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1980 Hunter 36 mast step NY1T at 3:41pm 03.09.12 The Cherubini Hunters 21/9344 I decided to teach myself to tune my rigging. I get to the first turnbuckle and it is adjusted fully
mast spreaders Bristol22Caravel at 2:58pm 03.09.12 Parts Search 1/3684 Just bought my first boat, 1975 Bristol Caravel 22, and beginning the long restore process. Right no
New S2 11.0 owner quarteringbreeze at 2:03pm 03.09.12 S2 8/3667 Hi all, I just bought a 1979 S2 11.0. The boat doesn't need much work, but I am getting ready to r
KY lake trip Bog13 at 1:44pm 03.09.12 Catalina 22 7/2082 I am looking for info on Kentuky lake, Has anyone sailed this, where did you park, where did you sta
Mirror removal An anonymous user at 12:56pm 03.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4259 Has anyone removed the mirror in the gally area. I am thinking of doing this and want to know if any
looking for info. on Hunter Passage 420 blair at 12:21pm 03.09.12 Big Boats 17/6960 I am considering purchasing one of these boats, and can't seem to find much on the Internet about th
universal 5411 Exhaust Manifold Mdpassmo at 10:43am 03.09.12 Parts Search 0/2624 Hey im lookin for a exhaust manifold for a universal atomic 4 diesel i've been searching and searchi
looking for spreaders Bristol22Caravel at 10:40am 03.09.12 Bristol 0/2103 Hey everyone, I'm completely restoring a 1975 Bristol Caravel 22. When I bought it, it was missing a
Safety Rail Stanchion replacement Catalina 28 jansan1 at 8:27am 03.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/3950 Just a follow-up to a previous thread on a Catalina 28 stanchion failure and subsequent replacement.
A Tale of Two Holding Tanks (1) Maine Sail at 8:26am 03.09.12 Ask All Sailors 15/4147 The tanks: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/image/141968441/medium.jpg Tank #1 In early December
Inflating Inflatable lehigh375 at 6:22am 03.09.12 Ask All Sailors 13/4425 I recently posted about whether to tow or bring the inflatable on board and I thank you and apprecia
Window Curtain Mounting Posts (1) jmce1587 at 6:09am 03.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1229 In my 83-87 H31 there are mounting/tie off posts for curtains that look like a white cap/cover over
Mile Zero Roger Long at 4:23am 03.09.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2879 It was a thrill to come around the bend and see Hospital Point, sort of like seeing New York out the
Wanted Maxwell Winches or repair kits Capt JimF at 2:41am 03.09.12 Parts Search 2/3103 Hi, hope you are having a fine day. Need help in locating used Maxwell 2 speed self tailing wenches.
Question for Sumner. Ray Bowles at 10:04pm 03.08.12 Trailer Sailors 4/3406 Sum, What is the operational noise level on the gen-set you built and mounted on your stern rail.
Relocating the crossbar on the davits hoges in wa at 9:21pm 03.08.12 Ask All Sailors 0/903
Profurl foils jbwbcat30 at 6:36pm 03.08.12 Catalina 30 4/1633 I am looking for a foil for a profurl n 32, this is a round foil with 1 sail slot. If anyone has one
rubber motor mount pad. plainssailor at 6:08pm 03.08.12 Day Sailers 1/1298 Hi All, I have an Oday 25 1977 with an aux. motor mount for my 10 hp Honda. The wood is rotted and
Whisker Pole Mounting Brackets jduehmig at 5:45pm 03.08.12 Parts Search 6/3610 I am looking to get a whisker pole this spring for my Ericson 36C. I've found a pole that will work
Looks like we may cruise Maine this summer windsock1 at 5:43pm 03.08.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1991 In planning our summer getaway, we were thinking of Maine. I love the State but my knowledge is real

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DC distribution panel in Hunters ggrizzard at 2:51pm 11.30.22 Yep Stu. If the master switch is on, the circuits are hot. Why they built a panel that way or why H
Side Stay Tension ColumbiaRiverDoug at 2:15pm 11.30.22 Thank you everyone for all the useful tips regarding shroud tension. I'll look forward to making th
O'Day 28 Keel Deflection terry_buda at 1:53pm 11.30.22 Follow up, for any other interested sailors: I met with a master boat builder in our area (Joe Parke
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion DayDreamer41 at 1:45pm 11.30.22 The solenoid is closed when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. Sounds as if your solenoid
rewiring the mast Scott T-Bird at 1:37pm 11.30.22 The light on the mast is a steaming light I've never seen someone install a tri color on the bow of
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion ice breaker at 1:18pm 11.30.22 You may have a welded closed solenoid.
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion Johann at 12:55pm 11.30.22 My cat came with similar Cole hersee solenoids for combining the house and start when the engine was
0day 25,130 genoa sail sfbay at 12:54pm 11.30.22 Do an internet search on "used sailboat genoa sail" and you will find many sites and sail lofts that
DC distribution panel in Hunters Stu Jackson at 11:32am 11.30.22 I prefer the option available with a regular breaker to switch something off, can't do that with pu
DC distribution panel in Hunters Terry Cox at 11:29am 11.30.22 Many years ago, when I was still learning the boat's systems, we were at anchor and when it came tim
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt Ralph Johnstone at 10:26am 11.30.22 Another consideration: If you grind the head of the screw off, the sheaves and plate will come up a
2000 Hunter 380 AC electrical problem JamesG161 at 10:16am 11.30.22 when I turn on the air conditioning breaker and the main B-bus breaker in the aft lazarette in the
2000 Hunter 380 AC electrical problem mermike at 9:46am 11.30.22 Or the pigtail.
Iron Swing Keel Maintenance: A cautionary tale HeelBoy at 9:38am 11.30.22 That makes sense... you don't want to drop the keel to replace the zinc... you could probably crimp
Iron Swing Keel Maintenance: A cautionary tale rgranger at 9:32am 11.30.22 I should probably add a Zinc while I'm at it. That makes sense... you don't want to drop the keel
Iron Swing Keel Maintenance: A cautionary tale HeelBoy at 9:26am 11.30.22 .... like this... I had the exact same concern, and fiddled with some ideas along the same lines a
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt rgranger at 8:48am 11.30.22 Thank you for the advice, rgranger! I will get some penetrating oil and use some patience too. than
Iron Swing Keel Maintenance: A cautionary tale (1) rgranger at 8:46am 11.30.22 That looks like a viable approach. A concern I have is that the bolts going into the meat of the me
Side Stay Tension Joe at 8:28am 11.30.22 :plus: Always, the goal is to keep everything where you want it, and where you want it is centered
2000 Hunter 380 AC electrical problem Don S/V ILLusion at 7:56am 11.30.22

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