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Tuning he rigging on my 04' 387 Sailspro at 11:21am 04.27.08 Big Boats 3/1804 I am looking for some help tuning my rig on my 04' C387, hull 26. It is my first year with the boat
ST60 Masthead Wire (1983 H31) Greg W at 12:18pm 04.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/985 I have decided to step my mast this year and make an attempt to run my new ST60 Wind Plus wire throu
Changing wires Alan E. Arias at 12:25pm 04.27.08 Pearson 0/1169 Hello, I am changing my stainless wires (upper shrouds) and can somebody tell me if i need some torq
Painting Hull charlie1per at 12:22pm 04.27.08 Other Sailboats 1/1075 I need some prep details about painting my Contessa Hull....what is the preferred paint ect..charlie
storage space behind galley stove Julie at 2:16pm 04.27.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1415 We would like to use the space behind the galley stove for silverware/utensil storage. At the time
Alternator part Capacitor? connections? Barkentine at 6:04pm 04.27.08 Pearson 0/1133 OK my Atomic 4 won't start and I found a broken wire, but I don't know what it is or where it connec
Old school SailboatOwners.com at 6:21pm 04.27.08 Ask All Sailors 20/2137 Most of us rely on electronics -- to some degree -- aboard our boats. Minimally, most of us use dep
horse shoe clamp timewalker at 6:20pm 04.27.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1101 A person in one of the groups im in has a 37 foot Irwin and here is his question...Does anyone know
Charlotte Harbor,Punta Gorda,Fl "Pump Out"?????? seadaddler at 10:19pm 04.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1677 If your not in a Marina and keep your boat at your condo in PGI orany other privately owned dock in
head conversion Bill at 10:43pm 04.25.08 Big Boats 5/913 I am looking at an electric head conversion kit for my Jabsco toilet. Has anyone used one of these,
New cabin cushions for the 25' Jim Messer at 10:37pm 04.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3508 Does anyone know where new covers for the cabin cushions for the Mac 25' can be purchased or made?
cleaning chartplotter display mjb at 10:37pm 04.25.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1379 I have a 2 year old Raymarine chartplotter at the helm. I've beenvery careful to only clean with s
Halyard Rigging 289cobra1 at 10:51pm 04.25.08 Big Boats 1/1691 I purchsed a 1986 C34 with all new running rigging. The old rigging had been removed so I am not sur
ST-40 Depth Transducer Nut Cracked dennisp at 11:15pm 04.25.08 Mid-Size Boats 6/1850 Just did my "delivery ferry cruise" from Deltaville to Mount Vernon - about 120 miles - 2 days and a
QUESTION ? For the sailboat fisherpeople. (1) Chuck R at 10:13pm 04.25.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1254 We drop hook and line while at anchor for Perch.. At anchor off the bow my 222 O'day will not stay s
Back to square one with Universal M26 butchrobbins at 12:49am 04.26.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1079 To recap last year's post:The fuel pump on my 2001 Universal M26 had to be rebuilt last August and
Datamarine depth sounder showing 300+ all the time. CharlieCobra at 12:35am 04.26.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1416 This old unit went from having the occasional conniption fit to showing 300+ all the time. Any idea
1982 Pearson 28, etc. John at 12:06am 04.26.08 Pearson 3/2742 My wife and I are looking at sailboats to buy as a 1st sailboat purchase. I have heard mixed review
O'Day 23 Model ? Rascal18590 at 11:54pm 04.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1602 I have an O'Day 23, 1983 edition. I have seen listings for O'Day 23's, model 2 ? For those of more
I need detailed instructions on raising mast on a Hunter 23.5 Douglas Wagner at 3:14am 04.26.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/4671 I have a 1992 Hunter 23.5 that I have no instructions on how to set up. Currently the mast is down

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Trailer lug nut tightness Knuttle at 6:20am 10.21.21 I would like to add something simple to putting a wheel in place. If you do not tighten the nut cor
Boat away SFS at 6:17am 10.21.21 Flat is the best way to experience the Albemarle.
Outhaul tension RoyS at 6:02am 10.21.21 You are missing some blocks inside your boom to yield, say, 3:1 purchase.
Diesel heater ducting in a 310 Closing Time at 5:36am 10.21.21 Thanks for the reply. I have identified the area under the quarter berth for one outlet. I can get a
Boat away dlochner at 5:13am 10.21.21 Likewise, it was delightful here on the Chesapeake as we resumed our journey south after a week in A
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues SFS at 4:48am 10.21.21 The level of knowledge on this site never ceases to amaze me. Great post Rich.
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience cymeyer at 4:41am 10.21.21 I would INVITE the builder over to stretch it on... If he can't.. QED ! If he can, you've learned
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience sailme88 at 4:33am 10.21.21 I would INVITE the builder over to stretch it on... If he can't.. QED ! If he can, you've learned
Outhaul tension shemandr at 4:00am 10.21.21 The usual way to add purchase for an outhaul is a block in the boom. I would like a small winch on
Outhaul tension ScottFreeRick at 3:55am 10.21.21 I do think I need some kind of mechanical advantage to tighten it, as the cleat is only about 2 feet
Boat away Bob J. at 3:22am 10.21.21 Nice!
Hornets All U Get at 10:49pm 10.20.21 No worries, the big hairy spider will take care of them.
H280 Service Manual (1) JamesG161 at 9:01pm 10.20.21 Well, that stinks. This is from the H280 manual and shows the Rudder and bearings. Hopefully you u
Oil change, there's got to be a better way. dziedzicmj at 8:56pm 10.20.21 how about something like this: Hopkins 10704 FloTool Spill Saver Measu-Funnel (2 Pack) : Amazon.ca:
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues Rich Stidger at 8:44pm 10.20.21 I had an A4 in my 30' Morgan 25 years ago, but I will throw out some ideas. I would put in new plugs
Diesel heater ducting in a 310 SJN at 8:30pm 10.20.21 Adding heat will make your sailing and voyaging far more enjoyable. My boat has a Wallace with the h
Outhaul tension Justin_NSA at 7:39pm 10.20.21 Do you think you need a winch to tighten the outhaul? My Hunter outhaul line runs to the mast, down
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? Closing Time at 7:31pm 10.20.21 I installed a 5" solar fan from Amazon in the hatch. Great spot for it and it works great. Check you
H280 Service Manual Crusty Ol Salt at 6:46pm 10.20.21 Those are not replaceable.:( Jim... Well, that stinks.
H280 Service Manual Crusty Ol Salt at 6:40pm 10.20.21 Some of the information located here might help. https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/M

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