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Raymarine ST4000 Summary Paul (Affinity C320) at 11:48am 09.13.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1547 About one week ago I posted a problem with the ST4000 Auto pilot. I had the alarm"STLK FAIL" Ended
loose spreaders Bulldog at 11:40am 09.13.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1389 I'm considering buying a 1989 Beneteau First 285. On the particular boat that I'm looking at, I've
How to Rig an O'Day 23 Clayton Wynn at 11:35am 09.13.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1265 Does anyone have any detailed instructions on how to rig an O'day 23, and how to set up the mast and
Islander Yachts Employees? Freeport 41 Rog at 1:15pm 09.13.07 Islander 4/2389 We need to contact any former employee of Islander Yachts to get a statement for the Coast Guard tha
1972 Catalina c-22 dccheverus at 2:01pm 09.13.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1247 The 1972 Catalina I am looking at is a C-22. Any direction on what to look for would be most appreci
Mainsail rigging question (1) mac25wmo at 1:53pm 09.13.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1341 I need some help with a couple of rigging questions. Again, I'm new to sailing ang this is my first
best size jib for racing our 340 DonC3222 at 1:48pm 09.13.07 Racing 3/2069 We race our Hunter 340 on Wednesday evenings at the yacht club (social racing), and occasionally on
need a trailer for my 22 Mac vlodato at 2:16pm 09.13.07 Ask All Sailors 0/944 If anyones know of a trailer for sail in long island ny for my 22' sailboat...please contact
Cradle Specs Hunter 28 Georgie Girl at 10:29pm 09.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1373 I have contacted Hunter re cradle specs fopr my boat but they only have information for a 285+.(Mine
Need help with tiller and rudder (1) Joe A at 10:47pm 09.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1225
Depthfinder/Chartplotter battery drain? Kevin C 26S at 9:53pm 09.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2563 Hi all,I'm still looking at getting a depthfinder/chartplotter combo, but have become concerned re
Ice Box lid support replacement John D3181 at 8:56pm 09.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1017 The Springlift brand gas spring model SL-3-110 on our icebox lid has failed. Anyone know where to fi
HUnter 45 CC Compression Post Leak Jeff20919 at 11:54pm 09.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1164 I have noticed a leak at the point where the mast compression post enters the boat in the main salon
CDI Roller Furl A One more Question bffatcat at 12:29am 09.12.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1408 I want to thank everyone who commented on the CDI furler. Sounds promising.One more Question. Ive
just bought a Impulse 16 Help Steven Charest at 1:25am 09.12.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1012 anyone Please just bought 16 ft Impulse with retractable keel it will not lock down also other issue
Preparing for Sea Bugsboat at 3:58am 09.12.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1059 I have a 1988 33.5 Hunter and would like to take her down the ICW. I am wondering if there is anythi
Tempo Went Out of Business JonBill at 4:43am 09.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1559 Just an FYI that Tempo has gone out of business. Better order whatever replacement parts you need fr
MacGregor 22 -- 1983 Kate Oatis at 4:32am 09.12.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1924 Is the 1983 MacGregor 22 OK to sail on the Great Lakes? Thank you!
centerboard cable snapped elizabeth hathon at 6:03am 09.12.07 Day Sailers 2/1064 help! my 16'9"daysailer's centerboard cable snapped off ' the centerboard is always down. any pointe
Bilge Pump Location TallyClassic at 6:50am 09.12.07 Smaller Boats 6/1627 I am reviving an '88 model and will be having lots of questions. First problem is that the boat has

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Davit for Hunter 45 Udi at 7:40am 09.23.21 I sure did and in YouTube as well, but thought to dig here some more ideas. Thanks.
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star jssailem at 7:36am 09.23.21 An great story... We saw that same moon here on the west coast, but not as dramatic as seeing it ris
Davit for Hunter 45 Bob S at 7:34am 09.23.21 Google pictures of a Hunter 45DS. There will be many ideas. You may consider an arch instead of davi
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star dlochner at 7:33am 09.23.21 Sometimes we get lucky! Glad you had a good time with your daughter. We sailed the Jersey Coast Su
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas Project_Mayhem at 7:29am 09.23.21 I have ...a walking foot sexing machine :yikes:
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star rgranger at 7:29am 09.23.21 Fun read! Thanks for sharing.:beer:
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda? dLj at 7:18am 09.23.21 @HeatherE I've been watching your posts on your recently acquired Cal 34 - great boat by the way.
Tachometer suddenly stops....... jssailem at 7:16am 09.23.21 maybe make some ice! I see a chilled adult beverage in your future.
Bilge pump not running off of the battery jssailem at 7:13am 09.23.21 All of what @kloudie1 indicated... Also have you checked the float switch in the bilge. Wires in th
Possible C&C 30 mark 1 buyer looking for advice... jssailem at 7:06am 09.23.21 So you did it... Congrats @Leeward Rail on the new to you boat. Lake Winnipeg will never be the sa
H 19 FURLING HEADSAIL (1) sail sfbay at 6:58am 09.23.21 Welcome to the forum and congrations on your new Hunter 19!! Is yours a 19-1 or 19-2? As long as yo
Spinnaker halyard on 272 jssailem at 6:56am 09.23.21 @Joe nailed it. :plus: On my 35ftr I manage the halyard at the mast. Prep the sheets and tack, ever
Hunter 260 Engine Mount Fiberglass Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 6:29am 09.23.21 I have reached out here but privately without a response. I helped to designe this boat which was
gel coat on textured areas Davidasailor26 at 6:24am 09.23.21 Here are the links to the Boatworks Today videos that Dave was referring to. They give a good walkth
Spinnaker halyard on 272 Sailfanatic at 6:23am 09.23.21 You can use that existing halyard for an asym as long as you tack the sail at or behind the stemhead
gel coat on textured areas dlochner at 6:10am 09.23.21 There are a couple of ways to do this. Check the BoatWorks Today video series on YouTube, a while
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas Davidasailor26 at 6:09am 09.23.21 The sail cover I'll wait 'til I get the new mainsail, so I know it will fit properly; the current o
The Greatest Sailor I Have Known Scott T-Bird at 6:07am 09.23.21 I loved reading your tribute, Will! Think of how much joy there is in living. That is obviously wh
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas Captain Larry-DH at 6:03am 09.23.21 Not the answer you wanted to hear but ... Like asking a surgeon if you need surgery. ;)
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas jviss at 5:58am 09.23.21 Thanks for all the replies. I will probably just leave it, and look into having my canvas guy dupli

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