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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 2/1578 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 17/3396 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 4/768 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 8/2587 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 2/1179 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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Sta-lok fittings patbratton at 4:16am 07.16.21 I only know of practical sailors article: Mechanical Terminal Pull Test \| Practical Sailor that is e
Sta-lok fittings dLj at 4:03am 07.16.21 Does anyone know the actual strength difference between machine swaged and Sta-Loc connectors? I fi
Reverse Steering Characteristics justsomeguy at 9:41pm 07.15.21 Spring line?
1984 Hunter 31 pedestal Claude L.-Auger at 8:37pm 07.15.21 My 34 pedestal is a Merriman Yacht Specialties. Long out of business! You can check here on site for
Peggy Hall - Vinegar sitting in toilet after pumping dry Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:35pm 07.15.21 Nope...The pump needs real LUBRICATION. There are two ways to do that: 1.The never ending job of fl
Replacing water tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:09pm 07.15.21 Ronco Plastics has been Catalina's OEM waste and water tank supplier for decades. You can buy direct
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Leeward Rail at 8:02pm 07.15.21 I always thought Beer was only rented. Only part of it is. The ratio depends on the beer. Coors
Introducing Myself Catalina 22 at 7:55pm 07.15.21 Hi Ted, thank you very much for your detailed info, that really helps!
Sailboat as 'investment"??? jssailem at 7:52pm 07.15.21 Time to invest in some beer. I always thought Beer was only rented.
Sailboat as 'investment"??? dlochner at 6:55pm 07.15.21 Oh well... Time to invest in some beer. Beer is never owned. It is only rented. Often for a time
Furler Twists Sirius Pete at 6:52pm 07.15.21 Group, First, my apology for my delay! So, I used the ideas for lubing the swivel (dry lubricant)
1987 Hunter 23 mast. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14pm 07.15.21 Forum store has your build list of parts. Franc Spar has to be Z Spar. The other mast supplier was
A New Record! Scott T-Bird at 6:10pm 07.15.21 I never pay the winter bill until I get an invoice after the boat has been hauled out and the servic
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Crazy Dave Condon at 6:08pm 07.15.21 Load range of the tires? How many supports on each bunk board? Brakes? Installation of a bow eye
Hunter 212 Spinnaker's Crazy Dave Condon at 5:56pm 07.15.21 @Dave Groshong Does the forum store offer that option? If so, can you advise
Retractible Keel Line Replacement Crazy Dave Condon at 5:46pm 07.15.21 @sullyd First, safety is a factor. Trying to save a buck is foolish. Have the boat lifted. T
Sailboat as 'investment"??? sail sfbay at 5:26pm 07.15.21 QUESTION??
Sailboat as 'investment"??? Tally Ho at 4:49pm 07.15.21
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

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