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mast stepping dutch 6797 at 11:40am 04.08.08 Other Sailboats 7/1096 HiI bought a Viking 33 and were going to put the mast up in a couple of weeksMy question is,where
Hunter Owners Manuals Jay B at 1:14pm 04.08.08 Smaller Boats 3/1328 Where can I get a complete 1978 Hunter 25 owners manual? I would prefer an electronic version, but w
ID this Boat (1) John S at 1:25pm 04.08.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1715 I found this boat in a storage yard, hasn't moved for years.
New Sails Terry Cox at 2:20pm 04.08.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/3450 Has anyone done business with "The Sail Warehouse" in Monterey, CA? I just received a catalog from t
cc race paulj at 3:06pm 04.08.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1299 charliecobra race
MacGregor 26D-vs-26S Mike at 4:24pm 04.08.08 Trailer Sailors 7/17467 I currently have an Oday Daysailor and wish to move up to a larger trailer sailor. After much resear
star alarm richard at 11:50pm 04.05.08 Bigger Boats 1/2011 while cleaning the cockpit locker I came across a small black item, that appears to be some kind of
HELP!! Wayne24164 at 12:47am 04.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/1448 For some reason late last sailing season I became uncomfortable when my 1985 Mac 25 healed more than
AC Condensate Drain Steve at 1:40am 04.06.08 Big Boats 9/2464 Getting our 2003 H356 ready to sail and noticed that there is some rust in the pan under the AC/heat
Racor Gail at 2:01am 04.06.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1447 I changed the oil and filter on my 2 cyl diesel this week. I intended to change the Racor also. I ch
SoCal Guys.... Long Beach Sailors Rick D at 2:01am 04.06.08 Destinations 2/2410 We have been in Shoreline for a year and I have a question for you guys who go to Cat Harbor: I've b
Smartpilot blank screen LSCalifornia at 1:52am 04.06.08 Big Boats 4/1125 Has anyone had to deal with a crash of the St 6001 Autopilot? My display went blank while under sai
Keel Bolts and Helm Wheel Bearings 35s5 Santisimo at 3:39am 04.06.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1942 I am in the process of buying a 1989 Beneteau 35s5. Six of its eight keel bolts are rusting to the
Pearson 18'6" Weekender(w/cuddy) weight (2) trontek at 4:31am 04.06.08 Pearson 2/5271 Hope someone can advise me of the approximate weight of my boat,as I have searched everywhere, to no
not sure of year DaveH20541 at 4:27am 04.06.08 Day Sailers 4/1110 I just got an oday 22 and I have been trying to figure out the year to no avail. I have seen posting
Hunter 34 Dinette dimensions (1) Jared20459 at 8:49am 04.06.08 Big Boats 2/1391 Is anyone going to their boat this week or have it sitting out back of the house that could maybe he
Shroud retaining clips for 1986 23 Clint Murphy at 8:29am 04.06.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1337 Can anyone tell me what the clips that hold the shrouds in the spreaders look like? I had a run in w
Thru hull sizes Blitz at 9:31am 04.06.08 Seidelmann 1/1832 Hope someone can clear this up - Are the above the (white) waterline thru hull fittings (3 on the Se
Need to know how to lower the mast canoenut at 9:46am 04.06.08 Mid-Size Boats 13/2220 How does the Hunter 26.5 mast un-step? Do I unscrew the plate at the base from the roof of the solo
h430 oil, fuel, and air filters Ken-H430 at 11:16am 04.06.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/949 i recently purchased a '95 hunter 430 and am looking to purchase oil, air, and fuel filters online.

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Angle of transom on 1990 35.5 Legend (1) Hollyberry at 9:34am 12.19.21 I always thought that boat (and the 37.5)should have had a truncated transom at the stern platform
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 Don S/V ILLusion at 9:31am 12.19.21 It looks like what you're looking for is located near the forward holding tank. You should be able
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Hollyberry at 9:28am 12.19.21 Have the same fasteners on our '91 35s5... I think they are meant to be carriage bolts, so shouldn't
How old is Grandpa? Brian D at 9:10am 12.19.21 Popping the cardboard plug from the top of the bottle and spooning out the cream that settled to the
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices Benny17441 at 9:06am 12.19.21 In 2019 each 6 volt cost me $108.00 at Sam's Club, a total of $432.00 Yes, but they are hardly po
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 (2) joker460 at 9:03am 12.19.21 It looks like what you're looking for is located near the forward holding tank. You should be able t
How old is Grandpa? Crusty Ol Salt at 8:57am 12.19.21 We have a dairy that still delivers too and they provide a porch box.... https://www.oberweis.com/p
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... dlochner at 8:55am 12.19.21 Looks like I'm headed for the replacement route, Dave. "Only" $194 for the HDI elbow. So I just ch
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 Benny17441 at 8:49am 12.19.21 Can't believe a boat manufacturer would hide a Thru-hull and valve behind a molded head enclosure.
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Don S/V ILLusion at 8:30am 12.19.21
Re Yanmar 4JH2TE/ H 42- fuel in bilge??? Steverhnm at 8:28am 12.19.21 Replace all your hose clamps, any suspect rubber hoses (diesel compatible) and all your copper crush
Angle of transom on 1990 35.5 Legend Steverhnm at 8:25am 12.19.21 One, but more are coming if I don't do this. It was actually a pretty dangerous situation. She was
Mast wire deck tube (1) jssailem at 8:16am 12.19.21 There is an alternative to the Swan Neck tube for wires. Bent hose. s bent over inside the mast. Le
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. smokey73 at 8:12am 12.19.21 Pictures are a little hard to tell but is it possible that those are actually "carriage bolts" that
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. jssailem at 8:06am 12.19.21 Can any one explain to me the need to use a slot less screw to attach the toe rail.... the use of
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 jaysweet at 7:45am 12.19.21 You want to access your forward head by going through the hull? Sounds a bit extreme to me...
How old is Grandpa? RoyS at 7:23am 12.19.21 Here in Milton, MA we still get milk delivery in glass bottles. Thatcher Farms Dairy buys old glass
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Marmalade at 7:22am 12.19.21 For such a comprehensive repair, I'd recommend taking the time/effort/money to visit a Fastenal (or
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 7:13am 12.19.21 If you even suspect a pinhole, replace the elbow. I had similar symptoms on a Volvo motor and downp
Replacing frameless acrylic fixed ports Hayden Watson at 7:03am 12.19.21 No, I did not need paint because I used a black VHB tap to avoid that very problem. The downside to

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