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Black Goo Dripping on Deck BWagner at 3:35am 03.15.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1193 Hi, I'm in the process of buying a 2003 Hunter 426ds. Yesterday we had our survey done and the
Broken crankshaft reworb at 2:50am 03.15.12 Engines and Propulsion 26/9369 I just recently bought a new to me boat. The boat has/had a 2GM20 Yanmar with 190 hours. On the wa
Trouble with Jib Furler. tcul at 8:36pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3320 Aloha everyone! I sail a Cal 30. I was out sailing today and pulled out the jib using jib furler.
Boat Ramps by a Novice David S at 8:07pm 03.14.12 Trailer Sailors 5/3181 What makes a good use able boat ramp for sail-boaters? I have only used 5 different ones. 1. At La
Complete Interior Makeover?? Richard Deep at 7:22pm 03.14.12 Mid-Size Boats 7/3693 Has anybody contemplated or undertaken a complete interior makeover on an older Hunter? I have an '8
my new fridge thread? doehunter at 5:49pm 03.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/3935 I think I need to call the store tomorrow. I think it needs to go back. I got some pretty decent tes
New owner here CaptGregg at 5:23pm 03.14.12 Catalina 22 19/2951 Just purchased a Catalina 22 and trailer, borrowed a Chevy truck to pull it home... didn't have a hi
Need the brass bushing for ST1000 autopilot peterbud at 5:00pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1927 I am in the process of moving my Raymarine St1000 autopilot to a different boat and need the bushing
$210 difference BillyK at 4:34pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 14/2336 ok.. so help me understand why this is $220 http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1\|328\|3033
packing nut/locking nut barrile at 3:46pm 03.14.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1959 Does anyone know what size the packing nut and locking nut is on my 2005 Hunter 36 propeller shaft.
Charging batteries in Parallel question (1) BillyK at 2:27pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 31/7226 Can someone explain to me how joining two batteries to produce a larger 12 volt bank in parallel can
Is it time for a new charger on the C-27? caguy at 2:15pm 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1292 My B-W power converter Model 3230ul is only putting out 11.54 volts to the battery out teminal (test
Mast wiring JamesO256 at 1:59pm 03.14.12 Smaller Boats 10/1922 Does anyone know how the wires are ran to the mast. I have a 1983 H22.
Mooring set up freshiecat at 1:40pm 03.14.12 Catalina 22 1/2610 Hey everyone- I'm in the process of buying all of the parts to put together a solid mooring for my c
Thoughts on an anchor locker on the 26 matey at 1:08pm 03.14.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/11830 I've read many interesting and helpful discussions on this forum so I thought I'd pose my question t
pedal driven prop? walkerman at 12:31pm 03.14.12 Engines and Propulsion 7/7900 has anyone ever heard of or seen of a pedal powered prop shaft? i've got an idea and was wondering i
Removing A Transducer JimLor at 12:23pm 03.14.12 Pearson 6/2154 I bought the Garmin 546s GPS and also bought the Airmar P319 transducer. I currently have a like-siz
Battery Charger causing stereo hum? Bowedtoothdoc at 11:06am 03.14.12 Big Boats 5/2886 Anyone else having this issue. Just replaced my old JVC unit with the new West Marine model with the
Lifelines and Stanchions docon48 at 10:58am 03.14.12 Catalina 22 5/2122 Has anyone removed the lifelines and stanchions from a 22mkII? I think the lifelines are in the way
Dyneema Lifeline Hooks... Squidd at 10:18am 03.14.12 Ask All Sailors 12/4873 I want to replace my frayed covered steel lifelines with dyneema rope... The rope has a 5400# rati

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First time sailboat owner jssailem at 5:00am 11.27.22 I almost banged the stern straight into one of the pilings due to getting confused on the helm. No
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? danstanford at 4:13am 11.27.22 Rotate the furler until the sail is fully out and you should be able to see where the tack is shackl
First time sailboat owner kappykaplan at 3:59am 11.27.22 I almost banged the stern straight into one of the pilings due to getting confused on the helm. If
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 3:26am 11.27.22 We got out of the slip and back in without tearing up our boat or anyone else's :DOur neighbor helpe
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? njlarry at 3:17am 11.27.22 I always use 4 gal -50 in mine as AF is cheap vs cracked parts. Always drain system first so less
'81 H27 Fuel Tank Dimensions Benny17441 at 9:14pm 11.26.22 Google and check with Inca Molded Products in Nashville TN. They supplied fuel tanks for boat manuf
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice Benny17441 at 8:44pm 11.26.22 The Starwind 223 had a fixed keel center board combo. It had about a 2ft draft and sat high on the
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? CowboyWay at 6:51pm 11.26.22 Oh good...that was all you needed to do to a toilet that uses pressurized fresh water. Unfortunate
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater (2) mermike at 6:49pm 11.26.22 Last couple of pictures. Top one shows the thermal image. Bottom one shows the location of the fuel
Rebedding Catalina 310 chainplates with the mast up CowboyWay at 6:48pm 11.26.22 I think he means that the chainplate wasnt moved, just the coverplate is lifted up. New bedding ma
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard RussellBeckner at 6:29pm 11.26.22 Not Costa Rica. Seems you are refering to your sail in Belize to the North. But thank you for your i
Buying a Hunter 23. No brakes advice Salty Jack at 6:13pm 11.26.22 Thank you all for your advice. I've decided to pass on this particular boat and will continue my que
Painting over sanded non-skid surface CharlieCot at 5:27pm 11.26.22 If the existing surface is glossy between the grit, you can "key" it/rough it with a wire brush Th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal? jssailem at 5:06pm 11.26.22 the blades look to have pits in the spray paint vs a corrosion problem, but it is hard to tell from
Oysters!! Calif. Ted at 4:15pm 11.26.22 He then launched into a lengthy explanation of his sailing experience even though I never asked abo
I bought that 26 O'day! Project_Mayhem at 3:25pm 11.26.22
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's Project_Mayhem at 3:06pm 11.26.22 Not trying to hijack this thread but would ultrasonic welding work for this application?
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? Davidasailor26 at 2:43pm 11.26.22
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? Ralph Johnstone at 2:32pm 11.26.22 Easy, if you tell us the make and model of the furler.
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail? JamesG161 at 2:32pm 11.26.22 Is anyone available to give me instruction or advice on tricks to do the job done? you may not hav

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