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Boom Tang!! Rick at 2:46am 04.02.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1292 This is not what you are thinking. When I rebuilt the boom on my 1986 C30 I had to ruin the tang at
Prop Nut Tim Pinkham at 2:46am 04.02.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1179 Hello All,I finally got my new prop. So I am anxious to install the new shaft and prop. My questio
216 Asymmetric sail K Floeter at 2:42am 04.02.05 Smaller Boats 5/1185 Has anyone purchased a 216 aymmetric sail from Hunter? How does it work?KF
Sailing In The Rain? Bad Obsession at 2:22am 04.02.05 Smaller Boats 4/1031 Usually, if I see rain moving in I bring the sails down and turn on the outboard. If you get caught
Mast Head Fly Don Guillette at 12:44am 04.02.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/2642 Mates: Yesterday I spoke by phone with a sailor in England (Isn't this internet amazing - years ago
Cutlass bearing Alex at 12:37am 04.02.05 Big Boats 8/1321 I just purchased an 87 Hunter Legend 37'. It surveyed fine, but was recomended to replace cutlass be
"WANTED" Cal25 Mike16341 at 11:47pm 04.01.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1267 Still looking for a Cal25, had no idea it would be so hard to find one. Please email me at mikekilli
Water heater Terry Flanagan at 11:47pm 04.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/828 I have to replace the water heater on a recently purchased 1989 Hunter 35. Does anyone have any sug
Centerboard line Al Wharton at 10:49pm 04.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1071 How do I replace the line to the centerboard. It is 10 years old and I do not trust it any longer.
Water ballast question Moon at 8:37pm 04.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1336 If water is left in the ballast tank for long periods,is there a risk of osmosis forming on the hull
Defend your Crew Robin at 6:20pm 04.01.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1379 There has been alot of talk about carrying some type of defense weapon while at sea. It is unfortuna
Help filling in some missing data Erich Neubert at 2:53pm 04.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/918 Hello, I acquired an older 21' model MacGregor circa 1969 (I think). It appears to have most of the
WHERE CAN I BUY A BIG PORTABLE GAS TANK FOR 26X FRANK SMITH at 1:16pm 04.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1005 I AM LOOKING FOR BIGGEST PORTABLE GAS TANK THE WILL FIT UNDER THE USUAL GAS TANKSTORAGE COMPARTMENT
Replace Hot Water Heater in 350 Roy at 1:05pm 04.01.05 Big Boats 3/1617 Has anyone replaced the Hotwater Heater (Tank) in the C-350?Seems like mine is leaking, very slow
Joint Venture 22 in Kansas City Jim Hiebl at 12:37pm 04.01.05 Smaller Boats 1/845 I am the "Joint Venture" guy at Lake Jococmo in Kansas City. That boat was a 1970 Columbia 21 with
M 25 "closet" removal Dulce at 12:11pm 04.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/827 I have removed the "closet" which contained the porta pottie because we never used the pottie, and m
CDI Roller Furler Jason Alexander at 11:30am 04.01.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/935 Hello,I have a Hunter 260 and I am looking at purchasing a CDI furler for my boat. I've spent a l
Keel "Flop" Bob at 11:28am 04.01.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/857 My 1984 MacGregor 25 has developed a slight keel "flop" when tacking, jibing or even at rest. It ha
! Linseed oil with Cetol Rob Haas at 10:31am 04.01.05 Ask All Sailors 5/2210 I have heard that linseed oil under Cetol gives a longer life. Though I havn't found anyone using it*
outboard mounting bracket repair Jim W23131 at 9:36am 04.01.05 Smaller Boats 2/832 I just installed a 5 hp 4 stroke on my hunter 22. mortor bracket and it seems to fit and work ok, bu

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Spring Cruise 2021 (1) jssailem at 9:36am 03.26.21 When considering Long range (7Plus days in advance) forecasts of weather, there is always glimmers
Bow Water Ballast PaulK at 9:36am 03.26.21 Lay awake last night worrying about this, but think I have figured it out. The owner is obviously p
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? sailme88 at 9:30am 03.26.21 The wind APPs are only as good as the assets. Just like weather radar, the reliability comes down t
If You Have an Aqua Signal Toronto Chart Table Light... Kings Gambit at 9:11am 03.26.21 ...and you see that the coiled power cord looks dusty, DO NOT pull it out and attempt to "clean" it
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 03.26.21 I was wondering what the best app for predicting the waves and wind is? Experience and the weathe
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 8:54am 03.26.21 192039
VHF Range? Richard19068 at 8:45am 03.26.21 Seems high I had a GX2150 I thought i paid 250 or so for it. I don't think the 2150 has a built
VHF Range? JohnShannon at 8:33am 03.26.21 Seems high I had a GX2150 I thought i paid 250 or so for it.
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? Calif. Ted at 8:27am 03.26.21 I like to check the wind forecast and cams at Surfline, here's the link for the cam at MDR entrance.
Best Wind/Wave Predicting App? dlochner at 8:12am 03.26.21 I like Predict Wind, they have various levels of service starting at Free. https://www.predictwind.
Ever Given Michael Davis at 8:07am 03.26.21 planning to suck 760,000 cubic meters of sand from out under its bow.... .....wonder how long that
Ever Given MitchM at 8:04am 03.26.21 latest news is 2 emergency dredging teams 1 dutch 1 japanese are on scene planning to
Kill switch required for all boats under 26' MitchM at 8:02am 03.26.21 thanks to our government for publishing some confusing requirements. you have to laboriously
Ever Given kappykaplan at 7:58am 03.26.21 I understand that there was two of them. :plus: Sad, sad thing. Clogging up a lot of maritime co
1984 Hunter 37c conversion to sloop mermike at 7:48am 03.26.21
VHF Range? SailorElliot at 7:45am 03.26.21 It's true, the other one is way too expensive. Although this one is still a lot ($400)! Thanks for t
VHF Range? dlochner at 7:41am 03.26.21 That seems like a good idea, do you know anything about this VHF? Overpriced. Standard Horizon a
Flushing an Engine with Fresh Water? SailorElliot at 7:39am 03.26.21 That seems doable, thanks for sending the photos!
1984 Hunter 37c conversion to sloop Mikem at 7:38am 03.26.21 I've always admired the 37c. Trade? Have to chuckle. My daughter loves the layout, full enclosure
Sailing to Catalina Island? aret007 at 7:35am 03.26.21 Sent you a pm. Interested in sailing to catalina also. In marina del rey. Perhaps we can buddy boat

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