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35.5 aft bulkhead hatch specs codaca at 1:10pm 07.15.09 Big Boats 4/1784 In the owner mods section there is a nice set of photos on creating an opening in the aft cabin bulk
Rigging tension phdoc007 at 1:09pm 07.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2658 I just recently lengthened my forestay so I could set the rake of my mast a little better. God knows
More Americas cup stunts Cpt. Jon at 9:52am 07.15.09 Ask All Sailors 19/2482 Looks like Team Alinghi has added a motor to their sailboat... not for propulsion, but supposedly f
Experience sometimes a slow teacher? Richard Bryer at 7:51am 07.15.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1490
Repairing tape lines on hull numlock at 7:14am 07.15.09 Mid-Size Boats 11/3021 The lines, dark red and dark blue, just under the toe rail on my '93 Hunter 30T got damaged last yea
Sailing Channel TV Phil V25 at 6:48am 07.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1282 Links to a PBS station back east somewhere. http://www.wliw.org/productions/lifestyle/sailing-cha
Cuttyhunk tips Drifter26 at 6:10am 07.15.09 Ask All Sailors 9/3701 We're planning a trip to Cuttyhunk from Narragansett Bay at the end of the month. It will be our fi
Anchoring Phil V25 at 6:03am 07.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2015 We will be experiencing our first night at anchor when we visit the Apostle Islands in eighteen days
Depth finder Dan D at 4:54am 07.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1578 My fish/depth finder is shot. I checked the archives for thoughts but found the discussion to be se
Solar Vent Placement? alllrite at 9:48pm 07.14.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1820 I have a 91 26S. I've just purchased a solar vent and I'm wondering where to place it. I was going
Volvo Penta 2002 Cooling System PKFK at 9:27pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 3/3642 Ok - So I have replaced the hot water heater in my boat...... I lost some engine coolant in the pr
Moving engine controls on my 1982 Catalina 30 steve.s.frank at 8:12pm 07.14.09 Catalina 30 4/3395 Has anyone moved the engine controls from near the deck in the cockpit on the port side to the pedis
Anyone know what kind of sailboat this is? (2) ERJ_Pilot at 7:53pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2180 Hey everyone, brand new here to the forums but I have loved sailing as long as I can remember. I ca
Essex...Watch Hill...Block NYSail at 7:32pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3037 Hello all Getting ready for two weeks away. Never been through Fishers Island Sound. Will be com
battery bank eragbag at 7:03pm 07.14.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1471 has anyone installed a 3rd bank of batteries for house use in an OC381? if so, where was the bank
Damage from Running Aground bnort3 at 6:42pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 13/13913 I just read thru the "Modern Keel Strength" thread and was wondering about my recent experiences run
Gelcoat hairline cracks. Jehu at 6:21pm 07.14.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1969 Have a 86 O'Day 35 which is now showing hairline cracks at corners and stress areas. Fiberglass guys
393 vs 411 ramer1 at 6:06pm 07.14.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2228 I am considering purchasing either a 411 or a 393. Sailing 90% in the Chesapeake Bay. Any opinions
LED Sensibulb - Will it fit? Rich Stidger at 6:03pm 07.14.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1855 I've got a 1997 h40.5 and the cabin lighting is mostly either a recessed light that uses a G4 bulb p
Hunter 31 heads up strongly in moderate wind asmits at 5:55pm 07.14.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1794 This may be characteristic of the newer (2006) Hunter 31s, but I thought I would see if others share

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Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot.. TomY at 4:46am 03.30.22 Thanks will check him now.. And this SPICE boat is stunning... Who made this? SPICE was built at A
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. (3) Nodak7 at 4:30am 03.30.22 Is it a metal or plastic tank? We cleaned our plastic tank by cutting a hole in it pumping the fuel
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot.. thevoyager at 4:26am 03.30.22 Thanks will check him now.. And this SPICE boat is stunning... Who made this?
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot.. (2) TomY at 4:20am 03.30.22 You might contact, Classic Yachts - Sandeman Yacht Company and talk to Iain Iain McAllister. He may
26 Classic cockpit seat mod kendyoozed at 3:40am 03.30.22
Looking for a 50s/60s/70s sail boat to feature in a fashion photoshoot.. SFS at 3:28am 03.30.22 You might try google searching for sailing clubs in the UK. At least England + Scotland + Wales wou
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. Screen Saver at 12:39am 03.30.22 Hi, Yea in the back of Indonesia, there aren't any fuel polishing services sadly and I would not exp
Shower Sump Solution - 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5 skunther at 12:12am 03.30.22 Thanks for the replies. As the shower drains into the bilge, and it will be difficult to route it to
Problem Raising the Genoa on a Furlex 200S artboas at 11:19pm 03.29.22 Inspect the sail luff while you have it down. Check that the sail and the luff line is smooth no te
hunter 49 steering quadrant artboas at 11:15pm 03.29.22 The steering on the 49/50 is a Lewmar Mamba system Yes, I 100% agree with you
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. artboas at 11:11pm 03.29.22 I used electric fuel pump like for Gen and I pumped all fuel out into jugs and than used snake type
New Catalina 30 Owner (3) mikeracca at 9:38pm 03.29.22
H40,5 Fridge and freezer volumes smokey73 at 9:20pm 03.29.22 I'll be going to my boat tomorrow and can give you some fairly good measurements. The shape of the
installed Groco HF rebuild kit but pump leaks Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:57pm 03.29.22 :clap: That's great!! --Peggie
Sealing Deck Fittings higgs at 8:47pm 03.29.22 I have had excellent result with Butyl Calk from Mainsail, though I am not sure if he is able to sup
installed Groco HF rebuild kit but pump leaks Hayden Watson at 8:01pm 03.29.22 Update: I contacted Groco (ask for Pat) and he told me that this is a very common problem. The pump
Shower Sump Solution - 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5 seadaddler at 7:15pm 03.29.22 I have pump that send shower water over board and hose from shower drain goes to pump with switch to
Transferring from Blaine to Everett Terry Cox at 7:13pm 03.29.22 As an alternative give Shelter Bay a call at 360/466-3805 to see whether they can accommodate your s
West Coast marinas seadaddler at 7:08pm 03.29.22 2 Charlotte Harbor boat yard but DIY is Charlotte Harbor boat yard
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel. seadaddler at 7:00pm 03.29.22 I used electric fuel pump like for Gen and I pumped all fuel out into jugs and than used snake type

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