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Need some advice Les at 11:03am 02.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1277 After all these years I think I need to downsize my boat. While I presently have the perfect Hunter
Broken Stanchion Kevin at 11:45am 02.29.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1085 Hi Guys:Winter snows filled my tarp and broke the top of one of my stanchions.Any suggestions fo
Replace standing rigging? How often? Steve L22188 at 12:34pm 02.29.08 Ask All Sailors 20/12526 The post earlier this week about the guy who lost his mast set my brain in motion. When should one
d-i-y trailer plans chiliman61 at 12:11pm 02.29.08 Ask All Sailors 4/3299 i bought a 28' sailboat that was abandond at a storage facility. the former owner sanded the entire
Bimini top for 25' O'Day Capt. Seaweed at 2:02pm 02.29.08 Ask An Oday Owner 9/3262 I just purchase a 25' O'Day and would like to install an bimini top. The space between the back stay
Got'a Love thoes Kids Stillraining at 2:04pm 02.29.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1526 Planning to work on my boat nowadays takes a spread sheet or a computer program around my house. H
Boat stolen! JCPH3 at 4:34pm 02.29.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1579 My 2007 Mac 26m was stolen out of winter storage. She has been retrieved minus the outboard all stan
Aluminum toerails...kindof DannyS at 9:55pm 02.27.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1259 My O'day 35 has molded in toerails that are capped with a beautiful teak accent. That beautiful teak
Confused about marine Fridge's, coloradokota at 11:27pm 02.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2038 Ok, can someone tell me what the difference is between a marine fridge and a small compact fridge fr
Selden sprit Blueskies at 11:35pm 02.27.08 Ask All Sailors 15/2788 I was looking at the Selden sprit that appears to be combined with a bow anchor roller. Anyone have
engine drags {sometimes} when starting Jack at 1:57am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 31/3910 I am at witts end with this problem. My 86 Catalina 27 with the M-18 diesel has a starting issue. Ac
New Boat Purchase TJ Hart at 1:55am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1023 Making a 1st time purchase of a BRAND NEW sailboat. Wondering what the mark ups are? How much can
New Sailboat Purchase TJ Hart at 1:51am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1200 When purchasing a brand new sailboat, how much "wiggle" room is there in price? None? Tens of tho
Surveyor Needed LI NY rad at 4:33am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2943 A friend is looking to buy and needs a surveyor on LI NY.
Cetol drips Tim Op't Holt at 5:08am 02.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1155 I've a few drips of dried Cetol on the gelcoat. What is recommended to remove it?
Starting Battery Size Bad Obsession at 4:06am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 19/2306 I am wondering what size starting battery to use in my boat. The current set up is starting off of
How much bottom paint for a Hunter 23.5 Scubajeep at 6:24am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 13/2436 I am getting ready to paint the bottom of my Hunter 23.5 and was wonder how much paint should I get?
Cross-Linked Polyethylene, Diesel, and Sealants. Need Advice. Joe Mullee at 8:46am 02.28.08 Ask All Sailors 10/3390 I'm wondering if there is a sealant that is impervious to diesel (fuel tank) and will form a good se
retro fit furling main to 26d gmc at 8:34am 02.28.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/1070 hi does anyone know if the furling main from a 26m can be retro fitted onto a 26d or is there anothe
Replacement refrigerator components Alan & Lynne at 9:34am 02.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1221 Has anyone replaced their refrigerator components on a 340? The factory-installed system on our 1999

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Prop Specs vmaks at 11:09am 08.20.21 wow, Vmaks, would you mind sharing the name and contact info of the person at mack bo
Prop Specs vmaks at 11:03am 08.20.21 I suppose it is possible that some of your engine troubles could have something to do with being ov
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? sunlover at 11:02am 08.20.21 If you DIY, buy two. One to drop. :)
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? fstbttms at 10:49am 08.20.21 Got to wonder if that surface coat of bottom paint and all the attached growth is ready to slough o
Backstay adjuster (1) sailingsoon at 10:45am 08.20.21 There are numerous examples of various systems via google. Ronstan and Harken are two manufacture
Beneteau 361 shaft seal DougM at 10:45am 08.20.21
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? Ralph Johnstone at 10:37am 08.20.21 Ablatives do this as well. If they did not, these paints would be ineffective while the boat is not
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? fstbttms at 10:30am 08.20.21 Your explanation of how a bottom paint slowly releases its biocide over a period of time and then b
Midship cleat on toe rail? Sailfanatic at 10:19am 08.20.21 One drawback of adding a cleat to the deck or rail, is it's going to tend to catch the lazy sheet an
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water? Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 08.20.21 Clearly you do not understand how anti fouling paint works. My understanding is that ablative ant
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 10:12am 08.20.21 Fix was to get a new part from a Canadian guy who 3D printed a replacement clutch arm. https://www.
Looking sternward... Bob S at 10:02am 08.20.21 It's just plain beautifully written. I think we've all been there enough to understand what he feels
Beneteau 361 new owner sail sfbay at 10:00am 08.20.21 Have you tried the suggestions on posts 3 and 4 and successful in getting mainsail out? If so that'
replacing sanitation hoses Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:59am 08.20.21 It doesn't hurt to have a pack of disposable diapers on hand not to mention a bucket of water with
Beneteau 361 new owner Swoon at 9:52am 08.20.21 Does the inmast furler look like the one in the photo below? If it is it is a US Spar (part of Z-Sp
Marine Traffic Time Warp! (1) Bob S at 9:51am 08.20.21 197384 I don't know?
Beneteau 361 new owner Swoon at 9:48am 08.20.21 another question . my 361 was manufactured in the USA. will such boats have BSP (British/European) s
TS Henri Bob S at 9:48am 08.20.21 Looks like 'm seeing the first hurricane in 30 years! Keeping a close eye on it but at this point Wi
Catalina 27 mast issue jssailem at 9:43am 08.20.21 When pulling out the line, the line sticks right inside the mast. in looking at it, it appears that
Need source for boat plumbing parts Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:42am 08.20.21 Sorry, Stu...not a good plan for a couple of reasons that have been previously posted: 1. it would

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