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Outboard Electric Start to Battery Connector sea_casper at 12:05am 07.20.05 Smaller Boats 7/1061 How have people routed the wires from the outboard with electric start to the Battery below in my 23
ODay 15 battens Kim Gwinn at 10:54pm 07.19.05 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/801 I just bought this used (1981), assumed the battens would be in the sail. They were not and the par
Spinaker Dimensions Mike8187 at 5:50pm 07.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/817 GuysI have just taken delivery of a new set of sails for my 26S and can't wait to get them on the
Mainsail Traveler Doug J at 2:52pm 07.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/1891 I am considering adding a traveler to my mainsail. I'd like to hear from anyone with an opinion as t
Hunter 23 centerboard issue DPS53 at 2:12pm 07.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1866 Purchased my first sailboatHunter 23 1985The centerboard raises and lowers using 2 ropesWhen time
Mainsail Luff sliders Bill O'Donovan at 10:04pm 06.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1079 What size boat? Different slugs for different-size sails.Take one to the closest ship's store. Or
Engine Supports-Oday 30 Rch at 12:25pm 07.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/775 Has anyone had trouble with the Fiberglass supports where the motor mounts are bolted?I had troubl
Hey 31 owners..... Gary at 12:22pm 07.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/909 Is it my imagination, or did Hunter change the deck design from 84 to 85? On the 85 and newer models
New Hunter 25 Dave M. at 12:03pm 07.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/824 Hey All! I'm looking to see if anyone's had the opportunity to check out the new h25 in person or
Has anyone replaced the cabin windows in an H-30? dnauheim at 11:48am 07.19.05 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1429 I have a 1977 Cherbubini Hunter 30 and need to replaced the fixed windows in the cabin. I am not ref
Calibrating Wind Instrument Sherry at 11:37am 07.19.05 Ask All Sailors 5/987 I just bought a boat that has an ST40 Wind Instrument. The apparent wind indicator needs to be cali
whats the difference kalessin at 11:37am 07.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/890 Alright, I went to bacon sail the other day to price some sails for Tallulah and I need to know what
PRACTICE Don Guillette at 9:53am 07.19.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/1246 Today I had an interesting exchange of Emails with a mate from a recently defunked Catalina list. He
3 holes in the hull what are thay for heather at 8:55am 07.19.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/905 there are 3 holes in the hull two in the bow area on the port side'one in the stern in line with
Maps for Erie Islands and environs Rich L at 7:53am 07.19.05 Destinations 4/1622 I've looked at a few Iinternet sites for hard copy maps. None of the sites define the location well
Considering a Hunter 216 (also) LeeC at 7:45am 07.19.05 Smaller Boats 7/3751 I am in the process of selling my boat but will be buying another. I am mainly interested in the Hun
Prop shaft alignment and cutlass bearing replaceme Carl Dunn at 7:32am 07.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1079 Where can I find the right info to replace a cutlass bearing and re-align the prop shaft? I'm kinda
Engine Noise Dampening Material Kurt Sears at 7:03am 07.19.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1028 What's the best replacement noise dampening material for the inside of a diesel engine compartment?
Million Dollar Product!! Skipper21516 at 6:57am 07.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/737 Has anybody thought of a way to keep spiders and may flys off the boat? Here in Chicago, you know,
Cal 24 Mark I 1969 Dave4927 at 6:34am 07.19.05 Cal 1/727 I am considering the purchase of a CAL 24, Mark I 1969. Can anyone suggest where I can find the sp

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I win! Glsawyer at 11:08am 10.19.20 Your idea of a perfect interior are much different from mineo_O Follow dlochner's experienced advi
any way to fix a bad topside paint job? cskaplan at 11:06am 10.19.20 Thanks, this confirms what I figured I would be in for if I try it. In addition I have to do more wo
Mast for Hunter 170 Byron H at 11:06am 10.19.20 Thank you so much!
Engine Power Issue Tom J at 11:06am 10.19.20 Classic symptoms of clogged fuel filter. At a minimum, change out fuel filters. Then consider gett
Hunter 260: Tiller Versus Wheel Crazy Dave Condon at 11:04am 10.19.20 It is preference wheel vs. tiller. That is one reason the Hunter 260 sold well. It is a choice to
Mast for Hunter 170 sail sfbay at 11:03am 10.19.20 Welcome to the forum!! Below are links to sites where you might find a used mast OR find a new mast
2015 Oceanis 31 Topping lift (3) SoSound at 10:50am 10.19.20 Is that your boat in your avatar? I have a 2014 Oceanis 34 with a conventional rig. I do have a t
Anchor light justsomeguy at 10:50am 10.19.20 I am having a hard time even getting the housing off as you can see. Try pushing down and rotating
Engine Power Issue Stu Jackson at 10:49am 10.19.20 Another possible culprit: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/fuel-starvation-and-the-obscure-
I win! Justin_NSA at 10:42am 10.19.20 Soon my frind soon. There is so far only 1 downside. Aft mast needs repaired. Local guy says he ca
Mississippi Sound to Chandeleur Island Advice TwistedVet at 10:30am 10.19.20 Thanks for the advice, hopefully we'll find a good weekend of clear weather! Thanks again
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? lemoiney at 10:28am 10.19.20 One more consideration for upgrades is the ability to upgrade software on all components as new vers
It's not safe anywhere. MarcW at 10:25am 10.19.20 I'm more worried about people not paying attention. A few week ago we're out sailing and another sa
Winterizing my 373 Yanmar 3JH4E. NYSail at 10:14am 10.19.20 If you leave plain water in the water-lift exhaust it may breeze and burst... mine is plastic. Spri
Help to Identify Vintage Boom and Block capta at 10:06am 10.19.20 I also thought A&R.
I win! capta at 9:58am 10.19.20 I agree but a new mast is very expensive Boats are expensive, all the way around. If you can't aff
Electronics Ugrades - best approach? b.needalman at 9:53am 10.19.20 Converters from NEMA 0183 to 2000 are expensive. If funding allows, you may wish to replace your old
P42 Bimini/Dodger Upgrade to Solar HandsOnTech at 9:49am 10.19.20 Also, keep in mind that the sun is closer to overhead at the 25th parallel and below than say the 49
I win! Glsawyer at 9:48am 10.19.20 Take pics later.
I win! dlochner at 9:47am 10.19.20 I agree but a new mast is very expensive What's your life worth? What kind of damage is there?

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