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spongy deck area HCMCS18691 at 9:52pm 10.14.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/923 I have a 25 year old fiberglass sailboat,recently acquired, that has an area in the deck of the cock
Universal or Yanmar kb7176 at 8:06pm 10.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1017 I have noticed that the C350 comes with a Universal engine while the C387 comes with a Yanmar. I do
Holding tank for Catalina-30 Roger at 3:29pm 10.14.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/894 Can anyone recommend someone in the CT shoreline area to install a holding tank on my 1978 Catalina-
Repairing Damaged Core Rick D at 3:15pm 10.14.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/898 I have a damaged core area about 6 inches by about 8 inches near an added-on cleat used for the roll
diesel smoke on stern Donna12924 at 1:48pm 10.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1407 Hi thereWe have a problem on our C27 with diesal smoke film on the transom. The exhaust goes throug
feathering or folding props Donna12924 at 1:41pm 10.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1225 Hi thereWe are considering buying either a feathering or folding prop for our C27. The current prop
Magic Tilt Trailer William Putman at 1:03pm 10.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/822 My Hunter 22 came with the original Magic Tilt trailer. Everything appears to be good working order,
Zuma hull repair James Daniel at 12:21pm 10.14.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/1619 I have a AMF Zuma that needs hull repairs. I have fiberglassed all of the holes but, inside there is
First Time Sailor CJ at 11:29am 10.14.04 Ask All Sailors 16/1948 I am new to sailing, and need some suggestions. I'm looking for the general 8'-15' dinghy. Anyone
Inboard or Outboard? Joe at 11:05am 10.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/900 This may be a 50 year old question but here goes:All things being equal: What is usually the bette
Webasto Heating unit Joe at 10:40am 10.14.04 Big Boats 3/864 We are purchasing our first Hunter 42 passage. Has anyone installed a Webasto Heating unit? If so di
40.5 Forward head holding tank addition Rich Stidger at 10:37am 10.14.04 Big Boats 3/986 I am in the process of getting quotes for a replacement holding tank for the 40.5. I currently have
Webasto Heating Systems Joe at 10:34am 10.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/775 We are purchasing our first Hunter 42 passage. Has anyone installed a Webasto Heating unit? If so di
Webasto Heating System Joe at 10:30am 10.14.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1195 We are purchasing our first Hunter 42 passage. Has anyone installed a Webasto Heating unit? If so d
Test Sail Bill at 10:23am 10.14.04 Big Boats 6/809 Hi Folks, I'm going to "inspect" and test sail a 2003 H356. It's been on the great lakes, and I'm wo
Replacing coolant in the Yanmar 38 (Hunter 357) sail12 at 10:15am 10.14.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/885 Looking for information on replacing the coolant in a Hunter 375 while its on the hard.
Outboard trade in Don K. at 10:00am 10.14.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1132 Here is my problem. I have a 2000 rope start 8 hp Honda. My wife wants a electric start so she can
Thru Hulls Jim at 9:44am 10.14.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/959 New owner of a '73 Dinette model. 8 HP Honda outboard. A lot of good things have already been done
another vent hose question jeff21211 at 9:29am 10.14.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/1549 hi peggie, went to boat today to start removing hoses,don't know which is worse, changing babies dia
Where to purchase mechanical components Ross Herbert at 8:24am 10.14.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/794 I am in the process of purchasing an on the hard 1976 O'Day 27 that requires some maintenance.I wou

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How do you store rgranger at 4:37pm 08.17.20 I have used simple green to clean grease off of my axle ball bearings It always surprises me how we
Full Batten Main Sail. Davidasailor26 at 4:32pm 08.17.20 n open twist with the top tail tale fluttering curving around to the downwind side of the sail. A
Stainless Steel Bolts for Strut and Stern Tube markv340 at 4:19pm 08.17.20 I've had my 1998 Hunter 340 since 2004. I'm certain all parts were original factory parts in 2004 w
How do you store Ken13559 at 4:19pm 08.17.20 After use, my oil extractor sits in transom locker securely together with cleaning and other stuff.
Pre-purchase survey checklist kappykaplan at 4:12pm 08.17.20 At the bases of the standing rigging are the chain plates, which are part of the hull. :plus::plus
LITTLE TO NO WIND shemandr at 4:10pm 08.17.20 I'm not expert in light air sailing since recreationally I'd start the engine and head to a place to
Simulated Teak (1) sail sfbay at 4:10pm 08.17.20 Somehow we need to redesign the Hunter stern sugar scoops with a hydraulic folding transom swim plat
Pre-purchase survey checklist Kings Gambit at 4:09pm 08.17.20 At the bases of the standing rigging are the chain plates to which the rigging is attached. Chain pl
Simulated Teak Georgedoyle at 3:59pm 08.17.20 Just returned from Catalina. The simulated teak on the aft swim deck was unbearably hot. I had to pu
Full Batten Main Sail. Red_Dog at 3:58pm 08.17.20 Stuff happens especially when depending on crew.:biggrin: :beer: You may need it. It is a traditi
343 - boom vang and topping lift scottthardin at 3:54pm 08.17.20 The only time my topping lift comes in handy for me is when I use it to go aloft (I upgraded the lin
Full Batten Main Sail. Red_Dog at 3:54pm 08.17.20
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33 Maurice Doran at 3:50pm 08.17.20 I wouldn't worry about the vented loop. It's mostly above the water line. I left it alone but repla
H33 battery upgrade Maurice Doran at 3:47pm 08.17.20 I installed 3 AGM batteries on my 05-H33 and I probably have room for a 4th one (they are Group 24s
How to fix stripped threads in deck for genoa track? Cat 310 #1 in GA at 3:43pm 08.17.20 And what I learned recently is when you rebed those bolts, do not turn them from the top. Just hold
Full Batten Main Sail. jssailem at 3:39pm 08.17.20 Stuff happens especially when depending on crew.:biggrin: :beer: You may need it.
Simulated Teak sail sfbay at 3:35pm 08.17.20 Ditto HMT2!!.............I replaced a Seadek section in the cockpit and it required mineral spirits
Pre-purchase survey checklist GSail at 3:33pm 08.17.20 No. If the mast is up, the general surveyor will note that the mast is standing and the rigging app
Full Batten Main Sail. Red_Dog at 3:32pm 08.17.20
Simulated Teak HMT2 at 3:27pm 08.17.20 Was it difficult to remove the old product before installing the new? I had Seadek on my cockpit f

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