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Parts for Renault RC8D Doug at 1:14pm 05.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1593 You folks were great with my last question now where do I find parts for the Renault RC8D engine. Sp
Various Questions rkssail at 12:48pm 05.10.05 Big Boats 6/860 I am new to this site and also relatively new (starting 2nd season) to my 1986 Hunter 34'. I have a
Backstay tension, calling all H37C riggers!!! Richard McDonald at 12:23pm 05.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1276 Just finished servicing the old Hyde Streamstay furler and was wondering what the correct backstay t
C22 Outboard mount question Rappsailor at 11:24am 05.10.05 Smaller Boats 1/896 I am replacing the wood board on my outboard bracket. I bought the plastic one from Cat Direct and i
I have to replace my 26S trailer - help please! RichardL at 10:56am 05.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1151
Humming Along Mike4049 at 10:12am 05.10.05 Smaller Boats 5/1112 I can't find the right tension on my keel cable to keep it from humming above about 4 knots. It is
A/C power mrbill2 at 9:22am 05.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/857 I'm thinking of putting my boat in a slip this summer. I don't have any A/C electrical.Can I us
Not sure about 26S centerboard Doug J at 9:06am 05.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1360 I just purchased a 91' 26S. Not gotten it wet yet. Just going over things, motor tuneup etc. When
Boat Transport ryan ericson at 8:46am 05.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2334 I am being transfered to Seattle Washington. Does anyone know good boat transport company. Thank
Cold Machine condensor fan not working properly Persy at 7:54am 05.10.05 Ask All Sailors 6/2655 The condensor fan in my 2001 Adler Barbour Cold Machine comes on when the unit is 1st turned on, but
While we are on the subject. Don-MT at 7:04am 05.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 8/989 of swing keels- I recently purchased a 1980 O'day 23. It has been kept inside on a trailer for over
Port screens - where to get? UnderDog at 6:49am 05.10.05 Smaller Boats 5/924 I need just the screen inserts for my ports on my '86 25.5. I've checked the chandlery but didn't f
Toilet seat replacement PrincessoftheLake at 6:47am 05.10.05 Big Boats 5/1241 I have a 1985 H34. The head works fine except for the toilet seat pads are worn out. I have no ide
Coffee, Tea, at Sea! - How do you like it? Windwalker at 6:37am 05.10.05 Ask All Sailors 25/1742 Nothing better than spending the am hours relaxing in the cockpit with a hot cup of ....What's your
Looking for a source for Dow 795 caulk Sanders LaMont at 6:23am 05.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2666 I've tried several places, but have struck out locating a retail source for Dow 795 caulk to bed my
Engine Panel Cover for the cockpit Kewie at 5:22am 05.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/836 Anyone know where I can get a replacement engine Panel Cover for the cockpit for a 96 Hunter 280. Sp
Marine Air Conditioning Decisions Calaloo at 4:36am 05.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1081 I'm in the process of selecting an air conditioner to self install on my Hunter 310. I've concluded
South Carolina slips Bill at 4:35am 05.10.05 Other Sailboats 2/706 With talk of lack of slips in SC (south California) and me getting a call from a headhunter in SC (S
Bimini John O'Hara at 4:08am 05.10.05 Big Boats 1/770 We've just taken delivery of a new H44 - we had the optional complete bimini set in the cockpit but
272 1986 with many Gelcoat Cracks - Purchase? John Phillippe at 4:05am 05.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/853 Considering Purchase of 272. All looks good except the large number of gelcoat cracks in many locat

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i got carried away... (1) SailingLoto at 3:44pm 02.24.21 I didn't have time to get much done today. I did manage to grind down all the old tabbing and clea
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI Stu Jackson at 3:39pm 02.24.21 This was written in the late 80s or early 90s: https://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-mast-pumping.html
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery Don S/V ILLusion at 3:31pm 02.24.21 If it is like my H430, only the engine or genset alternators charge Start Battery. I use standard M
Bottom paint (Catalina 22j rgranger at 3:31pm 02.24.21 Peel away will get it off.... and you can make your own for about $30. Get a 5lb bag of garden lime
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI Hello Below at 3:28pm 02.24.21 If this is not something you understand or feel lack experience, invest a few bucks with a good rig
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery DayDreamer41 at 3:23pm 02.24.21 @JamesG161 what charge curves is the engine alternator/regulator set to? as the alternator charges b
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI dlochner at 3:18pm 02.24.21 It is probably time to detune the rig and start over. There are books that can help, the Selden mast
C310/315 IA Membership and BoatUS Discount Termination jssailem at 3:15pm 02.24.21 We all just have to join together in this time of Pandemic and help each other survive.... It is tou
Headstay too short? jssailem at 3:10pm 02.24.21 Mistakes happen. Good catch Drinky...
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI jssailem at 3:05pm 02.24.21 because the entire boat leans to port, If trying to tension the boat stays you need two start with
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery JamesG161 at 3:04pm 02.24.21 How is your starter battery charged? If it is like my H430, only the engine or genset alternators
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering? Thaniel at 1:52pm 02.24.21 As a former dealer with too many miles pulling boats, there is not much to reduce drag. Any chan
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery Don S/V ILLusion at 1:45pm 02.24.21 How is your starter battery charged? - direct from charger, eco-charger, ???
No Traveler? ontherocks83 at 1:32pm 02.24.21 As always, what Stu said about Don Guillette's book. First reef went into my C-30 at 15-18, becaus
2000 H450 Passage, Starter Battery DayDreamer41 at 1:19pm 02.24.21 If you want to ensure long life for your LifePO batteries you might want to read this writeup https
No Traveler? jeepbluetj at 1:19pm 02.24.21 As always, what Stu said about Don Guillette's book. First reef went into my C-30 at 15-18, becaus
Bottom paint (Catalina 22j dlochner at 1:08pm 02.24.21 If the existing paint is an ablative paint, it will come off with out a solvent. Just rub your hand
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water?? dlochner at 1:04pm 02.24.21 While sailing to Hawaii is relatively easy riding the winds and currents... Here are a couple of so
Bottom paint (Catalina 22j Justin_NSA at 1:01pm 02.24.21 Pettit has a process for prepping previously painted surfaces. (that's a lot of "p"s) https://pettit
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy! Scott T-Bird at 12:28pm 02.24.21 My Catalina 320 has stern seats on both sides of the helm and the seat opens into a locker on both s

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