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keel cable leak Don Balkwill at 11:16am 05.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1224 I recently put the Venture 222 that I bought used last year in the water for the first time. In calm
Centerboard lift Sharon21356 at 11:15am 05.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1162 Am a newbie so bear with me. Have a 25 Oday (1977). The CB lift rope is frayed and has a wire core
Air Conditioning Mac 26M (1) Rcman4u2 at 11:44am 05.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/3234 I can finally enjoy the cool breeze of air conditioning on those hot nights. The picture shows how
2 Blade vs. 3 Blade prop and most efficient pitch? David Popken at 12:04pm 05.02.06 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1470 My 1978 Cherubini H30 has a 3 blade 12/10 LH prop. Max speed in calm waters is +/- 5 knots. Of cou
Motor size David Kemp at 11:00am 05.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1233 I am looking for guidance on powering a new 26M. Would a 25HP outboard be sufficient to maintain a
mast raising helper pole jeff at 12:54pm 05.02.06 Chrysler 3/3616 i am looking for the button that fits in the end of the helper pole to raise the mast on my sailboat
cowl vent replacment for a Hunter 34 Ramon at 1:06pm 05.02.06 Big Boats 5/1252 ladies and gentlemen: I own a Hunter 34 (1985) which was equipped with 2 cowl vents placed between
C22 swing keel vs. 240 Richard at 1:43pm 05.02.06 Smaller Boats 6/1165 Do any of you have direct experience with the 240 and swing keel Catalina 22? Which is less tender?
Can I fix this Keel jeff21123 at 1:33pm 05.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/941 I am looking to buy a venture 17 and the swing keel is in bad shape.Cracks in fiberglass and peel of
What is the rubber ball thingy? Ken13531 at 2:41pm 05.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1066 I decommisioned my C30 last fall, moved her over the mountains and am ready to drop her in the lake
rebed chain plates matthew at 3:21pm 05.02.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1094 I have to rebed the chain plates for the mast stays. My thoughts were to remove one at a time with n
photos wanted - main/boom attachments Jonathan at 5:26pm 05.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/937 After 2 years of restoration of the hull I am desperately trying to find some photos and diagrams of
Non Skid Paint Bob at 9:19pm 04.30.06 Ask All Sailors 4/990 I have a Hunter 1982 37' Cutter that needs to have the non skid paint re-done. With all of the produ
jib sail cover john at 9:40pm 04.30.06 Smaller Boats 1/1453 where is the best place to pick up sail cover for jib
Diesel Starting Problems Lewis14507 at 9:53pm 04.30.06 Ask All Sailors 18/1429 My 2gm20f Yanmar diesel is difficult to start. New Battery and starter motor installed. I hold the s
Selden Boom Kicker 2 Ken at 9:55pm 04.30.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/2076 Asked the same question on the Hunter site. Here are the replies. Question Answered.Something do
cutlass bearing???? Jack2438 at 9:07pm 04.30.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1331 After my 7 day trip I noticed a high pitch wine coming from the stern area of the boat. It kind of s
Cutless Paul (Affinity C320) at 8:55pm 04.30.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/813 I need to change the cutless on my C-320. Will the shaft clear the rudder or does the rudder also n
yanmar mixing elbow carl1553 at 10:44pm 04.30.06 Ask All Sailors 11/5450 Our boat has only sailed in clean fresh water. Do we have to be concerned with cleaning the mixing
Engine Bleeding Tony at 11:57pm 04.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1170 I have a Yanmar 4JH3E 56hp engine I am not getting the air out of after changing Racor and engine fu

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What's it called (2) Will Gilmore at 5:35pm 05.16.21 194226 Maybe a T- terminal? Does the stay end in a t-ball swage? 194227 Terminal Swages Not all T
The Cruising Area near Blaine, WA Terry Cox at 5:34pm 05.16.21 Turns out, there appears more to the area than non-locals might appreciate. Of course there is a ha
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 5:26pm 05.16.21 May sail day with wife and daughter went great. Motored out to our anchor spot, dropped the hook a
2004 44DS Port light screen replacement quadrille38 at 5:19pm 05.16.21 One other suggestion. Contact the folks at the SBO store directly. They have been amazing and resour
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Tom J at 5:16pm 05.16.21 How's your back? While it ain't pretty, anchors and chains can be hauled by hand. Windlasses are a
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker Terry Cox at 4:56pm 05.16.21 I've hauled 150 ft of chain and a 33# anchor off the bottom. Our windlass is wired directly from t
Moisture damage (2) rukidn at 4:52pm 05.16.21 Project finally completed, albeit on our wounded boat. Pics below. Because of the wide and varying
Sealing cabin top seams (1) rukidn at 4:46pm 05.16.21 I guess I did confuse some by posting photos of only the bottom of the hood. Project is now complete
The Cruising Area near Blaine, WA Orbweaver at 4:34pm 05.16.21 Funny, I was out the Seattle area Wed-Fri myself. I was stationed at McChord back in the day, and I
What's it called (1) MikeyJ at 4:34pm 05.16.21 194222
Alternatives to NER Salsa (better price, less ugly) ScubaGuy2 at 4:30pm 05.16.21 Thank you all for the replies. Please do keep the suggestions coming. I think I'm going to tuff it
New outboard? jon hansen at 4:30pm 05.16.21 fix the outboard, put your money towards new sails. it is a sailboat. just my $0.02 :cool:
Alternatives to NER Salsa (better price, less ugly) JohnShannon at 4:26pm 05.16.21 Yeah any rope that is thick enough to not murder your hands is going to be strong enough. I don't g
New outboard? twalker H260 at 4:23pm 05.16.21 Sorry # crowley marine. Yes a bit pricier. -32$ https://www.crowleymarine.com/parts/453717.cfm?g
Alternatives to NER Salsa (better price, less ugly) dlochner at 4:11pm 05.16.21 I don't understand mainsheets, it seems to me some stout twine would be adequate. The tension in
16 Daysailer--selling---price thoughts? jon hansen at 4:08pm 05.16.21 this is a 16' daysailer with trailer. you don't mention the brand. prolly $1,950.00 firm
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker dlochner at 4:07pm 05.16.21 The main breaker will trip if the windlass breaker is larger than the main breaker. Typically the s
New outboard? kendyoozed at 3:49pm 05.16.21
16 Daysailer--selling---price thoughts? Noodat Lady at 3:46pm 05.16.21 Hmmm. This couldn't be a devious way of advertising your boat for sale, could it? No, surely not.
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta Daddio862 at 3:46pm 05.16.21 Looks like you are getting there!

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