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Color restorer JCT at 10:59pm 04.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/989 What is the best way to restore black strip on exterior by window? (26X) I have already tried 3M, b
Shroud tension on Ericson 32 Marc Leonard at 12:29am 04.22.07 Other Sailboats 1/1532 My father and his wife recently rebedded their chain plates, and now need to know how tight to tensi
Question Mac at 12:19am 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1319 I finally stood the mast up yesterday with the help from my wife! wow, that will test your love for
Leak onder the mast 376 juancho at 12:13am 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1413 I have read that some of the 376 owner had experienced water leaks under the mast. I will like to n
Removing the shower wall??? LoriPetersen at 3:11am 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1282 I have a Legend 35.5 and need to replace the plastic thru-hull fitting for my bilge pump outlet (abo
Starboard Deck Joint problem esumerfd at 4:30am 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/972 I just found that the desk joint cover has fallen away from the side of the boat. Can someone sugges
Jib went for a swim Mr.Ernie at 5:19am 04.22.07 Smaller Boats 14/1498 I have one of the early 216s. (Sail #217) We keep our boat on a lift so the standing rigging is up a
MacGregor Rigging Video nhmtman2001@yahoo.com at 6:02am 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1890 I just bought a 1982 22' MacGregor and was told that there are rigging videos that are available. A
Selden boom rigging Don S/V ILLusion at 7:00am 04.22.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1081 Anyone ever been successful in snaking through the boom and if so, how? Tried from both ends today a
whats it called Rick at 8:07am 04.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/818 What is the pole called that holds the jib out while sailing down wind? This pole goes from the mast
Forward Hatch Help John D12757 at 9:11am 04.22.07 Day Sailers 3/1162 Have just received a replacement hatch for the forward deck. Got it from D'R. Surprised to find
The Admiral has a Galley Question Marc14857 at 9:43am 04.22.07 Big Boats 6/977 Our 44AC has a pantry in the galley similar I believe to the 44DS and the 41DS. The lower section of
Replacement Engine M-405 SeadogBVI at 9:45am 04.22.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1069 The Perkins M-50 on my 1995 M-405 (modified Oceanis 400) is at the end of its useful life. Perkins
Steaming away Tom Cooper at 9:59am 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/783 Help,Can you guide me to finding a replacement steaming light for the mast?
need Chicago mechanic for shift cable installaton Leo at 10:19am 04.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/755 I own a 1992 Hunter 30, with a Yanmar 2GM20 inboard. The vessel is moored in Chicago, Ill.I am lo
need Chicago mechanic for shift cable installaton Leo at 10:21am 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/959 I own a 1992 Hunter 30, with a Yanmar 2GM20 inboard. The vessel is moored in Chicago, Ill.I am loo
Cockpit Drain Hose gary at 10:40am 04.22.07 Smaller Boats 2/1157 I need to replace the two hose which drain the cockpit on my Hunter 22. They appear to be of a ribb
wind vane Syversens at 10:42am 04.22.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1241 Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone here has put a wind vane on their boat or had someone do it (not fro
Chalking on boat FourPlay at 10:50am 04.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1172 We just purchased 1986 28.5 and it is extremely chalky...what are the recommended steps to bring boa
Catboats and Hinged Masts Steve Braverman at 10:23pm 04.21.07 Ask All Sailors 5/7507 I currently sail an O'Day 25, and like it alright. I've always liked catboats for their simplicity a

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Beginner Questions shemandr at 7:55am 08.01.21
Looking sternward... Terry Cox at 7:49am 08.01.21
Hunter 34 driveline needed Apex at 7:47am 08.01.21 This site store has the strut.. some are two bolts, some are four bolts, so ya need to know which.
Looking for 260 in Canada (1) Ottdreamer at 7:47am 08.01.21 In this photo, you can see some of the deflection which gets deeper under the bunk
Hunter 34 strut prop and shaft Apex at 7:46am 08.01.21 Do you want a used part prop and strut? Might be able to do an internet search and them if you know
Chain snubbers dLj at 7:42am 08.01.21 The line is dyneema and the chafe protection is a dyneema cover. The cover is held in place by a f
Looking for 260 in Canada (1) Ottdreamer at 7:41am 08.01.21 I know, I wish I had snapped one. I consider it luck as I fell in love with the boat as I pulled u
Sail question Tally Ho at 7:38am 08.01.21
Sail question Joe at 7:32am 08.01.21 Funny, but I didn't see any reference to a topping lift on this poster's boat. He specifically said
Looking for 260 in Canada Crazy Dave Condon at 7:31am 08.01.21 Generally it would have been an issue with bunk board supports not being adjusted correctly. It wo
Oceanis 31 Window leak LRsunnyB at 7:30am 08.01.21 The original portlight caulking in Hunter is DC 795. Beneteau may well be the same. Thanks Ralph,
What is best outboard for 1972 Catalina 27 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:09am 08.01.21 Without knowing the boat is difficult to say but sailboat transoms were designed for a max motor of
Sail question Crazy Dave Condon at 6:57am 08.01.21 Measure the sailbto see if they are in the manufacturer specifications
water in battery area Crazy Dave Condon at 6:41am 08.01.21 Cannot remember which boat model. Is the water in the very back?
Hunter 386 cabin lighting replacement (1) Gary Ryan at 6:40am 08.01.21 Sorry for the later reply, just got back to the boat yesterday. Attached is a picture of the light
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta BigEasy at 6:36am 08.01.21 Good news Jim, hopefully you will be back in the water soon! In this covid world, might be diffic
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 6:23am 08.01.21 Electrical Check out is complete. We now have full 120 VAC on all outlets aboard and new GFCI's whe
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters BigEasy at 6:03am 08.01.21 Your damaged screen coating is likely from using Windex or similar cleaning products and not from U
Keel Rodsails at 6:02am 08.01.21 Have Morman and son a Survey out of Detriot , mi thats going to Infrared the boat both Fathe
Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement senang at 5:59am 08.01.21 2005 Hunter 38. Blower (more suction) is under the aft owners cabin berth. The label on the 12V cont

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