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Need Help Reparing Hull Deck Crack in Hunter 260 jlarson at 7:52am 05.05.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1779 This last summer, our Hunter 260 (2000) developed a leak in the transom area. It was most apparent
Removing vinyl stripes Bill18593 at 6:04am 05.05.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1088 What's the best way to remove the vinyl stripes / decals on a 25.5? Is there some kind of solvent t
Replacing broken stern docking cleats William Keller at 5:15am 05.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/895 The orginal cleats have broken on the stern. Has anyone replaced theirs? If so what procedures did
New owner panther731 at 8:04am 05.05.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1153 I just recently acquired a 1977 Catalina C-27 and need to know what the inboard diesel engine was us
O'Day 22 Rigging #2 Main and Boom Grif18135 at 8:35am 05.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/3734 Boom. How does the outhaul sheet get routed from the end of the boom to the cleat? I've got a blo
Looking for Yanmar service location in SF Bay Sanders at 10:08am 05.05.07 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2732 There seem to be three or four authorized Yanmar dealers in the Alameda/Oakland area.Can you recom
A little disappointed :( Brian D at 9:54am 05.05.07 Ask All Sailors 17/1201 Well I started working on my hatch boards. Purchased a heat gun last week and waited until today to
Cutlass bearing where are the 2 set screws Mario7470 at 9:32am 05.05.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1549 Hi guys !I need help, o Could one of you take a few pictures of the cutlass bearing on your Hunte*
Lewmar Folding Wheel experience? BananaToe at 9:31am 05.05.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1415 Hi all, I have a Beneteau 361 and am considering replacing my wheel with a new Lewmar folding type.
NEED HELP ASAP!! Tom Hurley at 11:33am 05.05.07 Bigger Boats 11/1330 I really need help. Has any one ever removed the prop shaft strut that sits just forward of the rud
Discovery of the week paulj at 12:08pm 05.05.07 Catalina 310 6/1617 It appears that this installation has been like this since day one.paulj
O'day192 12v. bulb adapter? Tim at 12:45pm 05.05.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1134 I'm trying to fix the nav lights on a 1985 O'day192. The bow light (bi-color) is an old Lucas Marin
Mounting Ammeter Bill Allred at 12:43pm 05.05.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1130 I have a Hunter 23 with an electric start (charging)motor. I would like to mount an ammeter in my b
Wiring diagram for 3 banks of batteries Rod at 12:48pm 05.05.07 Big Boats 7/3528 I'm looking for a wiring diagram for connecting 3 banks of Batteries together. 1 Starting 2 sets fo
12v Gremlins Scott at 2:02pm 05.05.07 Ask All Sailors 2/936 The fuel gauge stopped working suddenly, moored the boat one night it worked fine returned the next
caribbean cruising in the catalina 25' Lori Morelli at 10:35am 05.05.07 Smaller Boats 0/3880 I have owned my catalina 25' tall rig, fixed keel for a little over 3 years. I live in the virgin is
House paint on boat? David Guthridge at 3:41pm 05.05.07 Ask All Sailors 24/19261 Well, you all are going to think I'm crazy but here goes. I have finally decided that my 1972 Pearso
Bent turnbuckle bolt Jon Larson at 5:25pm 05.05.07 Catalina 22 7/3291 My 2005 Catalina 22 Sport, a new left over, was delivered a couple of weeks ago. The starboard aft
Can my 25 handle the Carribean Livingstone at 6:01pm 05.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/965 Could I get some opinions on how safe it is to take my Mac 25 out across the gulf stream? I was thin
Head on the 25 Livingstone at 6:04pm 05.05.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/929 Okay. Seriously dumb question. I got my 25 used, with no manual. I forgot to ask the owner how to em

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Location of fluxgate compass marchem at 8:07am 06.25.21 The factory did not install those, almost always done by the dealer, or a previous owner. So it coul
Leak on B332 jssailem at 8:07am 06.25.21 It is a French made boat and your sailing it in British Waters. You know it is messing with you. Get
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 8:03am 06.25.21 How much do they weigh? :clap:
Reef line Routing dmax at 7:52am 06.25.21 The gooseneck attachment was originally fastened to the boom with rivets from the factory - a PO has
Leak on B332 kappykaplan at 7:47am 06.25.21 Have you tried to recreate the leak with a hose?
Managing the Mal de Mer? NotCook at 7:44am 06.25.21 do not go below, ever do not lie down, ever, if at all possible Zackly! Sending them below would j
Reef line Routing sail sfbay at 7:42am 06.25.21 .........while I was reefing the end of the reef line came loose from the boom and I inadvertently p
Seaward Slipper 17' or Seaward Fox 17'. I located in NC, will travel for the right boat. Cheers! KnightsAtSea at 7:27am 06.25.21
Seaward Slipper 17' or Seaward Fox 17'. I located in NC, will travel for the right boat. Cheers! (1) KnightsAtSea at 7:24am 06.25.21 195608Missed this gem by a week or two in NC.
Seaward Slipper 17' or Seaward Fox 17'. I located in NC, will travel for the right boat. Cheers! KnightsAtSea at 7:23am 06.25.21
Reef line Routing kloudie1 at 7:07am 06.25.21 If there is a boatyard nearby, talk to them about using a piece of old lifeline they may have lying
Seaward Slipper 17' or Seaward Fox 17'. I located in NC, will travel for the right boat. Cheers! sail sfbay at 7:04am 06.25.21 Welcome to the forum!! One in FL for sale on this site: 1983 Hake Yachts Seaward Slipper 17 sailbo
Reef line Routing cb32863 at 6:44am 06.25.21 If you have a fish tape, I would buy one if you don't, and fish that through, tie it on and pull it
Stove Make and Model PMK at 5:59am 06.25.21 The manual that I have for mine say Seaward Butane Stove Princess Model 1203-1004, 1203-1006. I hav
Boat leaning to port Parsons at 5:50am 06.25.21 Rather than trying to do this by eye, just measure rail to waterline at the widest lifeline stanchio
Where's all this water coming from? jksirius at 5:33am 06.25.21 Re cockpit drain: mine failed where the hose exits the back. The drain is fixable without pulling th
Caught in a Storm (1) Bill19233 at 5:20am 06.25.21 Where was the camera mounted that shot from behind the boat? There is a strut made from 3/4" galva
Boat leaning to port Orbweaver at 5:19am 06.25.21 My new to me Hunter 265 has a list to starboard, caused by the outboard, sail locker full of random
Caught in a Storm Bill19233 at 5:14am 06.25.21 Ahh the famous WIND KNOT... seen on Video at 3:20+ WIND KNOTs are easily tied and not so easily un
Leak on a 43. DougM at 5:13am 06.25.21 I have had that slight show up (really only a drip) that occurs during motoring. Caulking the end of

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