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H46 Inner Forestay wire size Velero at 3:24am 01.02.07 Big Boats 6/904 I am building my own forestay wire and need to find the size of the wire. Also if you have a pictur
Marine Air system Tao at 3:31am 01.02.07 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1066 I am adding a reverse cycle air unit,16k btu's.Into 1981 h37c,Cherebini.Looking for suggestions for
Help me find my next cruising boat KennyH at 4:26am 01.02.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1211 I need some help in finding a boat for my retirement. I have been looking but have not found much t
Anchor Marker Float - Do you use one? Windwalker at 5:00am 01.02.07 Ask All Sailors 10/6903 I have seen them only on a few other anchored boats. You know, the small float attached to the ancho
Outboard Size Ryan at 4:39am 01.02.07 Smaller Boats 11/1469 I am in the process of replacing the outboard engine for my Hunter 25.5. I am wondering what the mi
Steps for 23.5 swim ladder Arturo DeViatlis at 5:01am 01.02.07 Smaller Boats 2/1098 Where can I purchase either teak or rubber steps that can be attached to the 13 in wide swim ladder
Portsmouth rating for H260 soling42 at 5:27am 01.02.07 Smaller Boats 1/1127 A local trailer boat group is tempting us with participation in their portsmouth handicapped lake fu
Keel Seperation JayTee at 5:43am 01.02.07 Ask All Sailors 10/5807 Hopefully, this is the right place to seek some insight on boat integrity.After about 14 seasons s
2QM15 oil leak Paul F at 6:23am 01.02.07 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1051 Today I found more than "usual" oil in the engine bilge after a long, for me, two hour engine run.
mast raising chuck7799 at 6:13am 01.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1116 I need some help!!! Where can I purchase a mast-up, mast crutch:whatever the proper terminology is?
Hull flexing on Oceanis 400 chamac at 6:44am 01.02.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1186 Hi AllI recently took my Oceanis 400 out of the water and have it on a trailer. It is sitting on th
Backstay mntd radar, Martec prop, all comments (1) JB at 6:51am 01.02.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1973 Have posted these before, with no response. Re: radar. I don't like the idea of the radar on a post
Base Racing Rating juancho at 7:22am 01.02.07 Big Boats 2/894 Please send me the base rating for my Hunter 376. By that means (Base), roller furling, and main ro
Pedestal Guards Margaritaville at 7:49am 01.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/933 I was wondering if anyone know the width of the pedestal guards on a 31H? I was looking for one wit
Self-Install Tips: CDI Roller Furler csobalvarro at 8:55am 01.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2613 I just received all the parts I "should" need to add a roller furled jib to my Mac 26D: - CDI furl
LP Gas Lid Sam Bocchicchio at 9:15am 01.02.07 Big Boats 10/847 Does anyone who owns a Hunter 386 (2002) know where I can find or have made a starboard side LP gas
Dripless Packing-356-36 seadaddler at 9:21am 01.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1166 My new 36 is coming to the dealer the end of jan and thinking of adding dripless packing,has anyone
Bridge Clearance question Gennaro Durso at 10:18am 01.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1552 I would like to ask what the minimum height bridge that can be navigated when the mast is in the low
For several months I have looked for a Ross at 10:21am 01.02.07 Ask All Sailors 1/888 comprehensive site for ocean currents. I found this tonight, still under construction but with much
Installing Rudder Stops/ Drilling thru Cockpit Tom at 11:08am 01.02.07 Ask All Sailors 4/2459 The Edson pedestal steering I have was installed by a time-conscious soul who did not install the ru

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Brightwork (2) capta at 11:55am 05.29.21 Nothing beats a good varnish job. It takes work and time, but it is really worth it IMO.
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. MikeHoncho at 11:55am 05.29.21 @sail sfbay What mechanical fittings did you use for your lifelines? I'm considering the Suncor Sta
New outboard? patrickfarley at 11:33am 05.29.21 I have a 1981 Honda 7.5 HP. Great engine, however if any port has blockage it will start and die.
Don't want to sink my boat! justsomeguy at 11:21am 05.29.21 PS: Note the phone number for Service Calls at bottom of Picture. Think they'd care if it's a Perk
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. shemandr at 11:18am 05.29.21 I've used swages I made with the bolt tightening type swage tool to make a pendant to hold a mainshe
rudder rigging question Mickyfin at 11:03am 05.29.21 192788 Then shape it with a sander, hang it and put about seven coats of varnish on it. 1927891927
Hunter 466/460 Winch location & single hand Don S/V ILLusion at 10:57am 05.29.21 I'm concerned with the location of the primary winches, on the cabin top. I've never seen this wi
1993 19-2 questions Panotaker at 10:48am 05.29.21 I take my outboard off when trailering my 19-2. I can stand on the cabin top, but not that sliding t
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. Mickyfin at 10:38am 05.29.21 DIY swage fittings aren't rocket science if done with a degree of patience and common sense. I've bu
Hunter 466/460 Winch location & single hand (1) sail sfbay at 10:26am 05.29.21 .........I'm looking at purchasing a H460/466 and there is a good chance I will be single handing th
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. (1) RussC at 10:20am 05.29.21 DIY Nico Press fittings aren't rocket science if done with a degree of patience and common sense. I'
Hunter 41 DS large window resealing TFlight at 10:15am 05.29.21 Well since you couldn't find the Dow Corning 795 are you going to tell us what you used or what they
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. sail sfbay at 10:05am 05.29.21 ..........What mechanical fittings did you use for your lifelines? I'm considering the Suncor Stainl
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. Mickyfin at 10:01am 05.29.21 The loads on a shroud can be quite high. The swage needs to be done correctly with the right tools a
Using a trolling motor on small boat Philly2DC2LBI at 10:01am 05.29.21 Hey all, coming back to this topic - put the minnkota on to take a look.... now worrying that it wil
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. Mickyfin at 9:56am 05.29.21
New outboard? twalker H260 at 9:38am 05.29.21
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. Ward H at 9:33am 05.29.21 The mechanical swageless fitting requires the use of some wrenches.. The latter is what I used to i
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. sail sfbay at 9:19am 05.29.21 As I understand, you can secure a fitting to the end of the cable with a swage fitting or a mechanic
26D Rudder willsnow at 9:13am 05.29.21 Mine has a partially balanced shape, with the leading edge ahead of the pintles. I assumed they buil

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