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Bats in my jib rickk31 at 7:00pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2483 Can anyone tell me how to keep bats out of my jib when it is rolled-up.This is not a joke. It is for
Swingkeel bolt leak. shine at 6:59pm 08.16.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1799 I have a 1974 Mac 21 ft. I replaced the keel bolt last week to the larger 5/8 sized bolt and washers
Halyard Diameter Nelsonhow at 6:59pm 08.16.10 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2482 I'm planning on replacing the halyards on my 1981 H-30. The existing lines are old and I can"t figur
Mounting MOB Equipment Pat Hooyman at 6:11pm 08.16.10 Big Boats 0/1229 MOB Equipment Has anyone found a good way of mounting the MOB Pole, Strobe and Horseshoe Buoy on th
New Sailor in San Diego chewy352 at 4:54pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3432 Hello all. I am new to sailing and this forum and wanted to introduce myself. I just purchased my fi
Westerbeke 4-91 or 30 overheat issue? DulceSuenos at 4:53pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 5/5434 Bombay Clipper 31, I have a low hour, great running westerbeke 4-91 if I run her over 1400 rpms she
Looking for a sailboat tmath at 4:43pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 10/5610 So I've been sailing for a little while and have been looking at purchasing a boat for a couple of w
Fiddles on shelves in main salon. New Horizons at 4:40pm 08.16.10 Catalina 310 1/2160 I am finding those shelves along the sides of the main salon a little frustrating. Many items I put
Introduction - new Pearson Wanderer 30 owner ILikeRust at 4:32pm 08.16.10 Pearson 9/14675 Howdy everyone - I've just made a deal today on a 1968 Pearson Wanderer 30 and can't wait to get
Line Drawing Flying Colours at 4:21pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1784 Hello All, Does anyone know where I can download a line drawing of a 2001, 466. Need the drawing for
Case of the Damps T37 Phil at 4:17pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 13/3540 This summer we've noticed various small amounts of water loitering around on the sole near the ladde
What is the ruling on setting out a mooring? Mac at 3:45pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1963 I would like to set out a morring in front of my buddies dock, with his permission of course. I do
Another Cabin Cushion Question: Dye? Inter20sailor at 3:42pm 08.16.10 Catalina 30 4/1801 Is it possible to dye the fabric (with success) on existing cabin cushion covers? Our covers are co
New owner stepayetta at 3:27pm 08.16.10 Smaller Boats 2/1834 What distinguishes a Catalina from Capri. Thanks
Tiller extension Tom Hoffman at 2:15pm 08.16.10 Trailer Sailors 8/4733 Good afternoon. I am making a tiller extension. I got to thinking that it might be helpful, if I
Hope It's Not Serious Lots-a-Knots at 1:30pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1519 While under sail on our Hunter 260, upon turning (we have a wheel instead of a tiller), there's an O
Buying an Auto Pilot jeffmacdonald at 1:24pm 08.16.10 Catalina 30 3/1787 I originally had an old auto pilot that came with my boat (Catalina 30). I had it for no longer than
Fresh Water Pump thaeni at 1:08pm 08.16.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1848 My fresh water pump (Jabsco 3.0) just started energizing for a second or so every 3 to 4 minutes. I
furlex line guard jam Pat Hooyman at 12:58pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 7/7907 I have a Furlex 200s furler on a Hunter 38. I have, on several occasions, had the furling line jam b
Oil pressure light DannyS at 12:58pm 08.16.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3045 I have a Universal M 25 engine and this past trip on the boat, the oil pressure light came on on my

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watch the fuel source thinwater at 11:23am 07.16.22 purchased my fuel for a short evening outing and had a wonderful time. splashed' the trailer saile
There goes the neighborhood! Tedd at 11:03am 07.16.22 I have a soft spot for trawler yachts. When I'm too old to sail I'd like to have a trailerable trawl
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Nichole340 at 10:49am 07.16.22 Once I match up the ones for my 340 I'll be sure to post the part numbers like you, for others to re
There goes the neighborhood! Rick D at 10:49am 07.16.22 Beautiful boat. Hope it swings the same as you. Looks close, or is that the camera?
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Rick D at 10:45am 07.16.22 From my log for my 1994 Hunter 40.5: O-ring replacements for deck fill caps available via ACE hardwa
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Nichole340 at 10:43am 07.16.22 Thank you everyone for the help. I never thought of Ace Hardware, as I exhausted Home Depot and Low
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Hello Below at 10:41am 07.16.22 Once you have the new O rings, keep them in pristine condition by coating them with a NON-petroleum
There goes the neighborhood! Davidasailor26 at 10:41am 07.16.22 Saw one on a transient dock here in Maryland last week. Probably not the same one. :)
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 07.16.22 A day into our trip and we are entering the Strait right now. Typical no wind/motoring crossing S
There goes the neighborhood! jssailem at 10:19am 07.16.22 What was that theme song from the Jeffersons? Slight adaptation for the sail/stinkpot controversy..
Water leak on starboard bow1. Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 07.16.22 Send pictures to show the general area. Look for deck hardware in this area. If nothing shows, off
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 10:15am 07.16.22
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information jssailem at 10:11am 07.16.22 Safe cruise. The Strait can be beautiful. Calm like a lake or wild.
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:04am 07.16.22 Once you have the new O rings, keep them in pristine condition by coating them with a NON-petroleum
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Hello Below at 10:02am 07.16.22 This is one of those items that you want to insure that you get the exact replacement. Ingress of wa
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information MikeHoncho at 9:59am 07.16.22 A day into our trip and we are entering the Strait right now. Typical no wind/motoring crossing
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps JamesG161 at 9:22am 07.16.22 Since the price for each type cap = $10.16 , I would suggest buying spares for all 3 types vs O-ring
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Ed Caldwell at 9:21am 07.16.22 Buy the new cap in the green color for your diesel fill, as that one willl cause problems when water
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Don S/V ILLusion at 9:20am 07.16.22 ACE Hardware. My favorite boating store is the hardware store. :) Our local Ace has lots of O-ri
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps JamesG161 at 9:16am 07.16.22 Call the SBO store and ask them for the Manufacture of the caps. Then contact the Manufacturer for

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