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hull clean / polish / wax BarryL at 12:18am 03.23.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1609 Hello,My boat, a 1986 Newport 28, has the original finish on the hull / deck / etc. The boat is wh
Bad Prop Shaft Steve at 11:53pm 03.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/990 I recently purchased a 1992 H28. During sea trials, I noticed a vibration when running the engine i
How to rig a spinnaker Cactus Jack at 11:50pm 03.22.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1153 Recently purchased a 1980 Catalina 25, which came with a spinnaker and pole. I've been doing some r
MEK Mike4116 at 11:43pm 03.22.05 Ask All Sailors 33/2749 MEK The bottom of my Zodiak inflatable has pulled away from the tubes. About an 8" section needs to
MEK Mike4116 at 11:41pm 03.22.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1016 The bottom of my Zodiak inflatable has pulled away from the tubes. About an 8" section needs to be r
Isolating stainless from aluminum HukilauMike at 11:14pm 03.22.05 Ask All Sailors 11/7188 I will be installing a new soft boom vang this spring on my Oday 23. My current plan is to mount st
On the hard Bob at 10:39pm 03.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/787 Ok, She's out of the water. I was told I have either a bent shaft or worn cutlass bearing so I am re
1975 Huinter 25 jk kudera at 10:36pm 03.22.05 Smaller Boats 4/942 I just bought this boat to bring it back to life. The cabin has little in the way of any cabinetry,
Holding Tank Replacement - Catalina 30 Ken Skoglund at 6:43pm 03.22.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/2166 We seem to be having waste getting into the bilge. Completely filled the tank from the head - no vis
Rivendel's harrowing Friday 13th adventure henkmeuzelaar at 3:40pm 03.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/1311 [When we returned from our annual Vanuatu expedition last October I promised to provide details of a
Cabinet latch failures Al Miller at 2:25pm 03.22.05 Big Boats 3/1337 Hunter has been using a push to lock, push to open latch on all the cabinets on my 2004 H36. Is any
Opinions on the H-31 me262 at 1:01pm 03.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/978 I am currently considering the purchase of a 1986 model Hunter 31 here in Texas. The purpose of this
Compression Post location me262 at 12:44pm 03.22.05 Smaller Boats 1/770 I was re-wiring a corroded wire that connected to the metal plate the mast attaches to. Can't seem t
Transom Mount Transducer mounted In-Hull? Tim at 12:30pm 03.22.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/946 I just picked up a Fish Finder Garmin 80 that comes with a transom mount/trolling motor mount transd
Stern light on Hunter 23 Dennis Brooks at 12:14pm 03.22.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1150 I am trying to replace my stern light. When I took the old light off, the old wiring from the old l
Sailboat winch drill adapter bit corbin39sailor at 11:42am 03.22.05 Ask All Sailors 1/5528 The Cranker is a S.S. Sailboat Winch Drill Adapter Bit ($19.95). Chuck this bit into your drill and
Sole by head Michael Brooks at 11:26am 03.22.05 Big Boats 0/734 OK Professional boat fixer uppers, here's my delimma. The sole just forward of the main cabin next
Tow Vehicle and Clairification Of Catalina 22. Bob Watts at 11:13am 03.22.05 Trailer Sailors 14/7040 1.) I am looking to buy a used Catalina 22 swing keel. When the specs show that it has a 550lb balla
Trailer Needed to Rent gr8 2 av8 at 11:12am 03.22.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/895 HiI am looking to rent a trailer to handle a 31 Hunter to get it home. Needs to be roadworthy as th
Making Waves Chuck at 10:54am 03.22.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/902 I need to sail my boat from Muskegon Mi to East Chicago IN. Does anyone have any experience with spe

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Launching / Retrieving a Catalina 22 with a Prius....? Richard19068 at 6:07pm 03.15.21 I'm not officially suggesting you do that but as a comparison we regularly towed, launched and retri
New job - new ride thinwater at 5:59pm 03.15.21 I've used a T1003 on a dinghy, it was OK, buy my experience is very limited. I'd want to learn more
Alternator adjustment bracket rukidn at 5:59pm 03.15.21 I planned to email them, but wanted to start with the Forum first.
Alternator adjustment bracket Ward H at 5:50pm 03.15.21 Have you gone back top Compass Marine? If there is a solution he will have it.
Defibrillation on the Yacht? chuckwayne at 5:41pm 03.15.21
Mac 26classic LAZARETTE...set up and access Grace Note at 5:38pm 03.15.21 Well thanks much for the input. After I'm finished installing the anchor, dock lines, fuel tank, e
Defibrillation on the Yacht? Jumpstart at 5:16pm 03.15.21
Origo 1500 stove kloudie1 at 5:08pm 03.15.21 Unfortunately, Dometic bought Origo and stopped making them.. The little one burner butane stoves do
Springtime on the Bayou Leeward Rail at 5:01pm 03.15.21 HOA has only a few part time spies. Much better at finding a driveway that needs power washing or d
Springtime on the Bayou shemandr at 4:59pm 03.15.21 HOA has only a few part time spies. Much better at finding a driveway that needs power washing or d
The WM winch BOGO is on ! jmce1587 at 4:58pm 03.15.21
symmetrical versus asymmetrical Spinnaker sesmith at 4:50pm 03.15.21 We used to have a 23.5. We had a symmetrical spinnaker for that boat, and I ran the tack to a block
Adding a Bow Platform to a H27 heritage at 4:40pm 03.15.21 Curious to know why you want a bow sprit on you H27. I'm always looking for improvements in my boa
Origo 1500 stove Joe at 4:39pm 03.15.21 The 1500 is the single burner version. I have the 3000 on my boat. Replacement cannisters at $150
Springtime on the Bayou Leeward Rail at 4:37pm 03.15.21 the HOA can't enforce the rule. Hmm.. Why cant they ? They could warn people of course, but after
Coax Cable Feed-Thru (3) jssailem at 4:35pm 03.15.21 I ran my VHF coax and Radar cables down thru the mast. Clipped the old wires shown in the image. Dri
Vee-berth battery ventilation sail sfbay at 4:35pm 03.15.21 Cut slats OR drill 1 inch holes top and bottom under the berth vertical support.
New job - new ride LeeandRick at 4:32pm 03.15.21 Wow. Reminds me of the old days ( late 80's- early 90's) when I imported a few boats from Australia,
Springtime on the Bayou shemandr at 4:30pm 03.15.21 Which brings up the chance to post one of my favourite children songs by a great Canadian comedy mu
The WM winch BOGO is on ! BlowMeAway at 4:27pm 03.15.21

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