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Mainsail Traveler Doug J at 2:52pm 07.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/2240 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 2/1917 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 5/1186 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 0/828 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 4/1006 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 1/866 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 8/1660 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 5/1205 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 1/964 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 9/1586 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 1/1013 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 4/1877 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 7/4133 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 1/1151 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 2/1105 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 2/773 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 1/893 I am considering the purchase of a CAL 24, Mark I 1969. Can anyone suggest where I can find the sp
Atlantic Boat Transportation,Inc Paul Aubrecht at 6:22am 07.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/959 Does anyone have any experience with this boat transport company,bad or good?Thanks
Insurance for Trailerables Jim Schaff at 6:08am 07.19.05 Smaller Boats 1/884 I realize that information about insurance is in the archives but I also realize that information ab
oday 322 plexiglass MIKE1009 at 5:49am 07.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/983 I would like to remove and re-seal my plexiglass windows. The glass is approximately 12"x48" four ti

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New Sails jssailem at 5:32pm 04.21.21 Congrats. New sails are great.
Dock Tying Alternatives (1) jssailem at 5:15pm 04.21.21 some docks only have a horizontal dock timber, especially in BC. When I came up to the docks in Po
Replacing freshwater hoses on Catalina 310 rukidn at 5:03pm 04.21.21 I rehosed two years ago with PEX and use SharkBite fittings in lieu of crimping. May cost more as th
Periodic Maintenance - Yanmar Saildrive sail sfbay at 4:55pm 04.21.21 What Yanmar engine do you have? Is it a 2Y1M5? Internal anode .........how frequently it should be
hunter 23.5 centerboard haul line replacement and how to jack up boat sail sfbay at 4:35pm 04.21.21 Welcome to the forum!! I would take it to a boat yard OR trailer manufacturer that have crane with
Autohelm Wheel Clamp Replacement 1989 Mark II reuabyor at 4:26pm 04.21.21 Wow...is there a story about how you broke the straps on your AP? Those seem pretty stout. Did y
Holding tank area uses after removal? Tally Ho at 4:24pm 04.21.21
what's that under the keel? ggrizzard at 4:22pm 04.21.21 Thanks benny. I'm still in the 20th Century!
Painting over molded non-skid deck sail sfbay at 4:21pm 04.21.21 Total Boat Total Tread non-skid paint preparation from the manufacturer: 1. Remove all surface cont
Anchor Well (1) sail sfbay at 4:16pm 04.21.21 I had a Hunter 386 with a windless and 50 ft of chain but lots of forum members carry significantly
Stern Tube Diameter? Tally Ho at 4:12pm 04.21.21 Gotcha. I forgot to measure my stern tube today as I am curious about a dripless system also. I
How Much Paint Tally Ho at 4:09pm 04.21.21 Probably need to know what paint...most paints will give you some coverage estimates...but you will
Stern Tube Diameter? sailing bubbles at 4:03pm 04.21.21 Did you mean PSS Dripless? Yes sir
Stern Tube Diameter? Tally Ho at 4:00pm 04.21.21 Did you mean PSS Dripless?
Autohelm Wheel Clamp Replacement 1989 Mark II Tally Ho at 3:57pm 04.21.21 The wheel clamps For the autohelm ST4000 on my steering wheel snapped. I need to replace them but I
Stern Tube Diameter? sailing bubbles at 3:53pm 04.21.21
Stern Tube Diameter? Tally Ho at 3:51pm 04.21.21
Up the mast with spinnaker halyard? Tally Ho at 3:48pm 04.21.21 I typically use my main halyard (but will use the spin halyard in a pinch). I take a tether and wra
New Sails teacherspet at 3:41pm 04.21.21 The best time to buy new sails is around December, I know that its a long way away. I got a new Main
Dock Tying Alternatives Terry Cox at 3:39pm 04.21.21 It is called the stern bridle technique. Nice idea; must give it a try. Okay where you have cleat,

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