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looking to find side stripes.... bill at 5:47am 05.22.05 Smaller Boats 3/866 I am looking to replace the side stripes on my H23. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
bedding size for a vee berth Larry7060 at 4:31am 05.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/2674 We have just purchased a Hunter 30, 1981, and I'm trying to devise bedding for the vee berth. What
3.5hp Nissan Outboard results Greg S. at 3:01am 05.22.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1120 The results of the Nissan 3.5hp outboard on a Mac21:We took the first voyage in our Mac21 yesterda
Cabin fumes in O'Day 25 Eric at 1:59am 05.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1247 I took my O'Day 25 on its first overnight trip this weekend and noticed how easily gas fumes can get
Autohelm 6000 - 1984 gcc at 1:39am 05.22.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1249 I am looking for a computer for the Autohelm 6000 - Year 1984.
Pen - Lan masthead unit gcc at 1:37am 05.22.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1134 Does anyone have a masthead unit for Pen-Lan instruments?
336 Mast Weight Wilkie24304 at 1:11am 05.22.05 Big Boats 3/994 Does anyone know the weight of the mast for a 1995 336? Wilkie
Tides 'n Stuff... Jonathan at 1:10am 05.22.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1059 Hoo Boy! Less than ten days until me and my boat are winging (read: creeping) out way up to our new
Aft berth mattresses Jean De Keyser at 1:01am 05.22.05 Smaller Boats 6/1025 Does anyone know where I can buy new matresses for the aft berth (below the cockpit) for a H260?Tha
Strange object in centerboard housing Pete at 12:47am 05.22.05 Smaller Boats 1/702 I was checking the rope that's attached to the centerboard eye after removing the table and sheave t
Shrouds on Cal 28 George Berrier at 9:47pm 05.21.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1306 I am looking at buying a 1986 Cal 28 and after looking at where the shrouds come through the deck I
CDI Furler FF2, for 26S Doug J at 3:13pm 05.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/2197 I'm thinking of adding a CDI furler to my boat. But I'm not sure what to do with the forestay. Doe
Where to find engine filters, parts, etc... eallen at 2:17pm 05.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/916 Hello,I am in the process of replacing all the filters, hoses, impeller, zincs, etc... on my 99 Ca
Maiden (for me) voyage Brian Young at 1:10pm 05.21.05 Smaller Boats 2/811 So after a multi-month ordeal finding, buying, and getting a 260 hauled almost 800 miles I've finall
shallow water rudder gary nelms at 3:04am 05.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/912 I bought the 26 D to get in and out of a very shallow channel. It can get 1.5' depth at low tide. P
hunter 40 tonyp1 at 12:25pm 05.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1146 i dont auctally have a hunter 40 yet but im close ive looked at a couple but not got serious enough
Cleaning the hull Harry at 10:57am 05.21.05 Ask All Sailors 1/960 Does anyone have any advice on cleaning the hull?
How to win races Mr.Ernie at 10:26am 05.21.05 Smaller Boats 0/726 Be lucky! We race against all the big boats and the way we handle handicaps is by delayed starts.
cracks Toby at 9:31am 05.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/809 I was wondering if there is anything i can do for pressure cracks on the boat. They are just small l
Boom oxidation on a Cat 30 John at 9:16am 05.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/955 I purchased a 1977 Cat 30 last summer. The boat had been left uncovered with the sails on for two ye

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Someone with a Passage 42 in Central Florida smokey73 at 12:21pm 03.17.21 Once you have confirmed the type/style. I have 20 feet of Aluminum Toe Rail that fits a mid 90s Hun
Sailing with cabin top hatch open? Hydro Therapy at 11:36am 03.17.21 Thanks for the responses. I generally use the tactic mentioned. I guess I will work on improving
Leaks from hull/deck joint Hunter 33.5 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:28am 03.17.21 Hi @Don Reid and welcome to the site. First, what is the year of the boat you are looking at ? Sec
simple question, about spinnakers ontherocks83 at 11:17am 03.17.21 Okay... I think I answered my own question about the drifter... https://www.uksailmakers.com/encyc
Bottom paint for ACP material? dlochner at 11:12am 03.17.21 You might give Petitt Paint a call and ask about using Hydrocoat. https://www.pettitpaint.com/produ
Solenoid M. Maron at 11:02am 03.17.21 Got one just like it. This may help with testing to see if your wiring is correct.
Solenoid M. Maron at 11:01am 03.17.21 NEVER use starting fluid with glow plugs I seen a logger blow his hands right off starting a John D
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal Justin_NSA at 11:00am 03.17.21 yeah...that coupler looks like it's going to give you problems. Order a Buck Algonquin split coupler
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal ontherocks83 at 10:58am 03.17.21 The only caution I would give on such a short time table is based on the troubles I had with mine. M
C22 Swing Keel/Fiberglass Repair? LakeShark at 10:58am 03.17.21 @C_Level the mould idea may be the way to go if needed but based on the pictures I would simply buil
Maine is open to visiting sailors in 2021. Captain Larry-DH at 10:55am 03.17.21 Was planning on it this year, but now it'll have to wait until I get my next boat. :huh: (It's time
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal (1) jonelli at 10:40am 03.17.21 As of this moment, here's what my coupler looks like. My PSS seal is at least 6 years old, but gues
Sailing with cabin top hatch open? Claude L.-Auger at 10:32am 03.17.21 Bring in the lazy sheet first so it is up against the mast. Tack and bring in the new lazy sheet. T
Hunter 26 sail plan? Crazy Dave Condon at 10:30am 03.17.21 Rob, I am speaking to a question not specifying added gear. Concur with you on the traveler sir. H
C22 Swing Keel/Fiberglass Repair? C_Level at 10:26am 03.17.21 It sounds like your on the correct course for the repair. The Hangers are held in by weldments tha
Sailing with cabin top hatch open? Sailfanatic at 10:20am 03.17.21 Bring in the lazy sheet first so it is up against the mast. Tack and bring in the new lazy sheet. T
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? Dalliance at 10:19am 03.17.21 Have to say it looks much better than I thought it would. Good job.
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems tb_gb at 10:17am 03.17.21 Thank you everyone for the great suggestions. This weekend I am going to play with it again, keepin
Maine is open to visiting sailors in 2021. dLj at 10:14am 03.17.21 @TomY Maine is still on my hot list for sailing this summer. I got my first shot about a week ago, s
Mac 26classic LAZARETTE...set up and access Cowpokee at 10:09am 03.17.21 If I keep the 3 or 6 gallon gas tank in the laz I'd build a sturdy shelf for it, rather than try to

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