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cracks in the keel Rick Donovan at 3:35pm 05.16.06 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1267 when gettin my 1978 Hunter 25 ready to lanch this year I've noticed cracks in the keel about halfw
Spreader for Islander 30 Bahama (1) Neal at 3:30pm 05.16.06 Islander 4/2325 Looking for a replacement for lower spreader for an Islander 30 Bahama. Tried Dwyer mast with no lu
M-18 RPM- Cat 27 John/Illinois at 10:26pm 05.13.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1009 My M-18 runs fine, not heat issue but max rpm is an indicated 2450. I get 5.5 knots at 2250. Near
Voltage regulator replacement Erwin Embacher at 10:55pm 05.13.06 Other Sailboats 1/953 Ahoy Atomic BombersI have the older model A4 (with a Prestolite 35 Amp alternator,)in a C'C Corvet
Wind gage Stefan at 10:58pm 05.13.06 Hallberg-Rassy 0/1556 Hi!I'm using a VDO wind gage with 3 display, 2 for wind direction and the other for the strength.
Rigging Bob at 11:08pm 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1118 Hallo Frends!I am a sailor from switzerland, I cannot good english. I have a Oceanis Clipper 423 Pe
zink anodes Bill Hunter at 11:38pm 05.13.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1479 I have just purchased a Catalina 27 had it hauled and am in the process of painting the bottom would
you be the judge, jury, and point maker tom h at 11:44pm 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1246 I have this problem. I have a 37' Iriwn with bowsprit that takes her to 40'. There is no other pla
engine survey Patrick4344 at 10:40pm 05.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/881 Hi to everyone,First, excuse my english, i have not been practicing for a while but this is surely
BBQ mount Macgregor 26s heysteveh at 12:05am 05.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1246 I am a new owner of a '93 Macgregor 26s. I have heard you can mount a BBQ to the stern rail some ho
Any Good Marinas in the Florida Keys? Bill Wehmer at 12:20am 05.14.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1042 Planning to purchase a boat in the Keys for winter use. Summer in Lake Erie, winter in the Keys. Has
propeller shaft seal ohpoppy at 12:21am 05.14.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1216 there's a drip, drip, drip on the transmission side of the propeller shaft. Between the rubber hose
Added ballast Sailmate at 12:24am 05.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2715 Has anyone installed solid (lead, concrete) ballast in water ballast tank? If so, were new access ho
Thru Hull Sizing Scott N. at 1:08am 05.14.06 Big Boats 0/754 Is a 1" ID (rather than the normal 1.5")thru-hull big enough to use for the head discharge?I have a
Installing a Head peterbud at 1:33am 05.14.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1042 Has anyone installed a real head on a Oday 222 I just bought the boat and my wife will not deal with
Private Dockage in Vero Beach, FL Wilkie Marvel at 2:14am 05.14.06 Ask All Sailors 0/891 Looking to Rent Dock Space from Nov. 2006 to January 2007 for our Hunter 336.
backing plates Al at 3:32am 05.14.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/991 Hey All. I'm currently reviving and upgrading my Mac 22(1978).Not sure if the backing plates on it
salon portlights richb2395 at 3:06am 05.14.06 Ask An Oday Owner 0/794 greetings alli've just purchased a 37 cc and i'm trying to find portlights for the 4 big ones in t
new prop for my C28 <<>> TJ at 4:02am 05.14.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/799 I've decided to reprop my C28, does anyone care to offer their experiences.I currently have the fac
Bayfield 25 : water intake strainer needed? Richard Butela at 4:12am 05.14.06 Other Sailboats 0/868 Should I install a strainer on the engine water intake?If so what kind?Thanks

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where to find gaskets for PYHI ports on ODay 34 Dave Groshong at 10:21am 06.15.21 https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?54004 https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=31%20(83-
Question about Jib Furling System Timm R Oday25 at 10:02am 06.15.21 I'm hoping to help . The picture that you posted is exactly what I have .I used about 1' of 1/4" Sta
BELT DUST Ralph Johnstone at 9:54am 06.15.21 AGAIN- DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS TASK IN THE MANNER I DID. (It may not be safe!!! :yikes:;):D Make sure
BELT DUST odaydokay at 9:52am 06.15.21 My Universal M12 throws dust. Am told they all do. Did not try belt brand change but have found tha
Is tuning the rigging necessary? (1) Justin_NSA at 9:36am 06.15.21 Anyone have a guess to this album cover and by whom?:biggrin:
How far down should she be dunked? odaydokay at 9:35am 06.15.21 You can measure all you want but if you have sail up and get heeled over (depending upon which way)
Roller furling markwbird at 9:33am 06.15.21 Something is wrong with it.
Is tuning the rigging necessary? markwbird at 9:31am 06.15.21 Yes
Hunter 45DS SeaTalk Backbone bgwedepohl at 9:30am 06.15.21 That was the first place I looked but the opening is small and my head is big. I am 6'5" and cannot
Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves? Justin_NSA at 9:30am 06.15.21 A friend of mine's brother was drowned by what was described as a rogue wave back in 2010. https://w
Is tuning the rigging necessary? Daddio417 at 9:28am 06.15.21 All the right info is here, if the shrouds were good before they will be good after. Checking once
Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves? jon hansen at 9:01am 06.15.21 Balderash :biggrin:
New Headsail SoSound at 8:38am 06.15.21 Our first sailboat was a First 285 which had a recently purchased 135% Genoa, it was an excellent bo
Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves? Kings Gambit at 8:26am 06.15.21 Not to mince words, but notice the word often. The definition is straighforward per NOAA. "those
How far down should she be dunked? (2) Project_Mayhem at 8:22am 06.15.21 <p>
Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30 JRT at 8:19am 06.15.21 No idea, but for me a 30' boat is a big boat and comes with big boat cost no matter if it is $5k or
Roller furling jssailem at 8:11am 06.15.21 Great solution if that is the piece that is broken... I guess it is time for an inspection of the fu
Solar panel installation - Oceanis 31 - advice Bluenose at 8:11am 06.15.21 Thank you for your reply. Yes, go with bigger wattage for what you are doing. Those rail clamps are
Chartplotters and GPS how do you decide. Scott T-Bird at 8:01am 06.15.21 You will never regret having a large chartplotter at the helm. Go big. And that's what you call a
where to find gaskets for PYHI ports on ODay 34 (1) sail sfbay at 7:56am 06.15.21 Is this what you are looking for? Black, heavy-duty rubber replacement gaskets for Bomar extruded a

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