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Cover for 40.5 bow pulpit seat tvangrove at 2:00pm 04.15.12 Big Boats 5/1188 Our 40.5 (like many Hunters) has a bow pulpit seat with wood slats that requires varnishing on a reg
How many ports do I need? FredV at 1:34pm 04.15.12 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1774 There are a LOT of ports and hatches on the 37C and, as numerous posts here suggest, they're all pro
Need info on steaming and anchor light for 1984 H31 bobmorning at 1:25pm 04.15.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/2093 Does anyone know what type of anchor and steaming light was equipped on 1984 Hunter 31? One bulb ne
Keel Leak?? H30inDC at 1:15pm 04.15.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2511 We own a 1980 Hunter 30 which has persistent water in the bilge. After haul out last fall we notice
ODay 28 - Stuffing Box Packing skisil at 12:01pm 04.15.12 Bigger Boats 7/2511 I have an )28 and need to repack my stuffing box. I wasnt to order the packing in advance and have
1 dead, 4 missing after yacht runs aground off San Francisco Lost Parent at 11:19am 04.15.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3396 So sad to hear of this bad news
Want to Add Boom Vang to PY26 (2) Squidd at 10:30am 04.15.12 Ask All Sailors 11/4156 My boat currently doesn't have one, and I'm "thinking" I want one... So I dug up some rigging to m
Farallones Race 1 Dead 4 Missing Rick D at 10:23am 04.15.12 Racing 3/6942 There is a notorious area on the return leg, I'm assuming they were there: http://news.yahoo.com/1-
H27 Owners/Where u keep ur batteries? Bigjer40 at 10:20am 04.15.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2092 1984 H27 and I have a start and house battery under the nav station/port-aft- 1/4 birth. Not sure I
Maiden voyage of the new used boat...perfection. (1) centerline at 10:17am 04.15.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1917 Saturday was a great day for sailing. After being a powerboater for 40 years I cashed them all in
Best way to replace rudder on Hunter 28.5 Miss_Shell at 9:05am 04.15.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/2169 We ran aground yesterday and the rudder broke off at the post. what is the best way to get this rep
Wilcox Cridden Sands Winner type Head casual at 9:00am 04.15.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3319 I,just removed my above mentioned head and cleanded the Bronze so I,am sure of what I ,Have,The Head
H 376 Helm pedestal minnella at 7:33am 04.15.12 Big Boats 3/1214 Does anyone know who built the pedestal on the 376? As electronics evolve I can see the need for rep
Teak Flooring (1) shark929 at 6:39am 04.15.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2286 Looking for help on a teak/holly floor. Had a water stain from a rug. Attempted to sand out and fina
Gel Coat Beajae at 6:23am 04.15.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1718 I have some small nicks and scratches on my 84 O'Day 28 that need repairing and am having difficulty
In the Future of Cruising Roger Long at 5:29am 04.15.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 25/10229 This kind of thing is going to be more and more a part of the cruising life, I fear: http://cruiser
Davit for a watkin 27 in fl (1) cubaneo at 5:22am 04.15.12 Parts Search 0/1734 http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=28.152604,-80.595552'zoom=14'markers=28.152604,-80.
Transporting with water tank full Beneteau 321 at 4:31am 04.15.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1200 We have a Beneteau 321 with 55 galon water tank. The question is ther any problems transporting the
Tv on the boat txtowman at 9:00pm 04.14.12 Catalina 22 26/4186 So, My plan is to stay on My boat in a marina while I hunt for a job in Houston, TX. Do I go ahead
Need help in Identifying Boat tombluewater at 8:14pm 04.14.12 Day Sailers 3/1315 Need help in determining model and year of an older daysailer. I believe it is a DSII. Difficult to

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Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt garymalmgren at 3:31am 12.10.22 Hi QCI Thanks for coming back with your result. Will help someone else out down the road. gary
Catalina Capri 18 jib size? Joe at 12:49am 12.10.22 Hello, I have a question. Would this size jib fit Catalina 18? NO, absolutely not. It is the w
Boat Smells! Ralph Johnstone at 9:04pm 12.09.22 . I'll probably check the waste line for seepage and replace that in the spring. That holds a str
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Leeward Rail at 8:39pm 12.09.22 Here you are... And it is your thread @HeelBoy ..:biggrin: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/thread
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 12.09.22 Your comment about alignment is interesting I'll look at it more closely to see if I can determine
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Leeward Rail at 8:20pm 12.09.22 I'd like to take credit for this but l can't. @rgranger is the resident chemist. I only play one on
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? dlochner at 7:50pm 12.09.22 I believe @dlochner was the member who recently posted a DIY formula for removing hull paint. I ha
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose jaysweet at 7:49pm 12.09.22 My opinion: I think it's fine that so many people like their dripless seals. I have nothing bad to s
Evergreen jaysweet at 6:42pm 12.09.22 This is our home waters, right outside of Rock Creek. It was really interesting to read the Coast Gu
CDI FF2 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:33pm 12.09.22 The front of the drum should be facing towards the stern with the furling line led aft along the sid
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Project_Mayhem at 5:07pm 12.09.22 @Project_Mayhem has it right. Since its living on a trailer, I don't see bothering with antifouli
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose dkinzer at 5:04pm 12.09.22 Is this the area on the shaft you're referring to It is. Your comment about alignment is interesti
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Ralph Johnstone at 5:04pm 12.09.22 I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose (2) Ralph Johnstone at 4:59pm 12.09.22 When repacking a stuffing box, has anyone found a wear groove or scoring on the shaft Is this the
Painting inside the keel locker, antifouling? Leeward Rail at 4:55pm 12.09.22 @Project_Mayhem has it right. Since its living on a trailer, I don't see bothering with antifoulin
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose dkinzer at 4:55pm 12.09.22 I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Rick D at 4:40pm 12.09.22 If you are going to the trouble of replacing the hose, have you considered a dripless shaft seal? Pe
Oh no, not that sticky! kappykaplan at 4:33pm 12.09.22 I'm afraid that product has several other drawbacks and is not recommended for this purpose. Wise
CAPE Index.... What does that mean? shemandr at 4:31pm 12.09.22 There are three stages to a thunderstorm event while sailing: 1). You hear thunder. Crew member say
Oh no, not that sticky! Ralph Johnstone at 4:18pm 12.09.22 :poop: No, I'm afraid that product has several other drawbacks and is not recommended for this pu

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