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propeller rob at 10:54pm 05.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/941 I've been wondering, my sailboat has the 8hp yanmar, it came with no instructions at all. While sail
Rigging Tension david5583 at 10:20pm 05.10.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/736 I Have an Oday 222.According to the instructions with the Loos tension gauge,the shrouds should be
Painting the topsides Tim R. at 9:44pm 05.10.05 Ask All Sailors 16/1218 I am a big fan of DIY. I love the satisfaction of doing things myself and if I save a little money
Shifter Cable Jim at 9:36pm 05.10.05 Big Boats 1/857 Quite often I have experienced a problem with the transmissionin our 34 Hunter engaging when I would
Autopilot ST1000 interference Rich L at 8:06pm 05.10.05 Smaller Boats 2/970 Since I added a solar panel on my stern pulpit, I've had problems with my Autohelm ST 1000 tiller pi
Who bought the 26S on Ebay last week? Mike at 3:26pm 05.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/884 I notice that a few people have posted notes recently refering to their new 91S and was wondering if
Another portlight question Danny4719 at 1:55pm 05.10.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/936 After ordering and receiving 4 portlights from Sailnet, I finally had the time to install them. The
Parts for Renault RC8D Doug at 1:14pm 05.10.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1626 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 6/902 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 6/1312 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 1/940 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 13/1196
Humming Along Mike4049 at 10:12am 05.10.05 Smaller Boats 5/1200 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 3/879 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 12/1424 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 6/2584 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 6/2740 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 8/1039 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 5/956 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 5/1295 I have a 1985 H34. The head works fine except for the toilet seat pads are worn out. I have no ide

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Don't try this at home! shemandr at 4:39am 04.09.21 At least the hulls are one color! Or, back in the 70's were they all one color? Anyway, it looks l
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket dlochner at 4:38am 04.09.21
minimum screw size shemandr at 4:33am 04.09.21 I put one on my runabout. It had to be on the transom. At 265 lbs (Then) if I tried to climb up th
minimum screw size dlochner at 4:32am 04.09.21
Dynaplate dlochner at 4:28am 04.09.21 I am almost going to agree with this, however, that is old school thinking, right along with the 10
minimum screw size Joe at 3:39am 04.09.21 Can you through bolt to a backing plate? rgranger's comment addresses the more important issue. Y
Engine block de-rusting question Rick Webb at 2:52am 04.09.21 I had a thought that if I went to all the trouble to get it off and cleaned up I'd have the outside
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Ward H at 2:34am 04.09.21 Ward, so sorry to hear. 1. No. Because you know I'd have heard about it. 2. Could be, given yo
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Ward H at 2:19am 04.09.21 At what RPM Ward? Under 1500rpm. We were moving slowly around the anchorage when the wind pushed u
Where do I find this part? garymalmgren at 10:35pm 04.08.21 Vacuum cleaner? Shore power? Cordless vacuum? Diaphragm pump? How about a sponge, rubber gloves an
Halyard wrap with Furlex JRacer at 10:06pm 04.08.21 Yep. Wrong angle for the halyard. Not the furlers fault.
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Stu Jackson at 9:04pm 04.08.21 Is having this bracket breaking actually common? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
What is this thing on my Beneteau 361 boom? BigEasy at 8:55pm 04.08.21 It is intended to keep the car from moving too far forward when the sail is being furled into the m
minimum screw size rgranger at 8:28pm 04.08.21 Can you through bolt to a backing plate?
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket Michael Davis at 8:25pm 04.08.21 Just remembered I did have an anchor line wrap the prop shaft about mid season last year. It pulled
Hydrofoils future impact on sailing rgranger at 8:24pm 04.08.21 waiting for the weather to warm up so we can get our lead belly boats in the water Speaking of lead
Assemetrical No Rush at 8:24pm 04.08.21 A reputable sailmaker will size the spinnaker based on your rig dimensions. Cruising asymmetrical s
Where do I find this part? alexco38 at 8:21pm 04.08.21 The best way to get "ALL" the water out is vacuum cleaner. With shore power (can use inverter): htt
Halyard wrap with Furlex No Rush at 8:07pm 04.08.21 If you have a back stay tensioner, adding some tension before furling also helps.
Halyard wrap with Furlex chuckwayne at 7:39pm 04.08.21 There is a furlex version - I've replaced mine

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