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Remember Glenn? (1) Brian9674 at 10:15am 09.16.07 Day Sailers 1/1225 Glen was a frequent contributor to these pages and the guru of mast foaming. We went out on his new
Holding Tank Odor Ray at 10:50am 09.16.07 Catalina 310 3/1408 I am getting a slight odor from what I think is my holding tank. My head does not smell, but the por
Backwinding a headsail Rick Howard at 10:44am 09.16.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/6511 I am a daysailer.I know that when coming about, you backwind the jib thus pushing the bow thru the
A note of thanks -- Desolation Sound info Stevep at 11:59am 09.16.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1035 Hi All - I just wanted to send thanks and appreciation to you for all the useful information that wa
TO MUCH LIFT Randy at 12:53pm 09.16.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1016 This problem is is on my "FIRST 42" but should be common to any performancemodel built. Our 42
Holding Tank He& (1) S/V Corvette at 11:19am 09.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1781 Greetings folks, this is my first post. Too bad its on this topic.I just bought a 2003 Beneteau 4*
BVI's Chief at 12:17am 09.15.07 Ask All Sailors 13/1497 I know there have been many posts regarding sailing in the BVI's. We have been booked since February
Shaft length RNMohs at 2:08am 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1020 What size outboard (iron sail) shaft lengh is best for the 26S? Long shaft is about 20"'s and extra
Replacement Table leg? Mike at 1:52am 09.15.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1012 Any idea where I can get a replacement leg for my table? Any good websites that sell parts for older
Want to buy Used Prop for my Hunter 34 Rigoletito at 1:21am 09.15.07 Big Boats 0/1060 My actual prop is broken , would like to by a used prop 15 X 11 or 15 X12, please advice if their i
Missing rudder part!@#%#@!! mystery117 at 3:17am 09.15.07 The Cherubini Hunters 0/862 I cannot find the sleave/collar with locking bolt which holds the rudder up. Where can I get one?
Finally on my way to 2 harbors caguy at 4:28am 09.15.07 Ask All Sailors 4/924 Shoved off a litele late but since not going to avalon I only have 30nm to cover. Just got joined b
Replacing Port Lights jonathan romero at 5:45am 09.15.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/953 Trying to get info on replacing my port lights. the one opposite the heads leaks and I'd like to reb
Considering Ranger 22 as first sailboat Nodachi at 5:38am 09.15.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 24/15527 Perhaps I'm premature - which is the reason I've joined this forum - but I learned to sail just this
November Cruise - Charlotte Harbor Florida Jack h23.5 at 7:09am 09.15.07 Smaller Boats 5/906 For 5 years now, I've gone on a November Cruise and I'm planning the next one for November 9-12 in C
Bunk length comparison Honeybee at 10:03am 09.15.07 Big Boats 4/1715 My husband and I are looking to buy a 30 - 36 foot (used) Catalina. He is 6'2" and I am 5'9" - can
Swing Keel Simple Sailor at 12:05pm 09.15.07 Catalina 22 3/1270 I am purchasing a C22 for use in SW Texas where the water is very shallow. I need opinions on sailin
Idasailor Rudder doesnt fit Addled Booty at 11:47am 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2450 I just got the Rudder/tiller from idasailor for my 26D and went to install it today. I put the assem
Shaft seal and bearing Robert Whiteside at 6:08pm 09.15.07 Columbia 2/1872 Does anyone know the prop shaft bearing and seal type for a 1977 8.3 Columbia?
Lake Erie Mike B at 2:43pm 09.15.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1014 How many 26x owners sail lake erie or other great lakes ? Was reading mac owner reviews and it seems

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Diesel heater ducting in a 310 Closing Time at 5:36am 10.21.21 Thanks for the reply. I have identified the area under the quarter berth for one outlet. I can get a
Boat away dlochner at 5:13am 10.21.21 Likewise, it was delightful here on the Chesapeake as we resumed our journey south after a week in A
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues SFS at 4:48am 10.21.21 The level of knowledge on this site never ceases to amaze me. Great post Rich.
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience cymeyer at 4:41am 10.21.21 I would INVITE the builder over to stretch it on... If he can't.. QED ! If he can, you've learned
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience sailme88 at 4:33am 10.21.21 I would INVITE the builder over to stretch it on... If he can't.. QED ! If he can, you've learned
Outhaul tension shemandr at 4:00am 10.21.21 The usual way to add purchase for an outhaul is a block in the boom. I would like a small winch on
Outhaul tension ScottFreeRick at 3:55am 10.21.21 I do think I need some kind of mechanical advantage to tighten it, as the cleat is only about 2 feet
Boat away Bob J. at 3:22am 10.21.21 Nice!
Hornets All U Get at 10:49pm 10.20.21 No worries, the big hairy spider will take care of them.
H280 Service Manual (1) JamesG161 at 9:01pm 10.20.21 Well, that stinks. This is from the H280 manual and shows the Rudder and bearings. Hopefully you u
Oil change, there's got to be a better way. dziedzicmj at 8:56pm 10.20.21 how about something like this: Hopkins 10704 FloTool Spill Saver Measu-Funnel (2 Pack) : Amazon.ca:
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues Rich Stidger at 8:44pm 10.20.21 I had an A4 in my 30' Morgan 25 years ago, but I will throw out some ideas. I would put in new plugs
Diesel heater ducting in a 310 SJN at 8:30pm 10.20.21 Adding heat will make your sailing and voyaging far more enjoyable. My boat has a Wallace with the h
Outhaul tension Justin_NSA at 7:39pm 10.20.21 Do you think you need a winch to tighten the outhaul? My Hunter outhaul line runs to the mast, down
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? Closing Time at 7:31pm 10.20.21 I installed a 5" solar fan from Amazon in the hatch. Great spot for it and it works great. Check you
H280 Service Manual Crusty Ol Salt at 6:46pm 10.20.21 Those are not replaceable.:( Jim... Well, that stinks.
H280 Service Manual Crusty Ol Salt at 6:40pm 10.20.21 Some of the information located here might help. https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/M
H280 Service Manual Crusty Ol Salt at 6:40pm 10.20.21 Never seen a Hunter sailboat service manual. You will need to develop one based on best practices d
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 6:40pm 10.20.21 199419
Transferring from Blaine to Everett Terry Cox at 6:31pm 10.20.21 You're welcome. When you get to the Laconner guest dock, pick a spot on the inside rather than the c

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