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My B20, HIN 620, needs a new backstay. Can anyone tell me (or direct me to) the correct length of th
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Greetings all! Just joined the group. I currently have an 81 Hunter 25 "ShoeString." I sold a rotten
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I have a 1988 Oday 240. I believe the boat displaces 3600 pounds. My outboard is a mercury 6 with a
MLampner at 1:04pm 08.07.11
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After what has seemed as a very long layoff Islander is days away from relaunching. As some may reme
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Can someone tell me for sure which engine is in this boat I'm considering. I thought I copied the Mo
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This project refurbishing an O'day 39 has been in progress from nearly two years. All work was suspe
27catman at 10:14am 08.07.11
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I have a 27 Catalina and i am refitting the interior. A "welt" strip lines the counter top edges wh
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When I purchased my boat I was given these three things without an explanation. Can anyone tell me h
shawnee_sailor at 7:47am 08.07.11
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OK, I'm trying to find out what this sailing dinghy might have been called. Here's what I know, sorr
KenKindrick at 7:38am 08.07.11
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What's the maximum feet of 5/16 BBB chain that will fit in a H-340 chain locker? I currently have 60
luken7 at 7:07am 08.07.11
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So we arrived at our destination where the marina has floating docks and I forgot to put our fenders
jimrhome at 5:57am 08.07.11
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After a pleasant and uneventful 90-minute sail on my 20-year-old Hunter 18.5, the mast fell down aft
pfaffk at 5:30am 08.07.11
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Good Morning, I have a Hunter 290 with a Yanmar 18HP engine, and I think I have a starter issue but
StellaBlue at 2:35am 08.07.11
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Continuing with my electronics upgrades and questions, as a new to big boats, I am currently doing a
Slanderscribe at 10:03pm 08.06.11
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So, I dry dock my boat. I finally got it cleaned up and ready for the season. Now I can't even get
wntrtxn at 9:18pm 08.06.11
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Would anyone have the basic dimensions for a Windrose 24 Rudde? A picture would be helpful too. We p
Gilligan and mate at 8:04pm 08.06.11
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Need some advice.. we are anchored a couple hundred yards from shore in about 4 to 5 feet of water.
kingermark at 7:18pm 08.06.11
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Has anyone ever had to change out the strip of little red lights on the a/c electrical panel? I had
Paul17512 at 5:29pm 08.06.11
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I accidentally topped off my lead acid batteries today with distilled vinegar instead of distilled w
stevestk at 5:12pm 08.06.11
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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
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
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
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

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