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Just got my "new" 1987 Hunter 23' boat rigged and in the water. My original jib DOES NOT fit the CDI
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I finally worked up the nerve to try solo sailing with my M25. I have not added downhauls for the ji
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Ed, your post of 6/25 said you were putting a Teleflex steering system on your 26X. How did it work
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On the transom of my MAC 25 there merc 7.5 . The tell tale shows it is cooling properly until reved

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Hunter legend 37.5 Port and Stbd rod rigging set up inside the boat
destiny12 at 6:35pm 10.02.21
Hi Fabian, different model boat here, but you should be able to make a small opening where the stee
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what?   (1)
Will Gilmore at 6:14pm 10.02.21
I want something a little more manageable. Home - Mariner Class Association
Deck drains and Scuppers 1973 Ranger 29
shemandr at 5:41pm 10.02.21
I can faintly remember a post on Sailnet Ranger forum, that discouraged re-directing the cockpit dra
Leaking Boat Stanchions
BigEasy at 5:26pm 10.02.21
I was able to get the nuts off. I removed the medicine cabinet in the head and that provided me
flush ceiling led lights
Hello Below at 5:02pm 10.02.21
IMHO the halogen should be outlawed. If you touch them after they have been on for any longer than 1
Teak seats and trim.
Bluenose at 4:29pm 10.02.21
Let me know if you do and I'll take you for a sail.
Leaking Boat Stanchions
Bluenose at 4:27pm 10.02.21
Hi there, I had a leak when I bought my B331 3 years ago. I took that base off like you did by a soc
flush ceiling led lights
Windpilot at 4:10pm 10.02.21
You can also carefully clean the switches which are the problem and you can also order great package
Deck drains and Scuppers 1973 Ranger 29
shemandr at 3:37pm 10.02.21
I had no shutoffs and I can't recall ever having back flow.
Pitch
sail sfbay at 3:28pm 10.02.21
Try this link: How to Measure a Boat Propeller (goneoutdoors.com)
Pitch
All U Get at 3:20pm 10.02.21
Get a tape measure, grease pencil, protractor and calculator with TAN or tangent function. Use the
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
MHJ at 2:40pm 10.02.21
On my C22, I installed a standup block at the base of the mast and a cheek block to turn the line a
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
KZW at 12:07pm 10.02.21
Trying to understand the dimensions... The holes are located 3.75" center to center length. and 1.7
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
KZW at 12:06pm 10.02.21
I'm sure you've looked thoroughly. Just to check: Catalina Yachts AND Catalina Direct, too? Cata
Deck drains and Scuppers 1973 Ranger 29
Labelesallison at 12:06pm 10.02.21
No kidding. Can you use thru hulls instead of scuppers? I'm finding stainless steel thru hulls that
Sailboat Drone
Davidasailor26 at 11:24am 10.02.21
I like it. Very good use of technology to gather data that can be used to improve forecast accuracy
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what?
MaritimeOliver at 11:19am 10.02.21
While deciding where to put your unsold boat, consider taking it home. Wherever you put it, try to
flush ceiling led lights
Phil Herring at 11:06am 10.02.21
You can now buy those lights with LEDs already in them. ;) Progress!
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App?
Two Sails at 11:01am 10.02.21
Well that was definitely it. Boating app is now recording kts appropriately as long as I keep it aw

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