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Use of Pip Pins for Mast Hold Down (1) John S at 2:13pm 07.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/787 There are often on sale on Ebay aircraft pip pins that can substitute for nuts and bolts. Push the b
sand in bilge bruce at 2:12pm 07.12.06 Mid-Size Boats 0/959 This past weekend I ran my 2001 Hunter 290 aground for the first time. I worked her loose in about t
Gas Spring Strut on Pop Top (1) John S at 2:07pm 07.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1009 I installed my gas struts today. They are too powerful and I need to reduce the spring strength. I h
Line Drawing / Sailplan (1) Tim22902 at 1:15pm 07.12.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/884 Does anyone know where I might get something like this for a 89' Hunter 30G? The file would need to
Anyone live near Dickinson, Texas? Mike8245 at 1:15pm 07.12.06 Ask All Sailors 0/831 There is a boat for sale I am interested in at the repo yard there, can't get enough info about cond
Table refinishing Michael15707 at 12:42pm 07.12.06 Smaller Boats 2/897 I need to refinish the table in my 26 -- has anyone done that? Couldn't find much in the archives.
Batten Size Rook at 7:31pm 07.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/850 I have a Hunter 34 circa 1983 with O'Brien sails. I need to replace the battens but am not sure wet
That was a great rendezvous! Ken Palmer at 9:26pm 07.10.06 Lake Ontario Hunter Sailing Assoc. 2/2265 I want to thank all that came to the LOHSA 2006 Rendezvous at Port Credit, Ontario. It was fun meeti
Rub Rail Damage Jim Hanson at 8:03pm 07.10.06 Bigger Boats 0/841 A recent storm caused damage to 52" of my rub rail. The rubber is okay but the plastic in shot. Th
C320 traveller Ron at 9:57pm 07.10.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/1959 Don; I tend to reef our C320 at about 12 - 14 knots. The traveller sheets are awkward to work with
Camden Boatworks OnLine Marine Store Warning Nate at 9:35pm 07.10.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1010 This is a warning to stay away from Camden Boatworks OnLine Marine Store. I order a part from them w
Sensatank 100 tank monitor installation Ron at 9:31pm 07.10.06 Ask All Sailors 2/2302 Although I could find no one from this site who had installed the Sensatank 100 Marine tank monitori
Furlex jam(s) Ken Johnson at 9:28pm 07.10.06 Bavaria 7/5356 We experienced a major jam on our Furlex (headsail furling system) yesterday in 10kts of wind, and l
Rotten Aft compartment wall on 29.5? Sam20886 at 9:28pm 07.10.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1075 Has anyone had problems with the plywood bulkhead rotting out that separates the fuel /waste storage
Bimini Top for Mac 22 Drock at 12:01am 07.11.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1573 Has anyone put a bimini top on a Mac 22, or something for shade? I want to (as the So. Florida sun
Mac V-21 Mast step bolt... CharlieCobra at 1:16am 07.11.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1014 What grade is it? Mine snapped when rigging down Sunday when it got hung and I couldn't tighten or
BVI Charter Dan B at 1:26am 07.11.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1117 From those of you who have done this:When is the best time for a BVI Charter? It is looking like
Fans Michael at 1:47am 07.11.06 Ask All Sailors 4/973 I have numerous fans on my boat and they can push quite a bit of air, but the suck my batteries dry.
Natural gas refill sailgirl20776 at 1:47am 07.11.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1660 Does anyone know where we can refill our tank of natural gas for our stove? A location in Boston or
Cleaning v. Replacing Heat Exchanger cmorin at 1:55am 07.11.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1053 We have an 89 Catalina 30 with the 25XP engine. The heat exchanger is turing green around the end c

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Victron Smart Shunt (6) SycloneDriver at 7:28pm 01.03.21 You can see that as I add load with lights and the fridge that the time remaining drops rapidly. You
Victron Smart Shunt SycloneDriver at 7:24pm 01.03.21 I got to play on the boat this weekend. The Victron Smart Shunt really is smart, it taught me that
Antenna Wire KZW at 7:13pm 01.03.21 Well yes, there is. It is about 6 inches away. What is the wire for?
Hunter 34 Fuel Tank Charlie98117 at 6:53pm 01.03.21
Singing Prop CarlN at 6:38pm 01.03.21
Hiya Alansails at 6:19pm 01.03.21 Enjoy Sailing the Finger Lakes, my wife and I grew up in Rochester and than Spencerport, Beautiful a
Replacing Hull Stripe Jerry Nevins at 6:16pm 01.03.21 Thanks everyone!
1994 Hunter H26 trailer bracket twalker H260 at 6:15pm 01.03.21 Trailer /bunk measurements are available at the site I meantioned earlier. In particular this page
Catalina 27 (1980) port cockpit locker Alansails at 6:14pm 01.03.21 Congrats on Your Choice, Keep us updated !
1994 Hunter H26 trailer bracket bmorr at 6:14pm 01.03.21 If you need more info I have a 26 hunter on its hunter trailer
Hunter 34 Fuel Tank kloudie1 at 6:13pm 01.03.21 Many boats of that era did not have fuel gauges and the H-34 did not have one from the factory.. Whe
Got a new sailing dinghy PaulK at 6:12pm 01.03.21 The seats are TEAK? Mine have been painted blue at least since my father went frostbiting in the '7
Found a 2003 C310 Alansails at 6:09pm 01.03.21 There are only so many times you can do reconditioning etc than you have as much in as you would in
P42 Electrolysis issue... where to start? eianm at 5:56pm 01.03.21 Terry- was intending to go to boat today , but have to delay- will post image asap- the earth point
Raymarine ST7000 auto pilot- integration with Raymarine Axiom question eianm at 5:54pm 01.03.21 Thanks guys- have emailed Ray- will advise on their reply
Tank Monitor Installations Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:52pm 01.03.21 If you look under "features" on the SCAD site Scad Tank Monitors you'll see that they offer an in
New Tender Captain Larry-DH at 5:26pm 01.03.21 Portland Pudgy Great concept, but not a desirable boat, IMHO. Downsides: Overweight, overpriced, p
The Sally Forth Saga begins [or continues] (1) Tink McTinkerson at 5:26pm 01.03.21 Thanks Brian! That is where I will post any 192 specific info. Meanwhile I am wondering which masth
Antifoul prop while boat in water Crazy Dave Condon at 5:18pm 01.03.21 There is a process that anti fouling paint paint is applied to a tie coat I think by Petit used on p
Antenna Wire Sovt at 5:17pm 01.03.21 Is there a AM/FM radio nearby?

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