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35.5 bow (anchor) roller PJ at 2:43am 05.30.08 Big Boats 1/957 we have a 1990 35.5. I was trying to set up the anchor roller to use our 26 lb. plow. The way the ro
DC power problems Peter Busschbach at 3:30am 05.30.08 S2 2/1590 I have a 1984 S2 9.2A. Since winter storage, my power system has become flaky. I haven't had any pro
In market for sailboat Jon6440 at 4:14am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1021 I have a sailing friend (yes, really) that's between boats and is looking for a 'trailerable' sailbo
Need Replacement Fix Portlights Cal 2-27 cal-sailor347 at 4:11am 05.30.08 Cal 2/2623 I have a 1977 Cal 2-27. The fix portlights are leaking and getting in bad shape. There is still a s
Loose footed Mail Tom23400 at 4:39am 05.30.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1224 Hi..I'm new to sailing. Under what conditions would you adjust the out-haul?
Ranger 33 mast maker lynnblack at 4:47am 05.30.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/2097 Trying to locate a gooseneck band for the mast on our Ranger 33. Also, might anyone know who the mas
My New Swim Ladder Steve Braverman at 4:55am 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1206 I mounted my new swim ladder this weekend. I looked all over for a nice one, and found this one on e
Bose 3-2-1 Mark15051 at 5:21am 05.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1733 Our Bose 3-2-1 stereo keeps blowing some sort of fuse in the "Acoustimass Module Base" or in the rad
shroud tension jeff kepner at 6:21am 05.30.08 Pearson 1/1777 I snapped a turnbuckle Memorial weekend and need to replace it.I would like to know the tension sett
Cockpit Cushions strobeone at 7:52am 05.30.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1078 Can someone lead me to a cushion manufacturer or a good set of cushions for a Hunter 23.5?? Need re
broken companionway step HatTrick at 10:56am 05.30.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1375 I have a 1993 510 with a broken companionway step. I have attached a photo with dimensions etc . A
Stinky Head Ted at 8:47am 05.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1212 Recently purchased this boat and it requires alot of cleaning. I cleaned the head, area under sink a
amazed at sailing performance of my Mac 26D (1) Paulie17782 at 10:52am 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1224 Hi everyone,i have been slowly getting used to our Mac 26D which we bought this year.my wife who
table Pride at 11:20am 05.30.08 Catalina 30 2/1230 I own a 1993 30 foot tall rig Catalina. The dinette table inside is what I am asking about. The un
Original Gelcoat Newbie Question Captain Juan at 3:12pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1115 Quick question....81 Mac 25I was going to compound buff and wax my Mac 25 this weekend. But, I ca
First time rigging 26D, need some advice Mzmrizu at 2:37pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1097 First time rigging my 1988 26D, need a bit of help:1. Should there be a wire or line extending fr
Outboard for 1978 Catalina 27 Bill Walker at 2:23pm 05.30.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1344 I am considering purchasing a 1978 Catalina 27 which is powered by an original equipment Atomic 4 ga
Anchor roller Mike4116 at 2:02pm 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1338 I would like to install an anchor roller on my 1980 O'day 28. I'm weary of hauling the anchor throug
I found this while surfing about George Oday! jackhartjr at 1:52pm 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1342 Hi folks, while surfing I found this article about George Oday.Have fun reading!Jack
H260 upper rudder assembly bends Nelson at 12:05pm 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 7/1159 I have a 1996 Hunter 260 (26?) which I sail alot. I am now noticing that the two black upper rudder

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Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 8:19am 12.10.21 What I found out was about over 5 years ago I took out my windlass to replace the bearing and rubbe
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck? PaulK at 8:19am 12.10.21 That's why you use resin that isn't too thick. Fluid resin WILL fill the spaces between the blocks o
I think I have Termites - Help! acudavid at 8:13am 12.10.21 I am not a termite expert. My buddy has an exterminating service, he is pretty smart, and he does
Universal transmission failure while sailing dmax at 8:09am 12.10.21 Cool, now how about that oil in the bilge :) (it never ends).
Universal transmission failure while sailing SeaDogRun at 7:47am 12.10.21 Everyone, the morning always brings light! When we went back to the boat this morning, I was able t
H34 chainplate revisited. jmce1587 at 7:27am 12.10.21 I went back with a SS angle plate as well as SS rod on my H31 when doing this repair. Glad to hear y
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 6:49am 12.10.21 What should I rebed this with? 4200?
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 6:49am 12.10.21 What I found out was about over 5 years ago I took out my windlass to replace the bearing and rubbe
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 6:47am 12.10.21 FWIW I finally managed to get that outer bearing race and upper circlip out of the base plate. Ulti
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use (1) sail sfbay at 6:42am 12.10.21 Is your emergency tiller angled to clear your backstay like the one in this drawing?
H34 chainplate revisited. HelloOutThere at 6:41am 12.10.21
Water tank pick up Crazy Dave Condon at 6:41am 12.10.21 Call the forum store and ask. Now owned by a former Hunter employee
Port hatch repair Crazy Dave Condon at 6:39am 12.10.21 Former Hunter dealer in small boats. Send a private message with name and phone number. Advise if y
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? seadaddler at 6:34am 12.10.21 What I found out was about over 5 years ago I took out my windlass to replace the bearing and rubber
keel bolt torque RoyS at 6:33am 12.10.21 I doubt torque values are useful here. If you have a metal to metal interface, like an engine head b
Engine mount to stringer RoyS at 6:26am 12.10.21 Sometimes you can use a thicker lag bolt. Sometimes you can use a longer lag bolt. Sometimes you can
H34 chainplate revisited. HelloOutThere at 6:07am 12.10.21 I'm impressed and a little frightened. What prompted you to do this in the first place? How did y
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use kappykaplan at 6:00am 12.10.21 @Puesta del sol , could you post photos of your set up? Tks.
Universal transmission failure while sailing kappykaplan at 5:57am 12.10.21 Maybe the prop is fouled with a fishing or crab trap line? :plus: Been there, done that once.
A couple trailering questions Project_Mayhem at 5:55am 12.10.21 +1 for towing insurance. Some RV insurance covers trailers as well. I once had a truck leave me str

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