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Rudder post & steering mystery117 at 9:48am 09.09.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/944 The rudder was bumped yks and broke the fiberglass surrounding the post sleave cry. I think I am r
Vision 32 Mast step SeaPuppet at 10:25am 09.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/982 Does anyone have a drawing of how the mast is stepped to the keel? My mast is not centered in the lo
A funny one Paul356 at 11:27am 09.09.07 Big Boats 2/1080 I suppose this is foreign to all of you with furling mains, but I actually popped a reefing line thi
Cal 21 hull 'soft' when putting on trailer wes at 11:11am 09.09.07 Trailer Sailors 4/3040 A buddy of mine gave me a Cal 21 that he bought for his son. The son let it sit for 2 years and did
which c30 to buy eric at 12:06pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 3/1205 I'm looking at a 1983 c30 lots of neat options.http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatDetails.j
Aft Storage Access Hatch? VT Fitz at 12:42pm 09.09.07 Smaller Boats 7/1150 As I was crawling, snakelike, through the aft berth to reach that area in the very-most stern of the
rudder too small? Hal at 1:17pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 1/1372 When I bought my 1978 vintage Catalina-30 3 years ago (in 2004) I noticed that the rudder shaft was
Pop top latch Dennis23629 at 1:46pm 09.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1536 On my 26D, when I raise the pop top (cabin roof), there is a sliding metal plate/bracket thing in th
Warning: Magma Grills higgs at 2:03pm 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1792 I ordered a new burner for my Magma grill last July for about $30. The manufacturer is Halling Ente
bilge pump hose disappears from view TomCat30 at 4:08pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 0/1082 In my '78 Catalina 30, the bilge pump hose snakes around the engine, and runs under the the port la
hey check out this video sand sailor at 3:40pm 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1054 what a rush:D:D:D
pop top on catalina 22 bepajoe at 8:28pm 09.07.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1483 I have a pop top on my c22. which when up is held in place by a movable hook which is on the mast.
44 DS speed under power Rick at 10:26pm 09.07.07 Big Boats 13/2520 My wife and I are about to purchase a Hunter 44 AC or DS and I am concerned about whether the 54 HP
H355 fast? James at 10:13pm 09.07.07 Big Boats 6/1241 I am considering buying a 1991 H355 mostly for crusing with my family, but I don't want to be stuck
nav lorean c hooking it to Alpha Marine Loran C/Au (1) bigsailing at 10:36pm 09.07.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/860 does anyone have a manual to hook loran c to Alpha Marine Loran C/Autopilot Interface the gov says
New Mirage 24' owner (1) Daniel M. Borsutzky at 10:48pm 09.07.07 Other Sailboats 3/1977 I am a lucky Mirage owner for a week now. I bought her in New York, and sailed back home in only 24
Tuning mast Hunter 240 Anitabreak II at 10:42pm 09.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/849 Greetings All!Back for more pearls of wisdom.........1. Would anyone know the numbers for tuning t
Outboard Mounting Michelle at 12:14am 09.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1148 My 1983 Evinrude Sailmaster 9.9 just gave up the ghost, and I'm in the market for a new outboard for
Boom and Mast Problems Burt2860 at 12:02am 09.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/997 I have a big problem with my boom and mast. The attachment of the boom to the mast is by two hook l
2005 Hunter 27 Purchase Advice Steve at 12:32am 09.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1540 Looking at a 2005 Hunter 27 (first year production) with the 9 HP motor, no traveler, and no in-mast

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Got the mast up! kappykaplan at 5:37am 07.24.21 Good job!
Boom bolt rope slot size ? Gene Neill at 5:31am 07.24.21 Thank you ! Nice info. Where did you find that ? I don't remember seeing that drawing before. Pa
Cat 22 OEM Rudder Gene Neill at 5:28am 07.24.21 I sold mine on Craigslist for $400 including a new tiller. It was a kickup model in very good shape.
Transport Costs? DougM at 5:25am 07.24.21 That seems to be high, but that may be because the hauler is restricted from traveling through Canad
Catalina 30 exact dimensions for boat slip michigansailor at 5:19am 07.24.21
Yanmar 2GM visegrip at 5:02am 07.24.21 Could be air bubble keeping thermostat out of coolant. Burp. I burped it at all the hose connection
2004 Hunter 33 high temp alarm Scott B at 4:53am 07.24.21 I have a 2005 Hunter and have the overheating issue at >3000 rpm. Checked with the mechanic who ser
Yanmar 2GM RoyS at 4:18am 07.24.21 Could be air bubble keeping thermostat out of coolant. Burp.
San Juan 26 centreboard Chales D at 3:32am 07.24.21 Charles here. 1975 san juan 26 center board. Picked mine up last year. The centerboard was stuck in
Funny Friday!!! (1) jssailem at 10:17pm 07.23.21 196480
Funny Friday!!! Sailavie1 at 10:00pm 07.23.21 She probably does not have a belly button. Run!!
Any problems with sailing a 2.92 feet draft winged keel on the Great South Bay on Long Island NY sailbears at 9:47pm 07.23.21 2.92 foot draft is perfectly fine on the Great South Bay. I've been sailing there for over 40 years
Sudden fresh water pumping issues JamesG161 at 9:39pm 07.23.21 Jim, why an upside orientation? I looked at his picture and thought the strainer was pointed upwar
Engine Stalling 3GM30F Guan at 8:35pm 07.23.21 I had same problem with engine stalling after three years of normal function following purchased of
Scam mechanic in Vancouver because of shortages Guan at 8:24pm 07.23.21 tks. yeah he's great he did my injectors yrs ago. couldn't contact last week maybe too busy too.
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio jeff356 at 7:30pm 07.23.21 As a confirmation to what a 44 lb Rocna, chain and bridle can do on July 2nd in Aberdeen Creek off t
Captain's decision that destroyed a City... Mr. Dave at 7:16pm 07.23.21 And yet, the more things change, the more they remain the same... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.
Any problems with sailing a 2.92 feet draft winged keel on the Great South Bay on Long Island NY Ted at 7:12pm 07.23.21 2.92 foot draft is perfectly fine on the Great South Bay. I've been sailing there for over 40 years
Scam mechanic in Vancouver because of shortages Tricia at 6:40pm 07.23.21 Laurence Abro of Triton Pacific on Granville Island is a fine technician and an honest guy.
Huckleberry Friend Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:09pm 07.23.21 B500 sounds like a Ronco Plastics mold #...I know MarineSan sells Ronco tanks. And Ronco Plastics

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