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Saysail boom JimBr at 9:56pm 05.19.08 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1330 Hello All,My boat is wet and I'm trying o get her rigged as a cutter again. The PO had her sloop-
teak refinishing porsche at 9:48pm 05.19.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2250 My teak is in need of refinishing, it looks like someone had varnished it at one time, After sanding
Plastic shear pins Captain E at 12:21am 05.20.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/3556 I was wondering to those who use plastic shear pins (to lock rudder in place) Does anybody have a so
Universal m25 low rpm under load (FIXED !!!) MafaldaII at 12:17am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 5/4095 Last December I posted this topic here and I got a lot of good and logical tips on what could be goi
bath unit fitting Frederick at 11:07pm 05.19.08 Big Boats 4/730 The mastersuite bath unit fittings (stopper)have to be replaced. Does enyone did this project alread
Javelin Boom Vang (1) Meg at 10:39pm 05.19.08 Day Sailers 2/1545 My husband and I just picked up a Javelin and we are reading up on it - can anyone tell me about ins
Heat Exchanger Cleaning Granfalloon at 12:57am 05.20.08 Big Boats 3/974 What are the procedures for cleaning the Heat Exchanger? What tools/chemicals should you use? How o
Painting Meg at 1:07am 05.20.08 Day Sailers 7/1060 I am hoping someone can lead me in the right direction for the "Painting process?"Also, what epoxy
Knot Meter Question Bad Obsession at 1:52am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1397 When I purchased my boat three years ago the knot meter was not working properly. It was showing sl
Look what I found 24632 at 2:12am 05.20.08 Other Sailboats 4/966 I went to clean the A/C strainer, and look what I found (fish is alive and well) pop*
Fixing Hole in Anchor Well Mark Juetten at 2:32am 05.20.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1153 I need to repair a 4" dia. hole in the foredeck area of the anchor well forward of the well itself
Water Intrusion in the Steering Quadrant Stephen K at 12:49am 05.20.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1029 Update - we have had decent rain since I put in a test "gasket" to help seal this area. I lifted the
lazy jacks patman at 2:38am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1627 I have a 30 ft Catalina tall rig and want to install some lazy jacks. Does anyone have some plans fo
Stiff Helm Dan at 3:48am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1919 My wheel is harder to turn than last year. I'm concerned, but not sure where to begin. Any ideas w
Water jwieneck at 3:53am 05.20.08 Big Boats 6/712 I am not sure I can explain this issues but I will try. If you are a 376 owner facing the engine to
A squeaky wheel and a loose spreader PrincessoftheLake at 4:02am 05.20.08 Big Boats 6/1101 The boat is in the water now and a couple of things I noticed this past weekend. First of all, the
Salt removal sailaway78 at 6:29am 05.20.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1086 Was watching something on the Speed channel couple of days ago. They had something they were using
O'Day 25 head port replacement this weekend sPk at 6:22am 05.20.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1160 I am replacing my original non-opening head ports with Beckson SPPO414DWS-10 Beckson Drain Ports t
Sailboat Trailer William at 6:09am 05.20.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1058 I am looking for a trailer for my Hunter 28. It should have two axles, about 10,000 lbs capacity, br
outboard bracket Peter @CSC at 5:10am 05.20.08 Catalina 22 1/1295 I have a new Honda 8hp 4 stroke. I want to mount it on my Cat. 22. 1.) What is the most efficient b

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Hunter 34 markwbird at 8:05pm 05.04.21
COVID restriction violation Roadking Larry at 7:35pm 05.04.21 Who does the laundry? More importantly, who makes the sammiches?
New H260 owner marine head question and Zebra mussels. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:24pm 05.04.21 I'll let others tell you how to secure a strainer or "perforated" metal cover on the outside of a th
Embarking on an enclosure project Cmackg at 7:15pm 05.04.21 Dunno, I think I finished mine in 2019
Embarking on an enclosure project Macboy at 7:05pm 05.04.21 I wonder if I saw yours at one point in my life. Did you do it a while ago? I actually found a giant
outboard motor ebsail at 7:02pm 05.04.21 " 25 inch shaft
outboard motor ebsail at 7:01pm 05.04.21 and an extra long shaft. 25:
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel (2) Terry Cox at 6:59pm 05.04.21 Which specific hot dipped galvanized swivel did you get from Defender (I assume 3/8")? I've looked
Window Caulking dlochner at 6:57pm 05.04.21 A little less snarky. For a temporary fix sealing the outside of the window frames will work, for a
New H260 owner marine head question and Zebra mussels. Eileen14284 at 6:55pm 05.04.21 Thanks for the replies. Peggie, I've seen your posts about the MSD porta potty before and we may go
Window Caulking dlochner at 6:50pm 05.04.21 There is already a clear sealant on the other windows. I was hoping I could only correct the leakin
Anchoring System Sizing vs. Windlass Question dlochner at 6:49pm 05.04.21 The gypsy should/must match the chain or it will not grab the chain correctly. The windlass should
Vented Loop for raw water exhaust. dlochner at 6:44pm 05.04.21 Having said that, sucking water up the intake can only happen if the impeller is missing one or mor
Hunter 34 Capt Robbie at 6:26pm 05.04.21 Remove a couple of hose clamps and about four feet of flexible hose and your done. Technically the d
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? (1) quadrille38 at 5:59pm 05.04.21 Here is another shot that might be a little easier to see it
H38 - Furling line - Replace cleat with cam cleat? (1) quadrille38 at 5:56pm 05.04.21 I'm not a fan of the cleating arrangement for the furling line for the job on my H38. I'm consider
Newbie questions. Xstream at 5:51pm 05.04.21 Thanks to everyone. I am finding more out each time I visit the boat. It has an interesting type o
Imagin my surprise stickinthemud57 at 5:51pm 05.04.21 No intention of putting you on the defensive. Wish you the best in all your sailing endeavors!
Imagin my surprise Cmackg at 5:42pm 05.04.21 Not gonna get in to pluses and minuses for defending boat choices.... I like leaving my boat in a sl
Can anyone recognize this boat? JohnShannon at 5:41pm 05.04.21 yes at about 4 min he is fooling with the thruster.

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