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A/C Installation Mark Mynsberge at 10:21pm 12.27.04 Big Boats 13/1107 I plan on installing a reverse cycle a/c system in my Hunter 37.5 this spring. I have been reading
not so Merry Christmas Joe Phibbs at 10:17pm 12.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/847 Crew of 3 (plus cat) ended up needing to be rescued. A 3 year old Hunter lost its rudder off N.C. c
Laminating teak?? Rob at 9:38pm 12.27.04 Ask All Sailors 11/2890 This weekend after all the festivities...I pulled my saw horses into the garrage and huffed my fiber
More good than bad (2) John at 9:08pm 12.27.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1250 After 40+ years of dinghy sailing (off and on) I finally decided to get a small cruiser - the very e
What is this hole for? Rick at 9:03pm 12.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 17/1031 Hi,I'm wondering what this hole might be for?
What is this hole for? Rick at 8:58pm 12.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/881 Hi,I'm wondering if anyone would be able to tell me what this hole is for?Thanks.
Dummy's Guide to Asymmetric Cruising Spinnaker Mike at 5:09pm 12.27.04 Mid-Size Boats 11/1402 I am intended to have an asymmetric cruising spinnaker installed in my 29.5 but am struggling to get
sagging forestay john at 4:18pm 12.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1000 i have a mac26m and noticed that the forestay is not tight enough. as there is no turn buckles what
Hooka Diving Systems for Boat Maintenance! jmcclain at 5:32am 12.27.04 Ask All Sailors 62/4802 Does anyone have and use a Hooka Diving unit for bottom maintenance and zinc replacement? In Housto
Centerboard Stuck Up Chris S. at 5:31am 12.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 6/872 In pulling our O'Day 19 last Fall, the centerboard penant got wedged along side the CB as we trailer
Sail Paint? Bob Sclater at 5:27am 12.27.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1237 I want to repaint the logo on my sail. What type or brand of paint should I use?Thanks for your i
Alternative Electric Zephyrina at 5:17am 12.27.04 Big Boats 3/1325 Looking for recommendations on alternative power supply for A/C and Refrigeration. When cruising we
Teak - Sand/Strip - Water/Home Jared at 5:03am 12.27.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1967 So, I get to redo the teak on our Hunter 34 this winter. Luckily, there isn't much, but I was wonde
mast stepping john at 4:50am 12.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/818 I recently purchased an oday 27and was wondering what holds the mast in place at the deck after it h
What is the proper response to a tsunani? John Shullo at 4:37am 12.27.04 Ask All Sailors 105/5911 Assume you are in the open ocean and you learn of an earth quake and a possible tsunani. What can y
Glazed windows BryMer at 3:07am 12.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1020 What is the most effective method of clearing windows and hatches of scratches and that smkey look?
RPM/Prop sailerman3 at 3:06am 12.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1114 I Own a 1986 40 ledend which I bougth in 2000, it has the original engine 44 hp.I was told that this
tsunami? heidi at 2:16am 12.27.04 Ask All Sailors 3/977 Has anyone heard from anyone they know aboard a sailboat in the areas affected by Sunday's Tsunami i
Free standing masts...... Otis Gilliam at 1:22am 12.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2362 I was considering a 32 Vision and was wanting to here pros and cons on the free standing mast and ca
Fuel Cells Jack W at 11:46pm 12.26.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1046 I'm curious about the new generation of marine fuel cells-eg: Scandvik.I was wondering if they are

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Brown Liquid Coming in Cabin Window. Could it be from the Mast? dlochner at 5:17pm 03.02.21 The photos tell the story. The area under the mast step is wet, the core has rotted and it needs to
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera? Dan_Y at 5:09pm 03.02.21 Interesting replies. Thank You all. In the lower Chesapeake the water can be less than a foot vis un
Brown Liquid Coming in Cabin Window. Could it be from the Mast? (4) reuabyor at 5:03pm 03.02.21 Also, here are a couple of readings if anyone is interested.
1976 Santana 21ft SailingLoto at 4:58pm 03.02.21 are you talking about the rough spots inside tbe trunk?
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 (1) BlowMeAway at 4:57pm 03.02.21 Starting March 10 to 16 West Marine is running a BOGO on winches, I would wait until then to purcha
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 jssailem at 4:54pm 03.02.21 Of note, WM just sent out flyers stating they are holding a buy one get one sale on their Lewmar Win
Brown Liquid Coming in Cabin Window. Could it be from the Mast? (3) reuabyor at 4:51pm 03.02.21 I borrowed an Extech MO290 moisture meter from a friend and checked the boat. The moisture levels ar
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 Ralph Johnstone at 4:48pm 03.02.21 My wench broke my winch by using a wrench on it. Which wench ?
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 jssailem at 4:47pm 03.02.21 OK Here you go. This came from L-36.com site it is a listing of comparisons for the winches on many
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 kappykaplan at 4:41pm 03.02.21 My wench broke my winch by using a wrench on it. Say that fast three times! :beer:
1976 Santana 21ft (4) mhancock3123 at 4:32pm 03.02.21 Ok I have a question. Started sanding under the hull tonight. Getting all the epoxy that held the ke
Chainplate adaptor separating from deck (5) jmce1587 at 4:15pm 03.02.21 I can't speak to the H38 but here is what Kloudie mentioned for a chain plate configuration on the
Broken wench Need Help Hunter 28.5 ggrizzard at 4:08pm 03.02.21 My wench broke my winch by using a wrench on it.
O'Day 30 Tally Ho at 4:07pm 03.02.21
Issues removing cutless bearing. Tally Ho at 4:04pm 03.02.21 @snoopy_ When you ordered the Strut pro, did it come with multiple collets? When I looked into one
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most? (2) Tally Ho at 3:47pm 03.02.21 New full-batten mainsail, Strong track and Mack Pack....and she is paid for!
Modern Design Anchors JAE at 3:43pm 03.02.21 We are researching anchors for our new Catalina 315. We had a Delta on our Catalina 36 but never a
Pearson Triton needs a new stainless steel rudder post Astrocelt at 3:42pm 03.02.21 Rick, thank you for those leads. We aim to give the Triton another 50 years.
propane tank holder sail sfbay at 3:19pm 03.02.21 Stromberg: https://www.amazon.com/Stromberg-Carlson-2020-JR-Bottle-Rack/dp/B00A2TDZ06 Stainfast Ma
Pearson Triton needs a new stainless steel rudder post Rick486 at 3:09pm 03.02.21 You might take a look at these also. I admire you for loving her all these years. D & R Marine, Mass

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