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How to keep Mast Vertical George H260 at 10:26am 08.31.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1978 Need tips on keeping mast verticalYesterday, while under sail, the "T" bolt of the forestay popped
Hunter backup rudder system newly anonymous at 7:12am 08.31.06 Big Boats 1/1531 I just found out that Hunter is making a backup rudder system for the 38, 41 426. 44 and 46 for $750
C27 propeller shaft packing width Brian Stipak at 7:11am 08.31.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1118 Can anyone tell me....What width shaft packing material for the propeller stuffing box does a C27
pointing with a catalina 400 larrys at 11:02am 08.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1028 asked this last year and had two responses. just bought new 135 north sail jib, I need to know if ex
taking on water under sail Steven M at 11:55am 08.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 10/969 My trusty 22 is taking on water under sail. This started last year. Taking on about 2 gallons per ho
Need help deciding on a Daysailer djmeaney at 11:34am 08.31.06 Trailer Sailors 18/10504 What kind of Daysailer should I buy?After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and
What kind of Daysailer should I buy? djmeaney at 11:31am 08.31.06 Day Sailers 2/1335 After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and had a few kids) I finally repaired my
Mac 26S Trailer on a long haul? SeacretSailor at 2:53pm 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/1695 Hey guys, quick trailering question: I just bought a 1991 MacG 26S in Houston and will drive/traile
Is bottom paint required, etc...? charlyhound at 11:10pm 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1476 I have never owned a boat but just bought a little Hunter 19. I don't intend to sail it until next
120 amp alternator? John at 11:50pm 08.29.06 Big Boats 14/2187 I am currently cruising in my Hunter 38 and have a 40hp Yanmar with a 60amp alternator. I am finding
Is this a Columbia? (1) Jerry Jones at 12:11am 08.30.06 Columbia 3/1780 The registration says it's a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. No hull ID#. Someone said it looks like
34 citation swing keel missing john williams at 12:08am 08.30.06 Other Sailboats 0/856 I am looking for info on the swing keel that is supposed to be on this boat. Would love pics or draw
Adjustable backstay? Dick Westwood at 2:03am 08.30.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/2808 I sail a Cal 20. This off season's project: replace the standing rigging. It's been suggested that I
loose struts on a 91 catalina 42 George at 1:51am 08.30.06 Big Boats 1/1401 Diver indicated my struts wobble. I checked them myself and it's more like a click. no water seen in
rudder,skeg repair Silent Magic at 1:48am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1690 I need to repair a fiberglass crack that runs top to bottom on leading edge of rudder post. Would li
Battery Cables Shippy at 3:16am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 23/1941 I need to learn all I can about battery cables, including sizing, installation and a good source to
Sailtime boat owners: Would you do it again? blockboy at 2:33am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1067 I am interesed in the opinions of the sailtime owner members, particularly those who are now selling
373 Forum Jerry at 2:20am 08.30.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1494 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 26/7936 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 10/2009 Does anyone know where I can get replacement plexiglass windows for the side lights on a Mac 22?

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Cat 22 Outboard Options Leeward Rail at 11:29am 07.31.21 Why not use the nissan until you have actually tried it ? The 6 hp tohatsu has the Cat22 at max hul
Oceanis 31 Window leak Hello Below at 11:28am 07.31.21 Any advice appreciated. The correct way to do it is as suggested by sail sfbay. I have a port ligh
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire Stu Jackson at 11:22am 07.31.21 How about the 20 amp/hr rating on these batteries? Mike, there's a nice skipper over on cruisersfo
Rudder woes, don't trust it! rpludwig at 11:21am 07.31.21 Might look at post #9 in this thread on similar subject: (1) Replacing the Gudgeons on a C-22 \| Sa
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Gary Ryan at 11:20am 07.31.21 Thank you Kloudie1. Great article!
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Gary Ryan at 11:19am 07.31.21 I'll have to check. I replaced the house batteries last year, so I'm good there. It's a 2002 Hunte
Rudder woes, don't trust it! Leeward Rail at 11:17am 07.31.21 @rpludwig. hehe I not only missed multiple typos, I also suggested to do what you mentioned in your
Cleaning dLj at 11:08am 07.31.21 Short answer - yes. dj
Rudder woes, don't trust it! rpludwig at 11:02am 07.31.21 LR.....yea, exactly, thinking of drilling a pintle for a cotter or ringding if long enough as a quik
Linear drive fitment dLj at 11:00am 07.31.21 I do a lot of coastal sailing but I am planning to sail to the Med next year from the UK The CPT i
Catalina 309 Osmosis Damage Hull Sailfanatic at 10:54am 07.31.21
Installing Battery Monitor Captain Larry-DH at 10:49am 07.31.21 Are those two batteries wired in parallel as one bank? Or is one the house, and the other for engin
Olympic Swimmers JamesG161 at 10:47am 07.31.21 For any Fluid Dynamics , certain shapes matter. The resistance to movement is called Drag. The Ene
Linear drive fitment sunandsmiles at 10:43am 07.31.21 I do a lot of coastal sailing but I am planning to sail to the Med next year from the UK
Linear drive fitment dLj at 10:36am 07.31.21 You could also look for a better wheel mount autopilot. CPT makes a very solid unit but doesn't have
Linear drive fitment sunandsmiles at 10:11am 07.31.21 i think my other option due to lack of space around the quadrant is to mount a rotary drive directly
Olympic Swimmers Don Guillette at 10:00am 07.31.21 I wonder if orangutans would be good swimmers!!
Catalina 309 Osmosis Damage Hull jssailem at 9:50am 07.31.21 There are a lot of thoughts about blisters. Some focus repairs when they are in the laminate. Others
What Starter Battery??? BOSSailor at 9:47am 07.31.21 I've got a cheap Costco group 31 battery isolated from my main house battery and charged via an ACR.
Linear drive fitment jssailem at 9:41am 07.31.21 Welcome to the forum here at SBO. There are several methods to install a below deck AP on a boat. L

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