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small hardware replacement rjk61248@comcast.net at 8:28am 07.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/903 My 2000 290 was hit with a little theft will docked. Two small piece were taken and I have had no lu
Close calls with motor boats Keith and Sandi at 8:22am 07.11.05 Ask All Sailors 49/2720 The past two weekends of sailing we have had two very close encounters with a cabin cruisers while u
1981 Macgregor 36 Cat Trampoline Jon at 8:06am 07.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1619 I recently bought a 36' 1981 MacGregor Cat and I will need to replace the trampoline soon. Does any
Rudder with gas spring strut Hold down John S at 7:20am 07.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1752 When I changed over to my IdaSailor rudder, I installed a gas spring strut to hold my rudder down, a
Looking for a mechanic Mikes Oasis at 7:20am 07.11.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/924 I am looking for a diesel mechanic to spend a few hours with me on my boat to teach me regular maint
foot pedal frank at 7:17am 07.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/905 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
Yanmar cooling system windride2712243 at 7:03am 07.11.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1460 I have a Yanmar YSM8, Single cylinder diesel that is raw water cooled. It was rebuilt in 2000. I bo
Sea Vancouver in BC John Nantz at 6:38am 07.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1058 Just received this picture of the tall ships in Vancouver, BC. A fleet of squareriggers/vintage ship
I just got mine karmaf16 at 6:30am 07.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/812 Hi all,Just got a 2001 Hunter 340 and as I prepare to take her over, I am trying to figure out the
O'Day 23 Main battens size. AD at 5:50am 07.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1181 In the quest to sort out my friends mooring, I forgot two things before leaving my boat (putting th
Locker liners Shenanigans at 5:46am 07.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1061 2 of the drop-in plastic inserts that go into the openings under the berth of my '27 have hardened a
Cheap Hunter 25 KennyH at 5:46am 07.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1013 Anyone looking for a cheap Hunter 25. Pelican Marina at Elizabeth City has an older Hunter 25 for 1
Yanmar Throttle Question Mark P. at 5:17am 07.11.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1217 Hopeing someone can help. I'm reviving a neglected Oday 26, 1984 with a yanmar 1gm diesel. Finally g
DS 1 Spiniker Pole Michael Reney at 4:47am 07.11.05 Day Sailers 2/1082 I have a 1968 DS with a spiniker but no pole, I can not seam to find out the proper lenth one should
Mermaid Marine Air condensators Brian L.20665 at 4:43am 07.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1355 Interested in latest opinions from users of Mermaid condensators. There was quite a bit of interest
Columbia 40' Nose Fitting Colin at 4:03am 07.11.05 Columbia 0/1797 I am looking for a suggestion on repairing the steel support for the stainless nose fitting on the b
what is a barberhaul? GregS at 3:45am 07.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/6380 Blatenly exposing my novice-ness again, but what is a barberhaul?
Laws on Graywater in California Josh at 3:39am 07.11.05 The Cherubini Hunters 7/5223 Is anybody well-versed in the State/Federal legal rulings on graywater. I got a written warning from
New Project Post Doug Lasher at 3:11am 07.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/800 I've posted my V-222 beatification project to the project forum - see "Oak Interior". Thanks to all
adding fairleads for topping lift...H35 Rich at 3:05am 07.11.05 Big Boats 3/951 I have a new topping lift, now run through mast to a sheave at base. Need to mount fairleads on dec

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1976 Santana 21ft Sancarlo at 9:42am 04.14.21 I also had to take my rub rail of my Santana21. Not being able to find a replacement, I sanded mine
Thinking about painting my hull Macboy at 9:41am 04.14.21 I bet you're onto something there....it'd be interesting to do some testing on some random chunk of
Replace standing rigging H49 jssailem at 9:36am 04.14.21 Hey Scotty. New to you boat. Fun times for you. Rigging.. It is the key to sailing happiness. Even
Jib Hank Installation (1) dlochner at 9:33am 04.14.21 Hold the poker. I'd use a pencil-type solder iron to melt the hole, so as to cauterize the broken t
Jib Hank Installation Ron20324 at 9:29am 04.14.21 With a screwdriver. :biggrin:The the screw out slide the hank on, poke a hole for the screw to go
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 9:29am 04.14.21 I know it is not Friday but I saw this on CL today... :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::face
How would you patch this? dlochner at 9:29am 04.14.21 "if"...being the key word. The original transom, which would have been polyester resin, and more li
Capsized transport in GOM. shemandr at 9:24am 04.14.21 There's a whole world of marine operations I know nothing about. If I ever see that salvage show on
Where to find Ron20324 at 9:23am 04.14.21 I not sure where to find white powder coated stainless steel #10 screws. Does anyone know thanks I
Should I buy this prop for my '79 H33? Ralph Johnstone at 9:21am 04.14.21 What makes you think the prop is bad? Failing props on a sailboat are very rare. I believe that q
How would you patch this? souzag818 at 9:15am 04.14.21 Strength is an issue if the an outboard is going to be mounted there. "if"...being the key word.
Where to find Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 04.14.21 I not sure where to find white powder coated stainless steel #10 screws WOW :clap:, you're even m
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 (2) rgranger at 9:09am 04.14.21 ... as I have arthritis in my hands. But not in his head...:biggrin: It is why he is such a good se
Yanmar 3YM30 fails to self prime Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 04.14.21 All in my experience are, until this. Have I just been lucky? Never given mine a second thought w
B361 Battery replacement Guan at 9:06am 04.14.21 I simply use a Group 24 lead acid for my starting battery. Going to have my existing checked starti
B361 Battery replacement Guan at 9:03am 04.14.21
Capsized transport in GOM. Leeward Rail at 9:02am 04.14.21 Uhm? Thanks for the pic - I couldn't imagine what is was from the photos I saw. I could see that
Marine Air Conditioner (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:58am 04.14.21 Connect it to an audible alarm or go the whole nine yards and use an interlocking relay for a shut
How does the "Lift Top" work on the 1973 23' O'Day matatooie at 8:52am 04.14.21 I'd keep looking for a boat that fits your needs, if the current owner has no idea how it works cha
Thinking about painting my hull HEINZIR at 8:47am 04.14.21 I didn't do anything special but I think I (accidentally) discovered the secret to a near perfect ap

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