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Looking for new backstay Clair at 10:33am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/885 I have a 77 Venture 22. I have replaced the 4 sidestays and keel cable. I purchased them from Havenc
Sailing Today John S at 7:20am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/940 There was wind today! Forecast for Boise area was winds 10-20 with gusts to 30MPH. I put the boat in
Geniker for H386 Mike16444 at 9:48am 03.21.07 Big Boats 10/1486 I have a 2004 386 that I am considering rigging with a geniker sail and using a "Rollgen" furling sy
Marine Air parts Capn D at 10:43am 03.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1310 Does anyone have a source for Marine Air A/C parts? Seems that everyone wants to install them, but n
Where are the Fans? KenHartfield at 10:49am 03.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1085 I recently purchased a 1998 Hunter 340I noticed on the DC side of the electrical panel a breaker fo
Need help!! Rich at 11:38am 03.21.07 Ask All Sailors 5/981 I am trying to locate an auto-release clamcleat (spelling's correct), similar to the link below. I h
Chop , Cut ,Sail Jacques LeBlanc at 11:45am 03.21.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/974 Just bought a Mac 25 I am so excited to try it out. But need a rudder and tiller. I found a lathe so
Odor elininator NautiDuck at 1:06pm 03.21.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1431 This is our first boat with a seperate head. I have installed a Thetford MSD with pumpout and vent.
inverter update Syversens at 1:05pm 03.21.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1358 Hi All, not sure if anyone remembers but I wanted to get an inverter installed on my boat. After num
Chop , Cut ,Sail Jacques LeBlanc at 12:47pm 03.21.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1367 I just bought a Mac 25 the tiller is roted and the rudder is missing. The owner said he has it but h
Evaluation of 97 Hunter 31 A Trometer at 11:50am 03.21.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1054 Looking at buying a 96-99 Hunter 31. One had blisters repaired by Hunter. Anything else good/bad/u
What is this paulj at 2:48pm 03.21.07 Catalina 310 4/1935 I do not know what this is for.paulj
Zincs for Atomic 4 on C-27 C-27 at 6:12pm 03.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1053 Just purchased a 1973 C-27 with Atomic 4. Anyone know what size and location of zincs for the shaft
Replacing the outboard motor mount. tegwilym at 3:06pm 03.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/3875 I have a worn out motor bracket on my boat that I have tried to fix, but my fix is just not going to
Choosing a trailer for an O'Day 23... Skippercanuck at 11:32pm 03.19.07 Ask An Oday Owner 25/4215 My 1980 Oday 23 came to me late in life and without a trailer. In my research to purchase a trailer
What is the composition of a Catalina hull???? Pres Broussard at 10:29pm 03.19.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/5768 I am currently getting a bottom job on my 1982 27' Catalina. It was pulled out last week and I tho
Island Girl Produdts AircooledPatriot at 12:59am 03.20.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1547 Has anyone used the Island Girl Products?What do you think of them?
bottom painting tom demarest at 1:38am 03.20.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/916 hi,any tricks for bottom painting the whole boat while it's on the trailer,resting on runners? thanx
picture of transom crack (1) casey at 2:15am 03.20.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1730 picture of previous post about transom crack. Also there is no wood inside hollow area behind crack
Backup for fixed VHF radio DanW9494 at 2:18am 03.20.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1004 The recent fixed VHF radio options thread brought this to mind. A ham radio friend shared this idea.

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Hunter 33, started some work Rabe at 8:25am 08.22.21 Maybe a stupid question, but can I replace the core in sections? It's at least 10 feet long.
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

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