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I am in the market for a 420, what are the "Watch-outs" therobesons at 11:51pm 09.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1796 We are looking for a 1999 or newer 420 CC. Are there any years or certain things to watch out for?
Sh0wer on a MacGregor 25 royjohn at 11:51pm 09.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4497 I know almost nothing about sailing, but after a little research, it looks like I could find an olde
Partially Hollow Core on HC37? Dan Begonia at 10:46pm 09.30.10 The Cherubini Hunters 19/2948 Does anybody know if the HC37 cutters were built with a narrow hollow void in the side deck core pa
some random pictures of some of the work done on the Midnight Star mccauley13 at 9:06pm 09.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1 some of the work and changes done in the past few months.
Does a Traveler make sense on a 26S Model JMonda at 9:05pm 09.30.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 28/8016 Hi Folks, I have a Mac 26S and am contemplating getting a traveler. I was wondering what makes sen
What to look for in a 222? djmeaney at 7:21pm 09.30.10 Day Sailers 9/2713 I have a lead on a 222 -- that appears to be in my price range. Unfortunately, the boat is a few ho
bedding with foam Joe McGinty at 6:57pm 09.30.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1688 I am rebuilding a C22 and tomorrow I go at her with butyl tape and stainless bolts, nuts, backing pl
Deck on H37 Legend sounds crackly? danstanford at 5:45pm 09.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1561 I went to look at an H37 Legend which nobody had been on board for a month or so. As soon as I stepp
Ignition fuse location Stuart Leslie at 5:18pm 09.30.10 Big Boats 1/1850 Can any one tell me the location of the fuse for the igntion circuit fo a 1996 mk2 Catalina I poppe
Navigation Basics AnthonyB at 4:26pm 09.30.10 Ask All Sailors 17/3723 I do not accept relying on a GPS to navigate coastal water however I struggle with the basics of coa
Good fall storm... Maine Sail at 2:57pm 09.30.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2518 Wind direction is odd for a fall storm but 40-45 knots will and can make a mess of an anchorage with
how good is your vocabulary Ross at 12:52pm 09.30.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1401 This is a link to the naval observatory glossary of astronomical terms. http://asa.usno.navy.mil/Sec
Truck tow rated less than boat/trailor Freeblowing at 12:19pm 09.30.10 Trailer Sailors 19/6227 I am thinking of buying another sailboat on a trailor. The total weight of both is about 3900 lb. I
Engine Sump GreenLight at 11:25am 09.30.10 Catalina 30 4/1900 On my 92 Catalina 30 MKII it appears that the dripping from my stuffing box and any other water or
3GM30F Compression Testing Stu Jackson at 11:16am 09.30.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1269 I have a friend who has a friend who is wondering how to test the compression on his engine because
Should my rudder do this? robertsapp at 8:37am 09.30.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/3098 I'm curious about the fact that our rudder has about a half inch of vertical play. We noticed when
Brightwork Blues Miss Kayla at 8:35am 09.30.10 Catalina 22 2/1455 I decided to revarnish my brightwork. Upon sanding down the rudder and tiller, I noticed some cracks
Cabin sidewall "carpet" dstewart100 at 8:08am 09.30.10 Smaller Boats 15/10519 Due to a year when an injury prevented me from proper decommissioning and pulling everything off the
sail cuts dmc at 7:19am 09.30.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/4364 I am generally a relaxed daysailer/cruiser, but on wednesday nights I sometimes crew on my friends r
Lack of control in reverse Keith M. Knight at 7:01am 09.30.10 The Cherubini Hunters 20/5724 My 33 will not go to port in reverse, prop walk is to starboard and the rudder can't overcome and go

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Winch replacement dlochner at 6:42pm 07.30.22 The smallest self-trailers you can buy will be good. A 24' boat will not require a lot of mechanical
2005 Hunter 38 - accessing Quiet Flush electric toilet solenoid valve flightlead404 at 6:41pm 07.30.22 I'm having the same issue. 2007 H38. I see no removable wall panels in the head area nor in the va
Stopping engine heritage at 6:22pm 07.30.22 from the shunt amp guage. and also the engine rpms increased. no doubt that the alternator shut d
Beneteau 361 companionway hatch is tight at night or in cold weather Harry Mathias at 6:18pm 07.30.22
Help Boom Gene Neill at 5:40pm 07.30.22 65' is long enough This is what the manual calls for. :thumbup:
Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax? Mac Smith at 5:35pm 07.30.22 It is infuriating! Property taxes on "Luxury Items" in South Carolina was passed, to include boats,
Winch replacement FastOlson at 5:35pm 07.30.22 Every spring, about March, West Marine has been selling their Lewmar ST winches on a "BOGO" sale. If
Winch replacement Sanfelice at 5:28pm 07.30.22 These would work nicely. You could go to 16s put I think that would be overkill. Look around for the
Bent turnbuckle/ Project_Mayhem at 5:23pm 07.30.22 That can work in some cases, but unfortunately what bent here was the fitting swaged on the shroud,
Hunter 356 side boarding step? Hello Below at 5:02pm 07.30.22 I tie off around a single point (stanchion or arch leg) and the crew steps in the very middle of the
What Brand and Size Battery Charger should I buy? (1) twodzusfittings at 4:56pm 07.30.22 Have you considered a solar array? I made mine for about $600 including the panels. 200watts total,
Beneteau 361 companionway hatch is tight at night or in cold weather kappykaplan at 4:52pm 07.30.22 Can't hurt to try.
Beneteau 361 companionway hatch is tight at night or in cold weather Harry Mathias at 4:45pm 07.30.22 Actually no. But the resistance is so tight in the cold that I can barely open it without throwing
Beneteau 361 companionway hatch is tight at night or in cold weather kappykaplan at 4:30pm 07.30.22 Have you tried to lubricate with something like McLube Sailkote?
Saildrive won't engage stopped suddenly (2) Hello Below at 4:25pm 07.30.22 Well that is odd. Don't rule out galvanic corrosion eroding the prop nut and then having the prop s
Saildrive won't engage stopped suddenly Hello Below at 3:51pm 07.30.22 Yup it happens. That was going to be my next question after you told me there is no th in both forw
Water dripping through bimini at ends of the traveller (2) Hello Below at 3:18pm 07.30.22 207821 This pic shows the underside of the traveller on the starboard side. The line is for the main
Winch replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 2:56pm 07.30.22 The biggest winches you can fit
What Brand and Size Battery Charger should I buy? rajhnsn at 2:24pm 07.30.22 Thank you all. Good ideas. I've been looking for Mainesail's information on this. I knew it was o
Winch replacement kappykaplan at 2:18pm 07.30.22 Why two posts with the same question? :beer:

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