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Wheel Steering Cable Problems dfinan at 10:02am 05.23.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1006 The wheel steering cable has come loose and slipped off on my O'Day 30. It doesn't appear to be bro
cam cleat question docamick at 9:53am 05.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/910 I have a Mac 22. The genoa lead goes through a traveler then to a winch. Located just aft of the w
sprucing up the deck frank at 9:43am 05.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/798 The deck of my Mac 25 is showing its age and is dull and oxidized. What is suggested to clean and po
Reefing positions on roller furling systems Jim Seamans at 9:30am 05.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/876 The last couple of sails, I've wonder about the effects of reefing and just how much sail is out or
Rafting, Food and good fun Jim Seamans at 9:00am 05.23.05 Ask All Sailors 3/924 Saturday evening I rafted up with Pierre (H54), Greg (C'C 30) and started drinking wine, beer, eatin
Replacement Hatch Parts? C. Timmons at 8:28am 05.23.05 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1000 Does anyone know where to get a replacement forward hatch for a 79 Hunter 33? I went to the Bomar s
Your opinion on Yanmar ? Please john at 7:49am 05.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1286 Ok, I am sure there will be many opinions here, but I would love to hear from those with previous ex
Blue water Internet...and future of cruising Franklin at 7:48am 05.23.05 Big Boats 2/804 Alright...this is going to sound stupid, but I got a call from a lady who works for a satelite equip
How do get a product tested by Practical Sailor? Jim Willis at 7:21am 05.23.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1256 With many mags the "write up" is associated with you paying for ads, but I gather practical sailor i
called Rudy -- success! sean21266 at 7:20am 05.23.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/933 I recently posted a query about the availability of the plastic plugs (bungs?) that cover the access
Head does not bring in sufficient amount of water DCC22853 at 6:52am 05.23.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1111 We just bought our boat in November, so we're not entirely certain how the systems are supposed to w
Spreaders for 88 Macgregor 26 Paul Akers at 6:48am 05.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1734 DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A SET OF SPREADERS AND TIP FAST FOR AN 88 MACGREGOR 26. SUMMER ONL
Toilet flushes dry, but water comes back in Chip Willis at 6:43am 05.23.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1167 Toilet flushes but does not go up over the upside down U on the wallI have a C-30 with a 2 year old
erratic tachometer reading peter133 at 6:20am 05.23.05 Big Boats 3/1585 The engine tachometer on my 1987 Catalina 36 is erratic, and I am afrain I may have to replace it.
Cockpit space for tank, water and battery Cate at 5:35am 05.23.05 Ask An Oday Owner 4/927 I just got a new motor with a new gas tank and will be getting a new battery soon. In examining the
How tight is right? Tim Sharitz at 5:10am 05.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1069 How tight should your mast stays be? Does it mater what size of boat? Mine is a 1981 27, Where do I
Boom topping lift wander at 5:04am 05.23.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1134 In going through the MacGregor manual, the issue of aft support of the boom, either through an adjus
Hunter 31 (riging) sheila at 4:19am 05.23.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/928 We recently purchased a 31 ft Hunter. It is being delivered June 2nd. Our original intent was to s
disk or drum brakes Jeff Prideaux at 4:10am 05.23.05 Smaller Boats 2/810 If I get a Hunter 216, I plan to get surge brakes put on the trailer. Does anyone know whether disk
Race course etiquette for daysailors Scott at 3:28am 05.23.05 Ask All Sailors 22/3196 I like to sail on Saturday and Sunday mornings, about 10:00 to noon. This typically coincides with

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Dyneema lifelines on Hunter 36 AndyL at 11:40am 02.28.21 Thanks everyone. I did see some pics online but they are typically not high enough resolution to sh
Electric start connections on 9.8 Tohatsu MaryEllaRose at 11:31am 02.28.21
Survey on C310 #217 Tom J at 11:30am 02.28.21 Looks like the sent out the mechanic and the issue with the engine was a loose nut. We are going t
Air Conditioning unit in 37.5 Unwinder at 10:57am 02.28.21
B411 Shaft Pitting Ralph Johnstone at 10:52am 02.28.21 I pulled some shaft out of the shaft log and saw pitting of the shaft where the shaft is in the cut
Air Conditioning unit in 37.5 Unwinder at 10:50am 02.28.21 No solution to your question but... We have used 2 counter top 120VAC fans to blow Cold air from o
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Rich Stidger at 10:27am 02.28.21 Tip: Use a metal wire to hold the brushes in the holder rather than a toothpick. I have had toothpi
41DS Charger/ Inverter Replacement Rick486 at 10:25am 02.28.21 Last Fall I replaced my 2500 Xantrex Charger/Inverter with the Xantrex 3012. It was nearly a drop in
Larger wheel? Tom J at 10:23am 02.28.21 You got me thinking. Now the pain has subsided I wonder if 2 or 3 strategically placed (folding/cla
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me DayDreamer41 at 10:18am 02.28.21 And there you have it, looking at a problem from all sides to find the solution.......:beer:
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Scott T-Bird at 10:15am 02.28.21 Dunno, Scott.. isn't the oval hole just above the center cap for the nail/retainer pin? Sure looks
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Scott T-Bird at 10:11am 02.28.21 @Scott T-Bird Could you remind us what this "upgrade" of yours entails? Basically doing some spri
Swim ladder step repair PaulK at 10:07am 02.28.21 It looks like a rope ladder with teak steps? Though it may be strong enough, epoxy filler is going t
B411 Shaft Pitting sail sfbay at 10:04am 02.28.21 Agree with dLj's recommendation no. 2 to replace it. That is what I did on a power boat I purchased
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me kloudie1 at 9:57am 02.28.21 Dunno, Scott.. isn't the oval hole just above the center cap for the nail/retainer pin?
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me Stu Jackson at 9:52am 02.28.21 for my upgrade @Scott T-Bird Could you remind us what this "upgrade" of yours entails?
Dyneema lifelines on Hunter 36 stuartsw at 9:49am 02.28.21 Has anyone done Dyneema lifelines on a 36? Can anyone confirm if the lifelines and shrouds touch?
Anyone from the Coos Bay,Oregon area? Stu Jackson at 9:48am 02.28.21 any help at this point is much appreciated! Thank, @jssailem for posting my log of that trip. @JC
Swim ladder step repair dLj at 9:44am 02.28.21 Epoxy with structural fillers. dj
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me (1) Scott T-Bird at 9:42am 02.28.21 Ahhh! I think I see a way now. I think I can pull out the retainer from the back side of the case!

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