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Stuffing Box"s Bob at 2:25am 08.26.06 The Cherubini Hunters 0/971 When I launched the boat this year I noticed the outer opening of my stuffing box is more than a lit
How do I add a picture to a post here? Jim Dort at 1:45am 08.26.06 Ask All Sailors 7/870 How do I post a picture on a posting here? Do you need a web site?
Jabsco to Raritan conversion Bob F at 9:20am 08.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1516 I'm considering replacing my Jabsco manual toliet with a Raritan manual toliet on my H376. Has anybo
Stopping Yanmar 3GF engine Oliverhg at 12:20pm 08.26.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1302 I have a 2004 Hunter 33 with a 27HP Yanmar 3GF diessel engine. Lately I am having trouble stopping
Folding my mast Parabuzzle at 12:00pm 08.26.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/960 Ok, I just got a 1976 Mac25 and I am curious as to fold the mast down. I assume that you loosen th
Cradle for an Irwin 28 Eric Phinney at 9:03pm 08.24.06 Other Sailboats 2/967 I purchased this boat in Annapolis this spring. I have no cradle or trailer. Does anyone have the
ice box conversion Sea Sun at 7:56pm 08.24.06 Catalina 30 2/1577 I recently bought a 1987 catalina 30'. I want to convert the orginal icebox to a refrigeration unit
Starter Switch Amir at 10:57pm 08.24.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/3394 Hello All,I have a Hunter 336. When I turn the key to start the engine and then press the starter
My most serious post Tom H at 10:11pm 08.24.06 Other Sailboats 4/767 I am in the final stages of a boat purchase, currently waiting for the report from the survey to sen
Sail trim / rigging question John Radcliff at 9:48pm 08.24.06 Day Sailers 4/1378 Last night the g/f and I went for a late afternoon sail (6ish, back about 7:20) in light winds (my g
Cushion Material - HC-33 1976 Okiman at 12:12am 08.25.06 The Cherubini Hunters 0/880 Does anyone know how many square yards of material it takes to recover all of the cabin cushions on
Peggie Hall, please. Ivan at 12:59am 08.25.06 Big Boats 1/829 Peggie: I have a Hunter 356-2003. At delivery I had the dealer put in a Jabsco with electric conver
Boat pole for gin pole? Doghouse at 1:24am 08.25.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/2586 I was making a down wind run the other weekend, and could not keep the jib filled and in place. SO
thread packing size Roger at 11:52pm 08.24.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/732 Hello everyone, new member and sailboat owner here. I have had a ton of boats in my life, but this i
Standard Horizon VHF Ram Mike Jim C at 11:43pm 08.24.06 Ask All Sailors 7/4732 Last week I started having a problem with my Standard Horizon fixed mount VHF and I'm hoping someone
Cange the Mast? bill5347 at 2:11am 08.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1178 The mast system on the 26M seems like the way to go. But I really like the layout of the 26X better.
Trent- Severn Waterway Trip 8/06 Capt Jim367 at 3:39am 08.25.06 Destinations 3/2012 Details at a1sailboats.com/adventures - fun trip 240 miles TS waterway plus 85 miles Lake Ontario no
Built - in fuel tank under v-berth Capt Jim367 at 3:36am 08.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1081 To offset the increased weight of a larger outboard, has anyone installed a built in tank under the
Overheating 33 blockboy at 7:01am 08.25.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1193 has anyone had the upgrade for the Yamnar overheating problem? How does it work now?ThanksFrank
Replacement stern rail Tim Op't Holt at 5:36am 08.25.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/1085 One of the Katrina leftovers is the replacement of part of the stern rail on my '85 H31. I learned r

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Sailboat as 'investment"??? Leeward Rail at 4:21pm 07.15.21 Even buying into a charter boat, where the charter company pays the mortgage for a few years and mai
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view sailcapt340 at 4:15pm 07.15.21 I do have plans to get back to transmitting. It's after this years sailing season. I'll definitely
A New Record! Leeward Rail at 4:11pm 07.15.21 I knew people in our marina had it good, but not this good. :dancing:
A New Record! shemandr at 3:59pm 07.15.21 ugh! I usually paid winter fees when my boat was hauled and spring fee when it was launched. Maybe
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 (2) Philly2DC2LBI at 3:57pm 07.15.21 Thanks, jssailem and shemandr. fantastic advice, really appreciate it. In the picture in reply #8
Hiding a Ham Radio antenna from view Brian D at 3:57pm 07.15.21 I would also recommend adding a Common Mode Choke to prevent RF from returning back to the transmitt
Replacing water tank valcour at 3:53pm 07.15.21 Do you have a leak? have not had a reason to do so yet.
A New Record! dlochner at 3:34pm 07.15.21 Be careful what you wish for. Between mid September and the end of October I have to come up with wi
1984 Hunter 31 pedestal sail sfbay at 3:20pm 07.15.21 I cannot recall the pedestal on my 1987 pedestal but a photo of your pedestal might help to identify
A New Record! Rick486 at 3:18pm 07.15.21 I just got my first Winter storage solicitation. July 15th. Granted it was from Soundings email b
1987 Cat 22 Lazy Jacks Rigging John Marrone at 3:10pm 07.15.21 Better than anything I have found. Thank you
Determining Trailrite C22 1982 VIN mechjagger at 3:08pm 07.15.21 Thanks for the reply and welcome. My understanding is trail rite America has gone out of business.
Review of Ruddercraft Airfoil rudder rgranger at 3:00pm 07.15.21
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 jssailem at 2:59pm 07.15.21 I agree it depends on the rig configuration. My little 15 footer was designed like a tank. I consult
1987 Cat 22 Lazy Jacks Rigging sail sfbay at 2:57pm 07.15.21 Does this lazy jack diagram for a Catalina 22 in this link help? Lazy Jacks - Anything and Everythi
Replacing water tank jssailem at 2:53pm 07.15.21 Our member @Peggie Hall HeadMistress always recommends Ronco Plastics for quality tanks. https://r
Retractible Keel Line Replacement rgranger at 2:51pm 07.15.21 I'm also in Charleston, and would be happy to help. Would be nice to meet some other owners in the
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 shemandr at 2:51pm 07.15.21 I think that would work well. But if the Javeling is fractional the upper mast may not be able to s
Retractible Keel Line Replacement rgranger at 2:50pm 07.15.21 Is this similar to your configuration? Yes. You can see the line going around the wheel of your
Add a Spinnaker to my Javelin 14 (1) jssailem at 2:45pm 07.15.21 Looking at image, I suspect the jib halyard was used to fly the spinnaker. I know that is what I co

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