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Routing Shift Cable on Hunter 260 Herman18887 at 10:51pm 06.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1360 I need to install a new shift cable on my 2004 Hunter 260 with an Edson pedestal and Honda 8 outboar
Stuffing box packing nut is frozen aquaholic1 at 10:47pm 06.06.05 Big Boats 13/6850 I finally worked up enough nerve to attempt my first stuffing box re-pack (ever)in the water. I ha
DECAL ADHESIVE REMOVAL dstewart100 at 10:37pm 06.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1231 WE ARE REMOVING THE DECALS OFF THE HULL OF OUR HUNTER 23.5 AND WE WOULD LIKE SUGGESTIONS HOW TO SAFE
26x centerboard zenod51 at 10:28pm 06.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1483 Help!I own a 1999 26x and believe I "lost" my centerboard after it impacted on the bottom a few tim
12 Volt Power Socket on Instrument Panel DR13360 at 8:31pm 06.06.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1160 Could someone help ?Recently, I tried connecting an power invertor to the 12 volt supply but could
Slightly Different Pump Handle Resistance Problem Craig522 at 3:37pm 06.06.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1793 Peggie, I posted this a few days ago to the main shared forum by mistake. Can you please take a cra
test Craig522 at 3:21pm 06.06.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1254 test
Unknown cleat iseefine at 2:22pm 06.06.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/881 Please help me - I recently purchased a very nice O'Day 222 and am trying to identify a cleat/fittin
Manual head: when is it full? John at 2:01pm 06.06.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1145 This is my first season with my 1984 C22. It's got a manual head, which we've used a total of three
For the long distance guys sailaway78 at 1:56pm 06.06.05 Ask All Sailors 14/1852 Have a question. Lets say you are making a long run, Corpus to Ft. Meyers, New Orleans to Key West
running light nightmare tommyg at 12:38pm 06.06.05 Smaller Boats 3/1255 The steaming light on my 89 c -22 has been out since purchase three years ago. Now with the mast un
quick launch Jeff Prideaux at 12:14pm 06.06.05 Smaller Boats 3/984 Has anyone done (or thought about) doing the following quick launch idea?I typically use busy publ
Hey Culligan Man! Greg Mac 26S at 11:58am 06.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/919 Actually, I need a plumber. The Engine well 'drain' is blocked up, with I'm guessing leaves and suc
transducer location mulligan at 11:57am 06.06.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/967 Anyone mounted a thru hull transducer on a 23 o'day? I'm attempting this but I've been unable to loc
Disarming Automatic inflatable PFD's Calif. Ted at 11:44am 06.06.05 Ask All Sailors 17/7349 If I disarm an automatic PFD in foul weather fearing inapproriate discharge aren't I just changing i
Looking for child safety webbing on life lines Steve5450 at 11:35am 06.06.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1629 I have seen 2" or 3" diamond webbing between the life lines and the deck on a number of boats for ch
Pad eye broken by spinnaker pole Mark at 11:17am 06.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1001 This weekend while sailing in variable winds my spinnaker pole flew up and broke off the pad eye. Hu
In Or Out of Gear? youngjr at 11:14am 06.06.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1040 My O'Day 28 has an M12 Universal diesel. I've always left my transmission out of gear when sailing
bimini don ridgway at 10:29am 06.06.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/938 i would like to buy a bimini from west marine or defender marine... anyone have any experience??
Raising the sails Bill L at 10:22am 06.06.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/940 Being new to the daysailer, with a summer of learning on a 12' Paceship (loved it) and having to set

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Cat Tails? Oksailor at 12:35pm 04.05.21 IMHO the best tells are located in the pocket of your sail, usually about 1/3 of the width at the fo
Replacing the gooseneck on the boom, C-18 JonnyEp at 12:29pm 04.05.21 The first ear came off while sailing and we never noticed it. The 2nd one came off while sailing, a
O'Day 222 Solar Panel Mount rschuss at 12:18pm 04.05.21 Just bought a solar panel and am watching for the comments. I'm thinking of attaching it to the port
Hunter 260 Opening Port For Deck Windows - rgranger at 11:51am 04.05.21 Looking to replace the galley and head opening deck windows on my 2002 Hunter 260. Found these win
LiFePO4 conversion Hayden Watson at 11:41am 04.05.21 On my system, I have an external regulated alternator with alt temp control. It is connected to a d
Plans for the starboard bulkhead on a 1978 O'Day 23. Timm R Oday25 at 11:40am 04.05.21 I'm just finishing a similar job. I took a big sheet of cardboard and used it as a template .It allo
Thinking about painting my hull (1) SailingLoto at 11:32am 04.05.21 This one's about to change colors.... I plan on using vansickle tractor paint.
Venture 22 Rescue Project (2) rgranger at 11:29am 04.05.21 I have read the manual on mast operations, but I am unclear on the side stays. Should I losen them
Venture 22 Rescue Project chip veres at 11:03am 04.05.21 Our Mac 22 rig comes loose as soon as you release the forestay. With the mast up but no sails, ther
first trip to Catalina Calif. Ted at 11:00am 04.05.21 Well, circa1971la It seems your plans have been "cancelled" ?
Inverter recommendations Rodd at 10:42am 04.05.21 Thanks all, and he does not have a generator on board.
Fan Belt/Impeller dlochner at 10:39am 04.05.21 The impeller is definitely getting replaced ... I should have never let it go this long and I think
Engine block de-rusting question Calif. Ted at 10:33am 04.05.21 Brass wire brushes on a small size cordless drill work well, used Dremel with buffing wheels in the
Frozen seacocks,how to cure? (2) jssailem at 10:23am 04.05.21 Dave, Only through inspection can you determine the answer. Are you on the hard? Then you have more
Fan Belt/Impeller Monterey385 at 10:17am 04.05.21 The impeller is definitely getting replaced ... I should have never let it go this long and I think
LiFePO4 conversion Stu Jackson at 10:14am 04.05.21 I would agree with this statement if it was restricted to systems that are only connected to LFP.
Frozen seacocks,how to cure? markwbird at 10:04am 04.05.21 Probably need to replace.
Close call? Parsons at 10:00am 04.05.21 Seen many a screw-up after races, with people concerned with opening beers and telling stories, not
Fan Belt/Impeller Tom J at 9:54am 04.05.21 You are fortunate to have a serpentine belt, and it looks to be in very good condition. The v-belt
Tracing Ownership (1) sail sfbay at 9:54am 04.05.21 Attached is the abstract of title my marine title company obtained from the USCG last October for my

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