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Replumbing a C25 treeder65 at 7:02pm 04.14.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/3531 I just began redoing the plumbing hoses on my recently purchased 1986 C25; I just realized the PO le
running halyards through the mast cnsmith at 6:47pm 04.14.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3850 I plan on running my halyards through my mast next month. I talked to a few people who said before
Keel Cable Issue Drock360 at 5:31pm 04.14.11 Catalina 22 39/7515 So my keel winch was badly corroding and rusting through so I decided to change it before putting it
Teak trim; Varnish or not jim148 at 4:56pm 04.14.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1784 I have a 1981 H22 that I purchased late last fall. PO didn't spend much time on maintenance. I plan
Winlass dismantle procedure? ACBrabon at 4:43pm 04.14.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2283 I have a Simpson-Lawrence Atlantic Anchorman Sprint 900 windlass on my 2004 Hunter 36 and it does no
Loose Steering wheel???? scottdube at 4:14pm 04.14.11 Big Boats 9/5070 My 98 410 has had a loose steering wheel since I got her in 2001. I have finally had enough as it g
teak and Holly sole repair Jeff Bacon at 2:40pm 04.14.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2509 Hello All: I am refinishing the teak and holly sole on my 386. There are a few places where I have
turnbuckles codeblew at 1:49pm 04.14.11 Catalina 30 3/1895 I am looking to replace the lowere shroud turnbuckles with open turnbuckles. Any advice would be hel
Salon table Saillife at 1:17pm 04.14.11 Big Boats 7/1695 On my '83 hunter the table in the salon is fixed, that is, you can't lower it to make it into a bert
Is boat damaged? Last Chance60 at 1:12pm 04.14.11 Smaller Boats 9/2592 I just purchased a 1996 H26. I had spoke with an inspector at a boat yard on Stockton Lake and he to
Trailering for a novice mbirms at 12:42pm 04.14.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2245 How much trouble is trailering the 22? I'm expecting to do nothing but for awhile, so stepping the m
Spring fever, anyone? Bostonian at 11:07am 04.14.11 Day Sailers 17/4127 Hi All - We had a really long winter up here in the Northeast. I can't wait to get out on the water
Passivating? Roger Long at 10:33am 04.14.11 Musings With Maine Sail 8/4038 Now that I've worked a bit with Spotless Stainless, I'm wondering if it is really worth taking my ch
s2 10.3 shoal draft vs deep draft brian.headley at 9:06am 04.14.11 S2 4/2970 Hi, I'm new to this forum, but just had a question. Im looking at a 1983 s2 10.3. Someone mentio
1st time rigging question 3DPhoto at 8:45am 04.14.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2002 I have a 26.5 Hunter and per the subject line I will be rigging it for my first time. Currently the
Replacing a 2000 Hunter 340 Cutless Bearing sailcapt340 at 8:44am 04.14.11 Big Boats 0/1048 My prop never had play in it up to now. Today I feel some slight up an down movement in the bearing
Shroud broke off Skippy Liz at 8:39am 04.14.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2997 Hi, I am a power boater converting to sailing, finally! Converted after sailing for the frist tim
Battery charger question Captnkev25 at 8:19am 04.14.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3064 I have a 1984 Catalina 25 that has two batteries. I also have a 1994 Johnson outboard with electric
WTB: Lifeline Stanchions, Aft Railing nemosuit at 4:33am 04.14.11 Parts Search 4/3321 For my 1978 Mac 22... Looking for some used lifeline stanchions. (Aft railing would also be nic
Help with water heater install maxxx at 6:54am 04.14.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2923 I'm looking to replace the Raritan 6 gal unit on my Oday 28 with a square Seaward or Kuuma one with

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6" round fluorecsent SVFreedom at 9:11am 12.25.21 I replaced the lights in my 49 as instructed above with the SBO LED replacements. I trimmed the fla
Self tailing winches cb32863 at 8:08am 12.25.21 From my experience, I love my self tailers. Got new ones from the West Marine BOGO sale. My boat cam
125 Genoa jmce1587 at 8:08am 12.25.21 You know, I think you're right. The more I"m reading, the more I'm agreeing. I can reef if needed
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Claude L.-Auger at 8:04am 12.25.21 And may you enjoy BBQ Shrimp https://www.savoredjourneys.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/bbq-shrimp-n
Where are the seasonal marine sales?? dlochner at 8:02am 12.25.21 The biggest sales tend to coincide with the spring and fall boat shows. Defender has the biggest one
Unknown Electric Panel Brand Tally Ho at 7:25am 12.25.21 Nice looking panel. What is the difference between running lights and navigation lights? Maybe it
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year (1) Richard Bryer at 7:14am 12.25.21 Do have a happy and safe Christmas. This is my 13 year old grandson sailor
Universal 25MXP low rpm issue kloudie1 at 7:11am 12.25.21 Running without water cooling the exhaust may have melted the inside of the exhaust hose and restric
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 Kings Gambit at 7:01am 12.25.21 In a Cal 20 or Cat 22 (for example) one tacks while sailing close-hauled to back-wind the headsail,
Self tailing winches Joe at 6:48am 12.25.21 Don't waste money on "winchers" if you think they make a standard into a self tailing winch. They
Self tailing winches grangehill at 6:43am 12.25.21 ou move purchase point on boom forwards ?
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 rgranger at 6:16am 12.25.21 I see, I think. Bringing the boat head to wind to stop it (i.e., putting her in irons) is not the s
Self tailing winches (1) rgranger at 6:13am 12.25.21 Hi did you install a kinda temporary traveler or did u mount in a permanent setup and where did you
Sailor skills. - KNOTS Davidasailor26 at 5:46am 12.25.21 David. There are two important steps to the secure the knot. The tail must be 72 times the diamete
6" round fluorecsent Georgedoyle at 5:37am 12.25.21 I replaced the lights in my 49 as instructed above with the SBO LED replacements. I trimmed the flan
Unknown Electric Panel Brand RoyS at 5:32am 12.25.21 Nice looking panel. What is the difference between running lights and navigation lights?
NORAD Tracking Santa Will Gilmore at 5:28am 12.25.21 Good thing Santa is in a flying sleigh. If he was in a sailboat, we'd have to pay the NORAD tracking
125 Genoa hollyclouse at 4:55am 12.25.21 You know, I think you're right. The more I"m reading, the more I'm agreeing. I can reef if needed.
Unknown Electric Panel Brand DArcy at 9:00pm 12.24.21 I wish I knew what kind it was, I'd like to replace mine and I like those light up labels. Blue Seas
Heave To Question Hayden Watson at 8:55pm 12.24.21 I do recall being asked if we have firearms aboard. Answer "Yes I do" and hand them your 12ga fla

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