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Bulkheads in the Northern need to be replaced as they are rotting. I was thinking of using Aluminum
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Okay, in 'my' cockpit, not yet my boat, there is a couple spongy spots, largest one about the size o
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Hi everyone. My charge alarm started going off coming home this past weekend. We had been motoring
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I have been maintaining the color on the rub rail of my 336 with MEK. It is the only thing I have f
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HAS anyone put A BILGE puMP. .IN A 0DAy 20 How and WHERE, thanks ROB
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What system works best with a Hunter 450. We have an Achillies 10' Inflatable and an eight horse po
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Can anybody help make a recomedation as to slips in Gwynn's Island for one night. I need to get to
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Hi there, Anyone experienced mysterious soapy/fresh water surfacing from under the grid area into t
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I have a 2005 hunter 33. has anyone installed a house battery using 6 volt golf cart batteries as t
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Does anyone know the size of the grease cap on the macgregor trailers (1984)? I lost a cap on the w
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My 2000 290 was hit with a little theft will docked. Two small piece were taken and I have had no lu
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The past two weekends of sailing we have had two very close encounters with a cabin cruisers while u
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I recently bought a 36' 1981 MacGregor Cat and I will need to replace the trampoline soon. Does any
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When I changed over to my IdaSailor rudder, I installed a gas spring strut to hold my rudder down, a
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I am looking for a diesel mechanic to spend a few hours with me on my boat to teach me regular maint
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I was just trying to figure out what was the make of the head on my boat,it has a foot pedal and a h
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I have a Yanmar YSM8, Single cylinder diesel that is raw water cooled. It was rebuilt in 2000. I bo
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Just received this picture of the tall ships in Vancouver, BC. A fleet of squareriggers/vintage ship
karmaf16 at 6:30am 07.11.05
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Hi all, Just got a 2001 Hunter 340 and as I prepare to take her over, I am trying to figure out the

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Halyard wrap with Furlex
Justin_NSA at 7:49am 04.09.21
Notice in that figure how short the exposed halyard is. No chance for a wrap. Install a pendent at t
Winch removal
dlochner at 7:46am 04.09.21
Less expensive than electric winches, however just as effective are eWinchers. There is one sitting
Halyard wrap with Furlex   (1)
kbgunn at 7:45am 04.09.21
I don't see a halyard deflector/restrainer: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?13602 The Se
Winch removal
Justin_NSA at 7:40am 04.09.21
If electric winches will allow you a longer sailing life, it's worth it! :thumbup:
Shipping / brokerage costs to Canada
Scott B at 7:39am 04.09.21
Thanks everyone - We'll stick with the less heavy/bulky items straight from the site. The rest will
Dyneema lifelines on Hunter 36
jssailem at 7:38am 04.09.21
Andy, Normal routing of lifelines is outside shrouds. Sometimes stanchions are grabbed to "save the
Exposed lead keel
jssailem at 7:30am 04.09.21
Ziggler, Generally not good to invite water into your boats keel. They cover the lead to keep water
Use of bimini
CaptainRan at 7:30am 04.09.21
We kept our Bimini shifted aft and tightened up the topping lift to keep the boom off the front bow
Winch removal
Ward H at 7:28am 04.09.21
You basically have 3 choices. Blunt force which risks trauma to the boat, @dlochner method or abando
Exposed lead keel
dlochner at 7:26am 04.09.21
The bilge sump is the highest stressed area on the boat. Removing fiberglass from that area will sig
What to look for when buying a Tartan 41?   (1)
jssailem at 7:21am 04.09.21
I thought of you as I read your review. We had a nice time in the cockpit, sipping rum and exploring
Exposed lead keel
rgranger at 7:19am 04.09.21
I'm guessing but I suspect that if it were safe to leave it exposed, we wouldn't barrier coat the ke
Shaft Zinc Placement
jssailem at 7:13am 04.09.21
it is sure to rub against the cutlass when shifting forward and backward. :plus:Very true. Now add
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing
rgranger at 7:10am 04.09.21
How many of you know that Nirvana coverd this Led Belly song? EVrLLi2KcmA
Shipping / brokerage costs to Canada
Noodle at 7:05am 04.09.21
Thanks everyone - We'll stick with the less heavy/bulky items straight from the site. The rest will
Shaft Zinc Placement
rpell1@msn.com at 6:54am 04.09.21
Point taken and appreciated. It's always a good idea to ask before implementing a "good idea". Tha
ST7000 Autohelm
All U Get at 6:32am 04.09.21
Consider advertising it on this site's classified ad. I give it a try.
REPAIR: Mast Step & Chain Plates
dLj at 6:29am 04.09.21
Nice diagram! I think it's going to be costly. Take mast down. ($400- $600) Remove appropriate cab
Halyard wrap with Furlex   (1)
Justin_NSA at 6:22am 04.09.21
The wrap is due to the head of the jib too far away from the top of the furler. The jib needs to be

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