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H260 Mast Bolt Deucer at 9:51am 07.27.10 Smaller Boats 5/1773 I'm about ready to replace the bolt that runs through the mast and holds the rigging and solid stays
seidelman vs bonnie restlessone at 9:19am 07.27.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1603 im back from freeport little bonnie tried to give us trouble but aquaholic had no problem as for me
Hunter 23 outboard motor bracket (mount) lsyrus at 6:51am 07.27.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/2748 I own and love my Hunter 23 (1986). The White "U" shaped outboard motor bracket (mount) that is bol
Need cabinate latch info for circa 1997 models (3) Rich Stidger at 6:21am 07.27.10 Big Boats 11/1759 I need to order some more female latches for my 1997 h40.5. These latches will not tolerate any mis
Towing 23.5/240 Homespun at 6:08am 07.27.10 Trailer Sailors 21/9824 Back again with another newb question. I have gotten curious about towing either a Hunter 23.5 or
wiring for a foredeck light jtmccue at 5:30am 07.27.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1852 Regarding the H28.5- Is it possible to do a mast up rewiring of the steaming light. I would like to
F****g roller furler John Boelte at 5:23am 07.27.10 Smaller Boats 6/2742 The Profurl roller furler on our 26.5 kicked our asses yesterday. At this point we've got the Genoa*
Wash Hand Basin Drain Beezneez at 2:16am 07.27.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1731 My boat is an Oceanis 473. I have a problem with both wash hand basins which drain very slowly. The
Removable Motor Mount.... (2) Sumner at 9:21pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1755 I got build pictures of the.... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor2/06-20-10-35-Out
venture 21 keel bruce gabow at 8:58pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1339 is there a locking pin for the venture 21 keel and if so, where is it located?
Chart question - dol? kpgraci at 8:20pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 8/7360 I'm looking at chart 11369 - and there are several references to 'dol', which according to http://ma
Air Conditioning in V and aft berth SpongeRob at 7:23pm 07.26.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1766 My 2006 H33 is equipped with the standard 16,000 btu A/C. Granted this weekend was really HOT,howeve
If anyone needs a raw water pump for a late model Atomic 4... (1) gpd955 at 6:49pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1632 I have a MMI 502 water pump and extender bolt that I purchased for my late model (1979) Atomic 4. Th
Can you tell me what this is??? PART DEUX (2) guidera48 at 6:37pm 07.26.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1876 Thanks again to all that replied regarding my mysterious strap found in my boat. Now for another it
Need head sail measurements for 1996 26x tc0nn at 6:37pm 07.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1130 Does anyone have or know where I can find the exact measurements for the headsail on a furled Mac 26
Sailing with a cat? seamansg at 6:21pm 07.26.10 Catalina 22 12/2466 Has anyone sailed with a cat in a 22ft catalina?
Current draw with batteries off. Interlude at 6:07pm 07.26.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3850 I have a 1998 Beneteau 461. There are 3 isolation switches for the batteries; positive for engine,
For those who depend upon electronics... Maine Sail at 6:03pm 07.26.10 Musings With Maine Sail 30/10325 While I still have my "DR skills" I have grown very comfortable with my electronics over the years.
QUESTION FOR ALL ODAY OWNERS about adding a seat by helm GirlSailor at 5:01pm 07.26.10 Bigger Boats 6/2771 SO i want to add a custom seat in the back of the each corner by the helm, can anyone recommend any
Bottom Paint for 1969 Sailboat raja612 at 4:26pm 07.26.10 Other Sailboats 1/1603 Looking for suggestions on bottom paint ideas for a 23' 1969 Kittiwake Sailboat. The boat will be ke

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Schaefer 2100 furler bearings Muttondressedaslamb at 3:56am 06.28.22 Many may already be aware of this, but for those who aren't I'll post the info anyway. Our 310 furl
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Muttondressedaslamb at 3:46am 06.28.22 Looks just like mine Even from the bottom of the hull? Some here think I am missing a piece, and
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Muttondressedaslamb at 3:45am 06.28.22 @Muttondressedaslamb , sorry to hear about your near sinking. The things that heart attacks are ma
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Muttondressedaslamb at 3:43am 06.28.22 I give up. What kind of a thruhull is that thing? is that the Martha Stewart model? Very "taxing"
Looking at a 1987 MacGregor 26D stickinthemud57 at 10:07pm 06.27.22 As a 26S owner, I can see a definite and obvious advantage to the swing centerboard over the daggerb
Selden Furling Main Wrinkles knackers at 9:57pm 06.27.22 make sure the leech string is released before furling
Catalina 250 wheel to tiller conversion sebastko at 9:31pm 06.27.22 I have tried many times: cannot login, cannot reset password and cannot re-register with my email :)
Need to figure out what model Universal diesel Alan Gomes at 9:13pm 06.27.22 Just bought a 1990 C&C 30' MkII fin keel and having looking for diesel information. The engine look
2007 Hunter 49 Refrigeration Ralph Johnstone at 8:51pm 06.27.22 Take a few more shots until the upper R.H. corner of the label is in focus.
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:31pm 06.27.22 @Muttondressedaslamb , sorry to hear about your near sinking. The things that heart attacks are mad
Catalina 250 wheel to tiller conversion Stu Jackson at 8:24pm 06.27.22 ...but the association forum doesn't let me in... :-\| does anyone know if that association's web si
Do you use checklists? WayneH at 8:09pm 06.27.22 The wife and I have a laminated checklist on the boat. We used a hole punch in one corner. The check
Need to figure out what model Universal diesel Ralph Johnstone at 8:04pm 06.27.22 Welcome to the site @sheardc. The other reason for the picture requirement is that 1990 C&C 30' M
Mercury 4hp 4stroke oil leak out the propeller. TimFromLI at 7:40pm 06.27.22 No, I did not
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching Head Sail at 7:33pm 06.27.22 Great story. Thanks for sharing. My Dad (RIP) was a B-17 copilot with combat missions over Europe i
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching Will Gilmore at 7:25pm 06.27.22 Thanks for the story, Mikem. I have not had the pleasure of talking to a WWII vet, but my father's b
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

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