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ericson-32 -1972 barnacle14434 at 2:25pm 04.10.06 Other Sailboats 2/2218 Hi out there! Is there an ericsons owners group website? Here is my question, I have a friend who
Keel cable exit cut groove in pipe on C22 Ray at 2:10pm 04.10.06 Smaller Boats 3/1623 On my 1980 C22 I have found that the keel cable has cut a groove in the forward center of the cable
Sail materials... Bly at 9:09pm 04.08.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1080 I have sails I purchased on a used boat that are made of a certain stiffness and seemingly treated m
Inboard 25 Before the Bell at 9:20pm 04.08.06 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1021 I'm curious to know if anyone has a Cherub. 25 with an inboard engine in it. I have a 1976 with an
Problems with Sticky Throttle Cable - NOT PHitchcox at 9:05pm 04.08.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1665 Searched the archives for problems with throttle cables and found a good selection of advice. My t
starter button and key Edward at 10:44pm 04.08.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/887 The starter button and key on my Cat30 are original (and therefore 17 years old), and whilst I have
340 hot water tank coolant leak John at 10:44pm 04.08.06 Big Boats 4/840 Hi I have a 1998 build commissioned 1999 Hunter 340 , I have noticed a small ammount green water in
Getting rid of mildew smell Stuart at 2:07am 04.09.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/1559 Want to attack a faint, but noticeable mildew smell in our 1999 Hunter 340.Have cleaned ' kept dry
Newport Sailboat year built scott at 1:46am 04.09.06 Newport 0/1786 I just purchased a Newport 190 sailboat from an estateThis boat is complete and nice condition as i
28 Islander rudder bushing replacement Keith at 1:19am 04.09.06 Islander 2/2571 I have a 1978 Islander 28, tiller steering. As the rudder has developed some play I plan to remove t
Information on a 25' American sailboat novelman17128 at 4:28am 04.09.06 Trailer Sailors 2/2225 Do any of you have any info on a 1970's American sailboat or know where I can find any?Novelman
Spreader specifications Mike O. at 4:36am 04.09.06 Other Sailboats 2/826 I am in the process of restoring a forgotten 1973 36' Pearson. Missing from the pkg. were the spread
Cuban Cruising (1) Rick D at 4:43am 04.09.06 Destinations 2/1779 Just came back from Santiago de Cuba. Wonderful and weird. Anyhow, the whole thing is a very long st
Wanted forward hatch Jim at 4:51am 04.09.06 Smaller Boats 2/870 Do you know where a replacement forward hatch can be purchased for a 1979 Hunter 25?
Teak Companionway Rails Steve at 5:03am 04.09.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1925 Hello. I have a 1986 Hunter 23. I'm trying to replace the teak rails that hold the sliding compani
Temptations... have you been there? Brian D at 5:39am 04.09.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1210 With my Lancer 27PS being 50 miles to the south of me, I found a temptation at the marina I want to
mast raising system 26m Fred7881 at 5:05am 04.09.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/863 Can anyone tell me a location on the web or in florida where I can purchase the mast raising system
Changing Standing Rigging Jim Turner at 5:42am 04.09.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1013 The standing rigging on my 94 MacGregor 26 is showing some wear. I have not found anyone in my circl
Reading serial number on an O'Day 272 Charlie at 5:45am 04.09.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1302 How do you read the serial number on an O'Day 272. I am looking to add sail number(s) and the hull n
P36-2 Starboard Access NYSail at 6:16am 04.09.06 Other Sailboats 2/808 Good weekend at the boat. Now I have access.

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Seaward 25 vs H240 sesmith at 6:52pm 06.06.21 We had a 23.5 before we got our Seaward 25. They are totally different animals other than the fact
kea to main door Udi at 6:49pm 06.06.21 Hi! I'll see if that method could work. I am going to check with HM angeniring the that idea as well
kea to main door Ron20324 at 6:49pm 06.06.21 Hi ! As a new hunter owner, I have two questions. 1)Any idea how can I get an extra key to the cab
kea to main door Ron20324 at 6:40pm 06.06.21 As you can see there is no room for the cleats at the usual place because of the pulpit and the res
Reverse Cycle difficulties JamesG161 at 6:40pm 06.06.21 If it's NOT related to the reversing valve, then there must be some reason why the pump fails to ci
Hunter 466/460 Winch location & single hand BSEACHAMP at 6:39pm 06.06.21 Hello, Thanks So much for the information. Now I will feel comfortable looking for a H460/466. the
Reverse Cycle difficulties Stu Jackson at 6:36pm 06.06.21 Right, I understand. What I don't understand is why the pump circulates sea water no problem when
Some will hate this!!! Tedd at 6:28pm 06.06.21 So going faster than the wind dead downwind is thought to be impossible. But seems if you are clev
Water pump sucking air? Terry Cox at 6:23pm 06.06.21 Hi Tim, what happens if you pressurize the system, leave the pump on and shut off all faucets? Does
Some will hate this!!! JohnShannon at 6:23pm 06.06.21 So the first "mind blown" item is sailboats can sail faster than the wind. Mine won't but cats and f
Raymarine ST4000 MK2 Wheel Drive - Ball Bearing Size? Ron20324 at 6:19pm 06.06.21 Get a gauge for measuring drill bitS. Put the ball in the hole that lets it go/no-go. SAVE IT FOR TH
Sail hull trawler conversion questions MrDrew at 6:18pm 06.06.21 I have a Morgan 45' built in 68. The full keel boat has an issue I can't seem to master. Reversing o
Reverse Cycle difficulties Terry Cox at 6:11pm 06.06.21 Both our 1991 MarineAir reverse cycle systems are original as well as the :Little Giant sea water pu
Replace Wind Transducer AwwShucks at 6:10pm 06.06.21 We had an issue and I originally thought it was the anemometer, so I got the replacement and went up
Some will hate this!!! Tedd at 6:09pm 06.06.21 Don't ice boats do that? No, an ice boat does essentially the same thing as a sailboat, just with
Water pump sucking air? Pshad at 6:09pm 06.06.21 did you ever figure out your air leak problem?
Furling main quadrille38 at 6:08pm 06.06.21
Reverse Cycle difficulties Scott T-Bird at 6:04pm 06.06.21 A "reversing valve" is part of the refrigerant system, not the water system. Think of it this way,
Catalina 30 exact dimensions for boat slip Stu Jackson at 6:03pm 06.06.21 All those dire warnings may be true. But, if you want to know what the original design was, go to w
Reverse Cycle difficulties (1) Rich Stidger at 6:02pm 06.06.21 So you don't have to open the window when you turn it around, and drop the unit down on your mailma

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