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Who's Got a Bimini? Steve Braverman at 11:20am 03.12.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1614 I'm thinking that a Bimini Top might be a nice addition to my O'Day 25, especially after having a me
1st Posting! McGregor Venture 17 Rebuild xianbei at 11:27am 03.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1536 Hello everyone,This is my first post here at the McGregor forum; I am happy to have found this pla
Folding Propellers (1) Happy Dave at 4:48pm 03.12.08 Smaller Boats 2/1216 What is the best folding propeller size, brand, pitch for a Capri 26, wing keel, inboard diesel?
Stern rail for Mac25 bryden@omedia.ca at 4:48pm 03.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1030 My 1985 Mac25 has a bare-bones cockpit. How do I acquire a stern rail? Are single units available, o
Companionway Door Question..... sailortonyb Allied Mis at 3:46pm 03.12.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1272 I finally got around to making my companionway doors. The lower section is completely assembled and
What would be the most recommend material? Brian D at 1:41pm 03.12.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1251 For replacing the sliding hatch glass and the forward hatch glass. I am not sure of the current mate
internal halyards on an O'day 25 seth at 12:39pm 03.12.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/936 the mast is off and I think I want to quiet the boat down on those breezy nights. I spend many many
Keeping the ballast tank fresh. Mergatroid at 11:57pm 03.10.08 Smaller Boats 2/846 I am going to have my h26 in a slip this year, with the exception of a 2 week trip to Kentucky Lake.
Best deal on an inflatable boat ??? Tony Z at 12:17am 03.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1280 We are getting ready to buy an inflatable boat. We wany a 9' Hypalon with inflatable floor sowe a
A good wax Paul H at 2:21am 03.11.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1894 I was wondering if any of you have a wax that you use and swear by...if so, why? My boat was painted
Holding Tank Doubleshot at 2:40am 03.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1018 I just purchased a Hunter Vision 32. The holding tank is leaking and made out of aluminum (what were
Catalina 30 Steering John at 4:04am 03.11.08 Catalina 30 5/3476 My Wheel steering on the Catalina 30 tends to shake especially at the higher RPM setting while motor
Steering Shake John at 4:03am 03.11.08 Catalina 30 4/1588 My Wheel steering tends to shake especially at the higher RPM setting while motoring. At 1500 there
Locker Bumpers John at 4:09am 03.11.08 Catalina 30 2/1415 I am looking for something to replace the worn out or missing rubber bumpers that the cockpit locker
watch that rings ships bell time Dave19461 at 5:03am 03.11.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2417 I am trying to find a watch ( not a mantle clock) that strikes ships bells. Have you ever seen one?
Hunter 170 Tom at 10:37am 03.11.08 Hunter Sailing Assoc. No. 1 0/2442 I want to buy this boat, it is in great condition except for small cracks below the metal base mount
Marina del Rey California, 2 hrs ago. (1) Big Joe at 10:23am 03.11.08 Ask All Sailors 12/1179 Today's forecast was for 10 ~ 15 kts. So I went out and never saw 5 kts. These snaps were from off o
Jabsco Head won't intake sea water firehoser75 at 11:12am 03.11.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/6871 Peggy,My Jabsco head is about 4 years old. I rebuilt it last year (a complete rebuild, cost almost
Injecting resin... Derelicte at 11:10am 03.11.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1693 Hi All,I don't have much experience yet with fiberglass and gelcoat repairs, so advice would be ve
Rigging a 1984 Hunter 31 Ted at 11:14am 03.11.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/3692 I have just recently purchased an 84 Hunter 31. It's on the hard with sails and running rigging remo

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Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? SandyFrank at 7:39am 08.22.21 Thanks, some good points I hadn't considered. FWIW I'm looking to make life on the hook more comfo
Need winless advice (2) sail sfbay at 7:31am 08.22.21 Great advise to mount the windlass aft of the anchor locker. I will add you could install a deck-m
Newbie here with 1977 Hunter 27 sailermania at 7:06am 08.22.21 Rabe, Thanks for the suggestion......I thought the same thing. Seems so many boat manufacturers year
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator JamesG161 at 7:06am 08.22.21 What type of Inverter/Charger do you have? On my boat the ICG come into play on the Green Wire. Jim.
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? flightlead404 at 7:06am 08.22.21 I inherited one so all I can say is they do get in the way of proper sailing. Make the cockpit noti
Reconfigurable storage and hangers dmax at 7:03am 08.22.21 I like these hooks from defender, pretty strong and unobtrusive: https://www.defender.com/product.js
Midship cleat on toe rail? Terry Cox at 6:49am 08.22.21 Different model boat here, but this is what I did to solve our docking issues: Hunter 42 Owner Modif
South and middle Puget Sound Terry Cox at 6:45am 08.22.21 Hi Ken, liked your report and pictures. Thank you. Just got back with our granddaughter for a few d
Reconfigurable storage and hangers (1) sail sfbay at 6:41am 08.22.21 These adhesive hooks carry 22 lbs each for hangers, towels, etc. $13 for a 12-pack: Amazon.com: GLUI
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? SandyFrank at 6:12am 08.22.21 Has anyone gone down this road? Any recommendations, lessons learned? What did it cost? I inherite
Need winless advice sailme88 at 6:05am 08.22.21 We are lucky to have a retired Sabre boatwright who does lots of projects for our clubmates. He ju
Going ashore john6206 at 6:02am 08.22.21 Tides are all about gravity. The reason we always see the same surface of the moon is because of the
To Electric or not to Electric that is the question/ TomY at 5:54am 08.22.21 Hi ! Why should I move to an electric outboard? Or Why I Shouldn't ? Thanksss. Sorry I didn't me*
Need winless advice bauerjj10 at 5:42am 08.22.21 Hello, I am a new owner of a 1983 C38 and am looking to add an electric windlass. I as well have ha
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator smokey73 at 5:38am 08.22.21 What appliances / devices are running when you make the measurements? Is It the same devices either
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator Davidasailor26 at 5:30am 08.22.21 What appliances / devices are running when you make the measurements? Is It the same devices either
SELF TAILING WINCH ARM DIRECTION Davidasailor26 at 5:26am 08.22.21
Hunter 33, started some work RoyS at 5:18am 08.22.21 Your core does not extend under the toe rail.
Small patch of rust on keel JamieB at 5:09am 08.22.21 Should not be an issue. Once the initial layer of rust forms it helps to protect the underlying iro
Small patch of rust on keel JamieB at 5:08am 08.22.21 Should not be a problem. Iron keels have that happen from time to time. Once you haul you can clean

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