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Ranger 33 info Dave Kuchenbecker at 4:56am 10.07.05 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 4/4730 I am looking at a 1977 Ranger 33. Any input on what I should look out for.A couple of the windows
I have a slight diesel smell Jeff at 4:55am 10.07.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/943 below when I open the companion-way and go below after the boat has been closed up for a week.I ha
mast removal Marty Andreasen at 4:51am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/952 I have a 1982 Hunter Sloop. Damaged by Huricane Katrina, Mast snapped in half. How do I remove th
New old H23 owner to be Denise23309 at 4:40am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 30/2391 Well... Finally.. all my life I've loved sailboats. I'm in my err.. late 50s now and it's time to do
Anchor Windlass Martin at 4:20am 10.07.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/1085 I have a 30 TRBS Catalina and want to install an acnhor windlass in the locker on the ledge, has any
Tiny little zinc Liam at 3:36am 10.07.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1193 I have a Beneteau 331. The zinc on the shaft is a tiny little thing that is called a Jeaneau Jr. The
Tiny Little Zinc Liam at 3:35am 10.07.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1191 I have a Beneteau 331. The zinc on the shaft is a tiny little thing that is called a Jeaneau Jr. The
Source for Lemar portlights (lexan only)? Chip14366 at 3:13am 10.07.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1994 I want to replace my portlights, which are badly crazed. After looking at the Lewmar web site, I do
How reliable is a 1984 34fts hunter for off shore RC at 2:30am 10.07.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2601
anchor line rub Dave D 94 H26 at 11:11pm 10.06.05 Smaller Boats 6/1238 Went for a sail w/ the admiral and our 2 little deck hands. Dropped anchor to get in some swim time.
First try lowering mast Dave D 94 H26 at 11:03pm 10.06.05 Smaller Boats 21/1922 I would like to here from as many as remember, how long did it take you the first time you raised yo
sails getting caught on rails at bow sailorgirl at 9:47pm 10.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/1403 I have a problem with headsails getting caught up on corner of the rails just aft of the bow. I do
Battery and ? about switches in cockpit sailorgirl at 9:43pm 10.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/1245 I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this, but oh well...I have a 1980 Hunter and two questions:1. Does t
New Owner of cal 27 (1972) iso manuall rob at 4:52pm 10.06.05 Cal 1/521 I am just trying to find out the original wiring, head plumbing etc. so that I can restore this boat
proper way to caulk solid rigging at deck stevevoyce at 2:54pm 10.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/947 I have a leak where the solid rigging, port and starboard, is attached at the deck. There is a roun
What's the largest anchor you have on your boat? Lonnie14597 at 2:13pm 10.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1341 I think I got carried away on an Ebay auction. OK, I know I did. I've always wanted a heavy duty sto
new mac or old mac sandsman at 1:38pm 10.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1024 Help. want to buy but not sure if the new mac26M is much better then 26X. I am new to the sailing wo
Core of Hunter Sailboats from the 80's Jason Gallant at 11:49am 10.06.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/3898 What are hunter sailboats hulls made of - solid fiberglass hull? Or is it cored?Specifically i'm
G30 Centerboard mods John Robertson at 11:16am 10.06.05 Grampian 0/1634 The construction of the G30 centerboard models seems to vary widely. I own one the centerboard of w
cleaning power cord Pete at 11:16am 10.06.05 Other Sailboats 17/2140 looking for any suggestion on how to clean power cords. They are the 50 amp type (2 50 foot cords 10

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Replacing standing rigging with mast up capta at 2:24pm 04.20.21 I don't know many yards that don't have a crane or similar to unstep a mast easily. Most who do this
Centerboard removal issue Crazy Dave Condon at 2:22pm 04.20.21 Before I say anything, I want to see how the boat has been lifted by what. Also I want to see if th
Anyone have a sailpack on a H34? (1) Mike Oldak at 2:22pm 04.20.21 Our mast step - "one small mast step for man, one giant step for short people" T he picture is part
Any advice re: a swim ladder for a 2011 26M? There's no way I'm getting up that itty bitty ladder by the transom chip veres at 2:21pm 04.20.21 You may be best off with the ladder that hooks over the gunwale. It's what my wife and I use. Both
1989 Macgregor 26D.....new to me.. and a few questions chip veres at 2:16pm 04.20.21 There is some reason for the stay and shroud "lengtheners" If you can figure out why, I bet you can
filling a void capta at 2:15pm 04.20.21 I think rgranger has it right. nuff said.
Anyone have a sailpack on a H34? RuffrLife at 2:10pm 04.20.21 We added a retractable step onto the mast so we could easily reach higher. That's brilliant!
Anyone have a sailpack on a H34? RuffrLife at 2:10pm 04.20.21 Sorry for your luck... Avoid going outside. Reports of gendarmes in the streets asking why you are o
New Owner of an H34 Mike Oldak at 2:09pm 04.20.21 There are a few things that need tending to. I plan to have all new canvas made. Sailpack, dodger,
Anyone have a sailpack on a H34? RuffrLife at 2:08pm 04.20.21 I made the Sailrite sailpack for my H34. and yes, the height of at the mast is quite massive. I'm 6.
Anyone have a sailpack on a H34? Mike Oldak at 2:02pm 04.20.21 I made the Sailrite sailpack for my H34. and yes, the height of at the mast is quite massive. I'm 6
Centerboard removal issue (1) rgranger at 1:41pm 04.20.21 Yikes! This might be a question for @Crazy Dave Condon Wish I could be more helpful. Dave helped
filling a void (4) rgranger at 1:37pm 04.20.21 If there is a void, that's not a real good place for tightening down a bolt. Filling with epoxy mig
1979 Eight Horsepower YANMAR Scott T-Bird at 12:42pm 04.20.21 All good advise on what to do for yourself. Is the seller not able to address these issues before y
Which impeller for 2GM20F? wdonovan at 12:18pm 04.20.21 Thank you.
filling a void Justin_NSA at 11:49am 04.20.21 If there is a void, that's not a real good place for tightening down a bolt. Filling with epoxy migh
Which impeller for 2GM20F? Justin_NSA at 11:43am 04.20.21 My maintenance log has a Yanmar 124223-42092 from Niemec
Confused on outhaul rigging (2) wdonovan at 11:26am 04.20.21 Odd... Exactly. I wound up drilling the rivets on the fwd end cap and installing a 2 block system
Replacing steaming light and mast integrity Capt jgw at 11:05am 04.20.21 The base for the old light just makes a flat surface to mount to. Doesn't add any support. I wouldn'
LEWMAR Fixed Windows for a 2003/2004 Hunter 36 karellen at 11:04am 04.20.21 We have the same issue with our 356. The large windshield still looks pretty good, and I've replaced

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