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No photo with my question Mary15473 at 12:26am 11.07.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/815 Twice I submitted a question about deck hardware on our Hunter 290. I attached a photo of the hardw
Stuffing box John at 10:53pm 11.06.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1104 Hello,Anyone ever used the dripless packing from Fort Lauderdale, I heard this stuff keeps the bil
Vetus Engines? Royce at 10:28pm 11.06.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1326 Bob, Congratulations on your boat purchase. I've had a 76 h30 for the last 12 years. I too was fac
replacing the keel bolt cat.22 1981 judy at 7:21pm 11.06.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/844 so we sailed lake erie and now have the boat on a trailor,of course we new we would have to replace
Engine controls Bud at 6:12pm 11.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1125 Can anyone point me to where I might obtain a 1981 Atomic 4 cluth cable for a C30. Or a suitable rep
Best for shallow crossing Tip Thienes at 5:49pm 11.06.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1058 In order to get to the Intercostal I have cross the shallow Laguna Madre just West of the bridge to
Advice on first boat Mark at 3:09pm 11.06.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1063 I am looking to purchase my first sailboat. I am a complete novice and plan to trailer the boat rat
keel wanted Bob Williams at 11:41am 11.06.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/868 I lost the swing keel on my MacGregor Venture 21. Does anyone out there know where I could get a rep
Freedom 20 Inverter David Ochoa at 11:18am 11.06.04 Big Boats 2/811 My 1997 H376 has a Freedom 20 Inverter with display panel, not sure if it was standard equipment on
HC50 and ebay John McWilliams at 9:42am 11.06.04 Big Boats 1/911 I was out of town on business and miss the final days of the HC50 auction on ebay. Does anybody kno
Catalina 30 buckling at aft lower shroud Steve at 9:14am 11.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1295 I am looking at purchasing a 1978 Catalina 30. Apparently the owner tightened the aft lower shrouds
Trapped on The Wrong Side of the LM Tip Thienes at 8:46am 11.06.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/838 I need help. I have to navigate a shallow channel to get to the Intercostal. I am talking about as
H26 Trailer Tongue Hose Pat Adam at 8:04am 11.06.04 Smaller Boats 2/837 I've posted an update to the trailer tongue brake hose I had to replace (again) in the project/photo
Replacement plexiglass hatch - Come in Mark Major Wanderer138 at 12:58pm 08.17.04 Smaller Boats 6/1123 Thanks Mark I really appreciate the info. In your list of travels you forgot to include the trip do
Info on replacement electric head Don at 7:23am 11.06.04 Big Boats 3/783 The Admiral has ordered replacement of the manual heads.Anyone have any advice or experience replac
Butane stove replacement ruedi ross at 7:17am 11.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/837 I have a 260 with a single burner butane stove. Is there any way to convert it to propane? Does anyo
satellite radio william at 6:10am 11.06.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1497 I'm interested in installing a satellite radio to listen to music and sports. Has anyone tried one o
Hunter 216 Opie at 5:45am 11.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/748 Any comments on the new 216? Value? Sailing fun? Comfort?Thanks.
Demise of the Hunter 260 crazy Dave at 5:22am 11.06.04 Smaller Boats 10/1013 This past Wednesday, the very last 260 came to my yard which is for sale. It was befitting that thi
rusting anchor chain Frederick15832 at 5:07am 11.06.04 Big Boats 6/1449 After 6 years my galvanized anchor chain start to rust.Is this normal? Does it weaken the strength?

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1978 Hunter 27 Shroud Tension curt in CO at 8:43am 09.02.20 My H22 has quite a bit of slack on the lee when heeled over. what is the harm to this?
had the windows are done Revv up at 8:38am 09.02.20 Would powder coat work?
Water heater Mikem at 8:36am 09.02.20 I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard time believing you have space anywhere o
Water heater smokey73 at 8:28am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat! I think you are meaning 20L not 20 gallons. I have a hard
Funny Friday!!! dmax at 8:28am 09.02.20 I spotted her today and before putting an offer on this beauty, I am asking ya all to give me your
Water heater Mirwin at 8:22am 09.02.20 I believe it was original to the boat!
Leaks in 1986 Catalina 30 MK1 dmax at 8:15am 09.02.20 Catalinas from that era are well known to have deck leaks. As Benny says, plan on properly re-beddin
Water heater smokey73 at 8:09am 09.02.20 Wow! 20 gallon? A couple of my water tanks are only 20 gallons each. Most on boats I've seen have
Alternator charging for lithium batteries dlochner at 8:03am 09.02.20 Voltage is one part of the charging equation, the other is current. Will the alternator produce enou
Purchase a 1969 H.R. Pufnstuff boat. rgranger at 7:51am 09.02.20 Perfect.... now you just need to attach foils.
Water heater sail sfbay at 7:51am 09.02.20 You might this recent thread on replacing a Catalina 310 water heater helpful: https://forums.sailb
Chartplotter Connector Brian D at 7:51am 09.02.20 Where are you with this project right now? Are you still stalled? If so, can you tell us what will b
Catalina 310 Water Heater Mirwin at 7:43am 09.02.20 Hey all, hope you are staying safe during this troubling time. Our water heater is also leaking. I
Winter Cover for a 2007 336 sail sfbay at 7:41am 09.02.20 Try these guys OR contact your local canvas guy OR lowest cost is make one yourself..............jus
Hot Water Heater Leaking... Don S/V ILLusion at 7:34am 09.02.20 My 12gal Raritan hot water heater is leaking into a hose that goes into my bilge. There is no Rar
The WTF Thread rpwillia at 7:10am 09.02.20 Professional mariners are not always that professional. Best to just avoid them when you can. OTOH
Dolphin Senoir parts sail sfbay at 7:02am 09.02.20 Might check on ebay for a used sail: Sails for sale \| eBay
Beneteau 411 Main Sail (in mast) (1) sail sfbay at 7:01am 09.02.20 I assume you know that a used furling main is likely sufficiently stretched, which could make it dif
Leaks in 1986 Catalina 30 MK1 Benny17441 at 6:50am 09.02.20 Suspect any deck fixtures, like stanchions, pulpits, anchor rollers, etc. they mat need rebedding.
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) (1) Jackdaw at 6:40am 09.02.20

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