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1979 Hunter 30 Nereussailor at 1:06pm 08.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/2402 I am in the process of purchasing a H30 and was talking to a guy that used to work for a boat transp
alternator harol at 12:10pm 08.25.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1515 Hi, can anyone tell me if there's any differance between a marine and an auto alternator. Thanks
daysailer II boom Jim A11532 at 11:48am 08.25.05 Day Sailers 1/1086 We need a boom for a daysailer II. Any idea where we could find one?
Lots of forum activity - How about some reviews Stephen Ord at 11:25am 08.25.05 Morgan 5/1867 I am looking at a number of 39 -43 foot cruising vessels to be liveaboard when I retire. I would lo
Alternating between dry storage and salt berth Jim Parrott at 10:09am 08.25.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/921 If I paint my unpainted bottom so that I can use salt water guest slips (salt water) for 1-2 weeks a
Support group for 2-foot-itus Dave at 9:44am 08.25.05 Ask All Sailors 10/1905 Fellow sailing addicts,I have to admit, I have had a small case of 2-foot-itus (or rather 3-foot-i
Long Distance Boat Buying OldCat at 9:33am 08.25.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 9/2682 Given where I live - CO - I might not find the boat that I am looking for locally.Do surveyors do
sealing control lines fred at 9:20am 08.25.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/889 I need help sealing the hole in the wheel pedistal which has my outboard control lines. Any help wou
Your book "Get Rid Of Boat Odors" Big Windy at 8:41am 08.25.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1581 I have your book, and on page 49 it gives a six step procedure for fresh water maintenance. My boat
Any opinion? cblock1852 at 8:29am 08.25.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/813 AllI recently asked about an easy trailer sailor for a first time sailor. Thanks to all for your v
winching an outboard with a plastic housing John Funk at 7:22am 08.25.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1110 We recently bought an extra long shaft, electric start outboard to mount on the stern bracket of our
Air Conditioning in a 2004 H386 Mike16448 at 7:19am 08.25.05 Big Boats 4/873 I have a one year old 386 that I'm very happy with. There is a chance however, that I might be taki
Sling positions Larry Guptill at 6:41am 08.25.05 Morgan 5/1962 I recently purchased a 1981 Morgan 382 and was hoping that someone out there would know the distance
Dinette Layout for 1986 31 Hunter rebecca cahill at 6:41am 08.25.05 Mid-Size Boats 8/1656 I bought this boat on e-bay and it is supposed to be a 1986. The hull id# does end with an 86, howev
Mooring a 32 ft through the winter Matt Virginia at 6:16am 08.25.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1170 Does anyone have advise on leaving a 32 ft sailboat on a mooring all winter, Harbor freezes in a few
YANMAR 3GM HELP !!!!!! MARK DIERKS at 6:00am 08.25.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1964 MY YANMAR REFUSES TO HOLD AN IDLE AFTER RUNNING FOR 30 MINS??FUEL INJECTORS CHECKED (WORKING)FUEL
Can you identify this sailboat Ian at 5:58am 08.25.05 Trailer Sailors 3/1695 Hi, I recently adopted a wreck of a sailboat in hopes of restoring her. Stats are: 21' long, 6' b
Mast head wind vane Mark at 5:57am 08.25.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2982 I want to add a windex to the top of my mast and was wondering about the size and type I should get.
How do I repair a crack? Paul Aubrecht at 5:46am 08.25.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/798 My helmsman seat on my 2003 Hunter 356 has cracked on the side.Can anyone tell me the best way to re
amf puffer drain fossil517 at 5:02am 08.25.05 AMF 1/2207 Does anyone know if the drain on a mid-1970 Puffer is the same as that on a sunfish? shsould the dr

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Ignition switch Tally Ho at 4:48pm 04.29.21 "Turning the switch OFF"? I think I read that too...best practice is to kill the engine, then turn
Are You Ready????? danm1 at 4:43pm 04.29.21 When my son took a safe boating class he got his certificate and said to me "I can take the boat out
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19') kappykaplan at 4:40pm 04.29.21 What is the warp? Also known as the anchor line or rode. :beer:
Oday 34/35 vang mister_j at 4:40pm 04.29.21
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19') Beachdog2 at 4:32pm 04.29.21 Ya don't. For smaller boats, you don't want unnecessary weight at the ends. Also, for smaller boats
How do people mount their anchor on bow on smaller O'days (mine is a 19') Beachdog2 at 4:29pm 04.29.21 If it is an O'Day 19 you own, and not an O'Day 192, I know there is a chamber behind the V-berth th
Mast light B37 Slider at 4:24pm 04.29.21 Thanks for your reply and advice! I have been to the boat and up the mast to look up close for a so
Bug Pants danm1 at 4:08pm 04.29.21 Pine tar. Homemade and commercial bug dope. Used Old Time Pine Tar bug dope as a kid in the Adironda
Hull crash sailme88 at 4:06pm 04.29.21 WOW ! that was some hit. As Joe suggested, let your insurance company handle. But, it wouldn't hur
1976 Santana 21ft (3) mhancock3123 at 4:01pm 04.29.21
Bug Pants Captain Larry-DH at 3:54pm 04.29.21 I looked it up - and black flies hatch from the water. That's why you run into swarms of hungry crit
Bug Pants Joe at 3:48pm 04.29.21 Nope. These are strange deranged insects that inhabit the Great Lakes. In the middle of the lakes s
Best Lazy Cradle/Stack Pack System DrJudyB at 3:44pm 04.29.21 @Stu Jackson, Stu, The condo conversion is wrecking havoc. We left Alameda Marina after 20+ years
Hull crash Joe at 3:38pm 04.29.21 Let your insurance people handle this.
Bug Pants dlochner at 3:37pm 04.29.21 Clarification......... the biting flies y'all are referring to: Would that include the annoying N
Are You Ready????? ShawnL at 3:34pm 04.29.21 I have to say, cold water is not a joke. I consider myself a very strong swimmer (there was a time
Bug Pants Joe at 3:32pm 04.29.21 Clarification......... the biting flies y'all are referring to: Would that include the annoying No
Hunter 216 mast crutch needed... Terriblerabbit at 3:22pm 04.29.21 Thanks! yes I saw that but just afford $300 for it. was hoping I can find a used one or maybe get
Are You Ready????? capta at 3:15pm 04.29.21 "jack-lines and tethers". Never had either on any boat yet, even commercial and work boats doing ve
Looking for Water Ballast 260 Hunter / 250 Catalina 2000-2005 Doug J at 3:11pm 04.29.21 Hunter 260 water ballast sailboats for sale in FL: Hunter 260 Boats for sale (smartmarineguide.com)

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