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Generator Skipper21516 at 4:06am 06.20.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/895 I am currently on a mooring with no access to electricity (other than our batteries).What do you n
Battery capacity Ric Warner at 3:31am 06.20.05 Big Boats 14/1557 I have a 2003 Hunter 356. The boat came with 2 80-amp batteries. After several overnight anchoring
stress cracking chad at 3:05am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1020 I've got some cracking happening on the deck where the lifeline stansions meet the deck. The cracks
Foul odor throughout the boat Steve Royall at 2:56am 06.20.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1218 I realize smells are a chronic challenge. I just took delivery of a 1980 ODay 37. Love the boat so f
Searching for used mainsail 34/14/36 wanstar at 2:38am 06.20.05 Ask All Sailors 3/914 Has anyone had success finding used mainsails for older boats. Mine is a 1969 Morgan 33, Luff 34.3,
26X won't load fully forward on trailer. Justin at 2:12am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/2330 I fully pull my trailer into the water but the 26x just won't go all the way onto the trailer. It is
Roadmaster Active Suspension Jason at 1:25am 06.20.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/889 WE ARE INTERESTED IN THE ROADMASTER ACTIVE SUSPENSION FOR OUR CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUTNRY VAN FOR TOWI
My Seacock - Maintain or change? Hoosier Kevin at 12:51am 06.20.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1425 I have a 78 O'Day 25 - and my seacock weeps - we are getting close to our launch date - after a long
Swim Platform Teak tomk at 12:43am 06.20.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1226 I noticed that the teak on the swim platform of my 2004 Beneteau 331 is beginning to lift from the f
Extended Warranty fitz7525 at 12:29am 06.20.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1074 I have an 2003 H466 and was recently contacted by a company selling Hunter endorsed extended warrant
Jeaneau's without holding tanks? Don s/v Tellico at 12:11am 06.20.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/2069 A friend in my marina swears his brand new (2005) Jeanneau 35' doesn't have a holding tank installed
H23 Tiller RAY K18698 at 11:39pm 06.19.05 Day Sailers 1/1171 I have yet to set sail on my "new to me" 87, H23. There are two holes drilled through the wooden han
"Storm jib" for the 170? gball at 11:19pm 06.19.05 Day Sailers 1/1145 Hi all,Made it out on the lake for a rousing (and frankly picture-perfect) sail on the 170 yesterd
KO and shelf life Charlie6991 at 11:10pm 06.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1507 Does KO have a shelf life? I ask because I have faithfully used it since I purchased my sail boat
Merriman Wheel Removal braces1173 at 10:38pm 06.19.05 Big Boats 5/1023 Does anyone know how to remove a Merriman Yacht Specialties wheel? I have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a M
Changing a Y-Valve? augustwinds at 10:34pm 06.19.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/3459 I think my Y-Valve is the source of my smelly head based on my nose test... I have tried all of th
a better swim ladder Gary at 10:15pm 06.19.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/929 Can anyone recommend a good, sturdy swim ladder for a 22' sailboat with gunwales. It already has Shu
Inflatable trailer ? Tony Z at 9:25pm 06.19.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/884 I am looking to trailer the inflatable tender and motor. The purpose of this is not so much transpo
Plate at the top of the mast/360 deg. Anchor light R. A. Lueck at 3:43pm 06.19.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/991 I'm looking for information relative to how the plate that covers the top of the mast is attached to
Known Problems karmaf16 at 3:32pm 06.19.05 Sabre Sailboats 2/1756 Hi Everyone,I am making a sailboat purchase to be sailed on Lake Ontario and am doing the extensive

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Close Call rgranger at 8:50pm 04.15.21
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket JRT at 8:43pm 04.15.21 @Ward H it is a M25XP in my 310.
Halyard wrap with Furlex (1) DrJudyB at 8:02pm 04.15.21 The jib must be raised reducing the length of the halyard at the top that causes the wrap. Adding a
Capsized transport in GOM. BigEasy at 8:02pm 04.15.21 I wonder how fast the legs come down. But I would guess the legs move slowly and there was not eno
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? DianaOfBurlington at 7:49pm 04.15.21
Time for New Insurance BigEasy at 7:49pm 04.15.21 So far Progressive is paying my claim on time, and renewed my policy without a "knee jerk" increase
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? DianaOfBurlington at 7:47pm 04.15.21 Go loose footed. I have measured and installed sails on over 100 boats when supporting a large inte
Mainsail, Loose / Fixed foot? DianaOfBurlington at 7:46pm 04.15.21 There's no downside to a loose-footed mainsail. Actually there are a lot of liabilities to a loose
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 (1) BrianJ at 7:45pm 04.15.21 I just removed mine and sanded it down. I stuck some luck because the glue holding it was very weak.
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Tally Ho at 7:36pm 04.15.21
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 7:24pm 04.15.21 192764
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 DianaOfBurlington at 7:17pm 04.15.21 There really is no rule for where to install it, only rules for how to install it. 1. Use heavy ba
change steering wheel hunter 29.5 Brian D at 7:15pm 04.15.21 Yes, removing the wheel is safe to do. The rudder will not fall off. But your wheel might be stuck o
The Dinghy Diaries DArcy at 7:00pm 04.15.21 It looks like the Walker Bay 8 (and 10) is still available, they have a separate site for the rigid
Close Call DArcy at 6:43pm 04.15.21 I would not have thought a bulkhead would pull right out like that, looks like it was well tabbed to
Capsized transport in GOM. WayneH at 6:43pm 04.15.21 I have seen hundreds of spud barges along the GICW. I wonder how fast the legs come down. But I woul
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches thinwater at 6:40pm 04.15.21 Without describing the deck layup (thickness of skins, method of core replacment) any inquiry about
Swing keel vs Dagger ? kendyoozed at 6:32pm 04.15.21 Thanks for the tips. I did find a 26d very close to me for 4500 but needs work from what I can see j
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM tylcole at 6:28pm 04.15.21 Earlier Maine Sail posted you should have 1/2 of the regulated voltage at the AC Tap. Have you re
Installing Spinlock Rope Clutches Jackdaw at 6:11pm 04.15.21 Considering a backing plate spreads the load over a larger area than commonly used washers, 3/16" o

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