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Where can I get Cockpit hatch bumpers Turner at 5:03am 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1051 I have a Hunter 306. The 1 inch diameter black rubber bumpers for the cockpit seat lids and the swin
Sailing a MacGregor 25 phdoc at 5:02am 08.07.08 Trailer Sailors 30/22488 I am looking to buy a 1986 25' MacGregor. How easy is it to trailer? How easy is it to step the mast
Ground cable behind aft cabin wall Turner at 4:59am 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1104 This is a new boat, for me. 2003 Hunter 306. I went behind the wall behind the aft cabin, into th
Just received my new burgee (1) Ken Palmer at 4:04am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1113 The new SBO burgee looks great. It should last a long time too. Well made with cross-stitching on
Sound System Recommendations Mergatroid at 3:16am 08.07.08 Smaller Boats 4/1296 I will be installing a sound system in my h26, any do's or don'ts I could consider? Will I need t
Bottom Job Corpus Christi Hermit Scott at 11:49pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 16/6887 I just purchased a catalina 30. The bottom looks like a coral reef. My boat is in Corpus Christi Tx.
how do I find out year of mfg for honda 8BFA outboard Harrisg at 10:19pm 08.06.08 Lancer 1/1636 My topic title says it all. I've seen this info before but can't find it again. Anyone know?
oreana123, Need info on sounder transducer mounting Mike Mitchell at 9:47pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/882 Hi oreana123, I am looking for (oreana123) to get some details in how and where he mounted the fi
mast steps joefusa at 8:01pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1805 has anyone installed mast steps (folding type)? how far up do you go? what are your thoughts? thinki
I am considering a Paceship and a Kelt NCNoviceCouple at 6:18pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 6/3283 I am shopping for my first boat. I am looking for something that will let me get on the water, deve
Need WIndless for 1997 Hunter 376 randy18488 at 6:09pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1257 Hi All I have a 1997 Hunter 376 , it didnot come with a windlass, can someone that has a 376 with
people capcity ratings porsche at 5:01pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1675 I have looked and looked and I can not find what the limit is as per persons and gear weight for my
Manson Supreme - 1st test John at 1:50pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2137 I just got my new anchor - a Manson Supreme 35lb. for my Catalina 36 and took it out for a test yest
Rake of the mast Captphil2412382 at 1:38pm 08.06.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1291 I have been working on adding mast support (in addition to the compression post). Now that I am fin
My new 20 year old trailer Doug J at 1:04pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/891 I picked up an old galvanized tandem axle trailer. The structure of the trailer had no rust, but did
My new 20 year old trailer Doug J at 1:03pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/760 I picked up an old galvanized tandem axle trailer. The structure of the trailer had no rust, but did
Car Size Lateral Ballast at 12:57pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/743 what is the recomended weight of the vehicle to tow a 26x on a double axle. If not for towing but fo
Boom sheave replacement Ne Oublie Voyager at 12:53pm 08.06.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1998 The plastic sheaves that the reefing lines run thru the boom on have broken. How are they replaced?
The lost newbie MrMikey64 at 12:41pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/927 i just acquired a Macgregor! But, I know so very little about them. The only number I found on the
Annapolis Boat Show Oct 9-13 Jim Seamans at 12:34pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 2/899 First shot.. Joan and I are going on Oct 9 due to travel plans. Is there interest in trying to g

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Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? sail sfbay at 12:13pm 11.18.21 Here you go: Cockpit Cushions, Sunsure Fabric (sailboatowners.com)
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? justsomeguy at 12:11pm 11.18.21 where did you get your cushions from? I'm betting Cockpit Cushions, Sunsure Fabric
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Benny17441 at 12:09pm 11.18.21 Guys, we all post here, giving our ideas and recommendations with the best intentions, the questione
Its funny Friday! (1) Justin_NSA at 12:02pm 11.18.21 200254
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? EdWard3 at 11:51am 11.18.21 You are correct............closed cell foam is water proof and will not absorb water. Closed cell f
Its funny Friday! Sailavie1 at 11:40am 11.18.21 Skunk in the Trunk. Yes, this post does have a slight nautical connection. My skunk experi
Bayfield 29 cutlass bearing hsailor at 11:35am 11.18.21 I had posted this earlier: (Log In) - Duramax Bale 1x1 1/2x4. The inside diameter is 1", outside di
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41? JamesG161 at 11:16am 11.18.21 soon to be replaced with a Taco Hy- Vent Please note where @Maine Sail placed his vent, in my post
US SPARS Question joker460 at 11:13am 11.18.21 did you call Ward Richardson at Beneteau parts? Just a thought. THere were quite a few US Spar
Hull crash JamesG161 at 11:09am 11.18.21 make sure the yard you have chosen is using "in-house" workers Not always True... I have the best
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Alan Gomes at 11:08am 11.18.21 No offense really it's just comical to me that almost always I'm the only one that gets quoted on t
Advice on how to replace damaged fixed portlight on my 2002 Catalina 310 (1) sail sfbay at 11:00am 11.18.21 Is that like the large fixed portlight below? This article by a Catalina 36 owner might be useful:
Dinghy floor replacement sailcapt340 at 10:59am 11.18.21 Roy, Is the flexibility because of the 3/8 inch thickness or the properties of the material itself?
Winter Jackstands and Blocking (1) Tom J at 10:30am 11.18.21 That depends. There are 2 places to chain the jack stands, at the top beneath the pad and in the mi
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DeniseO30 at 10:27am 11.18.21 No offense really it's just comical to me that almost always I'm the only one that gets quoted on th
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions? (1) sail sfbay at 10:21am 11.18.21 You are correct............closed cell foam is water proof and will not absorb water. Closed cell fo
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat (2) william24424 at 10:09am 11.18.21 Good advice folks on resources for world sailing. Sailing Uma (you tubers) did it on a Pearson 36. S
Hull crash jssailem at 9:55am 11.18.21 some yards that may turn the work over to a third party Are you saying the labor they pick up that
Add a battery Scott T-Bird at 9:53am 11.18.21 @acudavid , you keep reading our posts and this forum and we'll have you looking at all kinds of thi
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat jssailem at 9:51am 11.18.21 The ocean isn't a good place for OJT Many try. Darwinian law prevails. The good and the lucky re

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