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Fishing in a 26x Tim Falk at 12:43pm 04.11.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2523 My first time out this year was a fishing trip with my son. We removed the mast and were set up as
Drifter Size? Aldo at 12:35pm 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 0/834 I blew-out our drifter last fall, and it is time to replace it. I have attached a photo of the old
Drifter Size Aldo at 12:31pm 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 0/1021 I blew-out our drifter last fall, and it is time to replace it. I have attached a photo below of th
Tiller problem TW364 at 12:16pm 04.11.05 Columbia 1/2029 I have a loose tiller, there is too much play in it and don't know how to repair it. Any ideas?
Replacing H31 VHF antenna coax? Bob Rutland at 12:15pm 04.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 6/932 After a lighting strike I need to replace the VHF antenna and coax. It seems the coax is routed down
Everything but the kitchen sink-and dinette table Michael at 11:57am 04.11.05 Smaller Boats 2/1023 Hello, I recently purchased a '72 Catalina 22 and I can't wait to get it in the water. However, it d
my depth meter is faking it. jeff10600 at 11:56am 04.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/898 ok now that i have some attention, my depth meter will work some times or just flash -- at other tim
Stern Light new owner at 11:39am 04.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/890 I am needing to replace the stern light bulb. I have looked for information for this , but have been
Head odors James Hill at 10:56am 04.11.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1150 I get a horrible rotten eggs/sulphur smell whenever i use the head after not having used it for a co
macerator Pump James Hill at 10:52am 04.11.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1561 I have a head system with a macerator and a y valve. if i want to pump out the tank by using the ma
Macerator Pump James Hill at 10:49am 04.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1276 I have a head system with a macerator and a y valve. if i want to pump out the tank by using the ma
Head odors James Hill at 10:34am 04.11.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1355 I get a horrible rotten eggs/sulphur smell whenever i use the head after not having used it for a co
Adding Jib track Trent at 1:23am 06.03.04 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1534 Tracks I extended the existing tracksBack to the end of the cabin trunk with excellent results .
Removal of old Cetol JT6554 at 10:33am 04.11.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2975 I'm in the process of refinishing my exterior teak, which currently has an orange looking finish tha
Head odors James Hill at 10:29am 04.11.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1173 I get a horrible rotten eggs/sulphur smell whenever i use the head after not having used it for a co
Radiator cap replacement Don at 9:42am 04.11.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1515 Noticed the heat exchanger cap is getting rusty and as it's old anyway, I want to replace it but can
Bowmar Cast Metal Hatch Tao Garande at 9:41am 04.11.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1151 The hatches on my 1981 Hunter 37 Cutter are crazed by the sun and do not allow visibility. I want to
Remove engine? Pat17338 at 9:15am 04.11.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1049 I have a 27'1985 Catalina. I'm going to do a refit and I'am thinking of pulling the engine out becau
prop meets rock Jim Seamans at 9:04am 04.11.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/1554 The other day My prop hit a few rocks. It shreded the metal a little and I thought that was all but
Startiing a 1 HP motor John at 7:33am 04.11.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1206 Question.... How can I start a 1HP (240v) sealed unit refrigeration motor with an 1800 Inverter .It

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1997 Hunter 376 with the B&R Rig and a Z Spar mast. We discovered a depression in the mast extrusion behind the lower starboard spreader. Miles Hutchinson at 11:00pm 03.24.21 Suggest you talk with Selden US 877.760.6278. They have always been helpful when I have called. Ooo
Why is America so disinterested in racing? JRacer at 9:59pm 03.24.21 Perception is reality! And, unfortunately, when Ellison and the "Italian Stallion" are dukeing it ou
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' JRacer at 9:39pm 03.24.21 When, "on a plane" in the J/24, we always had the kill switch on". Or, was that the kill instinct.
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:32pm 03.24.21 I'd recommend you actually read Maine Sails instructions. I read it last year and checked it agai
Installing new fuel tank Stu Jackson at 8:30pm 03.24.21 There is a Catalina 30 io.group, betcha they'd tell you exactly what to use. Good luck, nice boat.
masthead sheave O-28 Richard19068 at 8:22pm 03.24.21 Does anyone know how many sheaves are in the masthead of a O-28? Mine is setup with one forward hal
Installing new fuel tank Tally Ho at 8:13pm 03.24.21
Hunter Legend 35.5 (1990) issue walmsleyc at 8:03pm 03.24.21 Having the propane compartment drain to the bilge is bad. The direct drain hose overboard, that yo
H34 Keel Work WasabiRush at 7:45pm 03.24.21
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' La catboat at 7:35pm 03.24.21 "while operating on plane or above displacement speed" ------> Looks like I don't have to worry abou
H34 Keel Work mnmpizza at 7:21pm 03.24.21
Sail cover insignia Gene Neill at 7:19pm 03.24.21 A boat is only under sail for a small percentage of her life. You gotta be stylin' at the dock, too.
1976 Santana 21ft Sancarlo at 7:07pm 03.24.21 About a year ago I received a phone call about a 1970 Santana 21 for "free". Transom had separated f
Bow Water Ballast dlochner at 6:34pm 03.24.21 Large freighters often have these bulbous bows. These bulbs provide buoyancy in the bow and help to
H34 Keel Work Capt Robbie at 6:33pm 03.24.21
Why is America so disinterested in racing? shemandr at 6:31pm 03.24.21 I don't know if I agree with the "Say Todd old man ..." characterization of yacht racing - now or i
Gulf Stream Mr Fox at 6:30pm 03.24.21 Scientists have been using sensors to track the speed, density and temperature of the AMOC (Gulf Str
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' DAVA390 at 6:11pm 03.24.21 I saw this today and wonder how many sailors on boats under 26' use a kill switch? kill switch requ
Installing new fuel tank Justin_NSA at 6:11pm 03.24.21 I was thinking this as well. Would you epoxy the material to the boat? With the right epoxy I don'
Bow Water Ballast PaulK at 5:49pm 03.24.21 Are you sure it's not a sonar dome for hunting submarines? Could it be an unmarked Navy spy ship, w

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