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Remove mixing elbow quangle at 11:39pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1381 I have a 2000 v8 gasoline engine alpha model and I want to remove my mixing elbow, does anyone know
H280 Winches Tally Ho at 9:27pm 06.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/2050 I have a '96 H-280 and it only has winches on the cabn roof. It appears that there is a provision fo
A bit of foul weather here in the East today. jimmyb at 7:31pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1343 Well thats the understatement of the year for me. Check out this link of Springfield Ma overlooking
Main Sheet Reeving jksailing at 7:31pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 14/13165 I need help finding a reeving diagram for the main sheet on a Beneteau 33.7 First or any similar siz
Our new boat and AICW journey blog sea_casper at 7:21pm 06.01.11 Destinations 6/4550 Tomorrow we fly down to Norfolk and will be bringing our boat North to Groton and Block Island on th
Cabin Cushions for H260 LarryH at 7:16pm 06.01.11 Smaller Boats 10/3041 Has anyone replaced all the cushions in the cabin? including the stern bed, salon and vberth? Does H
Down Wind-Reposition Weight Back? Ducati at 6:44pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2337 When sailing (racing) down wind, is it best to reposition stuff down below to the back of the boat?
Great Sail Today (1) kloudie1 at 6:13pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1758 Didn't think we were going to go out today since we'd gone to work on the Stiletto.. but the wind wa
scuppers doug bari at 5:55pm 06.01.11 Other Sailboats 1/1764 NEED SOME HELP... JUST GOT AN OYSTERMAN 23 (SLOOP)I HAVE Always been a motor boat person ..so i don'
In mast furling problem bigsick at 5:19pm 06.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/1878 Took first sail this last weekend. Very light wind on lake so I thought I would raise my mainsail.
recommisioning fresh water system richk at 5:02pm 06.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1337 I'm frustrated; for the first time since buying the boat 13 years ago I'm not able to repressurize
1980 H30 compression post plywood (2) jphud at 4:42pm 06.01.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2852 Hi there, The plywood between the steel support and compression post is basically disintegrated. Th
O'Day 32.2 djones at 4:25pm 06.01.11 Bigger Boats 2/1835 I am very interested in purchasing an O'Day 32.2 that is in good condition. I live in Mandeville, L
two newbie questions ... eliems at 3:36pm 06.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1009 regarding specs on my H28: First does mast height (47'6") mean height above the water? Does di
Clearance on H28 eliems at 3:29pm 06.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1346 I need to have them raise the bridge and wondered what my clearance requires for the Hunter 28. beli
Amazing shaft situation (1) Roger Long at 3:03pm 06.01.11 Engines and Propulsion 9/4046 Shaft lines are more tolerant than you might think. This large powerboat was hauled in the marina t
I'm Back (1) Bad Obsession at 2:58pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 12/2121 I just got in from my Honeymoon. We cruised my boat up to Solomon's Island and stayed at a nice Bed
macerator pump out from deck kwilder at 2:16pm 06.01.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4434 Hi trying uset up my own pump out system as none exist where I sail. 1989 hunter 30. will a basic ja
Fuel Tank Pickup Problem BadGuy at 1:41pm 06.01.11 Big Boats 14/3381 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with what I believe is a stock diesel tank. This is a new boat to me and I
Baptism of New Standing Rigging jma1_nemo at 1:06pm 06.01.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1262 I am replacing all my standing rigging this season, and I got to thinking a brand new set of 6 wires

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Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan Muttondressedaslamb at 7:44am 01.10.22 Roy... Possible not necessarily re was both a fin and winged keel version. The rudders have differ
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting sail sfbay at 7:35am 01.10.22 As pointed out above it is a padeye, an attachment point for any number of purposes stated above....
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan Muttondressedaslamb at 7:33am 01.10.22 Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel? I think there mi
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan (1) jssailem at 7:26am 01.10.22 Roy... Possible not necessarily
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? jssailem at 7:18am 01.10.22 Plus 1 with Joe on the instruments switch.
Desperately Seeking Steering; not Susan RoyS at 6:59am 01.10.22 Would I be correct in saying that your rudder extends down deeper than your keel?
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting jssailem at 6:52am 01.10.22 It is identified as a PadEye. It is used as a strong attachment to the hull. It can be used for any
Hunter 356 2002-coupler replacement sesmith at 6:49am 01.10.22 Assuming your boat is on the hard, here's what I did in a similar situation. 1" clearance is enough
I still don't quite get rule #2... Scott T-Bird at 6:32am 01.10.22 Greg, are you still blaming this Progressive video for your lack of very basic knowledge? (how is it
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting Parsons at 5:52am 01.10.22 Is this duplicated on the starboard side? I see that you clipped the end of a halyard to the lower s
Point to ponder: furling the jib NoReverse at 5:10am 01.10.22 Need to read your manuals. If you have an oversized jib on my 37.5, you need to remove 1/3 of the
Best to lift a Core Sound 17 with large Davits (1) videorov at 4:53am 01.10.22 Im changing my plan and looks like I will put the Core Sound 17 on the boat lift once I get the bott
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... justsomeguy at 3:48am 01.10.22 Bing Yeah, Bing sucks. ;)
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting Nodak7 at 3:35am 01.10.22 All is good but the true reason for these pad eyes is to attach your jacklines and tethers for man o
More on Maine Sail hjboven at 2:20am 01.10.22 I just read about Rodd's misfortune today. It remembered me of the ton of things I learned from hist
Venture 23 - Rigging Help MacBeane at 9:59pm 01.09.22 Not sure what you mean about the main sheet. Most older Mac's use what known as a "crosby rig" for
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? eusjim1 at 9:24pm 01.09.22 Compass is on the Edson pedestal. I believe that the boat was built this way. Will track down the
Is compass light wired into stern running light on the 270? Joe at 9:01pm 01.09.22 Very common for Compass' to be aftermarket install. Either track lead from compass or flick all cir
Point to ponder: furling the jib jssailem at 8:33pm 01.09.22 Easy. It is an excellent tool. I got it when I installed my Harken furler. It is as easy to use at i
What is the Purpose of This Toe Rail Fitting Joe at 8:20pm 01.09.22 Previously installed for your convenience to use for anything. Can never have too many padeyes, imh

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