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Barlow Winches RBone at 3:30pm 03.24.09 Ask An Oday Owner 6/3366 I've got a pair of Barlow 16 winches on my '84 Oday 25 and I can't figure out how to disassemble the
Hunter 27 Spinnaker KNOTMAKER at 3:29pm 03.24.09 Mid-Size Boats 5/2187 Anyone have experience with Hunter Late Model 27 spinnaker (assym.)? Did you have to install a bows
Electronics installation Mike H. at 2:31pm 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 22/3434 We just took delivery on a 94 Hunter Vision 36. It came with a new radar, chart plotter, inverter a
Listing to Starboard 1 1/4" Steph at 1:43pm 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 19/2194 My Cal 28 ('86) is listing to Starboard when at dock. The scum line is about 1 1/4" higher on the
Fixing a holding tank KandD at 12:02pm 03.24.09 Big Boats 4/1668 I have a 1985 Hunter 40 and the aft holding tank is leaking... I feel like I brought this issue up a
Bottom Paint - 1 coat or 2 ??? rfrye1 at 11:07am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1692 Its time for bottom paint (in San Diego). I am getting quotes for either 1 coat with 2 at the waterl
Rubber Impeller In Anti-Freeze (Not Seawater) Side of Circuit - Replacement Interval rardiH36 at 10:49am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2543 My engine was originally a raw water cooled engine only for seawater running directly through the en
Biloxi Back Bay Bridge sailaway78 at 10:42am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1609 Anyone have more info on this. I heard a Coast Guard broadcast on the way home this weekend. But o
Vision 36 Cabin Lights Mike H. at 10:20am 03.24.09 Big Boats 2/967 Anyone know where I can get replacement components for the 12volt fluorescent lights that are recess
Bilge Pump Ricardo Carvalho at 10:07am 03.24.09 Smaller Boats 7/1503 Hi, Does anybody have a bilge pump on H23? If yes, is it possible to share some pictures of that in
?How Badly Won't Perfection Stick to Previous Coat of Perfection? (1) rardiH36 at 9:46am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2974 Sorry about the sort of double negative of this posting's title. Has anybody else had the followi
Bad Yanmar Impeller (1) sailaway78 at 8:45am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 15/3229 Over the weekend I had a nearly new Yanmar impeller spin the center hub and quit working. Have attac
Owners manual for a hunter 27 gr8lakesgolfer at 8:16am 03.24.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1241 Does anyone have an owners manual for a 1980 27 foot hunter sloop that I could get a copy of or perh
deck plate spew captaincurt at 8:08am 03.24.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2170 We purchased a 1983 O'Day recently, had the tank pumped out. Recently I poured about a half bucket o
Instrument anomolie sailaway78 at 7:32am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1285 While headed east last Thursday, over around Marianne pass, I had a bunch of instrument malfunctio
relocate to tampa area any marinas? pcedtech at 7:31am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1226 Looking to relocate to Tampa area and don't seem to be able to afford a house with boat in the back
Water Heater Hank18407 at 7:29am 03.24.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1018 Hot water smells like onion, what can I do. Heater is at lease 20yrs.
gelcoat cracks on bottom Valentina at 7:01am 03.24.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1353 Hi, I'm considering to purchase a 240 model. One thing that bothers me about a boat I looked ar rece
Anchor chain Bob S at 6:50am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 39/7024 I am going to buy anchor chain for my 30' Catalina. It will cost about the same for either 60' of 5/
Read your policy...? Maine Sail at 6:22am 03.24.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1541 I am reviewing my insurance policy as I do each year and just came across this one. SALVAGE: If we

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Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? jssailem at 11:34am 06.24.21 Thanks for the question. My main was traditionally attached to the boom, now it is loose footed. My
Where to find a short section of "Rub Rail, Rigid Keeper" for a Hunter 280? BlowMeAway at 11:31am 06.24.21 Check in with Hamilton Marine in Searsport, Maine.
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? rgranger at 11:04am 06.24.21 Hi @rhiggins . To think that you can stand in the cockpit and reef your sail without a line fouling
Caught in a Storm Pagan Baby at 10:47am 06.24.21 Thanks for posting the video Bill. Seeing that big dark cloud coming at me the pucker factor would h
Sailing to Catalina Island? jeepbluetj at 10:38am 06.24.21 A trip to KH or Pt Dume sounds great to gain confidence while keeping shore in sight. Also fun, reas
How Best to Access Instrument Wiring on B311 Steering Pedestal (1) Eleven at 10:22am 06.24.21 Not a great picture but below is the arrangement on my B311. There are 2 screws on each port and sta
Recommendations for holding the bottom line on a series of boat fenders out of the water. (1) Parsons at 10:17am 06.24.21 I keep getting better and better advice! Thanks so much! However, I am unfamiliar with the "V-shaped
Beneteau 311 Kitchen Sink Drain (2) Eleven at 10:03am 06.24.21 These two pictures will hopefully help you understanding what is going on with the sink drain on a s
Beneteau 311 Kitchen Sink Drain B311Vancouer at 9:41am 06.24.21 Thanks, all, for the replies. I'll have a closer look on the weekend and post what I find.
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? jssailem at 9:27am 06.24.21 Hi @rhiggins . Congrats on your new to you boat. Nice that your wife enjoys the upgrade. When you s
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance Leeward Rail at 9:16am 06.24.21 I use Simple Green for everything, cars, house siding, etc. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/thre
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance Hardhead at 9:10am 06.24.21 Will look that up, thanks I have an 87' as well, and I bought it a few years ago. The fiberglass
H410 Start Battery jssailem at 9:07am 06.24.21 I have NO ACR!!!!!!!! Easy Don... We agree with you. Hunter in there wisdom decided after your bo
Sailing to Catalina Island? kappykaplan at 9:03am 06.24.21 I think about the edge of my boat as a 500 ft cliff. I plan to stay on the boat. :plus::plus::plus
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance John Marrone at 9:01am 06.24.21 Will look that up, thanks
Hunter 280 - Not enough sheaves & clutches to run all lines aft - which ones do you prioritize? Sailfanatic at 9:00am 06.24.21 I would prioritize the reefing lines ( reef 1, reef 2 and main halyard) as those lines where operati
Caught in a Storm jssailem at 8:59am 06.24.21 Exciting video Bill. I am guessing, seeing the weather developing and the fact that the crew thought
H410 Start Battery Don Lucas at 8:49am 06.24.21 So I gave up trying to figure out the issue with the switch. Ordered a replacement 1-2-both-off to r
Sailing to Catalina Island? jssailem at 8:44am 06.24.21
Sailing to Catalina Island? (3) jssailem at 8:33am 06.24.21 When is the best days of the week/times to leave for steady wind and low waves? The conditions you

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