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How much line for a hunter 26 pilotsteve100 at 12:34pm 03.24.12 Smaller Boats 8/2050 I am a new boat owner and my 1994 Hunter 26 needs new lines. I want to start out this new season wit
My trip to Ocracoke (1) rgranger at 10:45am 03.24.12 Ask All Sailors 14/2549 Hello All Last weekend the kids were out of school on Friday and I was also off of work. We also s
Companionway hatch removal Ritdog at 10:44am 03.24.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1336 Wife thinks we have a teeny-teeny leak in the SB companionway hatch slider - it's probably JUST out
Buffing old gelcoat Captainron1 at 8:59am 03.24.12 Ask An Oday Owner 7/3314 Hello, I have purchased a 1979 30ft O'Day which has had no care for at least 12 years. I want to bri
Hunter 460 Dish Shelf lorisjohnson at 8:25am 03.24.12 Big Boats 1/987 Has anyone removed the overhead dish shelf from a Hunter 460 or 466? I have taken mine out but also
Tabernacle and Roller Furling H30Gary at 7:26am 03.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1579 I would like to set up a tabernackle rig on my H30 to be able to lower the mast but I would also lik
where can we post our modifications? SailH37 at 6:45am 03.24.12 The Cherubini Hunters 2/41 I've tried emailing, and even talked with this site's owner's wife (I believe), and it looks like th
Looking for Replacement Coffee Carafe Capthunter356 at 5:42am 03.24.12 Big Boats 11/4866 I am looking for a replacement carafe for a brew N wave (combination microwave a coffee maker). The
How do they drain? kerryonc27 at 1:31am 03.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 13/4263 Hi all....I was finally able to go out and see the 74 Catalina 27. I wish they would of cleaned it o
How to mount battery for ODAY 222 bear62041 at 11:14pm 03.23.12 Day Sailers 22/7178 I bought a 1986 ODay 222 late last year and I've finally got it about ready to splash. Among other t
what is this deck fitting for???? (1) centerline at 10:20pm 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1887 I have tried to upload a photo, but I am not sure it took.... I have these attachment fittings at
Remove and Restep Mast? (1) robert dros at 9:05pm 03.23.12 Big Boats 5/3535 I just this boat 2nd hand, a Hunter 376, and I let to believe that the Standing Rigging has to be re
pearson 30 flax size for packing pearsonpvg at 7:30pm 03.23.12 Pearson 1/1573 I am trying to figure out what size flax i need to repack my box this year before launch.I do not ha
Did you do your Electromaax upgrade yet? Bob S at 7:07pm 03.23.12 Musings With Maine Sail 7/4335 Maine, Was wondering if you did the serpentine upgrade yet? No one has come out with a set up for
12VDC refer fan Mark Maulden at 7:06pm 03.23.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2507 I have an "old" Adler Barbour refer unit that is an ice box conversion. It works well except the fa
flush toilet in mac. 26c quality tyme at 5:25pm 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/6228 Has anyone installed a flush toilet in a mac. 26c. I am aware of the ballast tank and all the plumbi
Main Sail Question Erik V at 5:21pm 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1161 To All Can a main sail designed to be used with a bolt rope foot be used a loose footed. I am
Depth Finder Chris Bogle at 5:05pm 03.23.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1618 Could anyone recommend a depth finder that fits the existing bulkhead cut out in the Oday 22. I assu
22' Pearson Ensign bassharborboathouse at 2:55pm 03.23.12 Ask All Sailors 9/5558 We are doing repairs on a early 1960's 22' Pearson Ensign. The "End Caps" for the rub rail (where th
ISO Owner of hull #456 Lorianna at 2:30pm 03.23.12 Catalina 30 0/1151 Does anyone know who owns hull #456? It is probably someone in the San Francisco Bay Area, but our

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Contessa 26 retrieval Canada-USA dlochner at 8:19am 09.01.22 You really don't have many options. Because it is so late in the season, trucking is about it. The c
A/C duct locations Ed.S at 8:16am 09.01.22 Thanks Crusty Ol Salt, (like that name) My unit/return air is located in the salon. so no air is dir
Load on an on mast main halyard clutch? Scott T-Bird at 8:09am 09.01.22 @Richard19068 , I assume your desire is to get the halyard out of the cockpit? I've seen plenty of
Contessa 26 retrieval Canada-USA Epic1969 at 8:00am 09.01.22 Long story short. The location where boat is being stored wants it out by 5/1/23.
How do you use your fridge without shelves or baskets? (3) Rich Stidger at 7:58am 09.01.22 Our refrigerator in our h40.5 is similar. We do have a long shelf that runs across the back of the
Wet core from dodger snaps? dmax at 7:34am 09.01.22 With butyl, I have found that I need to re-tighten through-bolts 3 - 4 times as the bolt will be loo
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer Rich Stidger at 7:33am 09.01.22 Good question, I hadn't thought about it. I use the bottle until it is empty. So far no issues. +
How do you use your fridge without shelves or baskets? sail sfbay at 7:19am 09.01.22 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! There should be a grate on the shel
New lifelines jon hansen at 7:12am 09.01.22 labor on the great lakes is now $135.00 an hour. parts and labor if you did nothing, sounds about r
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer Davidasailor26 at 7:10am 09.01.22
New lifelines Scott T-Bird at 7:05am 09.01.22 I think it pretty much depends on how much service they provided.
Contessa 26 retrieval Canada-USA Scott T-Bird at 6:59am 09.01.22 If you are going to do any of it by water this year, you better get started! But if you wait till n
Tohatsu 5HP SP Propane wont run... Pandragon at 6:52am 09.01.22 I dropped mine off at the local dealer this morning. We will see what they can do.
Contessa 26 retrieval Canada-USA dlochner at 6:48am 09.01.22 Taking it to Lake Erie from PEI via the St. Lawrence could be a long frustrating experience as you w
2 year old Diesel Stabilzer dlochner at 6:44am 09.01.22 Good question, I hadn't thought about it. I use the bottle until it is empty. So far no issues.
Contessa 26 retrieval Canada-USA Scott T-Bird at 6:41am 09.01.22 Why not hire a Canadian delivery boat captain who has all required shots sail her to Maine? Then yo
New lifelines dlochner at 6:37am 09.01.22 Just had my lifelines on a catalina 30 replaced with coated wire and all fittings including pelican
Testing coolant pump? SawyerCurt at 6:16am 09.01.22 Oh, and is just the tach needle dropping, or is the engine actually starting to stall? If you have
Testing coolant pump? SawyerCurt at 6:12am 09.01.22 I've seen intermittent brief surges in coolant temperature. I've replaced the impeller on the raw w
Need Advice Regarding Sunfish that Has Rarely Been Sailed Siamese at 6:11am 09.01.22 Just sell it. They're not worth a lot, and you probably won't see a return for your time and effort

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