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Shaft Packing Material John T1594 at 11:30am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3057 I went to order some new packing material for my stuffing box and there are some new developments si
Mainsheet 'blocks' davetv at 10:18am 04.28.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1285 I need to replace the mainsheet blocks on my 1984 M21. The block that attaches to the boom contains
catalina 27 lifelines mortyd at 9:19am 04.28.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1089 why do catalina 27's lifelines angle down toward the deck near the bow when catalina 30's lifelines
Hunter 326 Spinaker prange at 8:40am 04.28.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1776 Is anyone currently flying a spinaker on a Hunter 326? This is my third season with this boat and I
Original Engine Cover rhythmsurfer at 7:45am 04.28.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2023 I finally got a new computer and will be more active on the forums now! Updates for Irish Blessing a
Removing wheel (autopilot installation) dlewis812 at 7:26am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3711 Gear puller the best way to remove the wheel? Removed the nut and the wheel is on there very solid (
The project list dwindles -- Finally (5) dparilla at 6:33am 04.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1297 After some prep work, our haulout went without a hitch. :dance: I had 6 volunteers over 3 days helpi
Installing smartpilot X-5 dlewis812 at 6:31am 04.28.12 Catalina 30 13/2607 Attempting the install on my '82 cat 30. Reviewing location for computer and compass. Anyone have
Lewmar Opening Port Parts Beneteau 321 at 5:34am 04.28.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1570 We have a 1997 Beneteau Oceanus 321--Hsving trouble finding replacement screens for our ports (other
Bent Hardware (1) ShotgunSlim at 5:28am 04.28.12 Catalina 22 9/2061 One of these bolts came off the upper shrouds and the other one off the forward lower shrouds. When
Stiff throttle gundaddy at 4:25am 04.28.12 Engines and Propulsion 5/3792 Boat: 1989 Pearson 31 Engine: Yanmar 2GM20F Pedestal: Edson Problem: Advancing the throttl
leaking fuel tank mark bregel at 3:51am 04.28.12 Big Boats 2/1746 I have an older Catalina 36,1986. I think the fuel tank is leaking. My question is : How to remove t
Securing the halyard Chris Bogle at 3:17am 04.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/4003 Have a system on my boat where the halyard ropes are fed through a series of two pulleys at the base
We NEED a sailboat in May ! OSL at 12:28am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1645 Hello, O-S-L is a french association, we study plastic marine debris. We faced a problem with our bo
Need Replacement Shift Cable Assembly for 1987 H26.5 dknape at 8:22pm 04.27.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1257 Good day everyone, I need some assistance finding the correct part for my 1987 Hunter 26.5. I need
Sailing on eastern lake ontario horsedad at 6:52pm 04.27.12 Catalina 22 3/1336 Has anyone sailed a 22 on eastern Lake Ontario? I have a 1989 wing keel and sail on Oneida lake and
Phrf rating?? Cmp1110 at 4:13pm 04.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2281 What is this based on?? Does anyone know what my rating is ? Hunter 28.5 1985 deep draft 110 jib ??
Question On Battery Box Containment 2 Bob S at 3:02pm 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 21/11234 I am searching this forum for advise on containing a potential spill. The C30 has a molded battery b
slowing noel32129 at 2:56pm 04.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1862 Got a bit of a problem that I would love to through out for some others experiences We are new to
Two-toned decks jfrench at 2:48pm 04.27.12 Catalina 22 13/3185 Does anybody know what the deal is with the two-tone deck paint job on our boats? Was the colored ar

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replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 yawstick at 6:50am 01.12.23 the exit holes were up off the deck a fair amount and 3 feet or so apart vertically there is winch t
H240 bulkhead thickness patbratton at 6:29am 01.12.23 I'm building a wooden organizer to add some storage for sunglasses, sunscreen, reading material, et
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Leeward Rail at 6:28am 01.12.23 a piece of bicycle chain works well as the weight. Use a magnet to fish the chain out of the exit s
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 01.12.23 I''m seeing enough complaints about it to continue recommending it. I assume you meant that you no
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Leeward Rail at 6:18am 01.12.23 Since this a "new to you" boat... I would want to drop the mast and inspect the rigging, wiring, she
The keel... is done HeelBoy at 6:14am 01.12.23 Love the arrows on that bullseye! I was going to mark mine with inch-increments, but the arrows are
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 shemandr at 6:08am 01.12.23 I've sailed a lot on a Tartan 33 and on the one I'm most familiar with there is an access/exit hole
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 dlochner at 6:07am 01.12.23 The mast is still up... the main halyard is there... would replace it for sure... I'm thinking you
Jibing The Mainsail Kings Gambit at 6:06am 01.12.23 Those are uncontrolled jibes. I can understand your concern. I would not jibe in that fashion. Fir
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 yawstick at 5:37am 01.12.23 The mast is still up... the main halyard is there... would replace it for sure... I'm thinking you w
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Parsons at 5:22am 01.12.23 If no messenger lines, and the mast is up, then someone has to climb the mast. Presumably, the main
The keel... is done (2) THECUSCUS at 5:05am 01.12.23 Interesting fix and nicely done. It looks like the area of the keel where the lock down bolt goes i
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 shemandr at 5:04am 01.12.23 Make the seller replace the halyards as a condition of sale. This shouldn't be your problem. If i
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 Tally Ho at 5:00am 01.12.23 It can be done, and as @dlochner said, way easier if the mast is down. i would check and verify th
Hunter 380 muffler Terry Cox at 4:54am 01.12.23 We have worn a crack in our OEM Centek muffler on our 2001 Hunter 380. Different model boat, but m
replacing internal mast halyards on tartan 33 dlochner at 4:49am 01.12.23 Is the mast up or down? If down it is an easy task. Get an electricians fish tape and run it through
BAD FUEL can spoil your day Terry Cox at 4:40am 01.12.23 Our 1991 boat came with dual fuel filters for both engines (main and generator); Racor cartridge ten
Our new 310 SawyerCurt at 4:23am 01.12.23 Congratulations!! We've had #48 since 2014!
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 Ken13559 at 2:54am 01.12.23 I use Restor'-a-Finish follow by beeswax. KenY
Beneteau house-starter battery switches Syversens at 10:52pm 01.11.23 Ill take the jumper off next time I'm down there. I looked at echocharge for my first 361 and decide

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