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Help with Leaking packing Jonny PIP at 7:25pm 08.29.10 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1580 I have a 1979 Hunter 30 ,the packing around my shaft is leaking bad,i need some advice on how to fix
New h260 owner with outboard issues rcaw at 7:06pm 08.29.10 Smaller Boats 9/2521 Greetings, New h260 owner here. A 99 model. w 9.8 tohatsu First off thanks to everybody on this
Sail Power Freedom77 at 7:03pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1880 I am new to this site. I am no expert, so I rely on experts, some of whom seem to members of this as
Hunter 38 head issue eparkes at 5:56pm 08.29.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1292 We have a 2006 Hinter 38 with an electric head. The head always seems to be an odor issue. It is wip
Daddy....wh..wh..why you got a new motor??? Maine Sail at 5:50pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 16/3562 So we are off cruising and the ONE job I trusted to an outside mechanic to get done before the cruis
Boat "Dancing" eparkes at 5:44pm 08.29.10 Big Boats 3/1630 Our Hunter 38 seems to swing to and from quite a bit when on mooring or anchor. It doesn't seem to m
Can you identify this boat please (2) kayaknsail at 5:28pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2085 I have found this boat in my locale, but I can not locate the owner to find out what kind of boat it
Complete Rebuild (1) mattie411 at 4:51pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 18/8377 Hey all, I'm new to the forum and would like to say Hi to all. I just recently bought an old CS22 H
Can't Reach Forestay Chainplate Nuts KYODAY at 4:31pm 08.29.10 Day Sailers 6/2262 I'm removing, inspecting, and rebedding all deck hardware. I can't reach the nuts for the forestay c
Bunks for boat lift Kboyd at 4:27pm 08.29.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1253 Just purchased O'day 25, CB model. Does anyone have the measurements for the lift bunks? Thanks,
Looking for comments on Alerion Express 28 bffatcat at 3:40pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/8961 Im interested in an Alerion Express 28 comments, plus and minuses from any owners or sailors famili
Kayaking (5) seadaddler at 3:10pm 08.29.10 Big Boats 5/1459 I am missing sailing my H-36 down in Florida while visiting up here in Long Island,NY. So we have be
Transmission Cable for '77 Hunter 27 Grateful Dad at 2:54pm 08.29.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2345 The transmission cable on my 1977 Hunter 27 is binding and I would like to replace it. The engine i
Companion way hatch wacodaveh at 2:19pm 08.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2575 My companion way hatch on my 1992 26 took a dive today to the bottom of Beaver Lake. I know I will
can you help with rigging M26S scmcgraw at 2:16pm 08.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1438 Hi folks, I just purchased a 1992 M26S and i'm not sure how to set up and raise the jib. I think
M25 Pop Top lock downs Tranquilidad at 1:25pm 08.29.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1506 Anyone know where I can get some of the clips used to lock the pop top down? I bought an 1983 M25 an
ladder stairs soccerwjc at 1:00pm 08.29.10 Catalina 30 4/2184 Is there anything you can put on round ladder stairs so they don't slip and it would be more comfort
Looking to purchase a 376 looking2buy at 12:51pm 08.29.10 Big Boats 15/2249 I am looking to buy a Hunter 376, preferrably in the Northeast (freshwater). There are a few out th
What was your longest passage? chrisbare at 11:53am 08.29.10 Bigger Boats 3/1925 I just bought a 1981 O'Day 34 shoal draft in May. I've been having fun day sailing (and upgrading/re
E29 question - sink outflow (in head) ericson_adam at 11:48am 08.29.10 Ericson 0/3315 I just bought an ericson 29. And the head hasn't been used in many years, so I've got to get it wor

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Fridge/freezer use DeniseO30 at 6:46pm 06.27.22 Refrigeration compressors actually use more "juice" at higher temperatures even though it's minuscul
Fridge/freezer use DeniseO30 at 6:45pm 06.27.22 I am (hopefully) acquiring a 356 and had a question about electrically frugal use of the fridge fre
Mercury 4hp 4stroke oil leak out the propeller. twalker H260 at 6:40pm 06.27.22 Did you fog your motor before storing?
Fridge/freezer use Sailgunner at 6:15pm 06.27.22 One of your biggest energy savings will be a tight lid. Use the dollar bill test to make sure you ha
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Ward H at 5:43pm 06.27.22 Typical flush mount thru hull used by Catalina.
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 5:37pm 06.27.22 That leads to a whole lot of other questions, however. Most of which would be quite uncomfortable t
Is there a shutoff valve for 1974 ODay 27 with Atomic 4 twodzusfittings at 5:35pm 06.27.22 The leaking fuel line between the fuel tank an the filter seems to be where it's happening I must
Hunter 26 taking on water Rick Webb at 5:18pm 06.27.22 That's good information. Thank you! On the day that we took on water, we did have 6 adults on boa
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching Rick Webb at 5:12pm 06.27.22 Trick is to get these guys together. Many will not share their stories to those outside the clan.
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) leo310 at 5:11pm 06.27.22 Looks just like mine
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 5:10pm 06.27.22 206712
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help jon hansen at 4:57pm 06.27.22 He is off and running. was up in detroit last evening. today, 15-18 winds from the w n/w. that's abe
Do you use checklists? Tally Ho at 4:54pm 06.27.22 Based on the need to go back to the boat to close something too many times, I have a brief checklist
Replacing shower drain hose? SJN at 4:46pm 06.27.22 Hello! My shower drain would not drain. As you say accessing the hose under the shower pan is very
Do you use checklists? odaydokay at 4:42pm 06.27.22 Even with a check list we make mistakes. Tonight I found we did not plug in the battery tender corre
Piling Extensions Simon Sexton at 4:32pm 06.27.22 Much thanks to everyone for your replies! I've spoken with several boat owners at the marina, and t
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching CavuDave at 4:20pm 06.27.22 My next door neighbor passes away this year at 99. Flew the Hump in C46s and then flew alot of stuff
P26 Rudder Repair Question afirefighter1 at 4:07pm 06.27.22
Water heater blows feed line off. (1) wyctoronto at 4:01pm 06.27.22 Thanks. Figured it out with a shark bite and whale type adapter. Cheers
Hunter 26 taking on water American Girl at 3:53pm 06.27.22 That's good information. Thank you! On the day that we took on water, we did have 6 adults on boar

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