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Hunter 54 Keel problem rgrycan at 10:51am 05.19.07 Big Boats 9/2406 We are having some problems with our keel. The yard discovered some longitudinal cracks in the keel
Pin Down the Rudder! csobalvarro at 12:24pm 05.19.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/791 I know this will be a no-brainer for many of you, but I just wanted to post my experience today for
Swing keel pin Buck at 10:47pm 05.17.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1106 Does anybody have any idea if you can lubricate the pin in the swing keel of the Oday 25. If you can
Simrad WP 32 - Comments? okiman at 10:50pm 05.17.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1014 I would appreciate it if anyone could provide any recent information/experience concerning the Simra
Where do I find copper connectors? Sailoff at 11:21pm 05.17.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1049 I am installing a new radio and new at this. Don Casey says to use copper connectors that are prefe
New Toys PHitchcox at 10:59pm 05.17.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/766 Just wanted to alert anyone interested in a new toy - in the binocular department.Fujinon makes a
replacement knobs for Origo alcohol stove Merry Belle at 1:23am 05.18.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1535 The turn knobs to open/close the plates over the alcohol containers have broken off, they were just
Suggestions on Pensacola area sailing Near Bliss at 1:07am 05.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1403 Good day to all. Just love this site and all the knowledge you guys have. I am trailering my 26X f
Modifing mainsail buzzzsaw at 12:58am 05.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1110 My mainsail does not have reefing points or cunningham points. Is it practical to put in these mysel
replacing a swing centerboad on a 81 hunter 22 ft. sully12 at 12:43am 05.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1152 how difficult is it to replace the "swing centerboard" on a hunter 22 ft...can it be done while the
Queston on Bildge Pump Rob Morton at 12:35am 05.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/890 We have a hunter 23 and as you may know it does not have a real bilge. Water will at times get under
Cabling Through Compass Housing gweisheipl at 2:07am 05.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1090 I am going to attempt to run a Garmin power cable and a new S1 wheelpilot clutch cable up through a
Traveler Car for Scheafer 1" Track Greig18131 at 4:48am 05.18.07 Ask All Sailors 3/942 Fellow Sailors, My 1985 Hunter has a 1" traveler track for the main sheet traveler with two contro
Side cabin windows first 305 Jean at 4:27am 05.18.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1043 Good Day,The side cabin windows (both sides) on my beneteau first 305 1985 are cracked at the forw
Seeking Hunter 23 Rudder Bracket JTP at 4:19am 05.18.07 Smaller Boats 5/1494 All,The bracket for my rudder on my H23 has numerous cracks. The local boat-yard guru tells me it
creaky salon sole overby at 3:40am 05.18.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1167 We have a Cal 44 and the cabin sole is quite creaky/noisy in spots. Any ideas how to "quiet it down"
companionway door dglobe at 10:38am 05.18.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1097 My Catalina 30 (#4886) was broken into and the thiefs threw all 3 of my companionway door boards ove
drilling / cutting holes / rebedding DPT at 10:13am 05.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1083 Hi, O'day 25 novice here - wondering about some future upgrades I am planning to make on my 'girlfri
Help searching for a part for 85 O'Day 28 Seekswind at 10:03am 05.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1002 Just put my boat in the water today. When I was putting my boom back on broke one of the black plas
new running/standing rigging? DPT at 10:03am 05.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/991 Hi, O'day 25 novice owner here - how would one know when it is time to replace your standard rigging

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Wooden (5) All U Get at 8:25am 08.22.21 197503197504197505
Hunter 33, started some work Rabe at 8:24am 08.22.21 Your core does not extend under the toe rail. Oh you made my day Roy!
Need winless advice bauerjj10 at 8:17am 08.22.21 A photo of your anchor door interference would help. This 1981 Catalina 38 1981 Catalina 38 Sloop
Need winless advice (1) sail sfbay at 8:09am 08.22.21 ..........only issue then is opening the anchor locker as it swings open from the starboard side wit
Need winless advice bauerjj10 at 8:08am 08.22.21 This 1980 Catalina 38 S&S 1980 Catalina S S 38 Sloop for sale - YachtWorld has a deck-mounted horiz
A few 260 upgrades RolfSail at 8:07am 08.22.21 Curious about the cooler. How long can you run it just using the boat battery? we go out for 5 plus
Need winless advice (1) sail sfbay at 8:01am 08.22.21 This 1980 Catalina 38 S&S 1980 Catalina S S 38 Sloop for sale - YachtWorld has a deck-mounted horizo
Oday 272 LE Bulkhead and bilge water StanleyJ at 7:46am 08.22.21 I also have a 1988 272LE. I strengthened my chain plate bulkhead attachment with plates of 1/4" G-1
To Electric or not to Electric that is the question/ Udi at 7:45am 08.22.21 I watched at least 3 coastal cruisers wrestle with outboards that wouldn't start after 3 weeks on t
Need winless advice bauerjj10 at 7:43am 08.22.21 Thanks for the quick reply. I was considering mounting aft of the anchor locker as there appears to
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? SandyFrank at 7:39am 08.22.21 Thanks, some good points I hadn't considered. FWIW I'm looking to make life on the hook more comfo
Need winless advice (2) sail sfbay at 7:31am 08.22.21 Great advise to mount the windlass aft of the anchor locker. I will add you could install a deck-m
Newbie here with 1977 Hunter 27 sailermania at 7:06am 08.22.21 Rabe, Thanks for the suggestion......I thought the same thing. Seems so many boat manufacturers year
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator JamesG161 at 7:06am 08.22.21 What type of Inverter/Charger do you have? On my boat the ICG come into play on the Green Wire. Jim.
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? flightlead404 at 7:06am 08.22.21 I inherited one so all I can say is they do get in the way of proper sailing. Make the cockpit noti
Reconfigurable storage and hangers dmax at 7:03am 08.22.21 I like these hooks from defender, pretty strong and unobtrusive: https://www.defender.com/product.js
Midship cleat on toe rail? Terry Cox at 6:49am 08.22.21 Different model boat here, but this is what I did to solve our docking issues: Hunter 42 Owner Modif
South and middle Puget Sound Terry Cox at 6:45am 08.22.21 Hi Ken, liked your report and pictures. Thank you. Just got back with our granddaughter for a few d
Reconfigurable storage and hangers (1) sail sfbay at 6:41am 08.22.21 These adhesive hooks carry 22 lbs each for hangers, towels, etc. $13 for a 12-pack: Amazon.com: GLUI
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? SandyFrank at 6:12am 08.22.21 Has anyone gone down this road? Any recommendations, lessons learned? What did it cost? I inherite

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