22 The difference between very vs vary isn't a lot unless you use Google as your dictionary because Goo
Outhaul line replacement for furling main RitSim at 9:52am 09.18.22 You should also consider cleaning/relubing the furler bearings and the mast slide . This can be don
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks knappytime at 9:30am 09.18.22 Thanks Michael, for taking the time to provide this information. You weren't kidding when you mentio
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising kloudie1 at 9:28am 09.18.22 The spec for the coolant overheat switch is that it turns on at 217 - 228 F and off at 205 F ("or Hi
WWP 19 converted to power boat. SycloneDriver at 8:55am 09.18.22 That's what I did with my van, upgraded the alternator to 160 amp, added thicker gauge wiring(fused
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks Jim Legere at 8:51am 09.18.22 Most of the original blocks on the Hunter 37 Cutter were by Merriman (long out of production today).
WWP 19 converted to power boat. Siamese at 8:49am 09.18.22 Why not just pull start the motor? If it's in an awkward location, then just attach a longer piece
WWP 19 converted to power boat. SycloneDriver at 8:46am 09.18.22 Just be be clear. I don't think I would use the lithium batteries as start batteries unless you can
WWP 19 converted to power boat. Han Solo at 8:46am 09.18.22 That's what I did with my van, upgraded the alternator to 160 amp, added thicker gauge wiring(fused)
FM Radio/CD player connected to starter battery smokey73 at 8:39am 09.18.22 If, as you say, the bilge pump is wired to the start battery I'd suspect it is cycling. Unless your
Identify 6M O'DAY? (1) mike sail at 8:37am 09.18.22 Wow. Lots of wealth of knowledge. I am guessing that as my boat is number 655 and likely as a 1966 m
WWP 19 converted to power boat. SycloneDriver at 8:25am 09.18.22 Capacity and charging the battery bank will not be a issue for next year. There are over 70 locks w

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