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B20 Backstay MarkMMS at 2:06pm 08.07.11 Balboa 0/2028 My B20, HIN 620, needs a new backstay. Can anyone tell me (or direct me to) the correct length of th
New member shoestring at 1:45pm 08.07.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2273 Greetings all! Just joined the group. I currently have an 81 Hunter 25 "ShoeString." I sold a rotten
outboard engine problems rmilavsky at 1:21pm 08.07.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1830 I have a 1988 Oday 240. I believe the boat displaces 3600 pounds. My outboard is a mercury 6 with a
Watch Out Chesapeake Sailors MLampner at 1:04pm 08.07.11 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1489 After what has seemed as a very long layoff Islander is days away from relaunching. As some may reme
Catalina 30 Engine ID stevestk at 12:42pm 08.07.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1607 Can someone tell me for sure which engine is in this boat I'm considering. I thought I copied the Mo
O'day 39 project boat Panta Rei at 11:11am 08.07.11 Bigger Boats 230/58089 This project refurbishing an O'day 39 has been in progress from nearly two years. All work was suspe
"WELT CORD"??? Anyone know where to get it? 27catman at 10:14am 08.07.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2180 I have a 27 Catalina and i am refitting the interior. A "welt" strip lines the counter top edges wh
Can you name these? (1) C22_Lady_OH at 9:56am 08.07.11 Catalina 22 2/1510 When I purchased my boat I was given these three things without an explanation. Can anyone tell me h
ID of older sailing dinghy_please help shawnee_sailor at 7:47am 08.07.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1806 OK, I'm trying to find out what this sailing dinghy might have been called. Here's what I know, sorr
Maximum chain in H-340 chain locker? KenKindrick at 7:38am 08.07.11 Big Boats 1/1413 What's the maximum feet of 5/16 BBB chain that will fit in a H-340 chain locker? I currently have 60
Best way to clean scuffs from floating dock on your hull? (1) luken7 at 7:07am 08.07.11 Ask All Sailors 15/11812 So we arrived at our destination where the marina has floating docks and I forgot to put our fenders
Broken Base on Hunter 18.5 (2) jimrhome at 5:57am 08.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2533 After a pleasant and uneventful 90-minute sail on my 20-year-old Hunter 18.5, the mast fell down aft
Starter Issue pfaffk at 5:30am 08.07.11 Engines and Propulsion 9/3778 Good Morning, I have a Hunter 290 with a Yanmar 18HP engine, and I think I have a starter issue but
VHF at Nav. do I need it? StellaBlue at 2:35am 08.07.11 Ask All Sailors 17/5022 Continuing with my electronics upgrades and questions, as a new to big boats, I am currently doing a
Wierd topic--bees Slanderscribe at 10:03pm 08.06.11 Ask All Sailors 42/14902 So, I dry dock my boat. I finally got it cleaned up and ready for the season. Now I can't even get
Windrose 24 Rudder specs wntrtxn at 9:18pm 08.06.11 Other Sailboats 2/2468 Would anyone have the basic dimensions for a Windrose 24 Rudde? A picture would be helpful too. We p
anchoring question Gilligan and mate at 8:04pm 08.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2307 Need some advice.. we are anchored a couple hundred yards from shore in about 4 to 5 feet of water.
Electrical Panel - Breaker Lights kingermark at 7:18pm 08.06.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1467 Has anyone ever had to change out the strip of little red lights on the a/c electrical panel? I had
Battery Maintenance Paul17512 at 5:29pm 08.06.11 Catalina 30 4/1706 I accidentally topped off my lead acid batteries today with distilled vinegar instead of distilled w
Moving sailboat from Cleveland to Sandusky stevestk at 5:12pm 08.06.11 Big Boats 5/3455 If I buy a boat (Hunter 34 or Catalina 30) in Cleveland, Ohio, being a novice it seems to me I could

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Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) jhkessler at 4:47am 10.10.22 If you have the clearance, I would use a large "C" clamp as a press, put a large Deep Well socket ov
Through holes and prop Scott T-Bird at 4:42am 10.10.22
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 4:41am 10.10.22 and a balboa 26 Those were clever! Side question... can you not steer the Balboa when the rudder
Through holes and prop Scott T-Bird at 4:31am 10.10.22 We're in recovery. The boat is hauled. The leaves are turning. Soon snow will be flying. Spring is
CDI FF2 Dave Groshong at 4:24am 10.10.22 Shop here! We'll beat anyone's published price: https://shop.macgregorowners.com/cu/detail-cdi.php
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 4:17am 10.10.22 You should budget for those repairs in your offer. Yup, I'm calling to haggle tonight. What I'm wo
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit lalbert at 4:05am 10.10.22 Sorta bad news.. To get the splendide washer in (or out), cabinet surgery is required. It consists
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit artboas at 11:46pm 10.09.22 We have one - it came with the boat. It's located in starboard aft cabin to the right. It's in the
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? (1) Jamesiv1 at 10:56pm 10.09.22 https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?5862 Boat plugs ordered.
Is the boat sitting low in the water?? Jamesiv1 at 10:37pm 10.09.22 The owner of that site is one of the big contributors here. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/foru
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? sail sfbay at 8:18pm 10.09.22 You should budget for those repairs in your offer unless the boat is being sold as is and disclosed
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main jssailem at 8:17pm 10.09.22 The loose foot improves your sail trim options. When the sail is dropped the sail spills onto the to
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI? jssailem at 7:57pm 10.09.22 I agree Terry, often regulations are established then ignored as far as enforcement is involved. It
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. rgranger at 7:53pm 10.09.22 Congrats!:beer:
Alternator Bracket SycloneDriver at 7:52pm 10.09.22 Yes, remains in place. Secured by same fasteners that old contraption used. Old contraption was app
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? rgranger at 7:52pm 10.09.22
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit lalbert at 7:44pm 10.09.22 Would love to see any pics you have of the install. Washer is on the short list before we head to
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. (1) Tb0n3 at 7:40pm 10.09.22
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk? HeelBoy at 7:39pm 10.09.22 Photos? Only the stub keel is rusty on the outside? Keel bolts are OK? The whole keel is rusty, c
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. rgranger at 7:35pm 10.09.22

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