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Water manifold Graysailor at 5:18pm 05.24.12 Big Boats 3/1673 Regarding the water manifold on my Hunter41. Does anyone know who makes this unit? This is the manif
leak in the cabin top jackfromhicksville at 5:08pm 05.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/899 I have a H 25.5 with the pop top. I have noticed that I have a leak in the cabin top on the portside
Two more repairs completed (5) CaptGregg at 5:03pm 05.24.12 Catalina 22 10/1396 Replaced the old messed up switch/fuse panel but plan to re-route the wiring and panel and put up a
Exhaust Flap Replacement jrhamp at 4:32pm 05.24.12 Catalina 30 1/1351 New Catalina 30 owner/2706. I ordered the replacement stainless steel assembly Catalina direct) wit
Loose Connection Somewhere shogue1253 at 2:48pm 05.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2020 Recently bought a 2000 26X. Everything worked when we picked the boat up, but when we got it home,
Cutting the Inner Liner? (1) RonRock at 2:25pm 05.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4375 I am thinking of cutting my Inner Liner like this. Is there any reason why I would be better not too
Skydiver lands safely without parachute. justsomeguy at 1:55pm 05.24.12 Sails Call Lounge 3/3933 http://video.heraldsun.com.au/2238413965/Noparachute-man-lands-safely He was using a runway made up
West wight potter rudder? mike22115 at 1:08pm 05.24.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3532 New here an new to sailing recently got a wwp 15 and the rudder is just about shot is anyone familia
genny fairleads seabrooksailor at 12:30pm 05.24.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/985 Hello everyone, I just bought a %110 genny for my mac 222 that I am restoring and was wondering if
Interesting one today.. Maine Sail at 11:37am 05.24.12 Ask All Sailors 13/2257 So I get a call from a guy who owns a 24' center console and he's having charging issues. The boat i
It seems my engine is getting oxidation, solucions? sirocovzla at 10:53am 05.24.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1645 I have noted , lately, that my engine is getting some how oxidation or corrosion, more then normal.
How Am I Hurting My New Batteries? (1) GorillaToast at 10:35am 05.24.12 Musings With Maine Sail 8/5330 Info- 40w solar panel Genasun 4 controller 2-6v 235ah batteries in series No generator or alternato
wing keel vs fin question cheetahpilot at 10:34am 05.24.12 Catalina 310 4/2675 Brand new member. Tried searching the forum first with no luck. I am considering purchasing a used
Have been busy... (9) Jim Seamans at 10:11am 05.24.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1795 Have not been able to read much on the forum, have been busy... So here goes. We are planning anot
How far have you sailed your Hunter dfast7181 at 9:30am 05.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/6578 We have a 2005 Hunter 33 that we take from Kemah, Texas to Freeport, Texas once in a while. It's a t
Foam Luff wflowe2 at 8:58am 05.24.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2234 Opinions on how much a foam luff improves sail shape on a partially furled head sail?
Need help making a choice greige matter at 7:48am 05.24.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1435 Looking to buy my first sailboat. Will be looking at a 21' Clipper and a 16' Ray Greene Rebel this
Cracks In The Deck robert19954 at 7:48am 05.24.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1814 Is there a possibility that small hairline cracks could develope on the deck of a 1978-79, 23 foot
Replace floorboards? duncanhoo at 7:43am 05.24.12 Bavaria 0/1650 My boards are getting nicked up over time and i know at some point i should think about just replaci
Headsail Furling Drawing Witzend at 7:12am 05.24.12 Catalina 310 9/1935 Anyone have? I believe mine is a Schaefer, but which model? http://www.furling.com/furler_parts.html

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Do you put your bimini down? jssailem at 12:03pm 11.07.22 This bimini was utterly useless Unless... You sail at a specific angle to the sun and you maintai
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 11:55am 11.07.22 Just posted info on TS Nicole on the Weather Forum. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/ts-nic
In-boom outhaul rigging. Could use some help... AlanRothenbush at 11:34am 11.07.22 From what people hear about MacGregor 26's, Dyneema could be overkill. Would still work, though. I
First Oil Change jssailem at 11:26am 11.07.22 The most difficult part is locating the exact point to drill the hole. Hole size is part of the so
First Oil Change Rich Stidger at 11:23am 11.07.22 Chances are your engine is under the companionway ladder and has a piece of plywood going from side
Battery Maine Sail at 10:53am 11.07.22 An alternative answer might depend on how you use them. Group size 4D 12-volt flooded makes a good
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Dalliance at 10:44am 11.07.22
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? PaulK at 10:28am 11.07.22 Our "boat neighbor" wrapped his hull with vinyl. It lasted about two seasons before it began to sho
Battery Scott T-Bird at 10:16am 11.07.22 Makes me wonder why someone would ask such a vague question without bothering to respond with essen
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? LloydB at 10:14am 11.07.22 In an earlier life I was tasked with putting identifiable colors and labels on small fleet of compan
Shorty markwbird at 10:06am 11.07.22 Reaching strut. Used to improve the shape of the headsail on a reach. Not used much these days.
Need to replace roller on rope clutch from 1984 Hunter 25.5 Claude L.-Auger at 10:04am 11.07.22 I have the same Easylock clutches. I did replace the rollers but since I had access to a machine sho
First Oil Change (1) Claude L.-Auger at 9:56am 11.07.22 Chances are your engine is under the companionway ladder and has a piece of plywood going from side
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 9:56am 11.07.22 That's why refrigerator magnets stick to SS appliances. I thought it was because they put silver p
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Claude L.-Auger at 9:44am 11.07.22 If you do decide to use the port, then to avoid any shavings, remove it and drill away from the tank
Any Guesses Hollyberry at 8:58am 11.07.22 I think it's fair to assume the park buoys have been inspected if the chain is free enough of growth
Scratched gelcoat: compound, repair or re-gelcoat? njlarry at 8:51am 11.07.22 Polish and wax will highlight the scratches. Wraping requires careful hull protection but might work
Its funny Friday! (2) rgranger at 8:50am 11.07.22 A Yankee screw driver - Wait! Can we still use the word Yankee...????
1987 Catalina 22 Replacing Rubber Seals on Pop Uo Seat Locher Hatches. John Marrone at 8:47am 11.07.22 Thanks..............Got all the tools and the time. Right now I think I'll wait until next year. Wa
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 8:42am 11.07.22 .this belongs in the "Sad Sunday" thread, not the "Funny Friday" thread.

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