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Streaking on our C-400 SailingMagic at 2:34pm 07.28.08 Big Boats 2/1605 We have a 2002 C-400 hull #251. Just this year we've noticed we get a lot of streaking down the hul
Stains on the Ice Box Cover Mary at 2:08pm 07.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1157 My new to me '96 280 has some stains on the counter (ice box lid) that I can't manage to remove. An
Looking for a good canvas shop in the Dana Point area. Steve Dion at 1:46pm 07.28.08 Other Sailboats 0/947 Does anyone in the Orange County/Southern Cal. area know if a good canvas shop to have a dodger made
Rigging questions San Juan Sailor at 12:54pm 07.28.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/988 I just recently bought a 1990 26S. It had been stored, unused, for 10 years. Some of the rigging was
Anchor Chain Bill4867 at 12:28pm 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1683 I want to carry chain on my second anchor, for anchoring in tight places. Interested in thoughts re
Canvas shop recommendation in So. Calif. Gary Scheier at 11:41am 07.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1048 We just purchased a pre-cruised Hunter 376 in Dana Point, California, and we are looking for a canva
Dinghy Repair Eric M at 11:05am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1103 I have a 1990's vintage Bombard Inflatable dingy. Wood floorboards and transom. The glue between t
Ocean sailing in Pacific NW Dag at 10:43am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1184 Good morning. I live in Portland, OR. I've been away from sailing for the past 15 years. My last exp
A 1978 ODay 22 qithout a hatch? 22ODayGirl at 10:32am 07.28.08 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1165 Hey all, new member here, new ODay owner, too. I bought her used last week, and am excited about sai
voltage regulator jdgrnt66 at 10:13am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1121 can i use a 3 stage regulator with my stock hitachi alternator on my yanmare 4JH2E? jeff
Riding Sail Ron at 10:12am 07.28.08 Big Boats 19/2592 Riding sail when anchored has been discussed before. Please, need more suggestions for installing wi
28 or 280 ? Dick1505 at 9:08am 07.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/1169 After 6 years with a H26 I'm moving up the 2'. I'm looking at a 1993 H28 and a 1996 H280 comprably e
'81 - 27' - 1 GM Yanmar, 6.5 HP - need more "power/speed" Ed Wahlers at 8:48am 07.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/4953 Seek advise from owners of same size boat as to how they improved motoring performance,such as chang
Getting to and removing the windlass or living cleanly in your vberth Jim Seamans at 8:34am 07.28.08 Big Boats 5/1425 This is one of those moments you wish you were somewhere else. I have been suffering a leak in th
Installing Raymarine GPS Tim at 8:23am 07.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1046 I have a Hunter 33 with separate Raymarine speed and depth instruments. I am planning to buy and in
higher output alternator jdgrnt66 at 8:22am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1595 Hello, I am adding a new alternator to my boat. My current alt output is 80 amps and the new alt put
What is the lifespan of a Dinghy? Bill at 8:15am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 12/5089 Which is better Hypalon or PVC? How long will a Dinghy last? Which brands are worst?
preparing to replace sanitary plumbing pimerese at 8:06am 07.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1244 I am planning to replace the waste lines in my 1985 H31. As far as I can tell the existing lines are
How tall is the Dorade vent guard? Mickey84H34 at 7:22am 07.28.08 Big Boats 1/1549 I'm 3 hrs from my boat so can anyone tell me how tall the space is between the dorade base and the g
Holding Tank Vent Odor seadaddler at 7:17am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1417 My holding is about half full and while at the dock yesterday and when ever some one used and pump

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Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Don S/V ILLusion at 8:30am 12.19.21
Re Yanmar 4JH2TE/ H 42- fuel in bilge??? Steverhnm at 8:28am 12.19.21 Replace all your hose clamps, any suspect rubber hoses (diesel compatible) and all your copper crush
Angle of transom on 1990 35.5 Legend Steverhnm at 8:25am 12.19.21 One, but more are coming if I don't do this. It was actually a pretty dangerous situation. She was
Mast wire deck tube (1) jssailem at 8:16am 12.19.21 There is an alternative to the Swan Neck tube for wires. Bent hose. s bent over inside the mast. Le
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. smokey73 at 8:12am 12.19.21 Pictures are a little hard to tell but is it possible that those are actually "carriage bolts" that
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. jssailem at 8:06am 12.19.21 Can any one explain to me the need to use a slot less screw to attach the toe rail.... the use of
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 jaysweet at 7:45am 12.19.21 You want to access your forward head by going through the hull? Sounds a bit extreme to me...
How old is Grandpa? RoyS at 7:23am 12.19.21 Here in Milton, MA we still get milk delivery in glass bottles. Thatcher Farms Dairy buys old glass
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Marmalade at 7:22am 12.19.21 For such a comprehensive repair, I'd recommend taking the time/effort/money to visit a Fastenal (or
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 7:13am 12.19.21 If you even suspect a pinhole, replace the elbow. I had similar symptoms on a Volvo motor and downp
Replacing frameless acrylic fixed ports Hayden Watson at 7:03am 12.19.21 No, I did not need paint because I used a black VHB tap to avoid that very problem. The downside to
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 6:39am 12.19.21 Here are pics from replacing my volvo exhaust. This occurs about every 600 hours or so, and they n
How old is Grandpa? (1) Will Gilmore at 6:33am 12.19.21 My own kids can't remember a time before phones went with you in your pocket or the Internet could a
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 6:27am 12.19.21 Pretty much guaranty it's got a pinhole at 17 years of age. Doubtful you're smelling the exhaust p
This Person (1) Will Gilmore at 6:25am 12.19.21 201098 -Will
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 6:22am 12.19.21 As it's off, take it to a local bike shop or other service center and have it cleaned at which poin
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... dlochner at 4:21am 12.19.21 If you even suspect a pinhole, replace the elbow. I had similar symptoms on a Volvo motor and downpl
Removing Prop Shaft Hunter 410 sailing gal at 4:20am 12.19.21 I am thinking/wondering that removing the cutlass bearing would allow enough angle to get the shaft
Should I add fiberglass shemandr at 3:54am 12.19.21 Only you can gauge how much laminate was lost in removing the gel coat and blisters. And, the method
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. shemandr at 3:37am 12.19.21 To your first question, no! I could imagine some answer like it's to keep water from accumulating o

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