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The Surveyor warned me! Before the Bell at 7:08am 07.17.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1007 I had my boat surveyed last year and he told me that the balsa wood under the mast step was most lik
swing keel jdock at 7:04am 07.17.05 Smaller Boats 6/1159 Hello,This is the first time I have posted to this site. I purchased a 2000 240 last year. I keep
Nautico 1 hand held Dennis at 6:32am 07.17.05 Ask All Sailors 0/854 Has anyone tried this low end radio and what did you think of it! It is about the lowest priced one
keel repair andy d. at 5:59am 07.17.05 Smaller Boats 0/933 requesting information on a refit of a 1974 catalina 22. keel broke off in shallow water. boat need
Help in buying first Hunter sailboat Don S. at 4:09am 07.17.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/842 Looking to buy my first sailboat. Thinking about one that is trailerable, 22-25 Ft. for around $5K.
older style windows Richard Dunson at 4:00am 07.17.05 Smaller Boats 2/1069 Was reading an article on what to look for in purchasing a Catalina 25 (we are in the market for one
Travelling from Lk. Simcoe to Lk. Ontario dwayne13628 at 3:08am 07.17.05 Ask All Sailors 4/3502 I was wondering if anyone here has gone from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario through the Trent-Severn? D
What about a Northern owners forum? dwayne13628 at 3:05am 07.17.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1121 Okay, so there's only two of us that I know of, but it would be good at least for mora support. I've
I need a ride on a 26X Joe Friedman at 3:02am 07.17.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/844 I live in Cherry Hill, and am thinking about going from a Mac25 to a 26X, but would like to spend so
At Anchor Boat Swings Ross Ford at 2:50am 07.17.05 Big Boats 13/1182 Our Hunter 44DS sways when at anchor about 100 degrees on a continuing back and forth basis. Needle
Swing Keel Angle w/pic howard at 2:37am 07.17.05 Smaller Boats 9/1355 Ok, this is the second keel question this week. I just replaced all parts relatedto the winch ' kee
Reading This Old Boat by Don Casey dwayne13628 at 1:23am 07.17.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1541 What a great resource. I didn't realize just how simple fiberglass repair really is. all the repairs
Oday 15/ Spindrift One Design 15.......Same boat? Phil at 12:51am 07.17.05 Day Sailers 1/5540 Are the Oday 15 day sailor and the Spindrift One Design day sailor the same boat esscentially? Did
Rivets question - Mac 26S Ben at 11:58pm 07.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/929 I want to remove and fix the thin trim that is over the transom. It is cracked and it letting a litt
opinions wanted on Cat 250 water blst/swg keel bruce 335 at 11:02pm 07.16.05 Trailer Sailors 4/1540 hello ! I would like your experienced opinion on catalinas 250 water ballast and swing keel - am con
Trailering a 28.5? Tim O. at 10:28pm 07.16.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/3433 Has anyone had any experience/luck with trailering a 28.5? I live on the Gulf Coast and see a numbe
Converting to 7/8 fractional Coop at 10:08pm 07.16.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1079 My '72 V224 is a 3/4 fractional rig. Has anyone converted theirs to 7/8 or a double forestay? If so,
Hunter 31 Merriman Pedestal Guard Chet7127 at 8:47pm 07.16.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/1006 Can anyone tell me if the Edson 9-1/2" wide pedestal guard will work on the original Merriman 1984 p
mast sail track Tom Tarpey at 2:01pm 07.16.05 Day Sailers 1/958 My mast has a built in groove for the nylon cylinders which attach to the sail luff.How does one ke
Poor sea trial results???????? Jack19643 at 1:49pm 07.16.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1031 I had a sea trial on a new 36 today (trading in a 33 with 3ym30 engine which has had overheating pro

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Where is the electrical panel in your O'Day 20? (1) Noodat Lady at 12:55pm 04.06.21 I think the panel on ours is original, and it is on the portside bulkhead. The battery is in the por
Beneteau Parts Trouble mdibella at 12:45pm 04.06.21 I have a pretty good relationship with the customer service manager. She didn't not reply to the l
How to Remove Couch in 2005 41AC MFD at 12:40pm 04.06.21 I was able to take mine out single handed. Oddly enough absolutely no recollection how. I might ha
How to Remove Couch in 2005 41AC Nodak7 at 12:35pm 04.06.21 The next question is how do you get it out of the boat? Jesh it just does not seem like it would fit
Windlass foot switch sail sfbay at 12:28pm 04.06.21 When I replaced my Lewmar electric winch switch, which had a uv damaged cover, I had to purchase a n
Use of bimini JRT at 11:50am 04.06.21 So mine is close on the 310 too when the sail is down and stowed, but once I raise the main the boom
Back on the water. I got carried away, part 2 Timm R Oday25 at 11:32am 04.06.21 Most excellent . Thanks for bringing us along
Use of bimini Justin_NSA at 11:20am 04.06.21 A simple remedy for bimini days is too add a cringle at the back of the sail so you can gather up so
Window films thinwater at 11:15am 04.06.21 I put some test panels (film on acrylic and polycarbonate hatches) on the roof one year ago. I just
Use of bimini CaptainRan at 11:12am 04.06.21 So I'm not the only one, that is interesting news, thanks for posting. Crazy Dave: I will get the ma
Use of bimini DeliriousSailor at 11:07am 04.06.21 So far the only thing I dont like about our H26 is that you cannot have a bimini up while sailing.
Exciting and potentially expensive day yesterday ( drivetrain & window) (1) JRacer at 11:07am 04.06.21 I hang one of these in my companionway when I leave the boat. It has the words "Open Thru Hulls" wri
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit DeliriousSailor at 10:47am 04.06.21 Wow where has the time gone. Been busy. Thursday I had the day off and it was reasonably warm so
Thinking about painting my hull Justin_NSA at 10:47am 04.06.21 hahahaha Like this? Clearly someone who either knows nothing abuot fishing or nothing about sail
H26 Outboard Motor Shaft, Long or Extra Long DeliriousSailor at 10:34am 04.06.21 @DeliriousSailor ... one of these might make the difference. kets made for 4 stroke motors are ve
Thinking about painting my hull souzag818 at 10:15am 04.06.21 I had a Tartan that I painted dark green (literally, Awlgrip color...) with an off white bootstripe
Thinking about painting my hull (1) rgranger at 10:06am 04.06.21 to me, that's the equivalent to getting a tattoo :facepalm: hahahaha Like this? Clearly someone
1995 Hunter 35.5 Leak in Aft. cabin. Crazy Dave Condon at 9:51am 04.06.21 Old trick is to close everything inside, tape a piece of plastic over companionway, slit the plastic
Engine block de-rusting question LukeAvanti at 9:48am 04.06.21 Many thanks for the thoughtful and detailed advice, much appreciated!
H26 Outboard Motor Shaft, Long or Extra Long Crazy Dave Condon at 9:40am 04.06.21 Private message sent to me. Request photos first

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