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Difference between Hunter 356 and Hunter 36 ? 4 hills at 12:02pm 04.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/4177 I would like to know if there are significant differences between the Hunter 36 and the older Hunter
How long is your boat commute? CalebD at 2:18pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 47/2874 For those of us that do most of it ourselves it is usually quite important how long it takes to get
I need help hooking up NMEA Will12155 at 12:26pm 04.08.07 Catalina 310 6/1549 I have just installed an S1 Wheelpilot and Garmin 498 on my 2004 310. I have read all the post I can
Looking for a Flying Junior Manual Marty at 2:23pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1518 Hi thereRecently accguired a Schock Flying Jr. Need to find a manual or rigging info.Can anybod
Solar bursts may threaten GPS John Nantz at 1:57pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 1/851 For info, an article today on the CNN web site said "Solar bursts may threaten GPS". According to th
Steering Failure James at 1:01pm 04.08.07 Bavaria 7/2141 I have a 2005 Bavaria 39 which has been a great boat until this weekend. Reversing out of the pen at
Teak tock SailboatOwners.com at 12:43pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 31/2173 It's spring, and whether you sail all year round or not, it's time to deal with the woodwork on your
A/C installation in Hunter 326 John at 9:59pm 04.06.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/919 I have a 2003 H326 and had A/C installed over the winter by my home marina technicians. Everything
LED light replacement dan26x at 9:47pm 04.06.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/967 I have a 2001 26x and have purchased LED replacement bulbs that are single pole, double contact bayo
need to remove strut on O'Day 302 .Help! Dennis2936 at 11:10pm 04.06.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1026 Doe's anyone know how the strut is connected to the hull of a 302? I have to remove the bearing and
Windlass Installation MarkL. at 10:42pm 04.06.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1018 I recently purchased a Lewmar V2 windlass for our B361. I'm look for any picture that you may have
Wiring Mac 25 Trev at 12:06am 04.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1728 I recently bought a 85 Mac 25. I am getting some hull repairs done in the shop (feel like I should
Beneteau interior finish bebebleu at 1:53am 04.07.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/3312 All,Can anyone confirm what the right procedure and right finish is to make repairs to the interio
Tune Up Day and Swap Meet oreana123 at 1:59am 04.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/973 Today the Southern Idaho Sailing ASSOC is holding a combination rigging tune up and a swap meet for
Replacement Window for '88 28.5 Needed Rick at 3:17am 04.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1046 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just opened up my '88 Hunter 28.5 after the winter and noticed that the port-si
Does the Ballast on a 26X require any special care Nick at 3:59am 04.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/798 Hi everyone.I don't own a boat yet but looking to buy a 1997 26X spent the last 2 seasons in the wa
OT Still Snowing! Capt H2o at 4:30am 04.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/821 And below freezing! Can't work on the Mac so I think I'll throw another log on the fire...
not the April I ordered either john at 5:18am 04.07.07 Day Sailers 1/959 My kids have been going around singing "I'm Dreaming of a White Easter!" It is slightly easier to t
crack in keel to hull joint Jclarkpaco at 1:33am 04.07.07 Smaller Boats 3/1419 I have noticed a crack in my keel to hull joint (1983 Catalina 25). I have had different feedback fr
Vertical Fender Hangers Sailor-man at 12:56am 04.07.07 Ask All Sailors 26/3162 Anyone have any experience with Fender Hangers like the Boat Saver Fender Hanger or Taylor equivalen

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Hunter 33 Main Traveller Arch - Adding 12v Power to arch Hello Below at 7:40am 06.18.21 I am not sure if this is applicable to your boat or not but have a look. Hunter 33 Arch Wires
Anchor chain joiners All U Get at 7:36am 06.18.21 To peen the rivets you need to get the link over a piece of heavy metal, like an anchor that has a g
Anchor chain joiners Captain Larry-DH at 7:34am 06.18.21 Here are some interesting threads, some of the posts include noteworthy world cruisers. Evans Estarz
C310 Head Mirror (4) Closing Time at 7:34am 06.18.21 You can never have too many mirrors. Just sayin' Yes, the angled factory mirrors were a problem fo
Hunter 33 Main Traveller Arch - Adding 12v Power to arch jasonc33 at 7:31am 06.18.21 It is done all the time on after market arches like Atlantic Towers as described in this article: W
Chainplate adaptor separating from deck gusmuller at 7:24am 06.18.21 Here lies the problem. Had 2 professional riggers and a fiberglass specialist come by... Also contac
Do they make in-boom mainsail furling systems for the Mac 26 X? sail sfbay at 7:24am 06.18.21 Jack lines and a stack pack much cheaper You are correct, albeit cost does not appear to be factor
Invest 92L (1) JamesG161 at 7:02am 06.18.21 No tracking model is correct until Thursday June 17th, And they are still wrong! There are 2 dist
Hunter 33 Main Traveller Arch - Adding 12v Power to arch sail sfbay at 6:58am 06.18.21 It is done all the time on after market arches like Atlantic Towers as described in this article: Wi
Do they make in-boom mainsail furling systems for the Mac 26 X? Whatfiero1 at 6:56am 06.18.21 Jack lines and a stack pack much cheaper
Best type of line/cable to replace the line on the keel of a MacGregor 26X stickinthemud57 at 6:55am 06.18.21 Great response from sfbay. +1 to getting this cable and other gear from BWY. I have always found the
Do they make in-boom mainsail furling systems for the Mac 26 X? sail sfbay at 6:51am 06.18.21 Do not see why not, it only costs $$$. Suggest contacting boom furling manufacturers to confirm req
My "new" 2000 Mac26X trailer, does it have surge brakes? sail sfbay at 6:27am 06.18.21 ..........So....if it does have surge brakes, do these hold up relatively well? The boat was kept in
Chainplate adaptor separating from deck cb32863 at 6:12am 06.18.21 I think its time to call in a professional. You really can't get a definitive answer from the likes
Over proping Pagan Baby at 6:09am 06.18.21
Replacing furling line on under deck furler Rcd1649 at 6:08am 06.18.21 Thanks Terry. I'm going to try stitching the two together today, if that doesn't work splicing is t
As a new sailboat owner, I haven't noticed mooring covers on sailboats at marinas............ Wade Gizzy at 5:56am 06.18.21 I have decided that periodically waxing the boat will be a lot less hassle than putting a mooring co
Anchor chain joiners Captain Larry-DH at 5:46am 06.18.21 Granted, the rivets are engauged, and they would have to bend, but they can. You're giving the make
Chainplate adaptor separating from deck gusmuller at 5:42am 06.18.21 That is an interesting idea. I am hesitant to use a single nut because of my experience but will inv
Anchor chain joiners (1) thinwater at 5:38am 06.18.21 Oh dear. There is a HUGE difference in shear strength between 5200 and a rivet. When the chain appr

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