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Rochester Brian M H23 at 12:57am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1125 Just wondering...Anyone here sail out of Rochester, NY? Im there for the summer, with my Hunter 23
Women racing higgs at 12:44am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1087 I joined Olcott YC a little over a year ago. They have a women racing program - no men on any of th
Cheap, useful drinkholder DharmaBum at 1:32am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1146 I stumbled across a useful, inexpensive drink holder on ebay the other day. I wasn't looking forward
Easy Mod Brian M H23 at 11:19pm 06.14.07 Smaller Boats 4/976 I just performed a super-easy boat modifcation on my 23..replaced my standard jib cleats with cam cl
Holding tank vents? Scott21120 at 2:31am 06.15.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1705 I am ordering a replacement holding tank today, and am wondering again why the vents on the tanks co
Mercury freshwater used in atlantic newbigmac26X at 3:21am 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/926 Considering getting a 2001 26X w mercury 50hp FRESHWATEROwner does not seem to know much about moto
Water Heater Replacement Don at 3:33am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1164 I replaced my leaking Seaward 6 gallon water heater with a force 10 (now KUUMA) water heater. The ol
H26/260 Centerboard George H260 at 4:36am 06.15.07 Smaller Boats 4/977 OK here's something I never noticed before....For several years I was on a mooring in shallow wate
Length of 26S Rudder lock cable? Shroud Tension? hodge3000 at 4:41am 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1113 I went out yesterday and tightened the rudder lock down cable, and shortly after departure the cable
Alternator Exciter voltage Scotty at 6:54am 06.15.07 Other Sailboats 1/852 Recommissioning a 1985 Pierson 28 acquired this year. Have had a bit of difficulty in keeping the B
PHRF Rating prdewolf at 7:05am 06.15.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1332 I'm comparing PHRF ratings for a stock 1997 Hunter 310. What is the non-spin. rating for this boat?
changing inboard prop rotation sketch at 7:03am 06.15.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1103 is it possible to change to rotation of the prop shaft on my atomic 4 inboard? it is currantly a rt
Are these fixable? Considering buying newbigmac26X at 1:21am 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/919 Ventilation - bilge blower karen at 11:22am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1004 I use an outboard motor. The battery ' gas are located in the cockpit area under the seat. Before s
Do I leave topping left attached while sailing? Lynn Ocean at 10:39am 06.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1935 Hello Oday Sages,In the past I had a small day sailer, with out the topping lift. Now, as I am ab
fuel question B737 at 9:33am 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1882 Has anyone figure out how many gallons per hour they burn with a 3 cyl yanmar 22hp engine. I have no
h34 fuel question B737 at 9:29am 06.15.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/904 Has anyone figure out how many gallons per hour they burn with a 3 cyl yanmar 22hp engine. I have n
New owner with motor question kevin at 1:39pm 06.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/932 First I want to thank all those who replied to my previos post. When I figure this site out I may le
Sail area Wally at 1:38pm 06.15.07 Smaller Boats 6/945 Can anyone tell me what the main sail area is for a 87 hunter 23 is? Also has anyone ever seen a tun
No gps (1) jleblanc31 at 2:09pm 06.15.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1366 I don't have a GPS to tell how fast I am going any ideas on a not counter? Ive heard of using a lin

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Florida Kings Gambit at 7:02pm 03.11.21 Ok... So, to all sailors that have been in those waters exploring, vacationing, retired and went ov
Covid-19 Vaccination Daveinet at 6:59pm 03.11.21 "Frontline" or essential is a lot bigger than anyone thinks it is. We are an industrial electronic e
Stepping Mast Singlehanded Project_Mayhem at 6:47pm 03.11.21 I find that it takes a sail or two to get them tight. I assume parts of the deck are "settling" at t
Mast Light CaptainRan at 6:36pm 03.11.21 Did a search, they range from $15 - $26 for led versions. Click on parts and send a message to custo
Mast Light twalker H260 at 6:26pm 03.11.21 From the installation sheet for the one on our 260: bulb - 0071DP0CLR, 12V, 10W install sheet: htt
Data marine model W-179 wind instrument Chuck Powell at 6:21pm 03.11.21 Thanks again for the help. Calling DMI tomorrow.
Not really a question, but a thanks! Orbweaver at 6:13pm 03.11.21 I'm sure we'll see each other then, I mostly sail around Big Arm bay, out around Wild Horse etc. Alt
Beneteau 41s5 1990 poor sea valves!! Ralph Johnstone at 6:03pm 03.11.21 does not have any seacocks! Just lever valves. What is a lever valve ?
Not really a question, but a thanks! NINEv2 at 5:09pm 03.11.21 Congrats, and I'll see you up there! I've been sailing Flathead for the last 2 summers, and will ha
Removing a stuck on prop question Capt jgw at 5:07pm 03.11.21 Tapping with a hammer helps, but NEVER strike the forward face of the prop like you're trying to dri
Hydrovane on 44ds dbk0630 at 5:02pm 03.11.21 It was for a Beneteau, not a Hunter... but this YouTube channel just posted a series of videos cover
Mast Light CaptainRan at 4:58pm 03.11.21 I replaced mine in October. Stick with the original light fixture because it is heavy duty, don't bu
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30 Samurai at 4:51pm 03.11.21 I've done this a few times. It's one long shaft from the reverse gear to the propeller. Disconnect
Stepping Mast Singlehanded sail sfbay at 4:48pm 03.11.21 My two cents: They should be tight enough that when you push or pull on them, they don't want to ji
Not really a question, but a thanks! Orbweaver at 4:46pm 03.11.21 Congrats, and I'll see you up there! I've been sailing Flathead for the last 2 summers, and will hav
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26 (9) Project_Mayhem at 4:38pm 03.11.21 Here are some measurements. If you need anymore feel free to ask. The 1/4-20 screws are either 1.5 o
Bimini frame parts bmorr at 4:15pm 03.11.21 ACE is the place-gheck their inventory of specialty items
Advice requested re. 1976 O'Day 22 Project_Mayhem at 3:51pm 03.11.21 An impact driver and small prybar are invaluable when removing fittings by yourself. Star with the i
Florida Don S/V ILLusion at 3:49pm 03.11.21 Florida has no income tax thank Disney
Anchor riding sail H260? Texas260 at 3:48pm 03.11.21 Wow. Not sure how I missed those! thanks

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