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Packing Gland Questionv6 ron at 1:38pm 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/902 I need to service my packing gland (thighten or replace). My question is can I do this with the boat
Bulkhead tabing H37c Robert Selfe at 1:51pm 10.18.06 The Cherubini Hunters 2/892 When looking at the bulkhead bonding, fwd port side salon, there is no tabing bonding the bulkhead t
Autohelm, How much power am I using? Bad Obsession at 9:57am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1017 I am already planning my vacation to leave Colonial Beach next year. I am seriously considering lea
New 26 owner Tom S AZ at 11:12am 10.18.06 Smaller Boats 3/1023 I recently bought a 26. What is the best way to get a manual? The boat did not come with one.
Need a Kenyon Alcohol stove for my H30 K7MX at 11:03am 10.18.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1134 Does anyone have a Kenyon alcohol stove that was used on the 79 H30? I think it was a model 206. M
Portsmouth trip up on the web Jim Seamans at 10:48am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 4/739 This a trip report of our little sail down to Portsmouth and back..JimS/V Jav
212 trailer poopdogg at 10:46am 10.18.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/844 What company does(did) hunter use for their 212 trailers. Also does anyone know the model of the tra
Hunter Keel and Hull Fractures Frank at 10:21am 10.18.06 Ask All Sailors 23/4181 I am in the process of purchasing a 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5. My local yard told me that they will n
Dingy Davits Harvey at 10:20am 10.18.06 Other Sailboats 0/609 I want to make dingy davits for my 41'Irwin. Ones I have seen appear to be made out of spar pieces.
Single handing a C-22 TommyG at 2:43pm 10.18.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1605 Hi all - I am at the point of comfort that I want to try single handing my Catalina 22. What I have
Access cutout at base of mast Jack at 8:37pm 10.16.06 Big Boats 2/877 My boat has been hauled for the winter and I was inspecting the mast etc. (2000 - 340) I never not
Macfan Alfred Stadler at 9:14pm 10.16.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/972 Hi Mac26X or M owners,is any out there with experience refing mainsail into the boom on Mac26X or M
main sail reefing system in boom Alfred Stadler at 9:25pm 10.16.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2381 Hi Mac26 owners,Macfan as a topic was stupid. Sorry, I ment main sail boom furling system. Has anyb
draft does any one know glenn ryan at 10:29pm 10.16.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/760 does any one know the draft on a 1961 oday 19 with full keal?this boat is not a center board or swin
oil in exhaust water roger at 12:03am 10.17.06 Other Sailboats 3/813 I have noticed a film of oil on the water after starting the engine on my boat. It is coming out wit
Some measures needed Spirit on Triana at 9:37pm 10.16.06 Mid-Size Boats 0/804 I'm in the process of asking quotations to transport my H33 to Spain next spring, and they're demand
Hunter 37c S/Y Artemis Robert at 12:27am 10.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1198 Does anybody know any history of this yacht. s/y Artemis, originally from the Florida area, but for
White poly handrails Lowell Irwin at 12:41am 10.17.06 Smaller Boats 2/1383 I would like to replace my teak handrails with white poly (no maintenance) handrails. Has anyone don
New 23' Oday owner Bill Mac at 1:03am 10.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1114 We have just purchased an '81, 23' Oday. We will be relatively new to sailingbut not to boats in ge
Thoughts on whisker pole length for a 272 Lou 14643 at 1:32am 10.17.06 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1060 I've just purchased a new (to me) whisker pole on eBay. It is 12'6" long, which seems a little long

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Considering a 26X Jim26m at 5:56am 01.25.21 Your criteria is not easy. Looking for a large interior, large cockpit, sleeps 5 adults (preferably
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats cb32863 at 5:52am 01.25.21
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom snoopy_ at 5:45am 01.25.21 That is a loaded query. Depending on your boat you can start with a quart but be ready to buy the g
replacing bathroom fixtures beneteau 343 DougM at 5:36am 01.25.21 Try an RV supply store for one. as usual, photos of what you need would help.
Yanmar 2GMF to 3GMD swap?? sailermaned at 4:35am 01.25.21 I think length of the 3 cylinder motor would mean cabinet work. I know my 2gm30f dampner is close en
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40 GregL564 at 4:11am 01.25.21 If by saying "cored" you are asking if there may be a layer of plywood along the bottom of the keel
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom sailme88 at 4:04am 01.25.21 Soda blasting is done, unsure of the next step. I figured I would need to sand with some 80 grit,
Considering a 26X Joe at 1:23am 01.25.21 The Cat 25 would be an excellent choice. Very strong owner's association and factory support. Pop
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail Joe at 1:07am 01.25.21 If the topping lift is not adjustable, disconnect it and clip it to the backstay if it's not needed.
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar CapitalistSailor at 11:23pm 01.24.21 Hunter216, Most of the sheet to tiller methods have the line or sheet crossing to the opposite side
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar Hayden Watson at 11:11pm 01.24.21 Hayden Watson, Thanks for the reply. Did you use all 8 rocker stoppers (both sets) for the steerin
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar Hayden Watson at 11:04pm 01.24.21 Hunter216, Thanks for the reply. I am familiar with adjusting the sails and the positions of the s
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar CapitalistSailor at 11:02pm 01.24.21 Hayden Watson, Thanks for the reply. Did you use all 8 rocker stoppers (both sets) for the steering
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar Hayden Watson at 10:57pm 01.24.21 Hayden Watson, Are rocker stoppers those anti-roll things that fishing boats hang vertically off ou
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom jssailem at 10:37pm 01.24.21
Winter sailing (Or Summer if you're below the equator) jssailem at 10:31pm 01.24.21 Only know Langley by boat and marina visiting. They are great folk. Climb the hill and you have a be
Electric Panel Gizmos MikeHoncho at 10:28pm 01.24.21
Sole TV Replacement - Hunter 49/50 artboas at 9:53pm 01.24.21 Agreed, @artboas is a great resource! He's been very helpful to me and I already "owe" him a day o
Skill testing question (1) Hunter216 at 8:35pm 01.24.21 And the missing F is ? ? ? ? ....................................... which of course does not incl
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 8:28pm 01.24.21

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