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373 Forum Jerry at 2:20am 08.30.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1453 Does anyone know if there is another forum out there dedicated to Beneteau 373s?
Hunter 25 vs. MacGregor 26 for my first boat? viperidae at 3:45am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 26/7533 I am intersted in a smaller sailboat that will be used for day or overnight trips on the Chesapeake
Replacement windows Drock at 7:32am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1963 Does anyone know where I can get replacement plexiglass windows for the side lights on a Mac 22?
Looking at getting new sails / Sizes for 25.5 clif at 6:59am 08.30.06 Smaller Boats 7/1195 I am looking at getting new head sails for my 1984 Hunter 25.5 Only one came with the boat I bough
Cowl vent replacement gpd955 at 5:52am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1193 I am going to replace a leaky cowl vent (actually it only leaks because one of the screw holes is st
Motor mount- hands on experience Ben-26C at 8:24am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/769 am seriously considering installing a motor mount to help with steering or change my engine (9.9 4 s
Help needed from Chicago Jerry10776 at 9:58am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 4/834 or elsewhere. A C25 a couple of slips away from me has a torn main. As he would like quick turn ar
size of sail & furler problem Jonathan at 9:52am 08.30.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/845 What is the correct size of sail to fit when you have furling gear ? My 135 Genoa reaches the deck
Is this a Mcgregor? (1) Jerry Jones at 9:49am 08.30.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/912 Registration says this is a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. Does anybody recognize this boat?
DREAM BOAT WANTED Phil at 9:03am 08.30.06 Destinations 1/2082 Big Old Sail Boat wanted under $100K. realtyman@cox.net
old or antique tillers scott damuth at 10:35am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1504 I am decorating a big office and already have some interesting nautical pieces, including a 12 foot
Big Gel Coat Job Steve G at 11:18am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1128 Alright, I'm asking for a lot here, but does anyone have experience in gel coating? not crack repair
Replacing Head Hoses mmandwillsdad at 11:10am 08.30.06 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1191 I'm replacing all the head hoses on my new-to-me boat. The current set up includes a T fitting where
Help sizing & sourcing a main for 1985 H33 (77_83) Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 11:51am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1104 If anyone at all can help, I have just bought a 1985 Hunter 33 (77_83), which is lacking a main. I
Ball Valve recall Jack W at 12:52pm 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/875 Hey you guys!I sent the form in to Hunter for the ball valve recall last Friday.I just got them in
main sheet blocking and traveler blocking steve10981 at 12:40pm 08.30.06 Balboa 2/1901 I'm a new Balboa 21 (1978) owner and need information on how to rig the boom for the main sheet and
Another diesel question Blue Heeler at 4:37pm 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1312 Hey guys, I've enjoyed reading posts on this forum for the past few months and have gained much know
GPS comparison rad at 3:10pm 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 24/1863 I am in the market to buy a gps chartplotter and am torn between the Garmin 172C and the Navman 5500
Hunter has discontinued its water ballast models. Benny at 2:32pm 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1111 They have discontinued their 240 and 260 for a short keel/centerboard combination in their new 25 an
morgan spec. request julian at 10:01pm 08.28.06 Morgan 1/2587 Does anyone know where I can find the spec. for a 1973 Morgan 27'? I just purchased this boat and wa

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30 Hunter Cherubini-- Chain Plate Lug to Hull Replacement ggrizzard at 11:07am 06.11.21 Well, I'm stumped. What is the "lug" regarding a chainplate?
Dometic porta potty leaking Alan Gomes at 11:03am 06.11.21 Unfortnately the Dometic 975 MSD is only MSD portapotty still available. However, it's actually pr
Dometic porta potty leaking Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:59am 06.11.21 Unfortnately the Dometic 975 MSD is only MSD portapotty still available. However, it's actually pre
37 Cutter Portlights chichiflys at 10:51am 06.11.21 Thanks sandpiper...I've never worked with foam - but it would be the same stuff they use as a core r
12v Fridge/Freezer Tedd at 10:24am 06.11.21 Around 25%. I do have the extra insulated cover also So, just to confirm, around 72 W-h per day, i
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994 Don Crowther at 10:22am 06.11.21 so how do you pull the masts together?
Square sail .. Big Blue flies! jssailem at 10:19am 06.11.21 @LagunaJay How is the sailing? While reviewing various sites, I came across this write up that I t
12v Fridge/Freezer ronhanson01 at 10:01am 06.11.21 Around 25%. I do have the extra insulated cover also
Recommendation for a good TV tfox2069 at 10:01am 06.11.21 Installed a Supersonic 12v 22" tv from WalMart in 2019 at the wife's request. It fit perfectly abov
What Varnish for Cabin Sole? Head Sail at 9:50am 06.11.21 I would think a light coat of UV varnish would keep the wood grain somewhat elevated while offering
Recommendation for a good TV twistedskipper at 9:47am 06.11.21 You might not necessarily have to go with a TV specifically marketed as 12v. You might be able to fi
What Varnish for Cabin Sole? AlastairLC at 9:24am 06.11.21 model railroad ballast sand works very well We must share hobbies. :)
12v Fridge/Freezer Tedd at 9:11am 06.11.21 Fridge mode mine uses about 1ah once cooled down Thanks, @ronhanson01 , that's what I'm looking fo
Harbor Rebuild at Mandeville JRacer at 9:08am 06.11.21
Keeping the bugs out. sail sfbay at 8:58am 06.11.21 Ouch, what a mess!! Dirt dobbers, or mud wasps as we call them, love your boat because it has spide
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install (1) Ward H at 8:57am 06.11.21 Here is a diagram I made when planning my boats instrument system. I believe you can connect you
12v Fridge/Freezer ronhanson01 at 8:46am 06.11.21 It will draw 1amp/hr on average. So compare that to your power storage
Harbor Rebuild at Mandeville kloudie1 at 8:43am 06.11.21 Always good to meet fellow forum guys. Jmce1587 came by yesterday to say hello. We had a fine chat;
Male NMEA connection for Raymarine Raymic Hello Below at 8:43am 06.11.21 Looking for the male NMEA connection to connect a Raymic to the pedestal. The Raymarine model is Ra
What Varnish for Cabin Sole? Jollyroger at 8:42am 06.11.21 One of my articles on the subject of restoring a cabin sole was published in Cruising World a year a

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