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Hunter Vision Questions JerryG at 11:37am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 10/1640 I looked at an 89 Hunter 32 Vision today that I am considering buying. This would be my first fixed
keel hairline crack Eric on board Selah at 11:14am 06.02.08 Big Boats 3/1112 We ran hard aground in a fast falling tide off a beach in Florida. Our Hunter 380 has a shoal, wing
What Size of Centerboard sheave ? charlotte at 1:03pm 06.02.08 Bristol 3/3222 We have a 32'sloop rig with a modified keel (3 1/2'draft) with centerboard. Our centerboard cable b
Sailing across Lake Michigan robbyd22 at 12:59pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2767 I just recently purchased a 20ft oday sailboat and was wondering if that would be big enough to sail
Cockpit Question (something different) Dennis at 12:57pm 06.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/870 Here a different question. I have a 1979 O'Day 25. The cockpit has 3 opening lockers. A deeper lo
Rocna at WM Port Supply? WTF? newly anonymous at 12:56pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 50/5236 I'm looking at page 220 of the 2008 WM Port Supply catalog, where a Rocna 25 sells for $897.99. (Whi
Leaking chain plate Ron D at 12:51pm 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1521 1991 Hunter 28 my starboard chain plate is leaking water into to cabin, it doesn't look too difficul
Where can I get a new head and rear stay 4 a 26x? James Peake at 2:32pm 06.02.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1166 Performed the requisite pre sail inspection and found I have 2 broken wires at the top of my fore st
Diagonal ripple in main sail Brian D at 3:09pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2295 This weekend I replaced the sail clips on the foot of my main sail. I also adjusted the out-haul to
Owner Profile???????????????????? seadaddler at 10:32pm 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 36/2047 I noticed that owners who come on this forum to ask for help go into the owner profile and register
Mainsheet Lock ffacts at 9:08pm 05.31.08 Smaller Boats 5/2138 I am concerned about the mainsheet lock on my hunter 260. In gusty conditions going to wind I have t
Cleaning between deck and hull (1) Meg at 11:08pm 05.31.08 Day Sailers 2/1200 Our boat has a drain on the centerboard housing to drain the area between the deck and the hull. We
Bilge cleaning advice needed BobM at 11:51pm 05.31.08 Ask All Sailors 14/3162 Wow...the bilge design of my new (to me) S2 9.2A REALLY leaves something to be desired from a "green
Patching holes in centerboard housing (1) Meg at 11:32pm 05.31.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/895 While sanding the cabin yesterday, my husband and I uncovered several small holes in the centerboard
engine contol panel phoneman at 11:18pm 05.31.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1236 Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement engine control panel for my 1985 hunter 31?
bow sprit stay Jimm at 12:03am 06.01.08 Catalina 30 0/1214 I replaced the stay due to minor cracks in the stainless fittings and need to seal and tighten the l
Removing rub rail -Deck hull joint leaks Geoff at 2:53am 06.01.08 Big Boats 2/1561 Can I remove the rub rial myself?Hunter 340 2001 has a persistent leak in the aft cabin. After reb
Cockpit deck protection/matting Geoff at 3:06am 06.01.08 Big Boats 0/1117 I have seen a wonderful product that protects the deck and cushions your feet. It is blue, quit plia
Persistent leaking into the bilge - Hunter 340 Geoff at 3:01am 06.01.08 Big Boats 9/2064 My bilge pump fires up every 3-5 minutes and pumps out a cup or two of water. I expect I have a leak
Interior paint ? Jon76 at 4:02am 06.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1313 Im in the process of striping down and rebuilding the interior of a MacGregor 25. On some sections o

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Is it possible to add another wiring bundle tube? Rich Stidger at 8:51pm 11.23.21 <snip> I like your idea and will be so cautious that I may make holes in the forward and aft facing
Is it possible to add another wiring bundle tube? Diablito at 8:02pm 11.23.21
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 7:50pm 11.23.21 It is quite puzzling. Each line from the tank to the pump, tests good. When the opening of the deck
Water tank pick up Tally Ho at 7:31pm 11.23.21
Is it possible to add another wiring bundle tube? SandyFrank at 7:23pm 11.23.21 Old elect-chickens trick is a most dangerous game and one I have done a lot of my 40.5 as compared t
Water tank pick up DayDreamer41 at 7:13pm 11.23.21 They come together at the pump, with individual cut offs. I tried one tank at a time, with no impro
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Ralph Johnstone at 7:09pm 11.23.21 I'm starting to get the impression your investigation into this problem is about as organized as a b
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild joker460 at 7:03pm 11.23.21 They should have put an end-cap on the boom. Mine is completely open at the back end! An excellent
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild sf34dtw at 6:44pm 11.23.21 You would not believe how much nest and bird crap I pulled out of my boom one fall. I couldn't bel
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 6:38pm 11.23.21 They come together at the pump, with individual cut offs. I tried one tank at a time, with no improv
Water tank pick up Steve_Catalina at 6:25pm 11.23.21 I haven't tried that because when I put the pick up side in a bucket of water it ran fine on both s
Need info on my Catalina 22 trailer Richard19068 at 5:55pm 11.23.21 I had a Catalina 22 in the very early 70's. It came with a Trail-Rite trailer made in Santa Ana Cali
OK... it isn't a boat, but... Brian D at 5:41pm 11.23.21 Unfortunately water is a bit hard right now.:( Water Softener. Works every time.
Pearson 30 dLj at 5:40pm 11.23.21 @dLj do you have insulation in the saloon floor? My diesel is under the floor as well but makes its
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild shemandr at 5:33pm 11.23.21 You would not believe how much nest and bird crap I pulled out of my boom one fall. I couldn't beli
Pearson 30 DArcy at 5:29pm 11.23.21 @dLj do you have insulation in the saloon floor? My diesel is under the floor as well but makes itse
What brand of charger do you use to equalize batteries shemandr at 5:26pm 11.23.21 Maine Sail also has a tutorial regarding leaving the batteries in the boat all winter. Which you ma
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 4:47pm 11.23.21 When I open the galley faucet initially it comes out with plenty of pressure and volume. Then both p
Water tank pick up DayDreamer41 at 4:38pm 11.23.21 Can you describe the problem a bit more clearly, when you open the faucet at the galley what does it
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 4:29pm 11.23.21 It does pull water from the tanks, just not enough to maintain pressure and volume. With the water l

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