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Caulk Service Life BobSail at 7:29am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1115 Thank you Grace for moderating this web site. From a preventative maintenance standpoint, I would li
Harken roller furler going - klunk - klunk bleathen at 7:21am 06.14.05 Smaller Boats 0/723 My Harken roller furler rotates, but there is about an 1/8 of the turn where it seems to bind up and
stern rail seats? chad at 7:12am 06.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1090 Has anyone tried to mount a stern rail seat on the 26s or 26d yet?
Forward Hatch Mod John S at 7:05am 06.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/994 You are looking at a picture of my idea for a window in my forward hatch. The 3/8, dark, lexan-type-
2005 323 Todd23134 at 7:03am 06.14.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1220 Has anyone purchased this boat, we are looking at it and would like to know anyones thoughts?
Cleaning Dodgers Mark Jensen at 6:48am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1204 To: BoatLIFE:The Pacific Northwest is known for damp weather, which translates over a winter or t
Looking for source for Columbia parts Adam Piatt at 6:30am 06.14.05 Columbia 0/1336 I recently purchased a 1973 Columbia 30 and have lots of work to do. I'm wondering if anyone has a
Rudder Reinforcement? Tim at 5:13am 06.14.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1358 I have an Ericson 29 with a spade rudder which I believe is foam encased in fiberglass. There are n
Converting wheel to Tiller Dave at 4:40am 06.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/942 I was curious to know if anyone has converted back to a tiller from wheel. I feel that I would like
Need help on steering friction control Gary at 4:27am 06.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/880 1984 H31First wheel boat I've owned. Notice in the picture, there is a threaded hole which looks to
Rudder Removal - Edson Wheel Steering Ray4658 at 4:13am 06.14.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1212 To remove my broken rudder I have removed all the bolts from the Edson aluminum steering pully excep
Columbia 31 Earl House at 4:09am 06.14.05 Columbia 3/3738 Does anyone know if the 1968 31' Columbia had a balsa core below the water line and if their have be
BoatLife products for teak decks Jeff Kensinger at 3:59am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/1312 I have been using the standard BoatLife Life Caulk for resealing teak deck seams. I recently learned
Fireball?? R. K. Baker at 3:47am 06.14.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1174 Grandson, 14, is rebuilding a Fireball (one class wet sailer). We have found a lot of information b
Help! trailer bearing maintenance headache Gord at 3:31am 06.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/833 Hello!We are servicing the wheel bearings on our boat trailer and cannot seem to remove the wheel b
Interior cabinets or shelfs Herb at 3:22am 06.14.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/960 We are waiting for delivery of our new 26M. I have a friend in the cabinet business and he will bui
Bubble back after flush Pat at 3:19am 06.14.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1483 I have a new Hunter 33. When I finish pumping the head( usually leave an inch or two of water in bo
1987 Legend Bottom Blisters Ken Hershenson at 2:57am 06.14.05 Big Boats 10/1607 I'm purchasing a 1987 37' Legend (I Think) The boat was hauled out and the bottom has many blisters
Glue for interior delanination? A.J. Wortelboer at 2:40am 06.14.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1147 Does anybody know what glue to use on the interior of the H30 to re-bond the foam backer to the fabr
Keel Bolt weeping Scott at 2:13am 06.14.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1154 I've owned my 25.5 for ten years and have always had a dry bilge, at least it's always been freshwat

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1984 Hunter 37c conversion to sloop Joe at 2:44am 03.25.21 Is your idea of conversion to a sloop just removing the inner forestay? I'd say no, but if you're w
Catalina 310 propeller sizes knackers at 12:00am 03.25.21 hi there, have a look at the kiwi prop , adjustable pitch, folding, excellent reverse, composi
1997 Hunter 376 with the B&R Rig and a Z Spar mast. We discovered a depression in the mast extrusion behind the lower starboard spreader. Miles Hutchinson at 11:25pm 03.24.21 This may help. You can download your Owners manual too, from SBO, as I did. I like to see how boat
1997 Hunter 376 with the B&R Rig and a Z Spar mast. We discovered a depression in the mast extrusion behind the lower starboard spreader. Miles Hutchinson at 11:13pm 03.24.21 This may help. You can download your Owners manual too, from SBO, as I did. I like to see how boat
1997 Hunter 376 with the B&R Rig and a Z Spar mast. We discovered a depression in the mast extrusion behind the lower starboard spreader. Miles Hutchinson at 11:00pm 03.24.21 Suggest you talk with Selden US 877.760.6278. They have always been helpful when I have called. Ooo
Why is America so disinterested in racing? JRacer at 9:59pm 03.24.21 Perception is reality! And, unfortunately, when Ellison and the "Italian Stallion" are dukeing it ou
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' JRacer at 9:39pm 03.24.21 When, "on a plane" in the J/24, we always had the kill switch on". Or, was that the kill instinct.
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:32pm 03.24.21 I'd recommend you actually read Maine Sails instructions. I read it last year and checked it agai
Installing new fuel tank Stu Jackson at 8:30pm 03.24.21 There is a Catalina 30 io.group, betcha they'd tell you exactly what to use. Good luck, nice boat.
masthead sheave O-28 Richard19068 at 8:22pm 03.24.21 Does anyone know how many sheaves are in the masthead of a O-28? Mine is setup with one forward hal
Installing new fuel tank Tally Ho at 8:13pm 03.24.21
Hunter Legend 35.5 (1990) issue walmsleyc at 8:03pm 03.24.21 Having the propane compartment drain to the bilge is bad. The direct drain hose overboard, that yo
H34 Keel Work WasabiRush at 7:45pm 03.24.21
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' La catboat at 7:35pm 03.24.21 "while operating on plane or above displacement speed" ------> Looks like I don't have to worry abou
H34 Keel Work mnmpizza at 7:21pm 03.24.21
Sail cover insignia Gene Neill at 7:19pm 03.24.21 A boat is only under sail for a small percentage of her life. You gotta be stylin' at the dock, too.
1976 Santana 21ft Sancarlo at 7:07pm 03.24.21 About a year ago I received a phone call about a 1970 Santana 21 for "free". Transom had separated f
Bow Water Ballast dlochner at 6:34pm 03.24.21 Large freighters often have these bulbous bows. These bulbs provide buoyancy in the bow and help to
H34 Keel Work Capt Robbie at 6:33pm 03.24.21
Why is America so disinterested in racing? shemandr at 6:31pm 03.24.21 I don't know if I agree with the "Say Todd old man ..." characterization of yacht racing - now or i

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