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How do read the hull # therobesons at 11:35am 11.16.11 Big Boats 12/1945 The boat we are looking at is Hull # HUN42103G899 Can anyone break it down for me. I assume the HU
1974 Pearson 26 P-O-S refurb?? Shep83 at 10:51am 11.16.11 Pearson 3/2533 Hi, I'm new to the list and to sailing. I built a 16' trailer sailer and had it long enough to be
Question about winterizing reverse heat cycle pump PrincessoftheLake at 10:48am 11.16.11 Big Boats 14/5093 I have the marine air reverse heat cycle unit on Emmanuel. When doing the winterizing chores I was
Important Selden Mast Update artboas at 10:40am 11.16.11 Big Boats 4/1813 Selden have agreed to pay for costs involved in the repair. As would any reasonable person expect,
Cushions JamesO256 at 10:25am 11.16.11 Smaller Boats 2/1219 Does anyone know how many yards of cloth it takes 2 reupholster the inside of a 1983 22 ft. Hunter
Keel Support jasagarf at 9:01am 11.16.11 Catalina 22 13/3153 Just put a lift in my slip. Was anticipating buying a larger boat in the future so I bought a lot m
How well does the in-mast furler work? therobesons at 8:55am 11.16.11 Big Boats 6/3172 We are looking at a 1999 Hunter 420 with in mast furler. We had a boat with an in boom and it was h
Capsizing? twodzusfittings at 8:41am 11.16.11 Smaller Boats 8/1942 How eay is it to capsize a 25.5 with a shallow fixed keel? Reason I ask is that this passed Monday I
Best new thru hulls and sea cocks? Ternang at 8:33am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/3728 We are new owners of a 1980 30' Hunter and have had an exciting summer of sailing after certificatio
1981 Hunter 30 side ports bommers at 8:12am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1608 Hi - was looking for replacement screens and gaskets for side windows for my 1981 Hunter 30, but not
Stern tube and Cutlass Bearing (1) Weasel at 7:26am 11.16.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/3927 I have a 331, 2004 vintage. I have 200 hours on her and she is lovingly kept. I am taking her out of
Lexan / Plexi thickness on Midship Hatch?? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 6:54am 11.16.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1067 We have noticed cracks on the midship hatch cover and have decided to get a replacement ready. Woul
More H37C battery wiring. (3) Ed Schenck at 6:22am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/2071 Yesterday I took the alternator off of the motor to get a good look at the wiring. This project to
A Skipper's Dream Outlives His Beloved 'Petrel' Soundbounder at 6:08am 11.16.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3935
Hatch Screens for 336 rachelmackenzie at 4:59am 11.16.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1051 Our 336 is missing the large hatch screens that originally came with the boat. Does anyone know wher
Mass Maritime Academy 2011 Boat Auction Soundbounder at 1:22am 11.16.11 Ask All Sailors 0/2117 I have no vested interest in this....just wanted to pass the info along. Mass Maritime Academy 20
CATALINA 387, Hull No. 1, best dinghy davits-Avon 310 RIB? ddrdbrooks at 10:14pm 11.15.11 Big Boats 4/3596 Help from all of you Catalina owners, please: I have a Catalina 387 (2003) and want to install the
Sucking Racor Dry SteveB at 7:25pm 11.15.11 Big Boats 10/2944 Bottom Line: My Yanmar 3GMF runs long enough (10 - 20 minutes) to suck the fuel out of the Rancor fi
Burping Coolant System lehigh375 at 6:29pm 11.15.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2090 I changed my coolant today. Drained out as much of the old Dex Cool and flushed the system. I refi
mold rlrmystic at 6:18pm 11.15.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/1963 Hi, I have a mold problem and assume I'm not alone... The vinyl which is adhered to walls is turnin

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Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke Leeward Rail at 8:59am 11.24.22 The problem with climbing the mast on some trailerable boats, is that the keel/ballast isn't heavy e
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:58am 11.24.22 What did you do to winterize your toilet? --Peggie
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke (2) RKMCCORKLE at 8:56am 11.24.22 If the messenger line is hanging just above the shrouds,is it possible to use a climbing harness or
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Monheganlover at 8:54am 11.24.22 My heart exchanger is a closed loop freshwater/antifreeze mix cooled by seawater in the heat exchang
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 8:53am 11.24.22 If the messenger line is hanging just above the shrouds,is it possible to use a climbing harness or
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke Leeward Rail at 8:49am 11.24.22 As @dlochner says.. Drop the mast. Can easily do it in the water and it allows inspecting the rest
What's wrong with my thinking? Kings Gambit at 8:38am 11.24.22 These types of questions about pointing and overall performance bring to mind one-design racing wher
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke dlochner at 8:34am 11.24.22 Is it possible to detach the foil on the furler system and fix the halyard then reinstall without s
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke (1) RKMCCORKLE at 8:30am 11.24.22 Really trying not to have to step the mast,the boat is in the water and I don't have a trailer
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke RKMCCORKLE at 8:26am 11.24.22 Is it possible to detach the foil on the furler system and fix the halyard then reinstall without st
Should I climb the mast or step it.Messenger line broke dlochner at 8:24am 11.24.22 It is a small mast. Unstep, run the halyards, wires, what ever. Closely inspect the mast and rigging
The joys of boat ownership thinwater at 8:15am 11.24.22 If one has a boat on a trailer, then I can easily say IMHO that the joys of sailing and moving arou
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? Justin_NSA at 8:09am 11.24.22 Isn't your heat exchanger a closed loop system? It always has an antifreeze mix like a car. Are you
The joys of boat ownership Leeward Rail at 8:08am 11.24.22 Unfortunate reality with a limited number of marinas and a large number of boats.
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? (1) Claude L.-Auger at 8:01am 11.24.22 Don't rely on just the color of what comes out. As dmax says, it gets diluted and relying on the col
What's wrong with my thinking? Crusty Ol Salt at 7:37am 11.24.22 Now you know my set up. Here is the question. IF I take apart a 1996 furler, I'm sure to break so
Newbie Question re: M-25 XPB winterization - is 2 gallons of -100 West Marine antifreeze enough? dmax at 7:26am 11.24.22 I have an M25 with a 3" heat exchanger - 2 gallons is plenty. You want to make sure what comes out t
What's wrong with my thinking? dlochner at 7:18am 11.24.22 The OP asks 3 questions: Is my thinking correct? Is my forestay too long? Why can't I point as high
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust SeaCure at 7:06am 11.24.22
Thank you all on this Thanksgiving's Day Crusty Ol Salt at 6:51am 11.24.22 Many blessings to you and yours. Thank you for all the tips, tricks and education you have provide

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