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Cockpit Flooring: need some ideas sailks at 4:49pm 10.19.09 Smaller Boats 0/3 I have a Hunter 26 and would like to add some type of cockpit flooring. Any suggestions or how to si
Yanmar tachometer Texas johnny v at 4:08pm 10.19.09 Big Boats 8/6959 I have a 2008 Hunter 38 with a Yanmar 3jh4e with about 100 hours on it. Over the last several weeks
Termites! wufibugs at 3:57pm 10.19.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1198 One of my dockmates told me termites were swarming and to keep hatches closed. I think I caught tha
Looking for Beige Colored Sealant karenmccraw at 3:50pm 10.19.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/5419 We recently had to remove the interior trim in the v-berth of our 405 to get to the windlass motor.
Rudder Mods Dave Schenck at 3:46pm 10.19.09 Sirius 21/22 3/4173 I know that there are many options out there to improve our rudders, making them easier to deploy an
Sailing your sailboat what were the worst conditions you've sailed in? dserrell at 3:18pm 10.19.09 Ask All Sailors 34/6969 1 1
Raymarine smartpilot X5 wheel pilot Terry in Naples at 1:47pm 10.19.09 Ask All Sailors 9/9370 I am wanting a newer autopilot as I am still using the Autohelm 3000 witht he belt drive. It works o
Replacing deadlights (fixed windows) (2) Jalepeno at 12:10pm 10.19.09 Ask All Sailors 9/14193
Help with ID of new to us MacGregor 26 (2) iguana at 11:53am 10.19.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2617 Hi all, Brand new to the forum and brand new to MacGregor. Recently acquired a MacGregor 26 here on
Catalina 27 keel stub alt2410 at 11:37am 10.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/6228 I have a 1987 Catalina 27 which has a minor case of the catalina smile. The hull keel joint is perfe
Suzuki Outboard Motor Mike1942 at 10:51am 10.19.09 Ask All Sailors 12/5685 Am considering buying a Suzuki 2.5 4-stroke outboard for my 8.5 ft zodiac dinghy. any pros or cons
Buying a sailboat djcoul at 10:49am 10.19.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1729 We are looking at buying a boat for living aboard(during summer)and doing some sailing and diving ch
cockpit flooring,idea's sailks at 10:45am 10.19.09 Ask All Sailors 1/2153 I have a Hunter 26 and would like to add some type of cockpit flooring. Any suggestions or site, be
awkward sail trim (1) bstaff2 at 10:34am 10.19.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/5695 Hi Don, As you can see in the attached pic of our '82 Islander, the Blue Moon, we have an awkward ma
How to find mattress covers that don't look lame Roswell Park at 9:20am 10.19.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2168 Is there a product out there that covers and protects boat mattresses? In my case, I just bought a
Bands are Hopping windward54 at 9:14am 10.19.09 SSB and Ham Operators 0/3129 Hey all, We took the the boat over to Catalina this weekend. On Sunday morning, I got on the air
New engine for 26.5 Dave951 at 8:55am 10.19.09 Smaller Boats 2/1112 Our club has a Hunter 26.5 and are considering replacing the original Yamaha 9.9 HP engine. Any reco
how to sell a boat marianneburkhart at 8:27am 10.19.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1292 I am planning to sell my 1997 boat soon. It is in very good condition, engine, hull, interior. My hu
gooseneck rivets tomholland at 7:21am 10.19.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1538 Putting my 26 hunter(97) away for the season. When taking the boom off noticed a very loose rivet th
Universal M-30/5424 gathard at 7:01am 10.19.09 Catalina 30 1/2193 Still seeking to locate oil pan (new or used-good condition) for Universal M-30/5424 with Kubota 110

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Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Hello Below at 9:05pm 08.12.21
BOOM VANG!!! LeeandRick at 8:57pm 08.12.21 I've gone with the Boomkicker and a Garhauer rope vang on the last 3 sailboats. Best bang (or vang)
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook Stu Jackson at 8:48pm 08.12.21 Well sir, I have been cruising long term for almost two decades now. That's great. Wouldn't it be
Yanmar alternator loosens way too often Stu Jackson at 8:38pm 08.12.21 Have you considered replacing the nuts & bolts?
Rode Length Kings Gambit at 8:32pm 08.12.21 Your wish is possible. Tie a trip line to your anchor. Let enough line out to deal with the depth a
Broken bolts and headaches dLj at 8:25pm 08.12.21 There is the Helicoil option if you want to go back to original bolt size and thread. centerpunch f
Broken bolts and headaches kloudie1 at 8:15pm 08.12.21 There is the Helicoil option if you want to go back to original bolt size and thread. centerpunch f
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 8:14pm 08.12.21 No wind at all till 2 or so today. Isthmus fan on now though. glassy flat from Dana the whole way H
BOOM VANG!!! sail sfbay at 7:38pm 08.12.21 Boomkicker Boomkicker Price List (seoladair.com) or block and tackle system Vang System Schematics \|
CNG Tank Safety Cap Source? Rick D at 7:32pm 08.12.21 I got my second tank from a marine salvage place and then exchanged it. I use exchange tanks rather
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta BigEasy at 7:27pm 08.12.21 We had not seen the boat, since we took the pictures above. Where is the hull damage? PS: We were t
Broken bolts and headaches Hello Below at 7:21pm 08.12.21 Call me a wimp but this is about the time I call in the experts a.k.a. mechanic. These guys have the
CNG Tank Safety Cap Source? smokey73 at 7:19pm 08.12.21 @Rick D I'm with you, I intend to keep my CNG as long as I can. I found a place to fill my tanks
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook sailtheworld79 at 7:17pm 08.12.21 Two very good answers to the same question. Lithium is like the new kid on the block. Tons of peop
Clogged sanitation line Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:05pm 08.12.21 I had a clogged line yesterday that I was able to unclog with a sewer snake to get the head to flush
Broken bolts and headaches dLj at 6:55pm 08.12.21 Just a note on getting the first hole into the broken bolt - typically the top of the broken bolt is
Broken bolts and headaches Kinetic at 6:48pm 08.12.21 Thanks for the quick reply Dj. Dremel and then running the tap to clean out if the threads is a goo
Broken bolts and headaches dLj at 6:42pm 08.12.21 Photos' are always welcomed. Besides the two options you mentioned above there is at least a 3rd op
Need source for boat plumbing parts Stu Jackson at 5:51pm 08.12.21 I agree, can you come and make mine look like that? :) Before you rotate that sink drain, be caref
Jib Advise Davidasailor26 at 5:50pm 08.12.21 We are working to get our boat up to speed and having some gentle disagreements about sail trim inc

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