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Taylor heater tracy23746 at 1:28pm 10.26.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/1670 I have a Taylor heater (model 065) in my 79 Catalina that has been sorely neglected. Im wondering wh
'92 Hunter Vision 36, Listing to Starboard? Sailchick at 1:26pm 10.26.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/989 My boat lists a few degrees to starboard and I have noticed this with a few other same model boats.
Where do the boats go? Where is sailboat heaven ? Joe S at 12:48pm 10.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1130 Every time there has been a major storm In the Southeast, I see piles of sailboats in the news video
Freebie Tom at 12:00pm 10.26.05 Ask An Oday Owner 13/1068 Always wanted to learn to sail. I live on an island and take if for granted. A situation has evolv
Head rebuild kit gr8 2 av8 at 12:00pm 10.26.05 Ask All Sailors 18/1461 I have a mid 80's Hunter which I recently purchased. The head is either a mansfield or merrifield o
How do you store your Mainsail between normal use? Sav'h Steve at 11:50am 10.26.05 Day Sailers 3/1659 I have been rolling my main around the boom for the last 4 years with no problems. It saves several
Removing the sails.... uploadjoe at 11:33am 10.26.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1073 Well this maybe a dumb question, but as a newbie sailboat owner I need help. I want to take the sail
Trailer for ODay 27 Jay10288 at 11:09am 10.26.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1380 Recently acquired an ODay 27 and would like to modify a trailer to use for winter storage. Any one
Deck Delam. Sine Nomine at 10:31am 10.26.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1093 I just completed a restoration of a Hunter 25 and I am already eager to restore another bigger bette
Matching the jib to your main... biorapper at 9:33am 10.26.05 Ask All Sailors 1/966 I was out in about 15-20 mph winds today. I seemed to be a fluctuating zone right between reefing a
Replacement Parts George Schlossnagle at 9:32am 10.26.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1063 I am in the need for a new or used 26m MacGregor mast. I can buy it from California, but they are n
AMF Alcort Minifish Sail Gabe15900 at 8:30am 10.26.05 AMF 1/7637 I have an AMF Alcort minifish that I've been using for the past fifteen years. This past summer my s
Take A Year Off And Go Sailing Jason and Spouse at 7:40am 10.26.05 Ask All Sailors 25/1667 Three years from now we want to take a year off and go sailing. My wife and I will be in our 50s. An
Aqua Anger(small minds big tempers) Tom Atkins at 7:15am 10.26.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1153 I am constantly amazed at the display of bad tempers on the water. On weekends, (when the workers a
Wind Turbines Barry14882 at 6:29am 10.26.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1181 Anyone have any advice or experiences to share regarding wind power? I'm thinking of going that rout
TEAK Gil at 6:10am 10.26.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1002 Finding replacement cabinets for the interior?Any info would be great...Thanks
break mast albatros II at 6:09am 10.26.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1042 he roto mi mastil por la rotura de un obenque bajo. Me ofrecen una jarcia de varilla de segunda mano
Roll-Gen, Spin and/or Gen furling b393capt at 5:17am 10.26.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1402 Anyone have experience with this ?pop*
Roll-Gen b393capt at 5:15am 10.26.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1235 Anyone have experience with this ?pop*
LectraSan bubbles Mark at 5:06am 10.26.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1349 Peggie:Sometime back I wrote you giving up on my forward holding tank because of smell ' I wanted

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Atomic 4 and muffler Admiral at 9:11pm 05.08.21 Thanks Stu. A very good read and good explanation.
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Puesta del sol at 8:21pm 05.08.21 Got a bunch of associates available for backup @Mike Oldak ? I have to wonder how many people it
We are new owners of a Yamaha 36! Would like to contact with others to learn and know about their experience and updates. Fair winds Nbrewer at 8:00pm 05.08.21 Hello, I also own a 1979 Yamaha Y36, August Moon. I'm located on Oahu, HI and mostly sail her around
D&R MARINE: Still in business? Voyager1 at 7:50pm 05.08.21 I received a window gasket from them two months ago.
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Ralph Johnstone at 7:27pm 05.08.21 As an electrical engineer and someone who has done major rewiring on my own sail boat I would repea
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Mike Oldak at 7:18pm 05.08.21 As an electrical engineer and someone who has done major rewiring on my own sail boat I would repea
O'Day 26 Backstay length Sunbird22358 at 7:14pm 05.08.21 I'd contact D&R Marine, Rudy will know the length. www,srmarine.com (508) 644-3001 (Calling is bes
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Ralph Johnstone at 7:10pm 05.08.21 had previously spoke with prior owners of mods to the boat. only new electric was a second DC power
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 7:05pm 05.08.21 Kermie it is good that you recognize you have frog tendencies. It makes it easier to self identify
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 jeff356 at 6:54pm 05.08.21 Alright, I finished building mine today. A little more complicated than first thought since the low
Delightful decisions in New England coast Bob S at 6:45pm 05.08.21 Tarpaulin Cove If you decide to sail up Vineyard Sound. Sailing up Buzzards Bay , Cataumet behind Ba
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Puesta del sol at 6:38pm 05.08.21 It's either that, or kiss your boat goodbye :yikes: ! electrical workmanship, the life expectancy
Tapping threads in mast thinwater at 6:31pm 05.08.21 Insert the screw, then remove the screw and clip off and dull the tip, replace the screw... No shar
Tapping threads in mast thinwater at 6:27pm 05.08.21 FWiW, I'd use monel rivets instead of stainless bolts. You won't get much in the way of threads tap
Do all Hunter 34s have a false bilge? mjsb at 6:22pm 05.08.21 I would venture to say all the H34s were built the same way. There is a gap beneath the "sump" area
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q Ralph Johnstone at 6:18pm 05.08.21 Impossible. No true sailboat part costs $1 Ah crap :doh: ! You're right.
Hull Damage Tom J at 6:07pm 05.08.21 I know marina has had trouble getting seasonal haul / launch help. Root could be lack of experience
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 Ralph Johnstone at 6:02pm 05.08.21 Very nice indeed. The offset is short enough that it will still offer some support to the upper hor
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio drm1 at 5:59pm 05.08.21 Ok. Put the new anchor chain and rode on today. Went with 150' of 5/16" G4 chain spliced to 50' of 5
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 (3) drm1 at 5:49pm 05.08.21 Alright, I finished building mine today. A little more complicated than first thought since the lowe

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