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Name and such Michael7968 at 1:08pm 10.19.04 Smaller Boats 11/1036 I thought I remembered something like this before, but I can't find it in the archives.I want to f
Deck repair around partners Bwild at 12:24pm 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/872 Thanks, Bruce, great forum. I'm a big fan of the West System system, and have gotten great results s
Macerator Life Tony Kriz at 12:07pm 10.19.04 Big Boats 5/906 After one year of fairly heavy use, the macerator in my H326 needs replacement. What's the normal l
Bilge pump sizing Timm R at 11:48am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/776 When I first bought my C-22 last winter there was no bilge pump.I bought a 500 gph and after using i
Same TV Sam Bocchicchio at 9:39am 10.19.04 Big Boats 0/717 Jeb:I also have the Sharp "Aquos" tv that is 12 volt ' comes with an adaptor. It is perfect. The
Soft spots on hull John Blue at 9:34am 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/2029 On my 1978 Hunter 27 I have a soft spot on the hull that was caused by too much weight on one of the
Worn Tiller Head and Shaft Steve Maynard at 9:25am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/971 The tiller head and through hole on the rudder is worn. What is the best way to repair this? I was
Keel bolt torque Steve Maynard at 9:21am 10.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/889 Does anyone know the proper torque for keel bolt nuts on a fin keel Catalina 30?
How To Remove Rudder on 33.5 Cobra at 9:12am 10.19.04 Big Boats 5/1136 I want to drop the rudder of the Hunter while it's on the travel lift. (Unsure if there's enough cle
Tank Eye Mistake Brian Smith at 7:41am 10.19.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 9/1773 OK, In the interest of knowing when my tank was full before its contents spewed out my stanchion o
FWD bulkhead of laz Gary at 7:36am 10.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/780 Has anyone had to replace the forward bulkhead in the lazarette? I have problem with water leaking i
David Underwood, are you there? Dale E. Baker at 7:08am 10.19.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/815 David.I've always admired the work you've done on Freebird. I just reviewed your bowsprit project
Repair of a water tank that is molded into the hul Skip Lucas at 7:02am 10.19.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/896 Ihave two water tanks that are molded into the hull that have started to leak - someplace. I believ
Winterization of fresh water system Mark Mynsberge at 6:52am 10.19.04 Big Boats 4/930 I just winterized my water system on my Hunter 37.5. I just bought this boat and it took 19 gallons
Headsail Feeder Kevin at 6:14am 10.19.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1053 On the Profurl headstay does anyone know if there is a feeder for the track. I have an aftermarket p
sailcovers: HOW chandlery or SAILNET? chris at 5:31am 10.19.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1059 I am purchasing a new mainsail cover for my Hunter 27. The HOW chandlery and Sailnet (Air Force Sail
mast-brokencry Berto18177 at 5:27am 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/845 Y have hunter 37-cutter with broken mast.Did anybody know where y can purchase them and what abaut*
Provisional Portsmouth Rating for the H-216 Mr.Ernie at 4:38am 10.19.04 Smaller Boats 0/945 There is now a Provisional Portsmouth Handicap posted on the US Sailing web site. It is 93.5 with
Lazy Jack for a H28 Quest at 4:35am 10.19.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/976 I would like to install a set of Lazy Jacks on my Hunter 28. What is the best way to measure and in
Has anyone replaced their P42 holding tank with a plastic unit? Terry Cox at 3:34am 10.19.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1414 If so, costs, satisfaction and name of company would be appreciated.Terry

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LITTLE TO NO WIND DrJudyB at 12:30pm 08.18.20 PS: ouch!! on second thought.... maybe I'll wait for the movie. I may not be smart enough to read i
Install Lewmar V1 windlass on a 376 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:29pm 08.18.20 The Lewmar V1 on a 376 seems light but that, of course, depends on your ground tackle. Read the Lew
Backstay Failure (1) thetone at 12:23pm 08.18.20 183975
Backstay Failure odaydokay at 12:22pm 08.18.20 Huh? I used ring type cotter pins for decades and never saw any evidence of them working their way
Backstay Failure (1) thetone at 12:21pm 08.18.20 183974
Checking more off the list Scott T-Bird at 12:20pm 08.18.20 Looks good! What is the black box next to the smart plug? When you say "wire the charger" do you m
LITTLE TO NO WIND (1) DrJudyB at 12:17pm 08.18.20 I found an older edition of Frank Bethwaite's book, High Performance Sailing, . Here is one page fr
Backstay Failure (1) thetone at 12:17pm 08.18.20 183972
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working Mag97 at 12:15pm 08.18.20 Gin & Tonic, Rum & Coke, Bourbon & Whisky. Did I miss any? vodka, tequila, pisco
How do you store (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:13pm 08.18.20 Our solution was to stop doing that any more by buying one of these Easy Drain Valves Really thou
Prep week and dress up day: pclarksurf at 12:12pm 08.18.20 The air looks kinda light, what's your biggest headsail? :biggrin: Indeed-- and thank god the heat
Uni-Solar Panel Replacement for 456 2004 Hunter sailorskier at 12:11pm 08.18.20 I want a replacement panel not a new trim ring.
1991 Hunter 35.5 Legend-Head Faucet Replacement (1) ttibbits at 12:05pm 08.18.20 Gentlemen....I am a 1990 Hunter Legend 35.5 owner and have found myself in an identical predicament.
Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 12:00pm 08.18.20
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working Mag97 at 11:58am 08.18.20 Ouch! So sorry to hear that news. Do you have the Genset on the upper platform like we have? If so
LITTLE TO NO WIND RussC at 11:51am 08.18.20 Frank Bethwaite is a pilot and a glider pilot too! very good book. I'll have to check that out.
Pearson 39-2 1988 chainplate removal jssailem at 11:50am 08.18.20 It is frustrating when beautiful wood joinery appears to get in the way of standard boat maintenance
LITTLE TO NO WIND RussC at 11:48am 08.18.20
Repairing large swath of balsa core (J/30) dlochner at 11:48am 08.18.20 Important. This helps support the cabin top. The better more labor intensive and stronger method w
LITTLE TO NO WIND walmsleyc at 11:41am 08.18.20

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