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Auto tiller Conrad151 at 3:43pm 08.01.11 Catalina 22 5/2669 I have an 1987 c-22 swing keel and would like a little help at the helm. I have read a little about
Alas..my poor tiller for I knew it not well.... (1) bobcatflip at 2:49pm 08.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/4480 New Sailor Bob here..went out to my mooring for a day of sailing and my tiller apparently decided to
Engine overheating in narrow channel surrounded by boats Jared1048 at 2:15pm 08.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/2465 Hopefully your weekend sailing wasnt like mine... While out in a narrow channel with dozens of boa
Fuel System Problems Captain Dick at 1:54pm 08.01.11 Big Boats 12/3043 Own a Hunter 2005 46LE with the standard Yanmar engine package and 100 gallon fuel tank. When motor
Difficult to maintain speed upwind Captain Dick at 1:45pm 08.01.11 Big Boats 4/1543 We sail a 2005 46LE on Lake Michigan and love it. However our ability to sail close to the wind is n
Mast Raising System Part Needed Okie Dokie at 12:22pm 08.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1256 I dropped the shackle that attaches the line leading from the mast raising system to the mast. Of co
"Reefing Madness"--Angst revisited (1) rognvald at 11:50am 08.01.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3465 Bill and Tim, I hope this file comes through showing the reefing system. Thanks, Ron
Sunbrella teacher63 at 11:38am 08.01.11 Smaller Boats 4/1580 This is going to be about dumbest question ever, but does anyone know what side faces out on Sunbr
New Post from Roger-The Downside of Cruising Strider Reports at 11:04am 08.01.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 5/4478
Vision 36, leak around the mast Mike H. at 11:03am 08.01.11 Big Boats 4/1306 Hello Steve and you other Vision owners. Last weekend we did a rough passage out the gate. Whil
Need Sails leshitch at 10:46am 08.01.11 Parts Search 5/3242 Hi, I recently bought a Hunter 27 and the sails are useless. Does anyone have a set of used sails th
I can't find Havoline/Texaco Coolant Velero49 at 10:41am 08.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1379 Whayt is your Yanmar dealer using instead?
bruised legs Lost Parent at 10:34am 08.01.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2889 On my 1982 Catalina 30 when I am standing behind the wheel the backs of my legs get beat up from the
Pics of Cherubini style cabins? fingerlakes.sail at 10:31am 08.01.11 Smaller Boats 2/1290 My 1974, 25 ft is a delight to sail...but the cabin needs some work. I am wondering if anyone has p
C-30 Whisker Pole Blue Hull at 10:11am 08.01.11 Catalina 30 7/9195 First season with my '81 C-30. I discovered the value of a whisker pole this weekend. Catalina Direc
repower chusansail at 9:30am 08.01.11 Ask All Sailors 6/1983 I am looking for a boatyard on the east coast south of virginia, to do an engine repower, which woul
Want to beat the heat in Bar Harbor Maine Christian Sailing at 9:29am 08.01.11 Destinations 5/4872 Too late to do anything this year but the family and I are considering cruising up to Bar Harbor, ME
Johnson Pump Aqua T Head bsavulis at 8:10am 08.01.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2545 I thought I might post this to alert others to the issues I am having with this unit. The head is
"Reefing Madness"--Angst revisited rognvald at 8:05am 08.01.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2761 My Pearson 34-2 has an Isomat mast and boom. The boom has internal reefing. I have never had a probl
"Reefing Madness"--Angst revisited rognvald at 7:52am 08.01.11 Pearson 4/1821 My Pearson 34-2 has an Isomat mast and boom. The boom has internal reefing. I have never had a probl

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Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36 JamesG161 at 7:24am 09.07.22 The AC system layout is in your Owners Manual here.. H 356 Jim...
37.5 1991 mast base plate Hans Baart at 7:18am 09.07.22 Thanks for the reply. Yes you are blessed with a mast base plate that has a number of connection poi
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks Dave Groshong at 7:14am 09.07.22 We can now offer Rutgerson blocks, give me a call if you'd like to discuss 877-932-7245 x116 Mon-F
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? rpell1@msn.com at 7:10am 09.07.22 Ralph Is your permanent moorage influenced by any fresh water source? Does your boat go to dry st
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks PhilaSailor at 7:05am 09.07.22 My search of emails didn't work for this. I'll be at the boat this weekend and send pics. The manu
McLube........ McLeak? Leeward Rail at 6:57am 09.07.22 @danooxnard post got me wondering if those guys at practical sailor had done any tests. They have.
Hunter 36 remove bottom stair for impeller and belt changes George Braun at 6:43am 09.07.22 I will take a look at it this weekend, and circle back with any questions. thanks for the update.
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? rgranger at 6:32am 09.07.22 Actually, aluminum would work as a sacrificial anode, :yikes: True but why would you want that?
McLube........ McLeak? danooxnard at 6:32am 09.07.22 I use the Blaster Dry Lube with teflon on my garage door. It worked great for that but leaves white
Hunter 36 remove bottom stair for impeller and belt changes tfox2069 at 6:30am 09.07.22 i've just acquired a 2008 H36 - would someone be able to re-post or post pictures and descriptions?
battery charging issues Davidasailor26 at 5:33am 09.07.22 Sounds like you are down for new batteries too! Despite there being a problem, I guess we have bee
Installing Air Conditioning in Hunter 356 / 36 seadaddler at 5:32am 09.07.22 I am rushing out and will try info later but the pump is under kitchen opening just forward of the o
battery charging issues vidalia at 5:19am 09.07.22 At first the two vastly different voltages on the two batteries in parallel was a puzzle to me but
battery charging issues vidalia at 5:01am 09.07.22 Ours made this winter without a problem, at 8 years old. The winter before I had load tested them a
battery charging issues vidalia at 4:57am 09.07.22 @Don S/V ILLusion just lead you to a rabbit hole, if you survive the trip you will have a good mode
33.5 fuel tank leak (3) RoyS at 4:55am 09.07.22 IMHO the correct way to support a new aluminum fuel tank is to bond plastic isolating strips to the
Is this a common H34 sole problem? HMT2 at 4:51am 09.07.22 For those of you redoing your soles. I followed this technique when redoing mine and was very please
Is this a common H34 sole problem? RoyS at 4:13am 09.07.22 I removed the old plywood flooring completely down to the fiberglass liner. The plywood came up with
Wire mesh size for A/C and engine seawater intake strainers Terry Cox at 4:07am 09.07.22 Our 1991 boat came with a Perko brand sea water strainer, model number - 0493006PLB, that serves dua
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches DianaOfBurlington at 3:21am 09.07.22 The Barient appears to be an aluminum drum. I'll be looking for a chrome shop to redo the winches

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