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Bent tips on shoal fin gordhodgson at 5:57am 12.08.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1347 I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in straightening the fins on a shoal fin keel or if
buying o-day 22 what to look for ? bigwhyte at 8:56pm 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2272 this will be my first sailboat what problems should i look for it is a swing keel min 70s boat on a
Trailer tire winter handling 1993 Hunter 23.5 Mark H at 7:16pm 12.07.09 Smaller Boats 3/1953 What is the best way to handle trailer tires for the winter? Leave tires on trailer,or remove them a
Wet Storage Winterizing Spanish Dutchman at 7:05pm 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3413 This is my first year keeping my boat in the water for the winter and I'm looking for some advise fr
New solid wood tiller (3) shine at 5:38pm 12.07.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2081 I made this tiller out of solid walnut that was very dry. It was cut out with a band saw, then I sha
In company sail so-west FLA David S at 5:37pm 12.07.09 Trailer Sailors 4/2969 I trail a 79 O'day 22 from Asheville NC. Last year May 2008 done a one night anchor out by Cayo Cast
Step down KJH at 5:04pm 12.07.09 Catalina 22 13/2774 Does anyone know what the removable,wooden board that serves as a "step", when entering the cabin fr
fuel timing problem wojo59 at 4:31pm 12.07.09 Big Boats 15/3038 I have a 1983 yanmar 3gmf in my 34' hunter. I had it rebuild. I am having a problem starting. Onc
What should I buy next? shemandr at 4:12pm 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1957 I'm bored already and I don't even have my winter cover on. If this starts a thread that lasts a wh
Dreaded project... Stephen K at 4:03pm 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 13/2513 Its getting colder down here and that translates to fewer days out sailing... so this time of year i
Engine storage theskymaster at 3:11pm 12.07.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1555 Bought a 1978 Hunter 30 this spring. What do I have to do to the diesel engine and tank for the win
Broken Front Window jackson at 1:55pm 12.07.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1313 I have a broken front widow ( the large curved one ) on my Hunter Passage 42' The old one is gone an
Mixing Elbow (1) frank balcer at 1:50pm 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 17/11445 While in the process of rebuilding my Hurth transmission I am going thru my exhaust components and t
What do you use your VHF radio for? Benny at 1:19pm 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 16/3021 I guess the type of use may dictate the location of the radio. I for one have the fixed mount 25 wat
venture 224 wendysboat at 12:43pm 12.07.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/2392 Does anyone out there have the original specs that came with the boat. I inherited this junker of a
venture 224 wendysboat at 12:35pm 12.07.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1075 The interior of the cabin ceilings show dampness after rain,even though boat is covered with plastic
exterior repair of blisters and crackling on deck wendysboat at 12:31pm 12.07.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2074 What product should I use to fill in the crackling effect, even after sanding, on the exterior of bo
missing keel wendys boat at 12:26pm 12.07.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/4949 I have a 1972 venture 224(pop top) and I am missing the keel. Does anyone have any specs on how I ca
23.5 Bimini Height and Mounting Tom L at 12:24pm 12.07.09 Smaller Boats 6/1780 I'm considering buying a used bimini and mounting it on my Hunter 23.5. It looks like biminis that a
Startling Illusion in Peripheral Vision (1) rardiH36 at 10:38am 12.07.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2668

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Is this a terrible idea JBP-PA at 9:29am 05.17.22 That's not the kind of condition you should consider buying all the stuff to restore it and expect t
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC (2) jssailem at 9:22am 05.17.22 As far as breaks, Wichard makes one. These require additional lines around the boom and to the deck.
What do I need to get this autopilot going again? (1) Silhouetta at 9:22am 05.17.22 Good eye kloudie1. I detached that power unit to access it better, when I was tracing wires earlier
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jim01749 at 9:20am 05.17.22 WOW, thanks for taking the time to detail that out. Agree on all that. Maybe this is one of those s
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jssailem at 9:14am 05.17.22 Understandable. Perhaps understanding the risk and the action of the break would help perspective.
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's kloudie1 at 9:11am 05.17.22 Note about the small amount of fuel to get to 3600 unloaded. That is true, but on a diesel, the gove
Port hatch on Hunter23 help kloudie1 at 9:01am 05.17.22 Looks like delamination and probably has been there since new. you can fill it with 5200 if it isa a
Asymmetrical spinnaker sheets catch on bow pulpit. (1) jssailem at 9:00am 05.17.22 Move the Bow Light? 2 lights on the deck away from trouble?
Single-handing a Catalina 310? Monheganlover at 8:38am 05.17.22 Thanks all for the great suggestions! I think I will limit myself to single-handing in modest wind c
'73 Javelin Rotting Cuddy Floor dmax at 8:38am 05.17.22 A picture would help.
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jim01749 at 8:23am 05.17.22 Hi John, Thanks for the quick response! My wife and I are new to sailing and want to minimize risk
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 8:23am 05.17.22 your lists match my own pretty closely (see also my notes; still reasonably close to current). :)
New Articles Hayden Watson at 8:23am 05.17.22 @Maine Sail Very good article on the portable chargers. Do you know if the info you posted on the
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's vsfoster at 8:19am 05.17.22 How negative ? Meh, can't get too excited about either the exhaust elbow or fuel delivery as the
Is this a terrible idea Crazy Dave Condon at 8:07am 05.17.22 First identify the boat and owner. Many have noticed issues but until the unknowns are known, stay
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC jssailem at 8:06am 05.17.22 Hi Jim What are you thoughts about a Boom Break? Is it that you are planning to cruise in the trade
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 (9) Jacktar at 7:54am 05.17.22 Not standard that I have ever heard of., but have seen various iterations posted. My original step b
Catalina 27 Keel Bolts MeAndMyCat27 at 7:46am 05.17.22 I see their diagram now, it shoes the nut and washer/plate at the bottom of the new bolt. I reached
Table up inside when sailing 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:34am 05.17.22 The table is supported by a singl post and both are stored under the V berth
Is this a terrible idea kloudie1 at 7:16am 05.17.22 First thing I noticed are the water marks on the hull indicating that it has been submerged on the l

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