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Rigging a 1990 Hunter 27 asymmetrical spinnaker (2) tsbabcock at 6:07pm 04.20.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/5315 Can anyone help me figure out how to rig a 1990 Hunter 27 for an asymmetrical spinnaker. Pictures wo
Replace the rigging? Endurance2010 at 6:05pm 04.20.10 Big Boats 12/3362 I just bought a 1983 Hunter 34. The rig seems OK and some of it looks like it was replaced within t
D.I.Y. roller furling joemama7 at 5:52pm 04.20.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/25196 just a quick question about making your own roller system, I understand the concept of the pvc pipe
Wheel Helm Steering Cable Anne21009 at 5:29pm 04.20.10 Smaller Boats 0/1045 I had to replace my steering cable a few years ago and had it done "professionally". The steering h
Beneteau 50 Sailboat, pump service mikerzonca at 5:22pm 04.20.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1170 I have a Beneteau 50 Sailboat, 1996, built in France. It has a SeaLand VacuFlush pump and holding t
Hunter 18.5 sail slugs LTDARR at 4:10pm 04.20.10 Smaller Boats 3/1339 I broke off five sail slugs off my main sail this Monday. What would be the best replacements to buy
Folding propellers geocadd at 3:53pm 04.20.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/2185 We would like to exchange our propeller for a folding propeller. Does anyone know the shaft size on
Cleaning stains in cabin lining for O'Day 302 Michel16055 at 3:14pm 04.20.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/57 I've tried searching for links but am unable to find one. I want to properly clean stains on the lin
Rudder Post in 27' Hunter Cockpit doninct at 1:33pm 04.20.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1239 I have just agreed to take ownership of a 1975 27' Hunter - (I convinced myself it would be great f
Whisker pole wanted skratch98 at 1:25pm 04.20.10 Big Boats 1/1250 I am looking for a 13-27 ft. line controlled whisker pole. Anyone know of such an animal? Steve '87
4-JHE seawater impeller KandD at 12:37pm 04.20.10 Big Boats 8/2445 I can't get the cover plate off to change the raw water impeller. It's on the lower right if your f
Thanks Oday20 at 12:24pm 04.20.10 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1873 I'd like to thank everyone that gave me ideas on raising my mast by my self. It's done and it works
saturn/delphinus dinghy dlewis812 at 11:44am 04.20.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1768 need to get new dinghy; for the moment have decided on inflatable. that being said.. realize the
blue jay mainsail !HELP! mbjmsx7 at 11:33am 04.20.10 Ask All Sailors 6/6199 I have recently bought a used blue jay sailboat. I am new to sailing and having some troubles. i was
Oil filter gasket failure (1) Val at 10:47am 04.20.10 Ask All Sailors 24/6368 I have a Yanmar 4jhe in a 1985 h37c. I have had several filter gasket failures where I lose all the
Gas tank for Seidelmann 245 (1) optimistic at 10:31am 04.20.10 Seidelmann 1/2304 I need to replace the gas tank that fits in the fuel compartment of my 1979 Seidelmann 245. Dimnsio
Hammock mounted on a Cat 30? dstaylor95 at 8:19am 04.20.10 Catalina 30 2/4120 Anybody have any recommendations on the best way to mount a hammock on a Cat 30. What hammock is bes
Mast Raising Question tgrass462 at 7:54am 04.20.10 Smaller Boats 10/2568 On a Hunter 240 / 26 / 260 - has anyone ever tried to route the main sheet line back to the Winch wh
New Owner Sandy at 7:50am 04.20.10 Smaller Boats 3/1165 We own a 1976 Hunter 25ft. So what would be the model # or how do I find out.
Water Pump Impeller Question jibes138 at 7:28am 04.20.10 Ask All Sailors 10/1965 I have a new Oberdorfer water pump with the original impeller, very few hours on it. I forgot to op

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Seams A Problem? Kings Gambit at 5:38am 04.15.22 ... and make it a point to let some air out of the tubes on a hot day. That should have occurred t
Water Heater Discharge JamesG161 at 5:35am 04.15.22 I am confused on who labeled your first picture. The thru hull is for the discharge of the PRV which
Desperate leakinhg jon hansen at 5:33am 04.15.22 well then, become their 'new best friend'. and like any best friend a case of beer for the operator
Water Heater Discharge (1) JamesG161 at 5:27am 04.15.22 Picture from internet of a new one. ressure Relief Valve. Jim....
Water Heater Discharge JamesG161 at 5:16am 04.15.22 What is called the TCV is really a Pressure Relief Valve to prevent the Water Tank from fracturing.
Keel question Rangofish at 4:56am 04.15.22 Update renting trailer and family member with truck going to help me so so so excided.
Water Heater Discharge SV Bella at 4:33am 04.15.22 the pic of the water heater isn't mine. I took it off the internet. It's similar in that the TCV i
Perkins 4.107 or 4.108 fuel lines CYQK at 4:32am 04.15.22 Bought mine from a perkins dealer on the west coast was a difficult find at the time If you need a c
Starting fluid CYQK at 4:26am 04.15.22 Maybe your on to something Couldnt you spray a bit of no.7 in to help start
40.5: Shaft growth (1) kappykaplan at 3:32am 04.15.22 I haul my boat annually. When the COVID pandemic hit, the boat sat in the water for at least 12 wee
Water Heater Discharge Slipin Away at 3:25am 04.15.22 I cannot see a hose leading off the P/T valve which would be attached to the thru hull fitting. If
Desperate leakinhg SFS at 11:00pm 04.14.22 Do they know you are taking on water from an unknown place? That usually puts you up front!! This
Desperate leakinhg Mark Maulden at 9:28pm 04.14.22 Tried to patch with Splash Zone but it takes forever to set up, I couldn't hold in place too long m
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips? svAtargatis at 9:16pm 04.14.22 When you replace the mast, be sure that the PVC tube the the wiring passes through the mast step is
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips? Rich Stidger at 9:14pm 04.14.22 When you replace the mast, be sure that the PVC tube the the wiring passes through the mast step is
40.5 mystery mast leak solved? Rich Stidger at 9:11pm 04.14.22 The Z-Spar mast that was original equipment on the 40.5 has a rectangular hole with rounded edges o
40.5: Shaft growth svAtargatis at 9:09pm 04.14.22 We bought the boat 1 year ago this month. We didn't have the hull cleaned at all this last year.
40.5: Shaft growth Crusty Ol Salt at 9:07pm 04.14.22 How often do you have the hull cleaned while she is in the water?
78 H30 Water Tank Replacement MikeHoncho at 8:40pm 04.14.22
Desperate leakinhg Halvern at 8:27pm 04.14.22 Tried to patch with Splash Zone but it takes forever to set up, I couldn't hold in place too long my

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