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What refrigerator is 1986 Catalina 27? oceanside27 at 7:47am 07.17.20 Mid-Size Boats 3/1215 Just purchased a nice 1986 27 that has a refrigerator, looks like a factory install. Does anyone kno
Changing water valve intake gasket on a 1992 macgregor classic Sue Smith at 7:45am 07.17.20 Trailer Sailors 7/660 We are new to the forum. We have to change the gasket on our intake valve. We have read that the sh
Hunter 19, 23.5 & 26 trailers parts Crazy Dave Condon at 7:01am 07.17.20 Smaller Boats 0/500 The above boat trailers were built by Hunter Marine. Although most boat build lists are available,
Gear box oil change frequency and tips Guan at 11:26pm 07.16.20 Ask All Sailors 6/2685 I need some advice on gearbox oil change frequency and some tips to prevent associated problems for
Where to buy outboard? njlarry at 6:31pm 07.16.20 Ask All Sailors 19/1680 Wouldn't thought it be this difficult to buy a simple outboard. Trying to get 2020 6 hp Tohatsu. Liv
Finally stopped the leaking! stickinthemud57 at 6:04pm 07.16.20 Day Sailers 2/744 Since I bought my Hunter 170 ('98 model) at the end of March 2020, I have been plagued by an excessi
Fuel tank for 386 (1) Waltsailor at 1:04pm 07.16.20 Big Boats 13/1418 Purchased a 386 last fall and have been making many upgrades. Installed a generator over the winter
Installing a "Visa Marine 319 MSD" in a Catalina 22. (8) Leeward Rail at 1:02pm 07.16.20 Catalina 22 12/3042 I am in the process of installing a "Visa 319 MSD" in our 1987 Catalina 22 New Design. This 18 litr
tighten a shroud (1) Bernie3 at 12:39pm 07.16.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1968 182481 I've never tighten a shroud before. I tried to move the middle part but it wouldn't move.
Regs clarification. Need input Justin_NSA at 12:32pm 07.16.20 Ask All Sailors 40/1588 If you were you going to specify what constitutes an authorized shore power cable, how would it read
Beneteau Closing Marion SC Plant cb32863 at 12:05pm 07.16.20 Ask All Sailors 25/5757 COVID hits another business. https://wpde.com/news/coronavirus/marion-community-reacts-to-beneteau-b
Factory Installed AC swshogren at 11:31am 07.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/931 Does anyone have any info, diagrams and photos of for the installation of the ac/heater on a Hunter
Mysterious Blue Box swshogren at 11:28am 07.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1303 On our recently purchased 1983 Hunter 34 I have discovered while crawling around looking at thru-hul
Bottom Painting wbottje at 10:54am 07.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/541 I am getting ready to paint the bottom of our Hunter 29.5. The last time it was painted was at leas
Battery select tom.p.brown at 9:15am 07.16.20 Ask All Sailors 13/1331 i have a 2003 Hunter 306. Noticed that no matter what battery i place the selector to 1 or 2 the mot
Old 4-3/4" hole next to companionway, what should I put in it? (Picture) (1) tylcole at 8:56am 07.16.20 Ask All Sailors 19/1484
Catalina 14.2 Capri Mast pixie at 7:31am 07.16.20 Parts Search 11/3160 First post here. I looked around and I'm happy to see this is a pretty active forum. I was sailing
Baby stays Hunter 23 decktosser at 3:21am 07.16.20 Smaller Boats 15/1893 Over the past several years I have slowly perfected my mast raising system. The last thing to do is
Stainless or aloominum rivets? greg_m at 11:58pm 07.15.20 Catalina 22 6/877 Hi guys... I get the idea of using aluminium rivets to mount aluminium components to aluminium spars
Hanging Bimini YVRguy at 8:34pm 07.15.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1943 I have a Hunter 34 and have long wished for a Bimini to give me some shade from the sun in the summe

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Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 3:56pm 04.07.24 Is this a dock you usually stay at? If so leave the lines on the dock, and grab them with a boat ho
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear? Project_Mayhem at 3:54pm 04.07.24 He also said he was contemplating a long road trip this summer. A yard trailer is totally different
ghost striping / lettering residue Project_Mayhem at 3:53pm 04.07.24 I mentioned acetone as it should remove the residue. Goo gone itself works well but leaves a residue
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: dlochner at 3:51pm 04.07.24 The key to all good docking is a midship aft spring line. See the video below. The goal is to stop
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 3:46pm 04.07.24 You should never jump off the boat to attach dock lines. I have two spring lines that are ALWAYS t
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: JoeWhite at 3:38pm 04.07.24 When you are turning in the same direction that the wind is pushing your bow, you will be making muc
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Davidasailor26 at 3:37pm 04.07.24 Is this a dock you usually stay at? If so leave the lines on the dock, and grab them with a boat hoo
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: kappykaplan at 3:33pm 04.07.24 You should never jump off the boat to attach dock lines. I have two spring lines that are ALWAYS th
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear? DaveJ at 3:16pm 04.07.24 He also said he was contemplating a long road trip this summer. A yard trailer is totally different.
Ruined mast or not a big deal? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:56pm 04.07.24 @cstan I am looking for photos taken direct from both sides looking at the spreader bases
Ruined mast or not a big deal? dlochner at 2:43pm 04.07.24 Thanks for the info, posted a few more photos in a reply. Looks to me like the mast is slightly pin
ghost striping / lettering residue dlochner at 2:33pm 04.07.24 Over time, gel coat oxides and becomes thinner due to weathering and polishing. The areas under the
Ruined mast or not a big deal? BarryL at 2:32pm 04.07.24 Hello, IMHO you can't tell anything about the mast when it is down. The mast relies on the stays an
ghost striping / lettering residue Skipper J at 1:41pm 04.07.24 Did you try Goo Gone?
ghost striping / lettering residue JoeWhite at 1:23pm 04.07.24 Yes, acetone, then wash with ample water to avoid damage to the gell coat. Bar keeper friend may hel
MORC lacoursmarc at 1:18pm 04.07.24 Thanks Will.Great profile pic!
Favorite roller for hard ablative? Drinky Crow at 12:52pm 04.07.24 Looks like a Simms R-890 is what's available up here. Says good 4 epoxys resins and adhesives
1st Sailboat. 1983 Hunter 27 JamesG161 at 12:51pm 04.07.24 missing the nav table and some panels around it. look here H27 Jim...
4-tire boat trailer . . do best tire go on front or rear? Project_Mayhem at 12:41pm 04.07.24 high speed road trip He said 10mph. That's like bicycle speed. In all honesty, this is essentially
ghost striping / lettering residue Project_Mayhem at 12:36pm 04.07.24 Have you tried acetone?

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