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Minneys Parking Lot Sale timebandit at 9:21am 05.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1025 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 4/1694 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 10/2185 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 1/1312 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 9/1874 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 5/1844 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 9/1902 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 6/14695 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 8/2411 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 43/8484 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 4/1510 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 112/22012 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 3/1664 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 1/1286 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 4/1477 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 4/2016 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 9/2465 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 21/8271 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 3/3173 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 4/1678 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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Fuel Tank Return Line (3) Ralph Johnstone at 9:42am 01.20.23 WOW ! First of all, B E A U T I F U L photo shots and parts layout of your plans. Couldn't be clea
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable Terry Cox at 9:31am 01.20.23 Thoughts? Fam gifted me Luci, an inflatable solar light. Works great for a cockpit light, anchor l
44ds rudder drop HarryvdMeer at 9:24am 01.20.23 I tried both ways. I also tried using a plastic wedge to separate the two halves, but no budging.
45' mast for Buchan 37 Ralph Johnstone at 8:34am 01.20.23 Have you talked to Pro-Tech in North Vancouver ? You don't want to buy a mast from them (very price
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:30am 01.20.23 A thick rubber gasket is the best choice, and you can buy rubber gasket material in a range of thick
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Allan12210 at 8:02am 01.20.23 Jon, I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your H34. From your previous posts I know you put a
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover FastOlson at 8:00am 01.20.23 Hunter used to use aluminum for all of their tanks, which was a testament to the efficacy of a vendo
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable Sailfanatic at 7:53am 01.20.23
44ds rudder drop Allan12210 at 7:52am 01.20.23 Is there any chance that pin is tapered and needs to come out from the opposite direction? Or separa
Missing boom stickinthemud57 at 7:23am 01.20.23 I agree with cost. 4 stroke is quiet. Just got it home, tire issues for a day or two, washing and i
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover Leeward Rail at 7:05am 01.20.23 Try a thin sheet of neoprene. Also do not over tighten the screws, that can cause inspection ports
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable JBP-PA at 6:40am 01.20.23 I really like the Luminaid inflatable LED light. I use it as a backup anchor light, not as my primar
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable JBP-PA at 6:36am 01.20.23 A couple years ago Yachting did a review of portable and battery anchor lights https://www.yachtingm
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 6:15am 01.20.23 If you have any solid pieces of teak you can demo that would be worth something. You can sell it at
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 6:12am 01.20.23 Do you have a rigid vang on the boat ( Seldon or Haurhauer)? Sorry... not a rigid one...
Lifeline Replacement thinwater at 6:12am 01.20.23 Just to point out the obvious. The limiting factor in SS size is passing the swages through the sta
Sealing screws on fresh water tank cover dlochner at 6:06am 01.20.23 Try a thin sheet of neoprene. Also do not over tighten the screws, that can cause inspection ports t
What did he mean when he said this? shemandr at 4:38am 01.20.23 With all due respect to Mr. Perry I have to conclude he is not sailing on the Indian River Lagoon he
What did he mean when he said this? Timm R Oday25 at 4:10am 01.20.23 The above discussion is exactly why I'm so enamored with this site .A respectful variety of thoughts
What did he mean when he said this? jssailem at 2:38am 01.20.23 If you like your Capri 22 what do you care about the reviews. Not all see beauty or utility in the s

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