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silly question time (regarding outboards) kendall at 7:50pm 07.15.08 Trailer Sailors 12/1984 Neww to me sailboat has an outboard, and the pivot pin is corroded or just extremely tight. been pla
Quadrant cover Art Butler at 6:49pm 07.15.08 Big Boats 3/803 The cover over the steering quadrant has wood sandwiched between the deck cover and a fiber glassed
Looking for S/V Fast Annie Jeff Bacon at 5:37pm 07.15.08 Ask All Sailors 0/968 Hi All: A number of months ago during my return from the Bahamas, I had an opportunity to be a ra
Replaced Countertop & Galley Bulkhead Rubicon 1983-31' at 5:21pm 07.15.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1127 I just finished tearing out and replacing the the galley's rotted out counter top and bulkhead on my
Mainsail Rust Stains.... Does Anyone Know How Come? rardi : H36 ( Cherubini) at 5:11pm 07.15.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1525 There are lots of references on the internet about sails stained with rust and some suggested sugges
refridgeration Jekamanzi at 4:42pm 07.15.08 Irwin 2/2114 I have purchased a 1987 Irwin 44 CC . The old refridgeration system does not work and I wish to repl
Can Anyone Explain? ...... rardi : H36 ( Cherubini) at 4:30pm 07.15.08 The Cherubini Hunters 0/923
Sea hood and Main traveller Jim B at 4:00pm 07.15.08 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1006 Hi All, 1) Anyone take off their sea hoos for rebedding? Any pitfalls? 2) The PO moved the tra
Need new sails for 81 Hunter 30' sloop Lucy at 2:07pm 07.15.08 Smaller Boats 2/1264 I recently purchased a 1981 Hunter 30' sloop and am looking to replace the jib sail and main sail as
outboard for 26C walt at 1:53pm 07.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/871 My old Honda 8 hp is seeming to be getting more difficult to start(at 8600 feet in elevation), the c
steering wheel Bogdan at 1:23pm 07.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1034 I have a 26s 1995, I would like to know if there is a wheel I could put on it. has anyone done this
Sail Thread KKay at 1:19pm 07.15.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1228 I am looking for some thread for my jib. It was caught on my rigging and is coming unraveled. Any
Painting vinyl covering on bulkheads - what works? Jim Legere at 12:29pm 07.15.08 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1087 Hi, my 1983 Hunter 37 has some sort of vinyl (I think) laminated to some of the bulkheads in the hea
Traveler replacment JR at 12:01pm 07.15.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/792 Have reviewed the archives and wonder if there is recent info on brands and difficulty in replacemen
Venture 21 rudder problems gabriel at 10:22am 07.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2833 I am a novice at sailing and recently purchased a Venture 21, I love the boat but am having a hard t
Mast Gates, Sail stops and Cunninghams? bellsailing at 10:05am 07.15.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2038 As a recent owner of a Catalina 22 I have learned a lot already but obviously need to learn much mor
Stuffing box repair with pictures Michel at 9:58am 07.15.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1529 I recently had to repair my stuffing box and had a hard time understanding since I'm a visual person
anyone want a rusty 26D trailer? mrBill at 6:49am 07.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1049 I'm getting an aluminum trailer... old one is still usable, sort of... for short hauls... if any
Makeshift Sail? thisoldspouse at 5:25am 07.15.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1321 I was just given a 72 Starcraft Skylark, just a 14 ft fun boat. I can't wait to try her out. Here's
looking for supplyer for sail material GARY at 1:41am 07.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/968 Well my wife has patched the sail as much as she can,or wants to, looking for a lead on material,any

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Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star (1) dlochner at 7:51am 09.23.21 Here's is that very moonrise. The photo was taken about 20 miles NNE of Barnegat Bay inlet.
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star Scott T-Bird at 7:50am 09.23.21 Did you ever get pumped out? We discharge out at sea. How far offshore were you when you passed
Possible C&C 30 mark 1 buyer looking for advice... Leeward Rail at 7:48am 09.23.21 So you did it... Congrats @Leeward Rail on the new to you boat. Lake Winnipeg will never be the sa
Drinking water system hose and connectors ice breaker at 7:46am 09.23.21 it is metric pex. Most marine supply shops have them. I needed to replace on on my water heater se
Keel Mast Plate Replacement Project_Mayhem at 7:44am 09.23.21
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? HeatherE at 7:43am 09.23.21 Hi BR3NT, I just saw a flier on the seminar! I think I will sign up for it since you mentioned it's
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star Bob S at 7:42am 09.23.21 The moon has been ineradicable this past week. Clear skies here and so bright! Great story Scott. D
H 19 FURLING HEADSAIL Crazy Dave Condon at 7:42am 09.23.21
Davit for Hunter 45 Udi at 7:40am 09.23.21 I sure did and in YouTube as well, but thought to dig here some more ideas. Thanks.
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star jssailem at 7:36am 09.23.21 An great story... We saw that same moon here on the west coast, but not as dramatic as seeing it ris
Davit for Hunter 45 Bob S at 7:34am 09.23.21 Google pictures of a Hunter 45DS. There will be many ideas. You may consider an arch instead of davi
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star dlochner at 7:33am 09.23.21 Sometimes we get lucky! Glad you had a good time with your daughter. We sailed the Jersey Coast Su
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas Project_Mayhem at 7:29am 09.23.21 I have ...a walking foot sexing machine :yikes:
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star rgranger at 7:29am 09.23.21 Fun read! Thanks for sharing.:beer:
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? dLj at 7:18am 09.23.21 @HeatherE I've been watching your posts on your recently acquired Cal 34 - great boat by the way.
Tachometer suddenly stops....... jssailem at 7:16am 09.23.21 maybe make some ice! I see a chilled adult beverage in your future.
Bilge pump not running off of the battery jssailem at 7:13am 09.23.21 All of what @kloudie1 indicated... Also have you checked the float switch in the bilge. Wires in th
Possible C&C 30 mark 1 buyer looking for advice... jssailem at 7:06am 09.23.21 So you did it... Congrats @Leeward Rail on the new to you boat. Lake Winnipeg will never be the sa
H 19 FURLING HEADSAIL (1) sail sfbay at 6:58am 09.23.21 Welcome to the forum and congrations on your new Hunter 19!! Is yours a 19-1 or 19-2? As long as yo
Spinnaker halyard on 272 jssailem at 6:56am 09.23.21 @Joe nailed it. :plus: On my 35ftr I manage the halyard at the mast. Prep the sheets and tack, ever

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