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How to sell a boat Kermit at 7:48am 04.18.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1541 I have seen questions on the best way to sell a boat. This ad comes as close to what I'd like to se
batterie connections Walloonones at 7:12am 04.18.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1386 We removed the batteries from our Hunter 30 for the winter. Now looking for a diagram for re-wiring
Boat hypochondria or shaft coupling problem? (1) ChessieSailor at 6:56am 04.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1601
Cleaning windows susiedarlin at 6:45am 04.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1071 How do you clean windows in a 26X?
2 unrelated questions re wiring and rigging - Mac 25 Piotr at 6:34am 04.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1448 Questions 1 - I just recently inspected the mast and discovered a cheek block attached about 18 inch
Catalina 22 original DC panel bellsailing at 4:11am 04.18.12 Catalina 22 2/1582 My DC electrical panel on a Catalina 22 is inoperative. Where can I buy an original equipment repla
passage 42 front salon window eianm at 3:43am 04.18.12 Big Boats 5/2209 we have had torrential rain today and my normally dry boat was dripping wet! The biggest problem was
Boat Smells Sail123 at 2:31am 04.18.12 Ask All Sailors 16/3500 In purchasing older sailboats from the 70's and 80's, we have always noticed a musty smell when you
1984 M25 mast raising kit abk at 9:01pm 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1576 Where do you mount the baby stays on the deck? An old thread here said they don't give you instructi
Yet, another mod (5) Trinkka at 8:58pm 04.17.12 Day Sailers 6/2846 I think this was probably one of the easiest and fastest mods I could make today on my boat. It took
Flexiteak on a wooden deck Dfost2000 at 8:11pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1585 Hi all, I'm new to the site so thanks for having the resource available! I own a rather uniqu
boat repairs csavage at 8:08pm 04.17.12 Catalina 30 3/1440 is it usual to pay the boat yard a fee for the "haulout" when having general repairs done? might it
420 low on her waterline Barny192 at 7:59pm 04.17.12 Big Boats 7/1898 Hi Guys, can anybody shed any light on this matter for me. Our recently purchased H420 Passage s
C27 - Edson binnacle - not sturdy trasel at 7:04pm 04.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1874 on my 1983 C27 (I've owned for 4 mos), the whole Edson wheel, binnacle, and attached 1"s/steel tubin
Another maiden voyage for a new old MacGregor 26 (2) Doc_holiday at 7:00pm 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1182 Long story but it was a freebie. A 1990 Mac 26s that had a bent mast, no motor but did have great bo
dielectric barrier 430 insurance Navicula at 6:26pm 04.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1231 my insurance company has asked me......... the main panel accomodates the AC and the DC breakers.
De-Wax Before Using 3M Finesit II? Ducati at 5:48pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1956 Was told that before I do the pre-wax light buff with 3M Finesit II the hull has to be "de-waxed.
Hunters in my neighborhood McZube at 5:46pm 04.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1327 I'm in the process of buying a 1984 H31 and will be bringing it to its new berth at Herrington Harbo
Repacking stuffing box Larry Jackel at 5:32pm 04.17.12 Big Boats 6/1399 With about 1400 hours of motoring time, it's time to repack the stuffing box on my 2005 H44. I have
OK, so I'm Sanding My Bottom... (5) Squidd at 5:28pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 64/11550 But I'm from the Midwest and not so sure what I'm looking at...(all we paint out here is houses barn

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sails Al Minns at 5:27am 12.17.22 has anyone used roller tasker sails on there hunter 23,5 looking for a new mainsail.
CDI FF2 Crazy Dave Condon at 5:21am 12.17.22
Hose clip/clamp CYQK at 4:49am 12.17.22 +2 on awab available here many places
Hose clip/clamp dlochner at 4:48am 12.17.22 Here ya go. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?name=scandvik-aba-hose-clamp&path=-1%7C51%7C2243
CDI FF2 (1) patbratton at 4:41am 12.17.22 The best way is what I did. Face the drum forward pointed directly ant the bow rail post at the stem
Hose clip/clamp Davidasailor26 at 2:57am 12.17.22 Also AWAB hose clamps. I think all AWAB are 316 stainless, whereas Jubilee can be any grade steel.
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole? Davidasailor26 at 2:53am 12.17.22
Hose clip/clamp Ken13559 at 12:41am 12.17.22 Thank you
Hose clip/clamp (1) garymalmgren at 10:37pm 12.16.22 Called Jubilee hose clamps in Australia and Britainps.co.uk/products
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't BigEasy at 9:00pm 12.16.22 John, You have my sympathy. The admiral came down with covid on 11/14 and I got it on 11/17.
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast TimFromLI at 8:14pm 12.16.22 Fourth Edit (on a roll): I mentioned Carolina Beach above, but... Thanks for all the edits and ti
What is a good Trailer Sailboat? rgranger at 8:11pm 12.16.22
CDI FF2 Orbweaver at 8:11pm 12.16.22 Dave, thanks for posting that photo of the bow on the 23.5. This routing is something I need to fix
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Captain Larry-DH at 7:51pm 12.16.22 I still don't understand nfusing info, laced with appropriate cautions. I would have a lot of questi
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 7:05pm 12.16.22 I tried that-took old one to Hydraulic shop. They said no fittings they have match the fittings on
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 7:03pm 12.16.22 I tried that-took old one to Hydraulic shop. They said no fittings they have match the fittings on
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 6:46pm 12.16.22 Sheesh, John. What a saga. This is one for the history books. I've never and will never take the jab
Caframo Terry Cox at 6:26pm 12.16.22 In addition to the Caframo heater that I mentioned in an earlier post, I have three of these units,
Need radio advice Hello Below at 6:14pm 12.16.22 He's getting into kayaking so I suspect he wants it to use for emergency communications. As soon a
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 6:05pm 12.16.22 Well get better yourself, and then you can get the boat back in shape. It's never easy... dj

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