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Forward cockpit drain H33 jorgefife at 4:34pm 11.24.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2144 Dave Underwood posted this article under "owner modifications" I just wanted to ask 2 questions: 1-
H33 (78-83) jorgefife at 3:48pm 11.24.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2586 I get the Sail magazine, Cruising World and always look there for write-ups on older boats, which I
GPS balancing $ vs function, setting up masthead JohnSharon at 2:41pm 11.24.11 Ask An Oday Owner 15/2158 Two questions First, what are recommendations (how much should I expect to spend) for GPS I need to
Wiring 23' ODay with two batteries JohnSharon at 2:21pm 11.24.11 Ask An Oday Owner 10/3026 Could use some advice. I have a new (old) boat where the fuse panel was located down low and winter
Here's hoping sailaway78 at 1:17pm 11.24.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3142 I'm sitting here trying to digest the way too much Thanksgiving dinner I ate. Enjoying just sitting
Heat exchanger on the 2QM20 (3) Ed Schenck at 12:14pm 11.24.11 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1321 So as not to steal Richard's thread I thought I would answer Rardi's question here. Actually I can'
Cal Boat Stuff Lori at 10:39am 11.24.11 Cal 1/2613 Some of you may remember my late husband, Roger Jones. For those of you who do not - Roger at one t
main sail hoisting problem powersailor at 10:39am 11.24.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1622 I have a new 26M and after several days out, nbow the mainsail will not go up the last 18 - 24 inche
1973 catalina 27 rebuild Ravenblood at 9:45am 11.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 11/6702 hello all, new to sailing and the site, have friends that are full time cruisers and boat builders
Lewmar folding wheel Hannah Quinn at 9:37am 11.24.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/6035 I have a 2005 H306. I'm considering installing a folding Lewmar wheel to provide more space in the c
To pull the yanmar or not ? (1) Richard Shelby at 8:42am 11.24.11 The Cherubini Hunters 12/6234 That is the question I pose to your collective wisdom. Here's the deal: My previous post about the E
Universal 25 xpb impeller access eberns at 5:34am 11.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1531 Changing the raw water pump impeller on this engine in my Catalina 28 MK II requires prying one of t
Passage 456 leaking at compression post kemahflash at 3:10am 11.24.11 Big Boats 3/1178 Checked the usual suspects here, any owners of the 450 0r 456 have any experiences to share? This is
Hull registration number acox271929 at 7:26pm 11.23.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1116 I recently bought a 1984 Mac 25 and am having a problem with the registration number. It is unreadab
Happy Thanksgiving and thanks to all bugaloo at 6:46pm 11.23.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1848 I wish all of you and your's a very Happy Thanksgiving and thank you all for all the help and inform
Stimson Bow Roof Shed (1) rgranger at 6:38pm 11.23.11 Ask All Sailors 4/11871 Hey All: I had the week off and finally got a chance to start assembling my Stimson Bow Roof Shed.
62HP Yanmar in a 99 Hunter 420 therobesons at 6:38pm 11.23.11 Big Boats 2/1822 As you all know by now, we are looking to buy the 1999 Hunter 420 CC and just trying to do my homewo
Help with Honda b75 outboard? traveljunkies at 6:30pm 11.23.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/4868 Does anyone know of any other motors that share parts, (prop housing) with the Honda B75 (7.5 hp)?
Is it safe to fly a spinniker on a 420? therobesons at 6:24pm 11.23.11 Big Boats 5/1623 Because of the NO back stay B'R rig, is it safe to fly a full spinnaker or should you only use the s
Going Electric Wavelength at 3:44pm 11.23.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/3772 The Admiral would like the head to be electric. I have sourced 2 models of conversion kits. Raritan

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Leaking thru hull Tally Ho at 10:55am 10.15.22 Gregg, What was age of your cracked hoses? Had an older boat on my dock that sunk a few ye
Leaking thru hull BigEasy at 10:44am 10.15.22 While you are at it, check the hoses attached to those valves. I had a drain hose under my galley
Leaking thru hull BigEasy at 10:38am 10.15.22 1983 ODay 28 with a slow leaking thru hull fitting that feeds the toilet. Any in water options?
Keel winch replacement: Worm Drive sola fide at 10:32am 10.15.22 Good day mates, I seem to have an issue with my clipper marine 21' keel winch, I purchased one wit
Leaking thru hull (1) Tally Ho at 10:31am 10.15.22
Leaking thru hull JamesG161 at 10:19am 10.15.22 Welcome to the Sailboatowners site. We have many experts that can help. Also pictures posted here,
I bought it, now for the cribs... HeelBoy at 10:12am 10.15.22 Rather than start a new thread (I'm posting a lot) I thought I may ask this here: Can the bow be lif
Leaking thru hull JamesG161 at 10:12am 10.15.22 Cautions for sure. If that Thru Hull breaks off you will sink your boat!! Unfortunately you need t
25 vs 26S, who's best to windward? HeelBoy at 10:09am 10.15.22 . However, I did try changing the angle on my centerboard to straight down... Nice, how did you ma
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida palcuz at 10:08am 10.15.22 Welcome to seamanship 101. Know your boat. Airdraft The distance from the top of your mast (plus a
Remote controls for 9.9 Yamaha on a Niagara 26 jssailem at 9:35am 10.15.22 Your Niagara 26 is a well built boat by a talented nautical engineer. Congrats. The 9.9 Yamaha I a
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida jssailem at 9:23am 10.15.22 Welcome to seamanship 101. Know your boat. Airdraft The distance from the top of your mast (plus a
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Leeward Rail at 9:05am 10.15.22
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:02am 10.15.22 As you say, not a big deal either way if it doesn't leak. i think the whole point here is to add
Raymarine electronics hookup help (1) jssailem at 8:52am 10.15.22 Terry It sounds like you used the "Thru-Hull" mounting of the transducer. our source of tide state o
Winter Cover Capt Robbie at 8:47am 10.15.22 I have a custom cove and stopped using it because of the huge hassle of installing it Now I just put
Loading boat on trailer Crazy Dave Condon at 8:22am 10.15.22 Take a couple more pictures specifically of the keel guide and will check my notes from when I was a
Raymarine electronics hookup help Terry Cox at 8:16am 10.15.22 On the back of the ST6002 is an empty SeaTalk port, could I use this to tie in my chart plotter? H
23.5 headsail Crazy Dave Condon at 8:07am 10.15.22
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Jamesiv1 at 7:32am 10.15.22 not a big deal either way if it doesn't leak. :)

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