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Swimladder conversion to Swing Gate Jack4865 at 10:48pm 10.28.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/920 Hello,In a recent issue of Mainsheet, a C34 owner wrote an article about modifying the swimladder t
Newer MacGregor with 10 hp Outboard Tip Thienes at 10:48pm 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2430 I want to buy a used late model MacGregor but am not interested in a 50 HP Outboard. I would like a
replacement hatch 27. 1978 ciriaco at 2:18pm 10.28.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1134 Has anyone found a replacement hatch for the wierd dimensions of the 1978 hunter 27.The front is 20
What type sealant to use for fixed port? Gary at 12:36pm 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1219 H31Will be removing and sealing fixed ports this weekend, but uncertain as to the best sealant to u
Hawaii Sailing Oreana123 at 11:23am 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/843 I just got back from Kona on the Big Island where I met some of the members of the Kona Sailing Asso
What second anchor setup? Tony at 10:57am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1055 Hello allYou've all been so helpful in the past, here goes again.I have a Beneteau 373 (37ft appro
tartan vs. catalina? Joe at 9:50am 10.28.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2989 Can anyone contrast a Catalina with a Tartan (27/30)?In a general sense I would consider a Catalin
Cost to wash and wax a 36ft boat $360-450 ? abe at 8:35am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 52/14267 I had my boat washed/wax/metal polish 4-6hrs work by an unskilled laborer. I was charged $360, whe
Hunter Reputation Sailor Joe20804 at 7:58am 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 31/8396 Having come across a few Hunter-bashers lately (on other boards, mostly), I'm curious what this comm
Double Forstay Eric Hartsough at 7:51am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1185 I have a Hunter 280 and race on a Laser 28. The Laser has a dual ribbed forstay that allows us to
Shroud Adjustment DreamCatcher13404 at 6:49am 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1215 Does anyone know where to get the hand tool that aids in the adjustment of the slide adjusters that
Marieholms Bruk (Folkboat) Help FrigateBird at 5:42am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1956 Gentlemen, I'm trying to find the webpage of the maker of Folkboats in Sweden to get some info on th
Anyone use a double forestay? william3045 at 5:35am 10.28.04 Ask All Sailors 4/3869 i opened my mouth on the "rigging advice" thread and someone will probably step in it but, it brings
Head Problems Againnn!!! Randy at 5:12am 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/880 Just recently removed my aluminum holding tank and replaced with polyethelene. Replaced all hoses wi
28.5 headstay measurements Mystic51 at 4:24am 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/855 I am looking at roller furlers for a 28.5. I am not near the boat and need to know the headstay diam
Evstrom sails, Doyle sails Mystic51 at 4:21am 10.28.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1194 Getting quotes on new sails for my 28.5. I want affordable performance oriented sails for mostly cru
folding prop cause vibration and stuffing box leak dave at 4:09am 10.28.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1879 I purchased an 1981 O'Day 28 a few months ago and it came with a folding propeller. When shifing in
Sailed to catalina Chris Jensen at 3:52am 10.28.04 Smaller Boats 0/652 I justed wanted to share a great experience for anyone who might have the same opportunity. We saile
Still back filling Harry at 3:41am 10.28.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1181 Peggie, I took your advice and checked the air vent for the head waste tank. When I disconnected the
Best way to replace a centerboard cable on a 26s Mike at 1:40am 10.28.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1050 I have to change the fraying cable on my centerboard and need advice on how to do it. I don't think

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American Magic Davidasailor26 at 9:04am 01.29.21
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter fstbttms at 9:04am 01.29.21 How the hell ... ? I've dropped those little grease fittings working at eye-level on the hard wit
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter Parsons at 9:02am 01.29.21 How the hell ... ? I've dropped those little grease fittings working at eye-level on the hard with
Furthest North, South, East, and West States? (1) dlochner at 8:50am 01.29.21 Southern most is Hawai'i. South Point on the Big Island to be specific. thern most state, yes singu
How do I get listed as a Hunter 290 owner? Phil Herring at 8:47am 01.29.21 Not sure why it wasn't showing up or what was in your record before, but it's on the list now.
Is my fiberglass hull okay? skins189lbs at 8:41am 01.29.21 Thanks everyone for all the advice. Sounds like I didn't cause too much irreversible damage and won'
Furthest North, South, East, and West States? jssailem at 8:41am 01.29.21 Western most would have to be Alaska. And Eastern I am guessing Maine.
Furthest North, South, East, and West States? jssailem at 8:39am 01.29.21 Is it fair to consult Duck Duck or Google? Or a Chart?
Sanitation question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:32am 01.29.21 A good hose cutter will cut through the wire helix like butter. --Peggie
What time is it? dLj at 8:31am 01.29.21 Good thing you didn't wear the Canadian Tuxedo, commonly known as the 'Kenora Dinner Jacket'. to mu
American Magic RussC at 8:31am 01.29.21 I reluctantly have to say I'm very disappointed in the US team effort this year. I thought maybe the
Is my fiberglass hull okay? capta at 8:19am 01.29.21 I wouldn't use a steel hook, it will rust, expand, and cause further damage.
What time is it? capta at 8:15am 01.29.21 Spain has been that way since I first sailed there in the '70s and I guess before. It makes sunset a
What time is it? (1) DaveJ at 8:13am 01.29.21 Good thing you didn't wear the Canadian Tuxedo, commonly known as the 'Kenora Dinner Jacket'.
American Magic Davidasailor26 at 8:03am 01.29.21
What time is it? jssailem at 8:01am 01.29.21 . I jumped into a tux That is what I call "Dressing for Dinner". Not a common behavior this side o
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter Justin_NSA at 7:58am 01.29.21 :laugh: EiGowIK-GGI There's always one :biggrin:
What time is it? dLj at 7:56am 01.29.21 Besides Franco disliked the Basque region. Franco seemed to have a strange love/hate relationshi
Evaluating feathering Prop on 37 ft. Hunter fstbttms at 7:54am 01.29.21 Be aware that you should maintain this prop annually (or so) by greasing with a grease gun. People
oxolic acid SycloneDriver at 7:52am 01.29.21 I got my oxalic acid at the paint store. Used it to clean a radiator.

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