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New Hunter38 questions Confetti at 11:13am 08.23.09 Big Boats 7/1740 My husband and I just took delivery of a new Hunter 38 last month. We have been impressed by most ev
Plywood bulkhead replacement on 222 Zoomie at 10:32am 08.23.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1988 Has anyone removed/replaced the plywood bulkhead in an O'Day 222? It's the one at the companionway t
Have Honda 4-stroke will trade for 2-stroke sloopelan at 9:57am 08.23.09 Sirius 21/22 0/2779 Bought a Sirius this week that came with a Honda 4-stroke longshaft 10HP (Honda 100). The boat was d
Gasoline smell in cabin - S2 8.0B OMC Saildrive EGillespie at 9:17am 08.23.09 S2 6/2608 I recently replaced all the fuel and exhaust lines under the cockpit in my 1980 S2 8.0B. Unfortunat
main sail diminsions Greg17947 at 8:58am 08.23.09 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2577 Does someone know the luff and the foot for a 1979 27' Cherubini? The manual I have specifies 32'4"
main sail feeder phil dugan at 8:06am 08.23.09 S2 0/1491 S2tall rig 1984 summer sailing minimal noted tear in 3 areas where batten joins mast, checked feede
Cut my sail down? Stormsailor at 7:34am 08.23.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/3192 The main on my 86 Hunter23.5 hangs too low at the stern, when it swings across you better be sitting
inflatable dinghy towing on 24' sailboat rmilavsky at 7:22am 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 9/3682 I have a 24' Oday with an outboard. I am thinking of buying an inexpensive inflatable dinghy for use
How do I remove the swing keel on my 26S? dicktahoe at 6:52am 08.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1958 There are two stainless steel brackets that are held in place by two big screws. Are these screws t
Raw Water Pumps Rob19574 at 5:19am 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2496 Hi All - I had a general question with regard to Raw Water pumps: Can you blow air OR does raw wate
How do you remove a port light? Broke Sailor at 5:07am 08.23.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2371 I have a leaking port light on my H-36 above the Nav Table. I tried putting some window sealant to
Tow Vehicle sloopelan at 3:59am 08.23.09 Sirius 21/22 1/3702 I just bought a Sirius in MI and towed it back to Ontario with a borrowed van. I have a 2L Jetta tha
Refilling propane tanks John at 3:53am 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 14/8706 I'm thinking of buying one of those see-through propane tanks that they sell here, but one question:
I found this yesterday in an RV store. (1) caguy at 12:00am 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1909 It plugs into a cigarette lighter and gives you the voltage of your battery. Best part about it besi
How do I charge my 6 volt batteries ?? tasdevil at 11:39pm 08.22.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3499 I bought two 6 volt golf cart batteries ( simple lead-acid connected in series) to power the trollin
Question about water temp alarm numlock at 10:24pm 08.22.09 Mid-Size Boats 12/2309 I have a '93 Hunter 30, Yanmar 2GM20 engine. When I first turn the key to start the engine the alar
Hawk sails vatrmn 8 H at 10:00pm 08.22.09 Pearson 0/1221 Looking for a set of sails for a Pearson Hawk 16'. Anything usable to start. Thanks Vatrmn@gmail.
Required lights w t wilson at 9:06pm 08.22.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1584 I am putting a 74 O'day 20 in the water for some fall test runs. The boat has been undergoing a long
Tahoe Sailing Gregg9020 at 8:44pm 08.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1552 A friend and I are planning a trip to Lake Tahoe, and I am wondering what the weather is like in ear
Hunter 235 lifting mast Lucky One Too at 7:27pm 08.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1800 I just purchased a 235 and I am unable to lift the mast single handed. I understand there is suppose

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Its funny Friday! SFS at 11:46pm 03.17.22 ...I miss The Far Side... He is making the occasional new cartoon. Check out his website, which i
Are the water tank outlets accessible? mikeracca at 10:40pm 03.17.22 I finally started the project. All of the original vinyl tubing has been removed except for the hos
Catalina 30 starboard water tank mikeracca at 10:37pm 03.17.22 10 year old thread... @barnstormer did you find a solution? It's looking like I'll have to cut t
Repurposing a Rope Clutch jssailem at 10:12pm 03.17.22 It is old school but a solid option. Just secure the halyard to a cleat. Be it at the mast or in the
can't pump out waste tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:45pm 03.17.22 @peggie I would like a link to your article on vacuflush heads. It's not a link, it's document th
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? xavierspl at 8:25pm 03.17.22 This is an exciting project. We each have a particular focus that influences or desires for a boat
Old style square circuit breakers Glenn2002 at 8:21pm 03.17.22 Wow I sure will!! Thanks for that!!
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION jssailem at 8:12pm 03.17.22 G10 (according to Laminated Plastic https://laminatedplastics.com/g-10.pdf ASTM D695 Compressive S
Old style square circuit breakers Phil Herring at 8:05pm 03.17.22 Hi Glenn, give us a call tomorrow at 877-932-7245 (9am to 3:30pm Pacific time). We've got a stash of
Hunter 31 1984 Life lInes Ralph Johnstone at 8:01pm 03.17.22 Is that located in Vancouver ? Care to share the name as I'm going to be in the market for new line
Hunter 306 salt water in the bilge but only when sailing Arbee at 7:52pm 03.17.22 Thanks for the replies, I'll start from the bilge pump to the discharge and explore that route as @C
Hunter 31 1984 Life lInes Glenn2002 at 7:50pm 03.17.22 Thanks for your responses, they have been helpful. I have now sourced a supplier who can get me what
Boat Bike "tech support" John Nantz at 7:40pm 03.17.22 Well? We're waiting...;) The unanimous opinion seems to be it's normal. All front derailleurs are p
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? jssailem at 7:37pm 03.17.22 This is an exciting project. We each have a particular focus that influences or desires for a boat
Boat Bike "tech support" John Nantz at 7:35pm 03.17.22 In my experience, what your photo shows is quite normal for the non-sprocket side of the crank assem
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? jviss at 7:32pm 03.17.22 Probably a bit smaller :( But a functional layout for me in a small footprint. But I am jealous o
Catalina 30 starboard water tank fox9988 at 7:30pm 03.17.22 10 year old thread... @barnstormer did you find a solution? It's looking like I'll have to cut t
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? xavierspl at 7:23pm 03.17.22 This looks like a fun project, you are off to a great start. I really like the new main hatch. The
San Diego Hunter 26 trailer needed Crazy Dave Condon at 7:17pm 03.17.22 You probably will not get a response for fear of damaging the trailer, possible litigation if traile
Build a Better Boat Hook? Hayden Watson at 7:14pm 03.17.22

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