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Chainplate and bulkhead reinforcment Nimbus at 7:53am 04.10.06 Catalina 30 1/1498 I am in the process of a major refit of my 1979 Catalina 30. I want to reinforce the chainplates and
Lowering Goosneck on Mast Rusty at 7:36am 04.10.06 Day Sailers 7/1503 Hello everyone,Time to get "Rushing Wind" out and put her in the water!!!Last fall several of yo
Haulin' out Boat n Bus at 7:14am 04.10.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/856 I am looking to haul out my '76 for the first time. The previous owner couldn't remember the last t
H25 motor mount bobdilk at 5:22am 04.10.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1062 My motor mount is looked in the down position. this looks like the original equipment I have seen on
Hand held GPS charliehall1@verizon.net at 10:59am 04.10.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1165 I have just purchased my first sailboat a 1983 Oday 30 and would like some recommendations for a han
Plastic Windowa John at 11:08am 04.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/876 I take meticulous care of my windows on my canvas using only a mild soap to clean and Plexus to main
Hunter Cherubini 37 Advice John at 11:16am 04.10.06 The Cherubini Hunters 7/6493
Deck step repair, glass, wood and "moisture wick?" (1) seitzinger at 11:46am 04.10.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/970 I have cut through the gelocoat, glass, pulled off an aluminum plate, cut through more glass and epo
Jib sail Kevin at 12:03pm 04.10.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/871 Can anyone let me know the dimentions of the factory jib sail ?
This novice need some mast light Mel E. at 12:38pm 04.10.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/837 advice on a 1998 Mac26X. Having never tried to take it apart, I wanted to clean and replace the mas
A chip in the hull SolMan at 12:54pm 04.10.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1434 I've got a few chips in my hull, and the rest is in perfect/near perfect condition. What's the best
Fuel filter replacement question Steve L22188 at 3:39pm 04.10.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1422 Have a new-to-me 1988 O'Day 302 and the engine care by the previous owner wasn't exactly according t
ericson-32 -1972 barnacle14434 at 2:25pm 04.10.06 Other Sailboats 2/2256 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 3/1643 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 4/1092 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 8/1030 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 6/1690 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 5/893 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 4/851 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 6/1590 Want to attack a faint, but noticeable mildew smell in our 1999 Hunter 340.Have cleaned ' kept dry

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1990 Hunter 18.5 Stay T-Ball Receivers (3) Dhozer at 6:21am 06.21.21 I hope I posted the pics correctly! I'm not sure how to figure out which backplates I need, but whe
Paceship PY26 Anchor Nemo Nusquam at 6:21am 06.21.21 Consider stowing on a rail bracket like the Windline Rail Mount Anchor Bracket Windline Rail Mount
Compound after wetsand, or straight to wax/polish? sesmith at 6:08am 06.21.21 One thing I'd add. You mentioned not wanting to use a buffer. If so, I would wet sand up past 1000
Paceship PY26 Anchor (1) sail sfbay at 6:02am 06.21.21 Consider stowing on a rail bracket like the Windline Rail Mount Anchor Bracket Windline Rail Mount A
2000 H240 SnapFurl CF500 issues Crazy Dave Condon at 5:50am 06.21.21 Picture of entire sail first and how attached to furling drum please. In the future put your ques
tachometer not accurate Maine Sail at 5:47am 06.21.21 Charge bus simply means; anything else charging the batteries when you ran this test? A 3/8" belt
H240 Compression Post Water Ingress SolentHunter at 5:45am 06.21.21 I had this problem last year on my previous '98 240. I first noticed the leak at the base of the com
1990 Hunter 18.5 Stay T-Ball Receivers Crazy Dave Condon at 5:43am 06.21.21 There are backing plates that should be on the mast for the t balls. Advise boom/mast manufacturer
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 5:43am 06.21.21 Being you have a 310 and I a 30 w/ dinette, I didn't think you had the same location options as I h
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 5:41am 06.21.21 An important note. The round sensor rotates in the fitting used to attach the unit to the boat. Th
What's in your toolkit? (1) Pagan Baby at 5:38am 06.21.21 195469these have saved my bacon many times!
How far down should she be dunked? SailingLoto at 5:36am 06.21.21 The bracket is somewhat adjustable. . Thank you for highlighting that paragraph. I was getting r
What's in your toolkit? dlochner at 5:32am 06.21.21 A foam garden kneeling pad. You will spend a lot of time on your knees. :biggrin:
Roller furling RocheDen at 5:31am 06.21.21 thank you - will do...i think i can get there tonite or tomorrow to take pictures.
H260 Model Year Differences? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:30am 06.21.21 Your welcome sir
Roller furling Crazy Dave Condon at 5:28am 06.21.21 Take a picture or two and send them. I also want to see how the line exits the furling drum. Inc
Roller furling RocheDen at 5:21am 06.21.21 @Crazy Dave Condon thank you! btw - the rotation clip is changed, but still not working well. will t
What's in your toolkit? RoyS at 4:50am 06.21.21 I would not worry about corrosion. Keep tools in a strong, dry plastic tool box(s) or similar. You w
Sail slugs DougM at 4:49am 06.21.21 If you broke only one, I would suggest replacing all, because the others may not be far behind on th
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance rpludwig at 4:40am 06.21.21 order some oxalic acid, powder on Amazon for use on the really tuff stains, I use it mainly on the h

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