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Stains on carpet inside hull RDS2012 at 3:27pm 05.09.12 Smaller Boats 2/960 On my new to me 18.5, there are water stains (?) on the carpet or material covering the inside of th
Leaving Atlantic City Tomorrow Roger Long at 2:54pm 05.09.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 11/3197 One of my crew came through. Well, actually, he hadn't bailed but there was a bit of miss-communica
Adding electric fuel pump newage1461 at 2:47pm 05.09.12 Engines and Propulsion 9/11061 I have a Hunter 30 with Yanmar 2QM15 motor. I also happen to have a small electric fuel pump lying a
Beneteau 381 Water leak garymuir at 1:02pm 05.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1063 V-berth side ceiling water in the hollow of the side ceiling area leak is somewhere has any one had
Flopper Stopper merlinuxo at 12:54pm 05.09.12 Trailer Sailors 6/4557 Simple and inexpensive home made flopper stopper http://books-for-sail.com/diy-projects/33-flopper-s
What's the wood in cockpit for? Good Will Hunter at 12:20pm 05.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1100 I recently bought a 1986 Hunter 23. Along the front end of the cockpit seating, there is a strip of
The House Always Comes Out Ahead Roger Long at 11:37am 05.09.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 15/3169 First roll of the dice here in Atlantic City: I had the corner of a tooth break off about a mo
Trailer Guides Tsatzsue at 10:42am 05.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1471 I know that tis topic has been hashed out. I have been searching the posts. However...I have a V25 a
Tune up costs shanker at 10:13am 05.09.12 Smaller Boats 12/5864 I had to take my 2009 Honda four stroke in to get a tune up because it would not start for me very w
Motor steering from tiller (3) timebandit at 9:46am 05.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/3954 If you have a 25 style motor mount and rudder you may be interested. I have looked at a lot of dif
New Jib - what's the leech line for? kpgraci at 9:46am 05.09.12 Ask All Sailors 7/4657 I bought a new to me jib on ebay. It's used but in very good condition, got a good deal on it, PO s
Replace Gaskets for side windows on Venture21 TonyJ at 9:30am 05.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/5607 Can anyone supply me with a part number, or place where I can purchase and replace the black rubber
Need to buy MAgregor 26 mast. maxsoto at 9:28am 05.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2907 Hi everybody, I need a used mast for a Macgregor 26S. The closer to Florida or California, the be
prop anti fouling thetone at 8:26am 05.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1975 my prop seems to be getting very badly fouled after only a short period of non use. any ideas on wha
Should I replace these zincs? (4) Rich Stidger at 8:22am 05.09.12 Ask All Sailors 25/4462 Everybody has an opinion, and I want yours. Pictured below are two zincs that I have on my shaft an
Hunter 216 motor mount cracks Ed_S at 8:14am 05.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1673 I've noticed small cracks in the white blocks for the motor mount on the Hunter 216. The cracks are
2000 Hunter 380 BJSSailing at 3:25am 05.09.12 Big Boats 5/1512 I am in the process of buying a Hunter 380. In the cockpit, there is a On/Off switch just to the sta
Cushion covers for 1986 catalina 30. mstock79 at 8:49pm 05.08.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/2332 Re covered the cushions in my cabin. I have the old set washed and clean for any one interested. The
Complications make me crazy... rpell46 at 9:47pm 05.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1648 I was in the process of cleaning the vee berth water tank on my '91 Cat.30 when, as I was removing t
Spraying Bottom Paint Ted at 9:21pm 05.08.12 Ask All Sailors 14/6681 I'd like to touch up a few small areas of bottom paint where the paint has thinned. I'm using Interl

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Insurance claim Crazy Dave Condon at 12:25pm 11.25.22 I don't suppose you will have much of a choice. The insurance company will pay as little as possibl
rewiring the mast LloydB at 12:24pm 11.25.22 I'm curious why you find it desirable to move the conduit from the rear of the mast to the front of
Water dripping through bimini at ends of the traveller AndyL at 12:18pm 11.25.22
New build Hunter boats Crazy Dave Condon at 12:13pm 11.25.22 A new company has taken over the plant building pontoon boats but will build the small fiberglass da
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 12:11pm 11.25.22 I plan on going to town tomorrow for a couple of chores. Will pick up a cedar board and some epoxy t
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice Crazy Dave Condon at 12:07pm 11.25.22 I know the axles put on that trailer plus the age. New axle. Make sure fenders are secured to ma
rewiring the mast jssailem at 12:04pm 11.25.22 Yes it is "ok", but as @dlochner stated, putting your conduit in a place that can impinge on any of
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice JBP-PA at 12:00pm 11.25.22 Yes, brakes can usually be added to a trailer without replacing the axle. You can get either surge b
Washington Sellers Beware jssailem at 11:59am 11.25.22 @Roland5048 you folk in FL have some interesting Toll Road rules. I just got a letter about a class
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice jssailem at 11:54am 11.25.22 I'm getting back to sailing before I get too old... Good for you. You just got the best info. Craz
Growth below my starboard rub-rail a continuous problem Crazy Dave Condon at 11:53am 11.25.22 Hunter used 5200 in the hull to deck joint. If ever pulling the insert out, mark with a pencil ever
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice Crazy Dave Condon at 11:47am 11.25.22 You need brakes on that trailer as the center of gravity is very high causing swaying. Now retired
The joys of boat ownership Scott T-Bird at 11:37am 11.25.22 Good weekend get-a-way location for staying aboard. Maybe new explorations possible. Great daysaili
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 11:07am 11.25.22 Does your slip dock have cleats like ours? If so, I can describe what I've been doing for years wit
Washington Sellers Beware Roland5048 at 10:44am 11.25.22 license plates property of the owner and not part of the vehicle Who knew? I got caught up in th
Water dripping through bimini at ends of the traveller PatAndEuan at 10:22am 11.25.22 er on the starboard side. The line is for the main traveller. The panel is Sunbrella and has snaps
rewiring the mast dlochner at 10:06am 11.25.22 Conduits and wire runs are placed to not interfere with halyards. So, if your preferred location is
New to forum. New to Hunter 466 PatAndEuan at 9:56am 11.25.22 We have also owned our 2003 466 since new, sailed her to New Zealand in 2009, and recently returned
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice Salty Jack at 9:50am 11.25.22 I have a controller and all wired up for brakes. I tow a 15 ft travel trailer. Towed it to Rocky Mt
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke jssailem at 9:43am 11.25.22 @Kingjim91 The CDI Furler Flexible FF1 Description The Cruising Design (CDI) FF1 furler provides on

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