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Anchor locker drain on h40.5 and similiar Rich Stidger at 11:51am 07.12.06 Big Boats 2/959 When replacing my anchor chain this year, I discovered that the drain in the locker is about 2-3 inc
Grampian 15' Hull #1676 Trunk repair Bob Haynes at 11:49am 07.12.06 Grampian 1/2360 Just purchased this old Grampian boat and would be interested in the year it was made. All I have i
rear bulkhead Gary at 11:45am 07.12.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/851 I have a plywood seperator between the engine and the fuel tank is this standerd on a 1982 model? I
hunter 34 anchor roller jim at 12:24pm 07.12.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1096 Someone ran into my boat and bent the anchor roller. We are going to replace the whole plate that in
Kiwi Auto Feathering Prop Tom St John at 12:35pm 07.12.06 Big Boats 3/840 I am considering the purchase of a Kiwi auto feathering prop. Does any one have any experiance with
Humminbird 787c2 on the 26X Pedistal-- (1) Mel E at 2:56pm 07.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/792 I posted a message on mounting the 2006 Humminbird 787c2 on my 26X a couple months ago. Someone ask
How not to install a toilet (1) Steve Feinsilver at 12:41pm 07.12.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1293 I have now broken the pump on the original equipment (crummy) head on my Hunter 410 for the second t
NOAA internet charts available to all,check it out abe at 3:49pm 07.12.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1443 at http://www.nauticalcharts.gov/viewer/ Hundreds of charts availiable, easy to look at without an
Inconsiderate Stink Potters! (1) John S at 2:17pm 07.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/922 An inconsiderate stinkpotter ran into my outboard motor while I was walking up to get my trailer to
Use of Pip Pins for Mast Hold Down (1) John S at 2:13pm 07.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/851 There are often on sale on Ebay aircraft pip pins that can substitute for nuts and bolts. Push the b
sand in bilge bruce at 2:12pm 07.12.06 Mid-Size Boats 0/1016 This past weekend I ran my 2001 Hunter 290 aground for the first time. I worked her loose in about t
Gas Spring Strut on Pop Top (1) John S at 2:07pm 07.12.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1066 I installed my gas struts today. They are too powerful and I need to reduce the spring strength. I h
Line Drawing / Sailplan (1) Tim22902 at 1:15pm 07.12.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/986 Does anyone know where I might get something like this for a 89' Hunter 30G? The file would need to
Anyone live near Dickinson, Texas? Mike8245 at 1:15pm 07.12.06 Ask All Sailors 0/876 There is a boat for sale I am interested in at the repo yard there, can't get enough info about cond
Table refinishing Michael15707 at 12:42pm 07.12.06 Smaller Boats 2/931 I need to refinish the table in my 26 -- has anyone done that? Couldn't find much in the archives.
Batten Size Rook at 7:31pm 07.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/905 I have a Hunter 34 circa 1983 with O'Brien sails. I need to replace the battens but am not sure wet
That was a great rendezvous! Ken Palmer at 9:26pm 07.10.06 Lake Ontario Hunter Sailing Assoc. 2/2695 I want to thank all that came to the LOHSA 2006 Rendezvous at Port Credit, Ontario. It was fun meeti
Rub Rail Damage Jim Hanson at 8:03pm 07.10.06 Bigger Boats 0/932 A recent storm caused damage to 52" of my rub rail. The rubber is okay but the plastic in shot. Th
C320 traveller Ron at 9:57pm 07.10.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/2338 Don; I tend to reef our C320 at about 12 - 14 knots. The traveller sheets are awkward to work with
Camden Boatworks OnLine Marine Store Warning Nate at 9:35pm 07.10.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1062 This is a warning to stay away from Camden Boatworks OnLine Marine Store. I order a part from them w

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Trouble Shooting Yanmar Tachometer for "B" Panel (1) Davidasailor26 at 5:40pm 06.27.21 How did you test that the sensor failed? Could you extend whatever test you did to points farther do
Soft floor/hull Michaelminer at 5:38pm 06.27.21 I am pretty sure the foam was factory original, but I could be wrong. Would it be bad for the boat
Trouble Shooting Yanmar Tachometer for "B" Panel twalker H260 at 5:32pm 06.27.21 I would assume you have one wire coming off the sensor and the other connection is the engine ground
Soft floor/hull Davidasailor26 at 5:31pm 06.27.21
Docking Against the Wind Team118 at 5:20pm 06.27.21 It may be counter-intuitive but speed is your friend. The more water passing the keel and rudder, t
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994 Fred at 5:18pm 06.27.21
Docking Against the Wind Don S/V ILLusion at 5:16pm 06.27.21 It may be counter-intuitive but speed is your friend. The more water passing the keel and rudder, th
Soft floor/hull Michaelminer at 5:08pm 06.27.21 I cut the edges of the sole everywhen you can walk. Between the sole and hull I found what you see
Soft floor/hull (3) Michaelminer at 4:54pm 06.27.21 195704195705195706
Whisker pole (1) jssailem at 4:44pm 06.27.21 Dr D... Tursi, gives a solid understanding of the preventer in his classes. I think you have a great
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install (2) Closing Time at 4:44pm 06.27.21 Really valuable info that makes my confidence level go up. I may get the dockside set up done this
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging John Marrone at 4:27pm 06.27.21 Owner's Manual: Category: Running Rigging Main Sheet = 3/8" Dacron, 65'-0" Length Jib Sheet = 3/
Sailing to Catalina Island? (1) Kings Gambit at 4:12pm 06.27.21
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging Sailfanatic at 4:11pm 06.27.21 3/8" seems like pretty hefty halyard line size for 22'. Do you some doc for that, I would think 5/16
230 bolt connector to breaker panel dlochner at 4:02pm 06.27.21 Those are Anderson Power connectors. It is a simple system that allows you to build your own custom
Sailboat Deck Paint Project_Mayhem at 3:36pm 06.27.21 My last boat had the interlux brightside and non skid. I doubt the PO did proper prep. It was pealin
tachometer not accurate Maine Sail at 3:36pm 06.27.21 That's where you have it backwards. He's not backwards.. In order for the regulator to hold batter
Sail Track Lubricant Project_Mayhem at 3:32pm 06.27.21 I found a can of dry lubricant made by Blaster which has Teflon in it. I used this same stuff with
Sailing to Catalina Island? Kings Gambit at 3:30pm 06.27.21 Just sailed over to Emerald Bay on Thursday leaving through LAGate near 1140. Reefed the mainsail in
Need help simpson hyspeed windlass jssailem at 3:28pm 06.27.21 Hello @aret007 Welcome tot he forum and congrats on your 28 Catalina. @sail sfbay has provided some

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