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spreader/shroud connections chiefjgreene at 9:37pm 01.10.08 Smaller Boats 21/2523 How does anyone connect their upper shrouds to the spreaders on a Hunter 23? I just use string simil
Coastal Navigator CStar Paul Brinkley at 12:11am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1243 I bought a used boat and it contained the depth sounder noted above. Does anyone know who made this
Water Line Stripe Tom at 12:26am 01.11.08 Big Boats 11/1080 The water line stripe on my 27' Hunter is starting to fade. I have read manyposts on how difficult
dancing on top driftpin at 1:57am 01.11.08 The Cherubini Hunters 15/1251 Well it finally happened,I have to go too the top of the mast.I would like anyone who knows to expla
Life-Caulk Hmmmm Moment Marcia at 2:14am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1284 For the first time I really began to ponder what is written on my Life Caulk tube. It says it can b
trailer richard at 2:58am 01.11.08 Lancer 5/1492 I have a 25' Lancer in Los Alamitos Califrni I'm looking for a used trailer working or repairable fo
Installing Seacocks - Follow Up Info !! Maine Sail at 4:40am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 109/4693 Hi All,Since posting the article/blog on installing seacocks I've had a lot of emails and question
Gulf Coast Marina Jerry10776 at 5:14am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1690 Sailing in Illinois is pretty poor this time of year so my brother and I are thinking of towing my E
Which Groove? newsailor06 at 5:12am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 33/2753 I have seen a thread here, and have checked the archives, but can't find it. I have a Harken furler
Hunter keel stub attachment Al - s/v Persephone at 6:18am 01.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2637 I frequently check my bilge to ensure that (as usual) it is completely dry.In the process, I inspe
FibreGlass Holding tank? SeaPuppet at 7:46am 01.11.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 31/2786 PeggyI have posted a question on the Hunter site about this, but thought I should ask your advice
Holding Tank Replacement SeaPuppet at 7:27am 01.11.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/997 Hi AllI have to replace my ruptured (aluminum) holding tank and have already removed it from below
Seaworthyness of a Mac 26 C Don Chesley at 8:43am 01.11.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1103 Hello Group, my name is Don and I have a question regarding the Mac 26C. I know of Mac's that have c
to paint or not to paint Ctskip at 9:11am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 20/1896 I must do something with my mast. It has the original paint(white) on it now and something must be d
Wire Code? Jim D at 9:46am 01.11.08 Big Boats 3/1017 I am installing a new nav panel on the boat. I have wire already in the garage that will do the tric
To varnish or to fake varnish? Mike8088 at 10:12am 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 27/2918 After removing or replacing all of the exterior teak on our Oday 26 last year and applying roughly 7
Replacing mass step on Widgeon Michael15867 at 11:15am 01.11.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1072 I'm replacing mast step on Widgeon. The previous screw holes are wallowed out.So I bolted mast step
Mystery Sailboat Steve22116 at 12:15pm 01.11.08 Ask All Sailors 17/1179 Looking for information on the little red sailboat I just purchased. She is 15.5' in length, has bot
Marine head Stew1976 at 2:26pm 01.11.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 5/1900 Hello fellow rangers,, I have a simple ? to ask does anyone know what type of manual heads will moun
New C-34 owner Dan at 4:29pm 01.11.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1011 I just bought hull number 2 of a Catalina 34. It's our second boat and a set up from an older Island

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Newish Beneteau 41.1 2017 owner with a few questions Davidasailor26 at 4:09am 08.10.21 For the solar panels and generator questions you should figure out what your energy budget will be a
Can I unkink this bilge pump hose? (3) sailcapt340 at 3:45am 08.10.21 Can you get a washing machining hose plastic bend shaper in that area? They come with washing machi
Solar panel installation - Oceanis 31 - advice LRsunnyB at 3:39am 08.10.21
Rigging with Roller furler SVJourney at 3:36am 08.10.21 After looking through the manual again it seems that the instructions apply to boats that do not hav
Can I unkink this bilge pump hose? Captain Larry-DH at 3:04am 08.10.21 Any suggestions on how to unkink or remove the collapse? Sorry, I know it's not what you want to h
O'DAY Widgeon Manual Sunbird22358 at 12:03am 08.10.21 There has been a long-running thread on this forum about Widgeon Manuals, https://forums.sailboato
What year is my Widgeon need someone with Widgeon experience Sunbird22358 at 12:00am 08.10.21 I used to have a 1969 (might have been a 1970?) Widgeon, do your boat looks familiar. I'd place the
O'DAY Widgeon Manual (3) Sunbird22358 at 11:39pm 08.09.21 I have created an expanded version of the WIDGEON Manual, based on the O'DAY supplied Rigging sheet.
Can I unkink this bilge pump hose? JamesG161 at 9:18pm 08.09.21 You could try straightening it then squish in the pooked out sides and very carefully apply some he
How does the Hunter 240 sail? jblersch at 8:15pm 08.09.21
Can I unkink this bilge pump hose? Hello Below at 6:28pm 08.09.21 A manual bilge is one of those things that you hope you never have to use but if you do have cause t
Hunter 23.5 Mast Raising with Roller Furling Crazy Dave Condon at 6:28pm 08.09.21 When raising the mast, a cushioned sock over the furling drum is recommended. I would tell my custo
Hunter 216 Furler. What should I buy? rfgeorge55 at 6:06pm 08.09.21 I'd really appreciate some further opinion here. I purchased a roller furling drum and swivel. I b
Will 3/8" Sta-Set X be a good replacement? jeepbluetj at 5:45pm 08.09.21 Strength? 3/8 with a Dyneema core (like Samson MLX3) is more than plenty. 10mm Samson MLX3 has a te
Will 3/8" Sta-Set X be a good replacement? Rabe at 5:30pm 08.09.21 Well I don't want wirey... Line management in the cockpit is mandatory. I'm thinking that 3/8" of t
Rigging with Roller furler SVJourney at 5:29pm 08.09.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! The halyard looped inside the roll
Identify this sailboat? joyof10 at 5:26pm 08.09.21 Looks like an 11 Meter, modified to fly masthead spinnakers... Based on proportions, it has to be
Sailing or not Tally Ho at 5:12pm 08.09.21 Both boys made it home (Colorado and Indiana). I got out with sister for a nice spirited sail today
Prop Specs MitchM at 5:09pm 08.09.21 wow, Vmaks, would you mind sharing the name and contact info of the person at mack bor
A forewarning to those with cockpit drains and outboard rudders (also a crazy story) MitchM at 4:58pm 08.09.21 i had the rudder drive chain jump its sprocket and jam inside the pedestal at

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