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Hull Cleaning for H-216 bobbened444 at 7:23am 05.12.11 Smaller Boats 3/1476 I would be interested in what people have used to clean their ACP hulls, such as I have in my Hunter
Propane on a boat Smitty at 6:26am 05.12.11 Ask All Sailors 15/3941 My 1986 Cal 28 has a propane stove with the tank located in an aft lazerrette. The compartment is v
Keel Bolt Torque Karen at 6:07am 05.12.11 Pearson 1/1859 Hi, Anyone know the paramaters for Pearson 34 keel bolt torque? We are replacing the aluminum pla
Jabsco head not pulling sea water golffnut2000 at 5:45am 05.12.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/14393 I am new to the site. a lot of great info. I have been reading about Jabsco heads not pulling in sea
Impeller Installation - H386 (1) Jeff Bacon at 5:43am 05.12.11 Ask All Sailors 16/4851 Hi All: This is one of those Theory vs Practice questions. I know how to change an impeller, but ha
Wrenches for rigging adjustment Scott B at 5:34am 05.12.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3222 What type of wrench do you use to adjust the rigging. I've tried an adjustable, but it does not stay
Calling Hunter 26 Owners In The Uk Iain at 5:31am 05.12.11 Smaller Boats 7/3105 I would be interested in finding out how to get in touch with fellow owners of Hunter 26 Trailer Sai
Installing curtains chp at 5:19am 05.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/11124 Been trying to find some info on installing curtain rods in a 26s. Above the windows it looks like t
forestay length - S2 8.5/8.6 Bron at 5:18am 05.12.11 S2 11/2495 In replacing the roller furling on a S2 8.5 (and possibly the forestay), I need to know the length o
Winch handle extension adaptor Ken13559 at 5:16am 05.12.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/6607 A friend's mast has the ratchet winch for cranking in/out the furling mainsail. Problem is there are
1981 24' seidelmann rebuild Alfred E Newman at 5:14am 05.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/5270 My son and I just picked up a 1981 seidelmann 24' Hull number 40.The floor is shot "delamanated" And
Beneteau 361 - cockpit speakers Philip_Oceanis 361 at 1:37am 05.12.11 Ask All Sailors 14/3945 Has anybody installed speakers in the cockpit of a Beneteau 361? Any ideas where to install them or
Slip anchoring Mark H at 8:58pm 05.11.11 Smaller Boats 2/1339 As a novice sailor ,I just found two small plastic pieces of my boats bow on the floating slip deck
Aft Berth Opening Port steve stark at 8:20pm 05.11.11 Big Boats 3/1475 All of you H340/H336 owners: does anyone know off the top of their head what the Lewmar "size" numbe
honda 8hp battery charger: disconnect when motor running? niku at 7:54pm 05.11.11 Engines and Propulsion 6/7953 I have a Honda 8 HP outboard. It comes with a battery charger. Seems very straightforward to hook
furler? (5) jjsbiggs at 7:39pm 05.11.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1475 This came with the M25 I bought and I think it is a furler. Does anyone know who made it so I can se
goosenech replacement 99Mac26X papamills at 7:24pm 05.11.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1381 I just purchased a 99 Mac26X and need the gooseneck to attach boom to mast. Where can I find a parts
Rigging bowlinguy800 at 6:28pm 05.11.11 Catalina 22 9/2421 Hey all, I was wondering on the lines in your rigging set up if they can be cleaned. I just got a Ca
Securing critical electrical connections. Roger Long at 6:22pm 05.11.11 Musings With Maine Sail 7/4237 My starter and alternator are currently out for inspection and repair. It was sobering and a bit fr
anchor roller james2034 at 5:48pm 05.11.11 Big Boats 1/1163 Has anyone added an additional anchor roller to the bow of a 35.5?

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First sail on 19-2 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:52pm 08.16.22 I just responded to your other post. I was also a Catalina dealer too. In Annapolis at the shows
19-2 Center board question Crazy Dave Condon at 1:47pm 08.16.22 @markb_nc I use to be the hunter dealer over in Zebulon many years ago. The same process describe
universal m18 alternator recomendations Maine Sail at 1:43pm 08.16.22 A Leece Neville 110-547 is the same alt frame that came on your engine. Be very careful however to b
Rodkicker location (1) sail sfbay at 1:41pm 08.16.22 It is recommended that the Boomkicker make an angle of between 30 - 45 degrees with the boom. Mark t
ISO Mobile Rigger in Tennessee. Desperate. Feisty Pelican at 1:26pm 08.16.22 Thanks @PaulK, we did that and have all new standing rigging. We are needing someone more experience
ISO Mobile Rigger in Tennessee. Desperate. PaulK at 1:20pm 08.16.22 Many places will replicate standing rigging that you send them. When the season's over pull the mast
Bomar Portlight Parts justustoo at 1:19pm 08.16.22 Phil Link not working in my browser!
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jon hansen at 12:52pm 08.16.22 'black hole bilge'. stuff a towel or two in it. and it can't eat your bits and pieces.
Weather is killing me Zinger88 at 12:39pm 08.16.22 We're very lucky here in Texas, but boy is it hot... Totally agree! We're at Lake Somerville whic
New method to wash boat Roland5048 at 12:26pm 08.16.22 Too funny, Brian. You should move this over to Funny Friday.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 12:06pm 08.16.22 Hmmm.... Been wondering if the engine is out by now.... dj
Am-meter connection Davidasailor26 at 11:56am 08.16.22 The two wires are probably carrying the current to be measured. The metal connecting them is probabl
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel Rltgold at 11:43am 08.16.22 I too have both. The Vang is for adjusting sail shape and helps keep the boom from flying up in the
Am-meter connection Stu Jackson at 11:24am 08.16.22 Not sure what you mean or what question you are asking.. Ammeters & Shunts 101 Ammeters & Shunts
Which Sealant to Use for Bedding Stanchion Dalliance at 11:11am 08.16.22 Bed-It Tape is the sealant to use for stanchions and deck hardware. You are right to avoid 5200. I
What's this hole in the shelf for? Dalliance at 11:06am 08.16.22 No idea what it was intended for, but I would put a plastic cup in it to hold the galley sink sponge
19-2 Center board question markb_nc at 11:06am 08.16.22 Thank you for the diagram, rgranger! It confirms that the centerboard was not fully deployed.
Suggested whisker pole for H18? stickinthemud57 at 10:56am 08.16.22 Here is a nice, lightweight whisker pole which I use on my MacGregor 26: https://shop.bwyachts.com/
universal m18 alternator recomendations Stu Jackson at 10:45am 08.16.22 I honestly have no idea. This is my first year of sailboat ownership. The boat is moored but as men
looking for cabin support poles for a 1992 hunter 32 Ralph Johnstone at 10:38am 08.16.22 It is a wonder that anyone would put up a boat for sale and take photos without cleaning it out fir

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