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First Anniversary of Boat Ownership (2) Ed H at 5:36am 09.14.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2110 Today marks our one year anniversary of boat ownership. Review of the ship's log shows we had 20 tri
Access panel Lost Parent at 8:36pm 09.13.11 Catalina 30 8/1772 :confused:I have a 1982 30 and next to the ice box in the rear wall there is a door that leads to th
relocate 12v outlet for autopilot timweed at 8:07pm 09.13.11 Catalina 30 3/1561 I want to move the 2(two)12v outlets for the autopilot and accessories in the cockpit to a location
Marinas friendly to Shallow draft sailboats in South Jersey JimGo at 7:59pm 09.13.11 Destinations 11/6362 I'm getting closer to finalizing all the plans for moving "my" boat from Long Island to NJ. I'm lea
Our next trip, this time Lake Murray An anonymous user at 7:27pm 09.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1306 Well here we go. Lake Murray is in the middle of S.C and thats where we will be this weekend. The mi
Mac 26S keel noise at anchor.. Sean10633 at 6:48pm 09.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1897 Any ideas on how to reduce the noise with the keel down at anchor? There isn't a way to lock the ke
Midship cleat (3) paulj at 6:47pm 09.13.11 Catalina 310 4/2198 The foresail sheet tracks on my 2002 Catalina 310 are 1-1/4". Soooooo I was looking for some midshi
Removing the sink & cabinet O'Day 22 1977oday22 at 6:32pm 09.13.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2211 I'm already thinking about next year, and hope everyone has had a safe summer. One of the next proje
Harness Up-Grade Inter20sailor at 6:24pm 09.13.11 Catalina 30 4/1733 Hello Lads, I will be ordering all the parts for the wiring upgrade. I spoke with seaward today
Hunter Water Ballast Construction BrianW at 5:36pm 09.13.11 Smaller Boats 5/4177 Can someone please discribe the construction of Hunter ballast tanks on their water ballasted boats?
VHF coax sandpiper10471 at 4:26pm 09.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1731 Question for those experienced who have removed the mast track to service their wiring race: is the
Diagnosis: cracked & flaking gel coat. HELP Red Ryder at 3:22pm 09.13.11 Ask An Oday Owner 15/11628 Well I got bad BOAT news today. She is a 1984 O'Day 222. I took my girl to Little Rock toady for mai
Looking for Flying fish rudder rushforthc at 3:17pm 09.13.11 AMF 1/5341 I am looking for a center board and rudder for the AMF flying fish, 14'. I am not sure what year the
History of 33 bugaloo at 2:54pm 09.13.11 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2473 I see a lot about the history of H37c's doe's any one know the history of my 33 serial # Hun60079m7
circumnavigation sponsors? blackjohn at 2:23pm 09.13.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2865 in reading up on boats which are or who have circumnavigated,seems most have many sponsers.how does
Lake Champlain trip holdech at 12:34pm 09.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1042 Don't get on this forum that much (might change as it's iPhone friendly and TSBB is not). Anyway, t
Downwind sailing Sublime at 12:07pm 09.13.11 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/2750 I searched the forum and have found where Mr Guillette references an article he wrote on this very s
Static has my telltales stuck to my sail Sublime at 12:05pm 09.13.11 Smaller Boats 4/1720 Will just a spray on static guard stop this? Would it be bad for the sail?
Question ishmael3 at 11:36am 09.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/3430 I am a little confused, which is SOP for Me.....So, I just bought the 85 Mac22. Or 222 I guess, sinc
Venture 222 - main sheet (6) voltzwgn at 11:36am 09.13.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/8193 I'm working on getting rigging setup and understanding how everything needs to be when we drop her i

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Cleaning the hull shemandr at 12:53pm 08.29.22 On tannin stains I've used Oxalic acid successfully. Very little scrubbing. May have environmental
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Thaniel at 12:50pm 08.29.22 That assumes the new question is exactly the same. Often there are so many variables involved that
Practice?? tfox2069 at 12:48pm 08.29.22 I think if we break this down simply its really about knowing how to trim sails to be the most effic
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:47pm 08.29.22 After looking again and again at photos #8 and #10, I am convinced that your only problem shown in t
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting nmanoilov at 12:26pm 08.29.22 yeah, almost there. I'm working on finishing that rudder mount hole. Almost there, so I'll share som
Cleaning the hull Parsons at 12:24pm 08.29.22 Tannins and metals (iron, for example) react well to acids, so I'd pick Marykate On-and-Off, availab
Engine Kill lever on Catalina 30 LloydB at 12:13pm 08.29.22 While we're here I'd like to ask maybe a silly question but but I don't know the answer and I am cur
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 12:11pm 08.29.22 Now somebody showed some respect for backing plates. Could you please add a little detail to the a
Cleaning the hull Sailor Sue at 12:01pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clean
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 08.29.22 I'm ~90% confident about this since I couldn't reach the plate for a scratch / poke test yesterday
Practice?? Castle Parker at 11:34am 08.29.22 However, as a mentor in several capacities, there are no 'Stupid Questions.' If ya don't know, ask,
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? DeniseO30 at 11:28am 08.29.22 May be worth reading https://boatdiesel.com/Forums/Search/Volvo-MD7-MD11-MD17-Forum-piston-ring-stuc
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? DeniseO30 at 11:26am 08.29.22 The MD 7A is a pretty old engine I don't know if you can get parts for it but yes, taking the injec
Cleaning the hull Roland5048 at 11:26am 08.29.22 Money Just remember to use paper money. It will cost you more but won't scratch the hull like coi
Hunter 30 and prop walk Roland5048 at 11:20am 08.29.22 The Catalina had the motor mounted much further forward so I guess less angle on the prop shaft and
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? JamesG161 at 11:15am 08.29.22 Open each injector and pour in some Brake fluid to each Cylinder. Wait a week to see if you can ha
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting stickinthemud57 at 11:09am 08.29.22 NIce work. Now get out on the water and enjoy that dandy little boat!
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? Richard19068 at 11:06am 08.29.22 is there anyway to know if the engine is frozen... I don't know the engine but can you put a wr
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting (4) nmanoilov at 11:01am 08.29.22 After cracks were made in a "v" shape with the dremel tool and filled with Plexus MA310 glue, I've u
Cleaning the hull dmax at 10:58am 08.29.22 https://www.westmarine.com/davis-instruments-fsr-fiberglass-stain-remover-16-oz.-108753.html?gclid=E

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