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Exhaust system in Irwin 37 stevee9259 at 11:44am 11.09.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1188 I'm replacing the exhaust system in my Irwin 37 and am considering increasing the diameter. The engi
Irwin 37 Exhaust System stevee9259 at 11:05am 11.09.08 Irwin 0/1978 I'm replacing the exhaust system in my Irwin 37 and am considering increasing the diameter. The engi
Beneteau 361 - spinnaker size? philip_B361 at 8:27am 11.09.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1513 What size (in square meters if possible) symmetric spinnaker is suitable for a Beneteau 361? Thanks
REplacement for the two plastic covers on 1980 27' green and red lights z280nut at 7:16am 11.09.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/980 Is there a source for the plastic bulb covers on the orginal left and right hand side of the 1980 27
H260 and similar mast stepping HAL at 7:11am 11.09.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1242 On the Hunter 260 and similar boats the mast is raised using the mainsheet. Has anyone tried doublin
Classified Ads Tab Dan H at 6:04am 11.09.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/1844 Gents, The link for the Classified Ads Tab doesn't work. It takes me to a dead page. The drop down G
Do I need to paint my prop? (3) Hermit Scott at 3:29am 11.09.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1936 Do I need to paint my prop with some kind of primer and some kind of anti-fouling paint? I have a n
It's not broken; Should I fix it? Rich Stidger at 12:34am 11.09.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1724 I have two conflicting philosophies- one says if it's not broken, don't mess with it. The other is
Differences in Hunter 44DS since inception Rayjanine@aol.com at 10:14pm 11.08.08 Big Boats 4/1978 I would like to know if anyone has the history of the 44DS from its inception to the current 2009 Mo
Grampian 23: Standing rigging neillaun at 7:10pm 11.08.08 Grampian 0/4348 Greetings: I'm rigging a Grampian 23 from scratch and would appreciate info regarding the correct s
Draft for the 20' Slarkin50 at 6:32pm 11.08.08 Ask An Oday Owner 14/2167 I bought a 20' O'Day this Sept and everywhere I looked saw it had a 14" draft. When I took it out of
Key blank for Beneteau 23 hatch djelinek6cdd at 6:11pm 11.08.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2314 I know that Ilco makes a blank that will fit the hatch but I've lost that information. Can someone t
Ventalation ? Bob S at 5:40pm 11.08.08 Ask All Sailors 19/2211 Now that the oil is changed the water and toilet winterized and the boat is under canvas is it OK to
Where is Boat Babe? ulpilotrmh at 5:09pm 11.08.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1789 Is the Boat Babe thread dead?
Mcgregor 25 piolot house conversion?? Chip at 5:04pm 11.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/3484 I own 2 mcgregors, a 87 and an older 74 that I just purcsased I'm looking to convert the 74 to a p
Can you please tell me what this is? (2) v3n0m at 4:05pm 11.08.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1340 As you know I have acquired a 1988 Macgregor 26D and I am going around the boat and fixing up little
water tank leak QP Chuck at 2:08pm 11.08.08 The Cherubini Hunters 24/3902 I have the 1982 model H37C. The water tank under the starboard settee has sprung a leak, bad enough
Back from Morning Light Wayne M at 1:48pm 11.08.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1202 My wife and I just got back from the midwest premiere of Morning Light. The movie was great. The rea
Crack Repair frank balcer at 1:23pm 11.08.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1689 My 1974 Pearson 30 has numerous spider cracks and nicks on the decks and cockpit sole.I purchased a
Bottom Paint in Florida seadaddler at 12:53pm 11.08.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1256 Well I finally did bring my Hunter-36 down to Florida and for now it is on the east coast on the har

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Transferring from Blaine to Everett jssailem at 10:08am 10.21.21 Hello @colb218. Welcome to the SBO Forum. I think of @Terry Cox as the "Master of the Swinomish Cha
I need a used mast for a Hunter 34 sail sfbay at 9:21am 10.21.21 Hunter 34 with I = 47.42 ft............47.6 ft used Isomat mast for $1200 or best offer in Marlyand:
Outhaul tension jssailem at 9:15am 10.21.21 You should not need a winch to adjust the outhaul. You need to clean and lube the slugs if you hav
Hornets jssailem at 9:07am 10.21.21 the big hairy spider will take care of them. You mean one of these Joro Spiders that are taking ov
I need a used mast for a Hunter 34 jssailem at 9:00am 10.21.21 I know of one on an H34 that was destroyed by fire. Mast is in good shape, could send you photos an
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues jeepbluetj at 8:53am 10.21.21 As Rich said, uneven cooling can contribute. His suggestion of an IR thermometer is spot on. Your
Looking for template for 6.9 cushions. sail sfbay at 8:37am 10.21.21 Welcome to the forum!! Not aware of interior sailboat cushion templates for a 1986 sailboat, even f
Hunter DS/ Junneau Sun Odyssey DS sail sfbay at 8:09am 10.21.21 Welcome to the forum!! Depends on how you want to use the sailboat, e.g., cruising, racing, charter
Hunter DS/ Junneau Sun Odyssey DS Brian D at 7:47am 10.21.21 @jamiefu, I have combined your postings to one post. No need to have multiple posts with basically t
Diesel heater ducting in a 310 (1) SJN at 7:42am 10.21.21 Hello. Hopefully this helps. Both ends of the copper pipe are identically trimmed inside the head.
Tohatsu 8HP Slip Water Flushing System Jacktar at 7:36am 10.21.21 My flush attachment was put on my motor by the dealer when he sold it to me. Has done this extended
I need a used mast for a Hunter 34 Artey1 at 7:09am 10.21.21 Still need a mast? I know of one on an H34 that was destroyed by fire. Mast is in good shape, could
More on Maine Sail Artey1 at 7:04am 10.21.21 Donated! Get well soon Rodd. He has done so much to support the sailing and boating communities, now
Hunter 45CC Chest Freezer SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:54am 10.21.21 There should be a small computer like fan next to the compressor. If the compressor is running, the
Oil change, there's got to be a better way. Sailm8 at 6:41am 10.21.21 Y use a 12v transfer pump and store all of the tools, pump and gizmos all in a plastic shoe box with
Can anyone Id this? rgranger at 6:34am 10.21.21 Me too, but it would've been called a bosun's THONG..... Yikes! Damn.... now I have that image in
Boat away rgranger at 6:32am 10.21.21 I love the Little Gator... one of my favorite parts of the country. I hope to retire in that area..
Trailer lug nut tightness Knuttle at 6:20am 10.21.21 I would like to add something simple to putting a wheel in place. If you do not tighten the nut cor
Boat away SFS at 6:17am 10.21.21 Flat is the best way to experience the Albemarle.
Outhaul tension RoyS at 6:02am 10.21.21 You are missing some blocks inside your boom to yield, say, 3:1 purchase.

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