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rudder repair -- hurricane damage Henry Weber at 12:07am 10.19.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/739 The rudder post on a Hunter-33 1980 was bent about 15 degrees by a recent hurricane.The rudder now
Full battens or not??? Shippy at 11:50pm 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1156 I'm looking to replace the mainsail on my hunter 29.5 (10 years old and bit the big one this past we
272 - Westerbeke Oil Filter Bob Kanzler at 10:28pm 10.18.04 Bigger Boats 3/1415 Does anyone know what oil filter to use on the 1986 Westerbeke 10Two Marine Diesel Engine? Thanks f
Sail cleaning Rich at 10:22pm 10.18.04 Big Boats 2/1045 I need a slightly mildewed mainsail cleaned. I live in Annapolis and would like to use a local comp
call it a day john12527 at 9:41pm 10.18.04 Day Sailers 3/1188 I have decided that sailing season in officially over for me. We may yet have decent weather but I
Looking for a Cradle or Dimensions Karl King at 9:05pm 10.18.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1170 I am looking to for dimensions for a cradle to fit a 1969 CAL 30 sail boat. I would apprieciate any
Cal 25 parts Alan Cairns at 5:15pm 10.18.04 Ask All Sailors 3/2057 1967 Cal25 Parts AvailableBoat ran aground and the wave action resulted in extensive damage to the
Catalina Smile Repair Rick D at 3:15pm 10.18.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/2361
More on Roller Furling Woody at 2:05pm 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/795 Hate to sound stupid, but I don't know much reguarding installing a roller furling system on my Hunt
cockpit table hole Nelson Brinckerhoff at 12:47pm 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/896 I noticed I had some leakage from the ceiling over the aft berth under the cockpit. I took off ceil
leave the boat in the water over the winter? curt brungardt at 12:29pm 10.18.04 Smaller Boats 5/807 I am looking for advise about leaving my boat (81 hunter 22') in the water over the winter months. W
Teak seats in cockpit Bruce Sabine at 12:26pm 10.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1476 Because of leaks through the cockpit seats and becouse the teak and surrounding sealant just plain l
Bow rail attachment mojo16700 at 11:29am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/885 I have a 1987 Hunter 28.5. One of the four bolts that connect the S.S. bow rail through the gunnel
how to strengthen the transom Dave b at 11:08am 10.18.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/2954 I want to strengthen the transom for additional support for a 15hp 4 stroke outboard. It is mounted
Name and such Michael7968 at 10:33am 10.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/996 I thought I remembered something like this before, but I can't find it in the archives.I want to f
scratches on salon table and nav table James Hill at 10:09am 10.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1387 i am just wrapping up my first season on a 2004 b331. I reccently notices there are quite a few scr
Traveler car Tom H31 at 9:59am 10.18.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1126 1986 H31, with Rutgerson mainsheet traveler - cam cleats at each end of track are pretty well worn o
Reluctant but willing Stuart at 9:54am 10.18.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 2/897 I have a number of small chips and cracks in the gelcoat of my 1998 beneteau and have been reading v
Licensing Bing13178 at 9:53am 10.18.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1672 In the U.S. do you have to have a licence to sail your boat?In Queensland Australia legislation ha
Winterizing Randall at 9:47am 10.18.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 10/1828 I'm faced with some winterizing decisions for my 36 foot sailboat and would lke a little advice. Th

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Stern tube hose alvy at 5:44pm 02.07.21 That's what I did - found online a Buck Aglonquin stern tube hose 1/2 longer than the original .
H36 Battery Charger replacement Stu Jackson at 5:35pm 02.07.21 The Sterling are good units. As the links I provided say, the Sterling and the new ProMariner are
Switching an inboard for an outboard LeeandRick at 5:34pm 02.07.21 It's in Cougar Bay. it's been there since the previous owner bought it in 1980. Where are you moor
Just starting out....am I thinking right? Slacker at 5:22pm 02.07.21 I started with a Coronado 15 then to a Catalina 18 for 11 years and on to Catalina 250. I got to sa
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 SycloneDriver at 5:01pm 02.07.21 The connectors were pretty low in my boat. I will at least pull them up higher and secure them.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 Davidasailor26 at 4:35pm 02.07.21
COVID good for the shipping industry...? jssailem at 4:23pm 02.07.21
Switching an inboard for an outboard Michael Davis at 4:11pm 02.07.21
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:11pm 02.07.21 Clubmates converted a Newport 28 to outboard. Their mistake was removing the Atomic 4. Forgot to an
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:05pm 02.07.21 benny makes a good case. safety first is wise. lots to ponder for sure. the most important thin
hatch lock jssailem at 4:04pm 02.07.21 Gary. There are possible issues with locking yourself into a boat. Fire in a boat happens quickly. T
Switching an inboard for an outboard FlimFlamII at 4:04pm 02.07.21 The only reason I would not go outboard on your boat, on Lake Coeur d'Alene you would ugly up the st
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 (1) SycloneDriver at 4:00pm 02.07.21 Looks like it's had water in it. Smells burned.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230 (2) SycloneDriver at 3:57pm 02.07.21 These are the connectors that Beneteau used to connect the bilge switch. The other ends, on the swi
3D printed ship's propeller garymalmgren at 3:54pm 02.07.21 Sorry. Try this one https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/largest-metal-3d-printed-propeller-ce
Need some offbeat advice capta at 3:42pm 02.07.21 jon, I loved my kids more than anything and my marriage was good as well but there was nothing I en
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch ggrizzard at 3:32pm 02.07.21 Ding, Ding, Ding.. I think Mike is the winner! I don't have any jam cleats on the deck, so it didn't
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Rob Benson at 3:25pm 02.07.21 Looks like a wedge base plate for a jamb cleat put on backwards Thanks Mike. What's the set up on
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch Rob Benson at 3:24pm 02.07.21 Thanks Mike. What's the set up on your Hunter 30, Self Tailing Winch straight from jib/genoa, or ji
3D printed ship's propeller rgranger at 3:21pm 02.07.21 link didn't work

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