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H23 Rudder jorg027 at 6:03am 04.09.12 Smaller Boats 7/1691 The rudder on my 23 has a single line, that if i pull it, secures the rudder in the down position. W
seeking Signet Smartpack Parts fastguy1955 at 5:25am 04.09.12 Parts Search 2/3321 Hello, I'm buying a sailboat which is equipped with Signet Smartpack instruments, I'm looking for t
Stanchion Crazy Dave Condon at 5:22am 04.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1844 I am working on a 1981 Hunter 27 as a volunteer for the Boy Scouts. I have removed a stanchion and
Galvanic Conducting Grease? Ducati at 5:02am 04.09.12 Ask All Sailors 18/7468 My know-it-all boat neighbor drops by to give me advice always after I have completed the job. I
Spinaker Attachment Question?? Swee Pea 1976 at 4:55am 04.09.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1391 I ould like to know the proper attachment point on the masthead for my spinaker for my O Day 25.. Th
Best anchor for deep mud conditions jibes138 at 3:53am 04.09.12 Ask All Sailors 12/11531 I know a guy who has been having repetitive problems anchoring in deep mud conditions in the creeks
not making speed gettinthere at 2:08am 04.09.12 Engines and Propulsion 8/3170 I don't seem to be getting the speed under power I used to. Cleaned the prop ' bottom, that wasn't i
Foot blocks Pompadi at 11:51pm 04.08.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 13/3481 Hi all We have a 2006 Catalina 309 #79 located in Sydney Australia We've been club racing for a coup
Anchoring Diarrhea Roger Long at 10:44pm 04.08.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 15/4504
throttle/choke and forward reverse handles j reich at 9:31pm 04.08.12 Ericson 1/2800 I have a 1972 Ericson 29' and would like to change out the throttle/forward and reverse levers and t
The Head Mistress: Flush with the joy of retirement Phil Herring at 9:26pm 04.08.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 58/24379 With a great deal of gratitude, no small amount of sadness, and a tiny bit of envy, it is my honor t
stumped on 27 deck drains (1) Bigjer40 at 9:20pm 04.08.12 The Cherubini Hunters 18/2729 1984 Hunter 27! Were starboard and port deck drains stock? They sit about three to four feet from
Considering a 1994 Hunter 26 abk at 8:33pm 04.08.12 Smaller Boats 13/10278 Any owners thought as to the outstanding features and shortcomings would be appreciated... It appear
Replacement turnbuckles - Ericson 29 Brian Palmer at 8:31pm 04.08.12 Ericson 4/2887 Do to storm damage from Hurricane Irene, I need to replace a broken turnbuckle on a 1974 Ericson 29.
Sails for o'day 22 Mhertz at 8:26pm 04.08.12 Day Sailers 12/4605 Looking for a small jib -- used or new. Hanked set up. Any suggestions very much appreciated. Mic
Shaft Replacement chiefwarren at 6:39pm 04.08.12 Catalina 30 13/3721 Can the Shaft be removed without dropping the rudder? I have viewed posts that say yes and some say
Going South seadaddler at 6:24pm 04.08.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1072 We are heading out tomorrow to meet up with many other sailboats from PGSC and we hark Rare heading
Replacing C27 cockpit scupper hoses stevec22206 at 6:16pm 04.08.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2321 Can anyone tell me what the inside diameter is for the cockpit scupper hoses on a late eighties C27.
caulking around the windows jackfromhicksville at 5:40pm 04.08.12 Smaller Boats 5/1248 I would like to replace the caulking around my windows. What should I use? Someone asked me what ma
H34 Need to replace Bilge Hose PGIJon at 5:16pm 04.08.12 Big Boats 8/1383 First of all, that's to everyone who has taken the time to respond to all my questions here! I h

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Suggestions for restoring Teak paneling and cabinetry on Lancer 27 James Chamberlain at 4:11pm 10.20.22 I had a feeling the grain would not match. I think I'm going to try to restore it the best I can an
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:53pm 10.20.22 I'm familiar with the People of Walmart : the Campers of Walmart. An ingenious idea as long as th
Suggestions for restoring Teak paneling and cabinetry on Lancer 27 Ralph Johnstone at 3:39pm 10.20.22 Sanding this is sure to take off the veneer in that part, but will the wood below look okay and ble
Suggestions for restoring Teak paneling and cabinetry on Lancer 27 James Chamberlain at 3:33pm 10.20.22 Thank you. That is an excellent idea I hadn't thought of. I think it can definitely be re-glued.
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot sail sfbay at 2:58pm 10.20.22 That is a widely known / used by rv'ers. However, in 40 years of trailing we always overnight in rv
Alternator tfox2069 at 2:08pm 10.20.22 Let's clarify a bit here, please. If you actually read the links, the primary suggestion is to actu
Kirie Elite 29 PaulK at 2:08pm 10.20.22
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft David in Sandusky at 2:02pm 10.20.22
Foam Seat thinwater at 2:02pm 10.20.22 Look at the "Helmsman's Saddle," under the Sailboat Cushions link at the top of the page. I think th
Bilge Pump dlochner at 1:56pm 10.20.22 A bit more information would be helpful. Can you be a bit more specific about what happens? Like,
Alternator Stu Jackson at 1:51pm 10.20.22 Just remembered this OP has a Beneteau Beneteau Wiring Diagrams - Maine Sail's corrections - Just i
Need HydraHoist dlochner at 1:45pm 10.20.22 My old J24 (2750 #) was on a HydroHoist for 30 years. Have numerous racing boats (J24, Capri 22, Co
Identify This Boat? PaulK at 1:45pm 10.20.22 I think it looks like a Buccaneer. Post # 5 identifies it as a US 22. The Buccaneer 22 has two por
Alternator Stu Jackson at 1:43pm 10.20.22 Or....an alternator regulator...which then goes thru some sort of switch to the battery (per @Stu J
Identify This Boat? higgs at 1:38pm 10.20.22 I think it looks like a Buccaneer.
Need HydraHoist JRacer at 1:29pm 10.20.22 My old J24 (2750 #) was on a HydroHoist for 30 years. Have numerous racing boats (J24, Capri 22, Col
Need HydraHoist dlochner at 1:20pm 10.20.22 Hydrahoi If someone has a hydrahoist for sale they know all that. I am in Chattanooga TN. You adj
Has anyone taken apart one of these lights? flightlead404 at 1:16pm 10.20.22 Great find! I've replaced 3 now. Anybody find replacement switches for these? Having similar int
Need HydraHoist Steve Sherman at 1:07pm 10.20.22 2000lbs Hydrahoi OK, 2:1 says it's the weight and not the year. What is the hoist mounted on ? W
H19 (1994) Standing Rigging - Mast Foot Not Level Crazy Dave Condon at 1:06pm 10.20.22 Would you like to talk with me. If so send me your number please by private message Former dealer

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