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Lights won't work John F at 5:50am 06.20.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1052 I have a 1984 Catalina 22, fixed keel. I have a new battery, the cabin lights work, the VHF works, b
Changing gate valves to seacocks. Anthony at 5:39am 06.20.05 Big Boats 4/1120 I have a 1984 34' Hunter that is has gate valves and I will be hauling the boat on Wednesday and cha
Live-aboard winters Greg at 5:38am 06.20.05 Ask All Sailors 0/953 I'm looking for anyone with experience living aboard during the winter months in the North East. Ho
Rudder Play Dave at 5:22am 06.20.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/895 On our 1979 Hunter 30, when I open the emergency tiller locator, I can hear and see a little bit of
Neutral Dennis Rielly at 5:20am 06.20.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/940 I have always left my transmission in neutral when under sail and the motor off, but I have been tol
Centerboard stuck in the retracted position Nancie at 5:14am 06.20.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1083 I recently had the bottom of my boat painted, including the centerboard. I didn't test the centerboa
new '27 owner john at 4:46am 06.20.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/959 Question for '27 owners: How does the freshwater holding tank pumpout and where is the throughhull v
Installing Teak/Holly Cabin Sole Brett19305 at 4:43am 06.20.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 6/2598 What adhesive is recommended for installation of a teak/holly plywood sole inside the cabin? The pl
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 3/915 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 19/2331 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 4/890 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 10/2070 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

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Bottom Paint Scott T-Bird at 1:47pm 04.16.21 Finally finished sanding down to the gel coat/glass and started to put on the first barrier coat.
Bottom Paint (1) dLj at 1:46pm 04.16.21 Finally finished sanding down to the gel coat/glass and started to put on the first barrier coat.
What Gen 3 Anchors fit H38 bow rollers? sail sfbay at 1:37pm 04.16.21 45 lb Manson Supreme on a Hunter 386.
Midship Cleat Location for '78 Hunter 27 (1) Benny17441 at 1:35pm 04.16.21 Cleats mounted on steel metal "L" brackets and bolted to the sides of the rail.
Bottom Paint FlimFlamII at 1:28pm 04.16.21 Finally finished sanding down to the gel coat/glass and started to put on the first barrier coat. A
Hunter 260 Solar Battery Charging on Mooring Stu Jackson at 1:27pm 04.16.21 Welcome. You could start with these: Solar Systems: Selection, Installation & Controllers by Main
The Boat Exploded and Then I Died wynkoop at 1:24pm 04.16.21 I am making new grab rails for my ericson 27. Those will be black locust, so the plan is to use the
Fuel Filter Question Benny17441 at 1:17pm 04.16.21 Like Stu indicates, the location of the filter is incorrect. Given this and the fact that it seems
Funny Friday!!! Justin_NSA at 12:47pm 04.16.21 :laugh: Both!
Do all Hunter 34s have a false bilge? Benny17441 at 12:43pm 04.16.21 Let me warn you that there will be water already trapped under the sole of the bilge. As a matter
Swing keel vs Dagger ? RussC at 12:33pm 04.16.21 Maybe I'm a "tad" biased because I own a Mac 25 ;), but that 26d that rGranger posted is a screaming
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 12:33pm 04.16.21 192795 -Will (Dragonfly)
rudder rigging question wynkoop at 12:14pm 04.16.21 Great looking tiller! Yes the spacing looks right for a tiller tamer. Never had one on my Ericson.
PROP upgrade size Benny17441 at 12:07pm 04.16.21 Check with the 3 blade prop manufacturer, as they usually keep conversion data for their propellers.
Swing keel vs Dagger ? rgranger at 12:02pm 04.16.21 the Macs are pretty simple. Not much to go wrong except for abuse. Motor and sails are the expensiv
Removing Liquid Electrical Tape rgranger at 12:01pm 04.16.21 If it is actually vinyl, any strong caustic will break it down to dust. Experiment with some (off t
Covid-19 Vaccination (1) Jackdaw at 11:58am 04.16.21 Woo Hoo, just got back from getting my second shot. Two more weeks and I'm a safe as I can get. -
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question Crazy Dave Condon at 11:53am 04.16.21 Told @familyrapp this morning I was stumped as to problem. He is going down to gently pull from bo
6-pack Charter Looking for More Capacity (Catalina 30) - USCG Inspected Vessel Requirements Roland5048 at 11:52am 04.16.21 You have got to be kidding! There is no way I would even consider putting 6 people on a 30 foot bo
Dynaplate chip veres at 11:52am 04.16.21 Good suggestion, thanks. Chip V.

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