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Raising/moving the Mast wufibugs at 10:48am 10.23.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2427 I have a 1986 Hunter 31 and recently flushed some termites from under the mast step. The mast is dec
Raw Water Pump Seal green98tj at 10:15am 10.23.09 Big Boats 3/1620 I need to replace the shaft seal in the raw water pump on my 1986 Yanmar 3GM30F. I have the non-Euro
dutchman wjs at 8:10am 10.23.09 S2 5/1669 I do quiet a bit of sailing on my 9.2A alone....I love the serenity. However bringing down the mai
A Very Versatile Table.... (6) Sumner at 7:17pm 10.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2424 I've tried not to post all of the mods I've done as I assume if people are interested they will look
Advice on a PSS dripless. Its leaking! jack boats at 6:40pm 10.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/3032 I have a 2001 420CC with a PSS dripless packless stuffing box. The weekend before last I was out o
77' 25 tall rig inspection visit today (1) stx203 at 6:18pm 10.22.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1448 Just viewed the boat I'm considering. She appears in great shape and is really clean and dry. Gelcoa
26X or 26M Edwynn at 5:04pm 10.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/3368 I hope this doesn't start a battle, but I'm looking for some input about the pros ' cons of a 26x or
Allan Knighten Allan Knighten at 4:15pm 10.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1974 My stock trailer for a 1994 MacGregor 26S was damaged, and I must find a replacement trailer. Natu
Looking at the macgreor 65 djcoul at 4:00pm 10.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/11252 We are looking at buying a boat for living aboard(during summer)and doing some sailing and diving ch
Still needing imput on or new boat purchase djcoul at 3:57pm 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 3/2195 We are looking at buying a boat for living aboard(during summer)and doing some sailing and diving ch
Repowering. Good or bad idea? MKirk51 at 1:23pm 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 32/7047
trailer is old Adrian Morris at 12:37pm 10.22.09 Smaller Boats 5/1352 Hunter 19 1995 is in good shape but the original trailer is aging should i look for a new one ? Whe
New Boat bffatcat at 12:28pm 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1854 Ive been thinking about buying a new boat: Anyone know anything about a Colgate 26
What is the Line exiting from the Side of my boom for? (1) RonRelyea at 12:26pm 10.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1497 I've got a 1990 Vision 32 with the jiffy-reef boom .... I believe I have the internal boom lines rig
Which folding prop is the best? Balwin60 at 11:41am 10.22.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1730 I am keenly interested in installing a 3 blade folding prop on my 1991 Vision 32. I see Gori, Maxi
Islander 44 Plans BillMerr at 10:46am 10.22.09 Islander 4/3460 Hi, I'm new to the web site. I am in the process of buying an Islander 44 that needs a total ref
Rudder rake and helm Quoddy at 9:48am 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2432 Does putting aft rake on the rudder actual increase the tendency of the boat to turn into the wind (
Jack stands ok? gfroch at 7:26am 10.22.09 Smaller Boats 5/1849 My Hunter 26 water ballast has always been stored on the trailer. I'm going to have some bottom work
Bill Crealock Passed away this week Ross in Tampa at 6:43am 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 1/2110
Jessica - Around the World. Ed Schenck at 6:20am 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2133 I know there was an earlier thread re. Jessica Watson and the controversy about a sixteen year old a

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Dufour 31, your thoughts Alan Gomes at 9:09am 01.26.22 Missed the pressure water. My '81 S30 did not have pressure water. It also says hot water, I wonder
Adding an Hour Meter (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:05am 01.26.22 I have used crimp butt connectors which have a different diameter (and colour) at each end to accomm
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? dlochner at 9:05am 01.26.22 That's some really great advice. As one that has dreamed about doing the loop never considered head
Dufour 31, your thoughts dlochner at 9:02am 01.26.22 According to the description this Sabre has pressure water. I'd bet one could sail this boat away
Fairleads Don Guillette at 8:53am 01.26.22 Follow the link and you will be able to read his writings and understand what it is about sails tha
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? Bob J. at 8:51am 01.26.22
US Coast Guard Auxiliary jssailem at 8:50am 01.26.22 Tater... Not sure why you are having issues. I can guess that your lake is a fair distance from the
US Coast Guard Auxiliary (1) sail sfbay at 8:45am 01.26.22 US Coast Guard Auxiliary North Alabama Flotilla 8-11 link Welcome to the Flotilla 8-11, District 8CR
Dufour 31, your thoughts Bob J. at 8:43am 01.26.22 Thanks Andrew. Judging from the photos the Sabre looks to be appropriately priced at $14.9K The D
help cutlass bearing h41 question sail sfbay at 8:28am 01.26.22 Check with Dave Groshong on this site's store as they have a cutlass bearing for a Hunter 41 Hunter
Wind angle Slider at 8:25am 01.26.22 Well Guys, I need to go up the mast. I went out on another sail and we had winds up to 20K. The va
Wind angle Tedd at 8:05am 01.26.22 Has anyone ever tried to use a drone to inspect the top of their mast? It just occurred to me that i
Adding an Hour Meter colb218 at 7:57am 01.26.22 Thanks all! I am not particularly worried about having the display in the cockpit. I have a fuel gau
Hunter 28 Growl at 7:21am 01.26.22 I am considering purchase of a 1991 Hunter 28! Check here for some info on H28... Hunter resource
Hunter 28 Growl at 7:20am 01.26.22 Thanks Andy
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. Scott T-Bird at 6:46am 01.26.22 How handy are you and do you have a partner? I'm thinking that the You Tube channel "Sailing Uma" w
PNW Cruise Highlights 2004-2014 JamesG161 at 6:29am 01.26.22 Each part of that fishing license was probably longer than a single fish caught. :laugh: Nice Famil
Dufour 31, your thoughts dlochner at 6:20am 01.26.22 I think this is the link: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1980-sabre-sail-8034840 Thanks Andrew.
Looking for recommendations for bareboat charter company in Greece SFS at 5:25am 01.26.22 Agreed. Their would be MUCH more living and socializing space. I delivered an FP Lipari from Annapo
Hull shemandr at 5:02am 01.26.22 Few production hulls are cored. The decks are cored and add stiffness to the hull shape when bonded

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