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H33 bow light frankiedogs at 3:28pm 05.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2413 Today as I was going through the systems of our new 1981 H33 I managed to drop the bow light housing
OMG it's Rock! (1) Roger Long at 2:43pm 05.13.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 7/4461 A beautiful breeze yesterday and a forecast of strong southerlies convinced me to leave Stamford and
backstay/mainsheet atttachment mike b. at 2:20pm 05.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 22/6154 The short peice of backstay that attaches to the diamond plate and the chain plate twists causing wi
1971 2-22 Venture vs. 1964 25 Venture MacGreg at 1:21pm 05.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2540 My friend wants to sell me one of his Ventures because he is moving and can only tow one off. They a
Launched (1) Balboa22 at 11:22am 05.13.12 Balboa 4/4044 It's in the water now and ready to sail. Interior will get finished at a later date.
Keel tunnel repair Toms Mac 21 at 11:08am 05.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/996 My Mac 21 shows significent wear on the keel tunnel. The stop bolt hole is elongated and the tunnel
Spinnaker sheet length teacherspet at 10:52am 05.13.12 Day Sailers 4/1557 What is the length I need for sheets for a Spinnaker for an Oday 25?:)
Storm Taticts Jubilee1985 at 10:46am 05.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/2134 I plan on taking a blue water cruise next year. Does anyone have any advice for handling heavy weath
rigging a amf minifish jsschoenig at 10:29am 05.13.12 Ask All Sailors 8/14092 Someone just gave me a 1974 AMF minifish. I do not know anything about sailing and would like to kno
A better View from my new Helm Seat (5) Witzend at 9:23am 05.13.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2358 Never really liked the lack of visibility after mounting the chart plotter. So I came up with this.
Minneys Parking Lot Sale timebandit at 9:21am 05.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1009 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 4/1658 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 10/2105 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 1/1299 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 9/1823 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 5/1830 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 9/1890 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 6/14419 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 8/2359 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 43/8131 I recently took my 1982 Catalina 30 to the local boatyard for a bottom job, blister repair, head rep

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Passage 42 bulkhead Dan Kelly at 5:45am 11.27.22 Thanks for the replies. Seems like I will just have to do the wiggle act for now.
Motor Mount Bracket for 3GM30F torque specs (1) rgranger at 5:35am 11.27.22 I think this may have what you need. It was written for keel bolts but it is my understanding that
Beneteau First 375 dlochner at 5:12am 11.27.22 What kind of information are you looking for? Beneteaus are production boats that are built the way
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 5:00am 11.27.22 I almost banged the stern straight into one of the pilings due to getting confused on the helm. No
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? danstanford at 4:13am 11.27.22 Rotate the furler until the sail is fully out and you should be able to see where the tack is shackl
First time sailboat owner kappykaplan at 3:59am 11.27.22 I almost banged the stern straight into one of the pilings due to getting confused on the helm. If
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 3:26am 11.27.22 We got out of the slip and back in without tearing up our boat or anyone else's :DOur neighbor helpe
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? njlarry at 3:17am 11.27.22 I always use 4 gal -50 in mine as AF is cheap vs cracked parts. Always drain system first so less
'81 H27 Fuel Tank Dimensions Benny17441 at 9:14pm 11.26.22 Google and check with Inca Molded Products in Nashville TN. They supplied fuel tanks for boat manuf
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice Benny17441 at 8:44pm 11.26.22 The Starwind 223 had a fixed keel center board combo. It had about a 2ft draft and sat high on the
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? CowboyWay at 6:51pm 11.26.22 Oh good...that was all you needed to do to a toilet that uses pressurized fresh water. Unfortunate
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater (2) mermike at 6:49pm 11.26.22 Last couple of pictures. Top one shows the thermal image. Bottom one shows the location of the fuel
Rebedding Catalina 310 chainplates with the mast up CowboyWay at 6:48pm 11.26.22 I think he means that the chainplate wasnt moved, just the coverplate is lifted up. New bedding ma
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard RussellBeckner at 6:29pm 11.26.22 Not Costa Rica. Seems you are refering to your sail in Belize to the North. But thank you for your i
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice Salty Jack at 6:13pm 11.26.22 Thank you all for your advice. I've decided to pass on this particular boat and will continue my que
Painting over sanded non-skid surface CharlieCot at 5:27pm 11.26.22 If the existing surface is glossy between the grit, you can "key" it/rough it with a wire brush Th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? jssailem at 5:06pm 11.26.22 the blades look to have pits in the spray paint vs a corrosion problem, but it is hard to tell from
Oysters!! Calif. Ted at 4:15pm 11.26.22 He then launched into a lengthy explanation of his sailing experience even though I never asked abo
I bought that 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 3:25pm 11.26.22
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's Project_Mayhem at 3:06pm 11.26.22 Not trying to hijack this thread but would ultrasonic welding work for this application?

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