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Winch handle Joyce13081 at 5:24am 07.26.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/841 We have two winch handles----a Titan and a Schaefer, and neither one locks into the (original?) Maxw
solar charger- where to place? jtm at 6:49am 07.26.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/1108 I am in need of finding a location for a solar charger on the 28.5.I have one of those 2w Sensei(o
Bolts holding sidestay plates Birch Burdick at 6:57am 07.26.07 Day Sailers 3/968 Question: I recently inherited a Daysailer II from a friend. I am having some probems with the brac
in mast furling, mast rake Sandy at 8:38am 07.26.07 Big Boats 6/2560 I own a catalina 387. The backstay tension cannot be brought to spec, as it bottoms out. What is t
fluxgate compass location - 1986 Huntre 34 George H260 at 9:20am 07.26.07 Big Boats 7/1161 Hi All.I'm installing my new raymarine s-1 auto pilot (I hope) and the manual wants me to locate t
1994 Hunter 26 Bimini Bulldog at 9:09am 07.26.07 Smaller Boats 8/1357 I'm trying to fit my 1994 Hunter 26 with a bimini. I don't have the stern rail seats and need some
Does anybody elses 343 list to port? Bimini/Dodger HawaiiDave at 8:54am 07.26.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/2041 I just bought a new Benny 343 and it has a noticable list to port...anybody else have this problem?
Hunter 26.5 Running Rigging Specs - diagram needed jerseywaters at 8:42am 07.26.07 Smaller Boats 3/3141 Hi - we are happy Hunter owners having just purchased a Hunter 26.5, 1989. Someone helped us get th
H26 downwind; how much sail on spreaders Fred at 1:29pm 07.26.07 Smaller Boats 12/1224 Question for folks who have sailed their H26/260s a lot; How far do you let the boom out? It seems l
1984 Mac 25 w/ wheel and bowed mast ??? Alexander at 1:03pm 07.26.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1121 Looking at a Mac 25 (1984). The current owner bought it w/ a wheel... When I move the rudder the the
New Packet Weekender owne trontek at 10:58am 07.26.07 Other Sailboats 28/4572 30 or so years ago, used to own a 28' Seabird Yawl(1927, I think). Traded it for a bicycle built for
Help for a new 27' owner Bernie at 10:54am 07.26.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1047 Dear Fellow 27' owners, Hi, I just upgrade from 22 to a 27 and I was wondering if anyone can provi
Owners Manual for 1977 Hunter 27 marich at 10:41am 07.26.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2053 Could someone please help me find an owner's manual for a 1977 Hunter 27'? I purchased this boat a
Which tiller pilot Jack Spencer at 10:05am 07.26.07 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1911 Any input as to your sucess or dismay with the Simrad T-10 or Raymarine ST-1000 tiller pilots? I ha
Hull and deck joint Theodore Owens at 9:37am 07.26.07 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1430 I have been restoring a Hunter 25 that fell into a poor state of seaworthiness. I have discovered t
Venture 21 Swing Keel Bill Griffin at 3:30pm 07.26.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/844 Anyone know where I can find a reasonably good swing keel for a MacGregor Venture 21?
O Burt2860 at 11:34pm 07.24.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1115 I have two problems with the spars for my 1989 O Day 192. The most important problem is that the pr
Hunter 23 hull changeover date Brian M H23 at 10:38pm 07.24.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/783 I know that in the 1985 model year, both movable and fixed keels were produced for the H23. Did the
Outboard Gas Question JC192 at 9:56pm 07.24.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1076 I have a 5hp Mercury outboard on my 192 that is having trouble running; I think related to fuel that
Composting toilets Bob Tigar at 9:12pm 07.24.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1196 Does anyone have any experience with composting toilets? They seem like a natural for sailboats wit

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I have a screw loose! sail sfbay at 3:23pm 03.20.21 Correct size is trial and error............try a one size smaller SAE and metric self tapping screw.
Catalina 310 propeller sizes Cat 310 #1 in GA at 3:22pm 03.20.21 I have a 15/9 but also have a yanmar 3gm 29 hp Leo, what is your fuel consumption and speed at 260
Bimini Design - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36.2 (2) sail sfbay at 3:19pm 03.20.21 Welcome to the forum!! Do an internet search on "Jeanneau 36.2 Bimini images" to find examples like
I have a screw loose! Dr Pearse at 3:12pm 03.20.21 Welcome to forum and congratulations on your new 376!! Remove the screw and buy a SAE and metric s
Looking for boat bike ideas? dLj at 3:10pm 03.20.21 I just pug mine into a 750W inverter. Charges when motor running. Just for my knowledge, how long
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration? Tally Ho at 3:07pm 03.20.21 Peter, it's possible but... In addition to the compressor location problem, you need to be able to
Engine coolant valve and water heater PAC3142 at 2:58pm 03.20.21 Scott, Thanks, though I can't take much credit. When we first saw the boat 5 years ago it had been
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:58pm 03.20.21 So I've got some good feedback on how and what to replace, if we were to replace -- any thoughts wha
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:57pm 03.20.21 I just replaced our '88 Harken traveler, mostly due to nicks in the finish and it was getting a bit
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:55pm 03.20.21 -- I think this sounds like a good starting place. Any thoughts what you could coat the remainder wi
Dockside pressure washer? dlochner at 2:51pm 03.20.21 For the kind of power washing we do, boat deck, around the house etc, the lower PSI is good enough.
Treat or Replace Corroded Traveler? pmbuck at 2:44pm 03.20.21 ...perhaps we will, eventually. Thanks for the recommendation on Garhauer.
Hunter Legend 37.5 (1992) mattresses dimensions Steve67 at 2:36pm 03.20.21 Sorry I just realized I hit the wrong number, it`s 70 not 80 inches on the short side.
Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question sdcsmith2000 at 2:31pm 03.20.21 I have a 1998 Oceanis 321 and am currently replacing all of the hatches. They are all low profile.
Dockside pressure washer? Kings Gambit at 2:30pm 03.20.21
Beneteau Oceanis 321 Lewmar Hatch question sdcsmith2000 at 2:29pm 03.20.21 I have a 1998 Oceanis 321 and am currently replacing all of the hatches. They are all low profile.
Dockside pressure washer? dlochner at 2:17pm 03.20.21 We bought a small electric. one from Lowe's years ago, still works. It was about $100.
Catalina 310 propeller sizes leo310 at 2:16pm 03.20.21 I have a 15/9 but also have a yanmar 3gm 29 hp
Catalina 310 propeller sizes JAE at 2:03pm 03.20.21 I currently have a 13 x 9 three blade fixed prop and am wondering if a move to a 15" prop will gain
Catalina 310 propeller sizes sail sfbay at 1:59pm 03.20.21 Hull speed for a Catalina 310 is 6.9 knots. A larger diameter and pitch propeller will offer higher

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