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suitable winch grease gene at 12:02am 08.29.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1021 I don't have access to winch grease. what can I get at an autoparts store?
Pipe Berth Cupboards Larry7106 at 12:05am 08.29.06 Morgan 1/1812 I would like to fill in the pipe berth with cupboards, a wine rack, a book case etc. In some pocture
prop size for Yamaha 60 bigfoot or Yamaha 75(26m) Capt Jim367 at 12:08am 08.29.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1583 Would like to know specific prop size for yamaha 60 bigfoot or 75 when used on a mac 26M or X. Am St
how to remove the holding tank ? Martin15371 at 12:29am 08.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/961 I have to remove the holding tank, but i can't figure from where it goes out. ?the tank is made of
Spreaders on wrong side? Rick Macdonald at 1:40am 08.29.06 Smaller Boats 9/1182 I have a 1995 H23.5.Perhaps not a big deal, but when I stand in the cockpit and look forward and u
The Moorings Ownership Program Chris at 1:56am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 3/3149 I'm looking at investing in The Moorings Ownership Program and am seeking any positive/negative expe
Coast Guard License - Sea Time? Tim at 1:20am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 5/3202 I have been sailing for a number of years now and want to get my Coast Guard six-pack License. I re
Bilge Switch NYSail at 1:10am 08.29.06 Other Sailboats 3/1018 Hello allI have a Rule 2000 bilge pump connected to a Rule 35 float switch. Problem is that the s
Auto Bilge Switch NYSail at 1:09am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 4/879 Hello allI have a Rule 2000 bilge pump connected to a Rule 35 float switch. Problem is that the s
An opportunity to study the weather Ross at 12:45am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 5/918 With tropical storm Ernesto starting up the east coast we have the opportunity to observe the change
Seeking Headsail for P323 Mark Rinkel at 2:28am 08.29.06 Other Sailboats 3/777 I am looking for a used headsail that is in decent shape for my Pearson 323. The one I have got is
Single Handed or Not? (1) Steve at 4:14am 08.29.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1104 Has anyone made a coastal trip of 100-150nm by themselves? What were the conditions and lessons lea
Sailing Podcast Mike at 5:27am 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1165 I came across this website that provides free podcasts geared towards sailors. This is not Jimmy Bu
first sailboat kentz69719 at 4:47am 08.29.06 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/999 Hi! We just bought our first sailboat...a Hunter 23. Anyone with suggestions or tips for a new sail
Steering Quadrant Access Panel Mike 16572 at 6:08am 08.29.06 Catalina 30 3/2589 I am replacing the cockpit floor access panel to my steering quadrant. Unattended cracks by the prev
Halyard John Radcliff at 6:34am 08.29.06 Day Sailers 4/1269 Any one have the diameter of the halyard for the main sail handy?
Waterspouts this morning Paul at 6:28am 08.29.06 Big Boats 0/757 This link has several neat photos of waterspouts this morning near Racine, Wis., on Lake Michigan.
OC 281 furling main krag at 8:25am 08.29.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/998 I don't have a clue how to set up the main. The mast is up with the main furled inside but I have no
Trailer modification Brian Scott at 8:36am 08.29.06 Trailer Sailors 8/1925 I'm in the market for a trailer sailor and have been reading about sailboat unfreindly launch ramps.
O'day 26 mast rake Dennis23509 at 8:38am 08.29.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1317 Anyone know the factory mast rake measurements?

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How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? Dave Groshong at 10:30am 07.27.21 Dow Corning 795 is the sealant you want, screws are no longer required: https://shop.hunterowners.c
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? rgranger at 10:22am 07.27.21 I would not assume Hurricane Damage. Ports leak over time and need to be reseated.
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in? sail sfbay at 10:19am 07.27.21 Are they leaking? The fixed portlights on my Hunter 386 and now Hunter 46 has screws on windows uti
Relocation/Sea Strainer/Fuel Filter etc? ScottySailor at 10:08am 07.27.21
Led replacement? ScottySailor at 10:07am 07.27.21 Wow George a big thanks to you for going above and beyond. much appreciated. scotty
1987 Cat 22 SK Lazy Jacks John Marrone at 10:07am 07.27.21 Thank you all for the help. Previous owner called back and advised he never used the Lazy Jack, off
Led replacement? (3) Georgedoyle at 10:00am 07.27.21 196562196563196564
Sail repair advice? sail sfbay at 9:56am 07.27.21 If you cannot take the sail to loft for a professional repair this instruction will get you back on
Led replacement? (10) Georgedoyle at 9:55am 07.27.21 196552196553196554196555196556196557196558196559196560196561
Adventures in anchoring JamesG161 at 9:30am 07.27.21 They are there to give you insight. How you elect too use that info is up to you. or the Mariner
Adventures in anchoring jssailem at 9:14am 07.27.21 First, congrats for taking your boat out and bringing here home safely. Solo first experiences are a
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis joyof10 at 9:03am 07.27.21 I just returned from filling up my LP tanks. One was empty, but the other had some gas in it. A
Adventures in anchoring Kings Gambit at 8:59am 07.27.21 The last time I had to recover anchor chain manually, several years ago when the windlass froze up,
Jabsco head seepage back into bowl from holding tank jec1 at 8:53am 07.27.21 We have a similar problem, just bought a 2016 Jeanneau with a Jabsco manual head. The bowl was fill
First time boat owner... Battery alarm Davidasailor26 at 8:53am 07.27.21 Thanks for all your help. So do you suggest I hold off on replacing the house batteries? They ar
Bilge water wont stay put! FastOlson at 8:46am 07.27.21 I think the saildrive seal is leaking a bit... Then again it's an O'Day which are notorious for lea
Hunter 34 Starboard side of engine access kloudie1 at 8:38am 07.27.21 If you replace the lift pump mounting bolts with studs, things get a whole lot easier .. The dip sti
Rigging the 2nd reef in a 310? (1) Flying Jay at 8:37am 07.27.21 I wonder if that fair lead is supposed to be for a halyard, and not the reef line? From a diagram
2013+ MH-40 Discussion Hull13 at 8:06am 07.27.21 Thanks Bob. I would be very interested in hearing from him on this. Curious if you have an asymmet
Using a trolling motor on small boat Philly2DC2LBI at 8:03am 07.27.21 Thanks Norsail. Yeah, my endless issues with the motor has led me to the purchase of an actual outbo

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