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Rudder Damage (3) awoody at 4:59pm 10.19.09 Smaller Boats 9/2386 Had some damage to the rudder this summer (H26). The repair shop says $650.00. Seems like a bit mu
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 8/7877 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 0/1227 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 12/6206 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 3/4437 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 34/7764 1 1
Raymarine smartpilot X5 wheel pilot Terry in Naples at 1:47pm 10.19.09 Ask All Sailors 9/9965 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 9/15028
Help with ID of new to us MacGregor 26 (2) iguana at 11:53am 10.19.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2741 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 1/6345 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 12/6358 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 7/1771 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 1/2191 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 6/5924 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 3/2285 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 0/3272 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 2/1160 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 3/1400 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 2/1713 Putting my 26 hunter(97) away for the season. When taking the boom off noticed a very loose rivet th

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Swim platform for my 26S rgranger at 2:27pm 04.21.22 Kewl
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug dmax at 1:16pm 04.21.22 seriously??? lol... I do hope other sailors are more polite when answering and not sarcastic!!!....
X2Power AGM battery Scott T-Bird at 12:50pm 04.21.22 There was some discussion about the allowable voltage drop and the wiring size. I may consider upgr
Rigid Reefer mast raising Timm R Oday25 at 12:42pm 04.21.22 Good morning . I've raised and lowered the mast on our 25 Oday with the CDI FF4 furler for many year
X2Power AGM battery Stu Jackson at 12:34pm 04.21.22 I don't know why this should be controversial! Not controversial at all. Simply an option whereas
X2Power AGM battery Scott T-Bird at 12:17pm 04.21.22 Here's a looong Maine Sail answer to why use the house bank for the windlass, from our C34 Forum:
X2Power AGM battery Scott T-Bird at 12:07pm 04.21.22 My question is, does it really matter if it is the house bank or auxiliary/start/reserve battery fe
X2Power AGM battery Stu Jackson at 11:55am 04.21.22 Here's a looong Maine Sail answer to why use the house bank for the windlass, from our C34 Forum: h
Anchor woes Parsons at 11:40am 04.21.22 I used to race on a Grampian 26 - I know, it's not a race boat, but we had a good crew and would cor
Datamarine Instruments mikeracca at 11:36am 04.21.22 For future reference - Not wanting to trust old o-rings of unknown vintage and having no spares, I
Anchor woes fred1diver at 11:24am 04.21.22 Hmmm, a carabiner, locking of course, would that be appropriate?
Yanmar 2GM20F rear main seal Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 04.21.22 I'm planning for changing of a leaking Rear Main Oil Seal p/n: 124085-02220 for my 2GM20F. Hey Ke
X2Power AGM battery Hello Below at 11:08am 04.21.22 My question is, does it really matter if it is the house bank or auxiliary/start/reserve battery fee
X2Power AGM battery BarryL at 10:57am 04.21.22 Hey, On my boat (first one with a windlass) the engine must be running for the windlass to work. We
X2Power AGM battery Stu Jackson at 10:57am 04.21.22 I think it is a matter of philosophy. I've never liked the idea of a secondary battery being a weak
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug Arrgh at 10:50am 04.21.22 On the ODay 22 I used to have the hole in the back was for the deck drain...you don't want to plug t
Water Heater Discharge SV Bella at 10:29am 04.21.22 The Kuuma does not control the coolant flow.
Fresh water flush Stu Jackson at 10:22am 04.21.22 @Xstream I understand. Then I would humbly suggest that the very simpler solution that those of us
Anchor woes capta at 10:20am 04.21.22 I think it is a pretty nifty idea. It certainly keeps your foredeck clear of that stuff until needed
Reverse Polarity Problem Davidasailor26 at 9:48am 04.21.22 Well then, I am still skeptical, but it is what it is. I truly believe if you have any voltage on t

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