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Tough Times for Yacht Manufacturers? Rick D at 10:26am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 24/2345 I noticed an article (see link) that Pacific Seacraft has filed for Chapter 11. Recall they make boa
Speaking of sharing expenses PrincessoftheLake at 6:58am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1455 I have a kind of philosophical question, I think. Captain Grumpy and I are now into our 4th year of
Satelite TV Tony at 12:07pm 06.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/842 Hi anyone with any experience with Track it TV (Follow me TV ) or with the Marine Sat Az Trax system
Ranger 26 Keel Bolts Andrew Smith at 4:33am 06.06.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/3795 I am considering buying a 1979 Ranger 26. The boat has been laying unused in saltwater for the past
when to change headsails and to what? captain-dutchman at 4:22am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2568 I just purchased a mirage 35 and was wondering when should you change headsails to reduced ones. I h
Standing Rigging Replacement? Brian9674 at 10:56am 06.06.07 Smaller Boats 2/997 My 1987 Hunter 23 standing rigging looks like its in pretty good shape but I have been reading that
how does a boat fridge work letterman at 10:52am 06.06.07 Ask All Sailors 5/4199 My fridge died on 110volt. It works on 12 volt. Anyone have an idea how these things work so I can
outside trim for fixed ports on H34 Anthony Frascella at 10:33am 06.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1046 Looking for plastic trim for my fixed ports. (outside)
Stuffing box Mike Youngling at 5:10pm 06.06.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1208 I need to replace my stuffing box on a 1973 C-27. The shaft is one inch (atomic 4) and the drawing
Replace Mast and boom BMurph at 1:14pm 06.06.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1098 I just got a 1976 O'Day 27 and I need to get A mast and all the rigging for the boat. I recently got
Two questions Mac at 1:46pm 06.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/826 First, I checked the swing keel bolt and it looked fine. The other bolt for setting the keel is ben
1976 O'Day 27 Mast and Rigging BMurph at 1:21pm 06.06.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1024 Is there anyone out there that is looking to get rid of a mast, boom, and all the rigging for an 197
Hunter 340 capable for ocean crossings Velero23904 at 1:50pm 06.06.07 Big Boats 27/25362 We recently purchase a Hunter 340 which we really like. This boat is intended for a intermediate st
Cockpit drain hose Dick Smith at 1:57pm 06.06.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1799 Hi---I am new to this forum with an old question. My 1985 Catalina 27 has a leak in the cockpit drai
Coast Guard higgs at 8:58pm 06.04.07 Ask All Sailors 23/1597 Why was the discussion about the CG removed?
spare rudder system Graysailor at 10:05pm 06.04.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1308 Does anyone have any experience with Hunter's spare rudder system? Sounds like a good idea.
Water in Rudder - do I drill? Anthony Pogson at 12:06am 06.05.07 Smaller Boats 3/1144 My recently purchased 260's rudder seems to have some water inside - there is a sloshing noise from
Windlass install Rick LaFlamme at 12:04am 06.05.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1126 I recently purchased a Lewmar V2 windlass for our B361. I'm look for any picture that you may have o
lifting wire relacement Ed Kraft at 1:06am 06.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/903 The manual suggests swing keel work on trailered-boat - lowering th
stuffing box on Hunter Legend 355 Lambi at 1:17am 06.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1570 Help, I can omly get 1 piece of packing in my stern gland,there was only 1 piece in there that was w

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Bringing dogs aboard Will Gilmore at 8:42pm 10.03.21 :clap: More windage than a fire hydrant though. -Will
Stern rail for 26S Justin_NSA at 8:40pm 10.03.21 I have a stern rail from my '94 26S that I have removed and have no plans to re-install. If you can
Question on a 'new' Hunter 40.5 SandyFrank at 8:25pm 10.03.21 This one is also fiberglass. Did your come w/ heaters? No comments on the 3 keet bolts? Still the
WANTED; 26X MacGregor factory, single axle trailer sail sfbay at 7:24pm 10.03.21 Welcome to the forum!! Do an internet search on "buy Macgregor 26X trailer" and you will find trail
Sailboat Drone DArcy at 7:21pm 10.03.21 Very cool they sent some of them into a hurricane and they were actually able to send data and video
Stern rail for 26S stickinthemud57 at 7:13pm 10.03.21 I have a stern rail from my '94 26S that I have removed and have no plans to re-install. If you can
Rub Rail 26D stickinthemud57 at 7:10pm 10.03.21 Did you contact Todd at BWY and confirm that the rail for the 26S won't work on your boat? Web site
Question on a 'new' Hunter 40.5 baycloud at 7:07pm 10.03.21 This one is also fiberglass. Did your come w/ heaters? No comments on the 3 keet bolts? Still the
New halyard on Selden in-mast furling mainsail (1) kbgunn at 6:47pm 10.03.21 Here is the simple answer You pull the pin; not push it. Remove the cotter pin, and it simply pulls
Electronic enclosure box for Beneteau SoSound at 6:31pm 10.03.21 Ditto, on the welcome! Some of the B&G electronics associated with the autopilot, radar, wireless n
Stern tube winterization. Rob69 at 6:14pm 10.03.21 Thx ,appreciate your feedback.
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? Alan Gomes at 6:11pm 10.03.21 The current owner is out of touch with reality. There are very few potential buyers for that boat i
Question on a 'new' Hunter 40.5 SandyFrank at 6:00pm 10.03.21 Rudder post is fiberglass? Ours was steel and OEM. Most definitely in my '95. From the emergency
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5 MHJ at 6:00pm 10.03.21 Swivel cam clear over fixed one position. Winch unnecessary Picture of mast base please I will
Zipper maintenance WayneH at 5:54pm 10.03.21 We use the stick lubricant on our boat. Something else to do with your double ended zippers like on
Sailboat Drone Daveinet at 5:50pm 10.03.21 While neat, how long before it gets stolen? You drop an unmanned boat out into the ocean, and someon
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? Daveinet at 5:46pm 10.03.21 The current owner is out of touch with reality. There are very few potential buyers for that boat in
Zipper maintenance Davidasailor26 at 5:24pm 10.03.21 We used this one this season - STAR BRITE Snap & Zipper Lubricant 1.75 OZ. (089102) https://www.amaz
Zipper maintenance envisionvenicefl at 4:54pm 10.03.21 Thank you. Just ordered some.
Question on a 'new' Hunter 40.5 Don S/V ILLusion at 4:51pm 10.03.21 Rudder post is fiberglass? Ours was steel and OEM.

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