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roller furling headsail Michelle4009 at 11:27pm 11.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/927 I plan to replace my forestay this winter and am considering going to a ruller furling headsail. I'
Changing Motor mounts on a 1988 Legend 35 Captain Dave at 10:56pm 11.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/976 Help Help. Gonna change the Motor Mounts but need to know if there are any special tricks to doing
380 Catalina in Pensacola Henry at 10:51pm 11.08.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/1063 IN regards to the 380 Catalina in Pensacola that sank.I just had my first look at the boat and from
Hunter v. Jeanneau JLM at 10:48pm 11.08.07 Big Boats 7/2127 I have a 2004 466 Hunter and want to move into a new or newer Jeanneau 49DS. Thoughts from anyone co
Winterizing fresh water and head. Mark at 10:48pm 11.08.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2062 I am in the process of winterizing my very first boat, a Catalina 270 (1994), and I was wondering ho
Nitemare hot water heater hoses Captain Dave at 10:44pm 11.08.07 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1237 I have a 1988 Hunter Legend35. Decided it was time to change the hot water heater hoses because the
MacGregor Logo Claude at 10:13pm 11.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1018 I've just purchased a brand new 1982 Mac 25 and the Mac logos are missing.Would anybody know where
Heat/AC Fan always on Mike Oatsvall at 10:06pm 11.08.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/867 We purchased a Hunter 33 last year and the fan on the Polar Air heat/ac unit runs continuously even
yachtworld changed letterman at 9:21pm 11.08.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1225 I don't like it. To hard to navigate. When did they change or WHY did they mess up a good thing?
MORE HEADROOM JOHN MCKERLIE at 12:17am 11.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1206 SORRY...IN MY LAST MESSAGE I NEGLECTED TO MENTION THAT I AM 6'4" SO I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS REALL
Stay Adjuster Robspan at 12:54am 11.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1238 I hate to start a new thread just for this, but I've looked in the archives and googled with no luck
37.5 owners manual Roy10289 at 1:59am 11.09.07 Big Boats 2/1551 Does anyone know if there is a site to access the owners manual online or order one for a 1995 Hunte
Communications Popeye18296 at 2:35am 11.09.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1282 Here i are again! Thanks for the input re;depth finder.A great help.Now!Need input regarding handhel
headsail boom ?? pokey at 11:56pm 11.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1222 Hi. I'm the new owner of macgregor 25 1980 I'm not a sailor yet, still learning the rigging. There i
Sailing Litigation Gary Wyngarden at 2:53am 11.09.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1330 In the letters section of this month's Latitude 38 magazine is a reference to someone who was a gues
swing keel opinions? Rod at 3:27am 11.09.07 Ask All Sailors 16/2604 I'm considering buying a bigger boat.....all I have at the moment is a Sunfish, so almost everything
Toe Rail Marv at 3:49am 11.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/997 I( have a 1985 40' Hunter with a damaged toe rail on the starboard stern quarter. Can any one direc
Calling Francois! Calling Francois! Chris & Lenore - Mac 26S - Teliki at 4:00am 11.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/741 Hi Francois,I was curious how your "outboard saga" ended up?Last I heard a rebuilt carb was insta
Refrigerator - Catalina 30 Rob19574 at 4:55am 11.09.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/7300 Hey all -I am looking to add a refrigerator to my 1978 Catalina 30. I want to install a sell-cont
dingy rub rail mandrake at 4:18am 11.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1084 Any ideas on cleaning up the black metal rub rail that's tarnished or oxidized and just looks crappy

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Equalizing batteries Head Sail at 11:01am 04.03.21 I bought an inexpensive battery charger for my garage that also includes battery equalization. Draw
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT dLj at 10:55am 04.03.21 Thanks, just interested in knowing about land transport right now. Boat is in good condition althou
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 10:42am 04.03.21 We shipped a Cape Dory 28 from West Palm Beach to Shelburne Bay(VT), way back in the early 90's. Th
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT SunshineDaydream at 10:40am 04.03.21 Cape Dory 36 - nice boat. What condition is the boat in? How's the engine? Of course I'm going to
Prevent engine starting in reverse jssailem at 10:13am 04.03.21 Now that is helpful bling, Haro.
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! jssailem at 10:12am 04.03.21 Here is a link to Rigrite. https://rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Spreaders.php It might give you a res
Diagnosing a problem with the shower pump BigEasy at 9:52am 04.03.21
Prevent engine starting in reverse JoeWhite at 9:52am 04.03.21 After forgetting to open the engine raw water through valve, I installed a magnet on the handle and
Prevent engine starting in reverse jssailem at 9:48am 04.03.21 looks like a solution in search of a problem. What if you just want to bling out your boat? Then y
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 9:45am 04.03.21 Hang your keychain on the gear lever. Taking it off the lever to put it back in the ignition will r
first trip to Catalina Brian D at 9:44am 04.03.21 Don't. Instead, go to Dana Point or some other local site that is close to land. If you don't have e
Spring Cruise 2021 jssailem at 9:34am 04.03.21 It would be fun. Wrong Way was supposed to be heading west like you.
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 9:23am 04.03.21 Now that you are aware I'd bet you'll always check position of shift AND throttle before starting.
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 8:57am 04.03.21 Correction it has one hole for the shroud to countiue up to the upper mast in the center. the shape
1986 Capri 18 sailboat. Need spreader ends caps. any help please! kayjayyou at 8:52am 04.03.21 The item I have insert into the end of the spreader, is black hard nylon or PVC and is held by two s
Prevent engine starting in reverse Davidasailor26 at 8:49am 04.03.21 Hang your keychain on the gear lever. Taking it off the lever to put it back in the ignition will re
Prevent engine starting in reverse Calif. Ted at 8:36am 04.03.21 Now that you are aware I'd bet you'll always check position of shift AND throttle before starting.
Why does Hunter have a bad name? Kings Gambit at 8:01am 04.03.21 Yes. Thinking more about it, the yachts the folks owned with which we cruised (cruising club) in FL
Prevent engine starting in reverse smokey73 at 8:00am 04.03.21 Another thought - its one more thing to "fail" and keep you from starting your engine whey you reall
Land Transport Recommendations? Chesapeake Bay to Lake Champlain VT TomY at 7:57am 04.03.21 First post! New to site. Our Cape Dory 36 is currently on the Rappahannock (mid Chesapeake Bay) and

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