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Hose from dock into Pearson 37 Jerry Loomis at 3:59am 09.12.06 Other Sailboats 2/964 Does anyone have advice on where to drill a 3 inch round hole so as to install a 30 psi regulator in
Starwind sailboats RG at 6:48am 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 14/17349 Does anybody know anything about Starwind Sailboats. I am going to look at a Starwind27 this weekend
Hunter 46: Blue Water or not Blue Water? John Mc at 6:37am 09.12.06 Big Boats 14/6217 I am contemplating buying a Hunter 46 (2000 - 2004) and am interested in comments regarding its "sea
Glogged holding tank dump hose Mark15189 at 7:36am 09.12.06 Bavaria 3/2203 Hi All:As the season is winding down, I finally encountered a head problem- or, more accurately, a
1971 P33, Mystery sound in cockpit while motorin mpm at 7:43am 09.12.06 Other Sailboats 0/889 I have a drive train question. My son bought a 71 Pearson 33 that has been converted to a Yanmar Die
Mast Grounding? Rusty at 9:27am 09.12.06 Smaller Boats 1/1281 It appears that my mast is grounded to the centerboard mount. Is this Hunter's method of grounding
bicycle Howard9071 at 11:19am 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1285 I would like to take my bikes on trips. we have nice bikes now and dont want to buy folding bikes. t
Boy do I feel silly rkbowdin at 12:05pm 09.12.06 Smaller Boats 3/1121 I bought a 1973 coronado 15 and managed to capsize 1 hour after I put it in the water. We managed to
C-25 Trailer Recommendation Ed at 12:37pm 09.12.06 Smaller Boats 2/1102 I am looking for a trailer for a C-25 swing keel. Does anyone have a recommendation of a particular
Securing cabin sole plates Stan at 10:40am 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 5/3020 What's the best way to secure cabin sole plates. I need regularaccess so simple screws are not the
376/380/386 owners Jeff Bacon at 10:29am 09.12.06 Big Boats 4/810 Hi all:I was curious if anyone has tried to utilize the currently unsable space in the aft statero
Satellite Radio at sea Robert at 12:36pm 09.12.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1243 As a birthday gift I was given a Sirius satellite radio set up.In collecting the cabkes and stuff I
wingnut for rudder Carmen Yannelli at 12:33pm 09.12.06 Smaller Boats 2/1152 It's a long story, but the wing nut that was used to secure my rudder in the up or down position is
Interested in a Hans Christian 33 Matt Crunk at 2:12pm 09.12.06 Other Sailboats 0/1202 I'm interested in (someday)purchasing a Hans Christian 33.At 40 years of age I've been sailing now
Where does this line go? (JIffy Reefing) mrscott at 4:49pm 09.12.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/890 Another newbie to sailing here, but having fun learning!!!I bought a 76 O'day a month ago and have
Help for a friend in need (1) Angela20177 at 6:49pm 09.12.06 Ask All Sailors 0/707 Hello sailors,I have a very special request to anyone who can help me. I'm looking for someone to
1977 Sun 27 Mark Casteel at 3:09am 09.10.06 Ask All Sailors 1/2620 information about manufacturer and specs?
bow sprit Chaos at 3:58am 09.10.06 Racing 12/4997 Hi everyone. How about some discussion on bow sprits? Pros and cons and benefits. I run an asymetric
Stern rail seats for a Mac 26M stndcommt at 4:44am 09.10.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1055 Looking for stern rails seats to fit a 26M. Does anyone know a good place to purchase them? I've d
Ok Alex's question reversed---LOOSE RIGGING ? Chuck R at 6:19am 09.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/934 CAN THE RIGGING BE TOO LOOSE ? Is it possible to hurt anything? My 222 is 7/8ths fractional and alt

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Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance Michael Davis at 8:27pm 07.08.21 For regular nuts, I made my own, Me too. Mine are two different sizes. Used 1/4 in. aluminum plate
Hurricane Prep - What do you do? Capt Robbie at 8:27pm 07.08.21 if a direct hit is likely, haul boat and remove sails, if staying in water, remove sails, try to ti
Which assender do you use ? All U Get at 6:54pm 07.08.21 I watched several men climbing coconut trees barefoot, no rope, using a machete to drop the coconuts
Headsail "Barber Poling" When Furling Dave Groshong at 6:50pm 07.08.21 As DayDreamer said, it is essential you have some tension when furling, otherwise you get the "ca
Funny Friday!!! Sailavie1 at 6:46pm 07.08.21 If your boat motor burns diesel and oil, does that make it a hybrid?:biggrin:
H410 Start Battery Don Lucas at 6:42pm 07.08.21 So someone ..............................................................................nevermid!
Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 6:38pm 07.08.21 195998
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter heritage at 6:32pm 07.08.21 This was my diy fix a few years ago. Hunter 27_75-84 Owner Modifications and Upgrades
Too much mast rake sirius86 at 5:49pm 07.08.21 Thanks for all the great feedback everyone! I'm still waiting for a calm day on dock to do the adjus
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter SEMPERAVANTI41 at 5:43pm 07.08.21 Do you know what is the proper torque specification for these bolts? What did the yard torque them t
Just can't get no release! Project_Mayhem at 5:39pm 07.08.21 I'm trying to keep the new blocks in the $150-200 range. As wheel size increases so does the price.
How to bleed the water heater heat exchanger on 2003 H326 stuendan at 5:30pm 07.08.21 Thanks guys, I did Joe's trick yesterday to flush, then fill, and will finish with Don and Claude's
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance rpwillia at 4:11pm 07.08.21 I am not sure I want to spend $72 for the wrenches, but it looks like a nice set. I'd buy the spa
Which assender do you use ? jssailem at 3:57pm 07.08.21 His solution is to stitch his choice of climbing line to the end of the halyard and pull his truste
How to bleed the water heater heat exchanger on 2003 H326 JoeWhite at 3:56pm 07.08.21 I disconnected both hoses going to the water heater and used a funnel to pour antifreeze onto the ho
New H240 patbratton at 3:30pm 07.08.21 made it to Valdosta Georgia. will leave for Lake Lanier in the morning. No issues pulling with my si
New H240 patbratton at 3:28pm 07.08.21 getting a slip at Aqualand in Tranquil Cove. patbratton@gmail.com
New H240 patbratton at 3:26pm 07.08.21 Congrats! We're at Sunrise Cove. You on Lake Lanier Sail Rats FB?
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed fox9988 at 3:16pm 07.08.21 The original thermostat didn't fail. The engine began overheating due to impeller pieces stuck in th
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance (1) Tally Ho at 3:06pm 07.08.21 It appears you have a Spartan Marine stuffing box. They make specific wrenches for this box.... We

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