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Water Intrusion Steve A. at 9:50am 06.25.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/798 This spring, I sailed my 1992 H28 from Newburyport, MA to Boothbay, ME. During the trip, we encount
Reanchoring stanchions /no nuts or tapped plate! ghadrill at 9:50am 06.25.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1117 The boat is a Hunter 340 yr 2001. On closer inspection of 2 of the loosest stanchions there does
Starboard Deck Water Pooling Tom at 9:43am 06.25.07 Bavaria 2/1659 Despite attempts to balance our 38 with both storage weight, water, fuel etc.........we maintain a c
Spinnaker Aft Block Location Tom at 9:39am 06.25.07 Bavaria 3/2010 With the solid toe rail and no aft blocks for spinnaker sheet......what is a good approach to an aft
Need a outboard/cargo hoist for my H 380 Jeffrey at 11:24am 06.25.07 Big Boats 11/1188 I have tried to find an outboard/cargo hoist (100 lbs load max) that will fit my 2001 380 without a
Painting Mast Flashman at 11:20am 06.25.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/985 Has anyone ever painted an aluminum mast and boom? Anything special one needs to do? Considering pa
Will not start Chief at 11:42am 06.25.07 Ask All Sailors 20/1908 I have been posting all day about a battery issue. Went down to the boat this evening and tried to s
bow light wire routing carl12574 at 11:35am 06.25.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1013 I have no power at the bow light. I know that the wire for it runs thru the bow rail but can't find
Surveyor Dan Johnson at 12:13pm 06.25.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1338 Does anyone in the northern Chesapeake Bay area have a surveyor that they have used and would share
Elvstrom batten parts Mike Hollingsworth at 1:08pm 06.25.07 Bavaria 3/2522 Happy summer sailing to all!I am in dire need of batten parts for my Elvstrom main sail. The part I
removal of swing keel pin Morley at 12:50pm 06.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1336 I have to replace the keel on my 1991 Macgregor 26CThere are two bolts with phillip heads that app
Advise on installing halyards aft kit Winn d at 12:20pm 06.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1667 I have just recieved a halyards aft kit along with a custom outhaul and single line reefing system.
Water Tank Greg W at 1:30pm 06.25.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/980 Here is my issue:I partially filled my water tank Saturday before an overnight cruise. I also hav
Respect Doug Burton at 2:56pm 06.25.07 Ask All Sailors 0/938 I have to give it to the forum moderators for shutting down bogus classifieds. Thank You. I called a
Identification help please palacegrand at 4:44pm 06.25.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1245 Hi Folks,Just got back from a nice 3 day water weekend in the Gulf Islands. Sigh ....Anyway, saw a
hot water question Roger F at 10:04pm 06.23.07 Mid-Size Boats 8/847 I have a 05 H306 that is new to me this season. My first inboard (Yanmar 18). From the manual, I c
galvanic action, h26 david king at 11:20pm 06.23.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/842 As a matter of curiosty, have any h26 owners experienced galvanic action on their boats? I bought M
7.55 Yamaha boat weight Ken at 11:03pm 06.23.07 Yamaha 1/1730 What is the wieght of my 25 foot (7.55 metre) yamaha sailboat with an inboard Yanmar engine and full
HELP!! Robert vaughn at 11:57pm 06.23.07 Trailer Sailors 2/1503 I'm looking for someone to help me figure out the rigging on a venture 21 in Alto MI, I'm not famili
Oil Pipe Ruptures Jeff at 12:34am 06.24.07 Big Boats 6/921 I have a 2004 46' (less than 300 hours on the meticulously and regularly serviced engine) and learne

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Dehler 34 Holding Tank sail sfbay at 11:35am 09.05.21 I would install a deck pump out fitting with a hose into the bottom of the holding tank and reroute
Main sheet rigging SeaDogRun at 11:29am 09.05.21 Thank you! This is very helpful.
Dehler 34 Holding Tank (1) GrahamD at 11:18am 09.05.21 The owner's manual attached indicates you have a deck pumpout fitting (1) / (13). It appears the v
Pigtail? cymeyer at 11:09am 09.05.21 Wanting to plug both shore and AC into pigtail splitter for shorepower - possible? Recommendations
Main sheet rigging (1) jssailem at 10:55am 09.05.21 SeaDog. I like your rig. It is very serviceable. I have only 2 comments. They are more esthetics th
Chainplate Caulking jssailem at 10:33am 09.05.21 I have used butyl for this task. When I did the reinstall of my chainplates (similar to your is the
Now have name on boat Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 09.05.21 I can smell it from here :p
first 20 manual (2) Gerryknight99 at 10:01am 09.05.21 I am looking for a copy of a 2013 first 20 owners manual These should work for you. Where are you
Sheer vs steering currents (3) jssailem at 9:59am 09.05.21 In the latitudes that tropical storms usually form, the Trade winds in the vertical column are frequ
first 20 manual Dusty Mac at 9:49am 09.05.21 I have a copy of the 2017 First 20 manual. Do you still need. If so, send me your email address to
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job) sandpiper10471 at 9:40am 09.05.21 Bevels should be about 12 - 14 times skin thickness. Top skin is likely about 1/4 inch. Therefore b
Tongue weight question. MikeHoncho at 9:16am 09.05.21 Having the trailer rails level to the ground and tow vehicle enables more stable braking and decreas
Considering purchasing a 2009 Beneteau 34 (not a 343) - seeking owner opinions LakeMIsailor at 9:06am 09.05.21 I purchased a 2010 B34 this spring and have been sailing in Lake Michigan with it this summer. I wou
WTB Catalina 22 mast sail sfbay at 9:00am 09.05.21 Welcome to the forum!! New ones from manufacturers like Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Spars, Riggin
Poker run (2) jssailem at 8:35am 09.05.21 A few years ago, my neighbor trailered his power boat - Exterminator, down to Lake Powell for the La
Replacing Inhaul / Outhaul lines (1) sail sfbay at 8:21am 09.05.21 Same question came up on this thread Charleston Spar - In mast furling \| Sailboat Owners Forums See
Advice on securing outhaul and topping lift led to cockpit Joe at 8:14am 09.05.21 All you need for the larger clam/vee cleat's fairlead is a simple stamped metal eye strap or bullet
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body ricksoth at 8:04am 09.05.21 Agreed. The cost differences of moving to the non-Navtec type make this a logical decision and not
C25 cabin sole soft spots JUUD at 7:51am 09.05.21 As a c25 owner that only weighs 160lbs, the sole in these boats flex when I walk on them. My boat
Turnbuckles - Navtec "Rigging screw" vs Open-Body dLj at 7:27am 09.05.21 If I were changing rigging, I'd also change the turnbuckles. No comment on what type to use, but I'd

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