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Repowering 27ft Chad at 5:16am 07.05.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/1991 I'm wondering what people are repowering the Hunter 27 that came with the Renault RC-8D engines with
Head Door Chris at 5:56am 07.05.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/846 In trying to get the door to the head to open completely, I think it needs trimming on the bottom.
&$!@!##! Hot Water Heater Dan at 5:58am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1515 I'm trying to get at the element of my hot water heater to replace it. It's snug and framed in unde*
PORT LIGHTS (and pic of boat) (1) SEADANCE at 4:45am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1626 Hi, Its me I found two leaky port lights yesterday during our thunderstorm that cancelled our trip
Coast Guard Authority higgs at 6:23am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1286 There has been some discussion about what the CG can and cannot do to us and no one seemed to agree
Weak Cockpit Seat Sonny Sharpe at 6:30am 07.05.07 Smaller Boats 2/1413 The material that was fiberglassed under the port seat in the cockpit areahas turned loose. Now whe
v berth hatch leaks d ryan at 7:19am 07.05.07 Other Sailboats 4/1167 i take the hylas up and down the atlantic twice a year, 1500 miles each way. this does not include h
Drop Board Search WIlker at 7:06am 07.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1233 Hi. I have been searching the internet high and low for drop boards or 1/2" teak to make my own. D
O'Day 15 specs for front and side stays Brian Voke at 7:22am 07.05.07 Day Sailers 2/1275 I purchased an O'day 15 to teach my 4 kids to sail on Cape Cod and need to replace the front and re
We got the spreaders........... Gregg9020 at 7:30am 07.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1191 Now what. How do we go about the install of them? Dwyer Mast said to attach with seizing wire, but
Replacing head on 28 Catalina MKII mongoose at 7:58am 07.05.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1691 My husband bought this boat last fall. Of course on my first voyage I mess up the head. So we want
Boom Crutch Kevin3439 at 7:50am 07.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1335 Just purchased a Venture 21. It is missing the boom crutch. Looking to purchase a boom crutch or a
HUMOROUS SAILING DEFINITIONS caguy at 7:50am 07.05.07 Other Sailboats 1/1170 Came across this and thought you might enjoy. ;DFrank
New London to Block Island seadaddler at 9:56am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1470 Depending on the wind and current watch hill or the race.Any advice on planning a trip to Block Isl
Coast Guard Boardings Steven Corey at 9:12am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 16/1539 A friend of mine was in Roche Harbor last weekend and talked with a number of fellow boaters who had
1986 Hunter 25.5 'PEARL' GARY MCRAE at 9:11am 07.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1027 THIS BOAT WAS IN PEARL HARBOR,HAWAII,IN 1989. I FOUND NAVY PERSONNEL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN EITHER A
Hello KJ13923 at 10:46am 07.05.07 Other Sailboats 0/767 So are there any QS owners out here. I've been looking at one for sale and was looking for some insi
Bodkin Creek, Md s sauer at 10:54am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1316 I haven't been into Bodkin in a couple years and the channel has had shoaling some years. has anyon
New Halyards Paul Z at 11:30am 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1122 I went out today with mynew set of halyards. There is a lot of excess line. How much should I cut
furling / reefing systems NYSail at 1:40pm 07.05.07 Ask All Sailors 12/2274 hello allMy 1986 Pearson P36-2 is in need of a head sail furling system. The sl hood has worn its

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Hornets All U Get at 1:49pm 10.15.21 We certainly had less today, the rigger went up early and sprayed as best as he could. We still had
Fall Maintenance - Universal Diesel odaydokay at 1:49pm 10.15.21 Sounds like I ought to re-think. Thanks, fellas!
Replacing Cabin Sole berner73 at 1:43pm 10.15.21 I worked through the same situation a few years ago. Looked almost identical to what you've posted
Propane solenoid valve shemandr at 1:20pm 10.15.21 That's why boat projects are so much fun! The only thing I can think of is to remove the wiring an
Propane solenoid valve (2) Grichelli at 1:06pm 10.15.21 I went with the wife back to the boat on Sunday, has anyone had any luck with removing the solenoid.
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig TomY at 1:01pm 10.15.21 Thanks Jon, fully understood: I've sailed a (famous design) yawl a few times, with the owner claimi
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? dlochner at 1:01pm 10.15.21 If you tarp the boat secure the tarp by tying down the edges and running lines over the tarp. This r
Replacing Cabin Sole Hello Below at 12:56pm 10.15.21 My question is how do I completely remove the old silicone? My question is do you really need or i
Quick question - raw water intake hose type/size Hunter 40.5 Georgedoyle at 11:58am 10.15.21 I just changed mine on a Yanmar 110 hp. It was 1 inch inside diameter. I used the raw water/wet exha
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit Thaniel at 11:53am 10.15.21 Why sell the boat if you enjoy it ? Driving I-81 is never fun and towing makes it less fun. Every
Replacing Cabin Sole FastOlson at 11:39am 10.15.21 I like @BigEasy 's idea of a composite replacement which is the same thickness as the old T&H plywo
Replacing Cabin Sole Ralph Johnstone at 11:34am 10.15.21 I like @BigEasy 's idea of a composite replacement which is the same thickness as the old T&H plywoo
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage mesmith1122 at 11:32am 10.15.21 I use mine to clear fumes trapped and pull some of the heat out after I get back to the slip. Neve
'94 Oceanis 351 (BEY62042E494), cable route to fwd nav light. mpower at 11:23am 10.15.21 Thanks, Mechone, you're probably correct that the cable runs in that conduit to the mast base and th
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ? Leeward Rail at 11:05am 10.15.21 I cover winches for two reasons: The plastic bits of self-tailers, and the real reason, which is..
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig jon hansen at 11:00am 10.15.21 my main mast is 4' shorter than the sloop rig. my main mast is about 18" father forward than the slo
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig LorneB at 10:59am 10.15.21 CCA racing rules were such that you got a nice advantage racing with a yawl rig. flying mizzen sta
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 10:54am 10.15.21 199298
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage DRhoads at 10:52am 10.15.21 We've never had a need to use the blower because of our cooler climate. I use mine to clear fumes
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 10:51am 10.15.21 wait! Why didn't I think of this first...?

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