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Bimini used as mast carrier? John Torrey at 7:49am 10.02.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1119 I live in Corpus Corpus Tx. I have an 83' Mac now. Am looking forward to purchasing a new 26M this w
How long to step mast 235 Robert at 6:20am 10.02.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1654 Hello. I have a wife and four kids, ages 6 to 10. I have a van and pull a camper, so weight is not
Dinette counter weight Ken J. at 6:06am 10.02.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1201 The table on my Hunter has a counter weight in the compression post that makes the lifting and lower
Need info on my old boat! Steve-on-the-water at 4:26am 10.02.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/874 I recently acquired a 1974 MacGregor Venture 17. Not in bad shape for having been neglected for yea
new to hunter bruce1309 at 3:30am 10.02.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/921 Just purchased a 1997 Hunter 26. I need info regarding the relative ease of raising lowering the cen
holding tank-selector switch Ken at 1:55am 10.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/846 It is my first season with a 28.5 and I am a bit confused about the selector switch which is on the
Which DaySailer (14'-16.5') no cabin? Tom S at 1:37am 10.02.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1817 Hoping for advice on getting daysailer for 3-4 people that I would be comfortable sending my 14 year
Lectra/San with VacuFlush toilet(s) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:20am 10.02.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1340 If anyone here has VacuFlush toilets and has installed a Lectra/San, please email me (I'm in all the
Cleaning-storing shrouds ian19147 at 12:39am 10.02.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1699 We have unstepped the masts and the upper portions of the shrouds are showing the early signs of rus
need help choosing sailboat john at 12:04am 10.02.04 Ask All Sailors 20/1789 I am 68 and have been sailing a Sunfish for four years on a 3600 acre lake in north central iowa - a
Adler Barbour freezer - Electronic module needed Gustavo at 10:09pm 10.01.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1100 I need to replace the electronic module of ny ColdMachine freezer. If someone have it and its inter
meat hook repair ed allen at 9:32pm 10.01.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1414 hello sailors,i have a broken strand of wire rope and want to "repair" it the best way possible to
Instrument Cover Lenny Fein at 7:48pm 10.01.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1003 I have two round instruments on the bulkhead - a knotmeter and depth sounder. The 5" diameter white
Hunter dodgers. How is the quality? Joseph Baker at 2:31pm 10.01.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1104 I have been looking at the dodgers Hunter Owners has for sale. Has anyone had any experience with th
From New Orleans to Destin Florida Will at 1:16pm 10.01.04 Ask All Sailors 8/4585 I was planing to sail from New Orleans (LA) to Destin (FL)in Late October. I know Moblie and Gulfsh
Topping Lift RichardL at 12:01pm 10.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1255 Does anyone have any specs for a topping lift for a 26S? You know diameter, length, etc. I know what
No sea legs yet bill van at 11:48am 10.01.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/780 Thanks all for the info I have purchased a wind meter and will keep a keen eye on it. I also do
How does one remove standing rigging at mast Alex at 9:51am 10.01.04 Smaller Boats 5/1006 Just stored my 89 Hunter 23 in Reno for the winter after a nice summer on Lake Tahoe CA. Noticed tha
Upgrading Sails for Racing Robert at 9:35am 10.01.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1081 I participated in the Youngstown Level Regatta. All of the boats that raced had high tech looking sa
trailor Richard at 8:22am 10.01.04 Trailer Sailors 1/1494 looking for a trailor for my 272 oday, can any one help?

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Replacing Hull Stripe sailme88 at 5:09pm 01.03.21 You've received some great removing the stripe advice.. After the stripe is gone pay close attention
New Tender william24424 at 5:07pm 01.03.21 Portland Pudgy. Unsinkable, rows, sails, motors, acts as a lifeboat? Made in Maine. I have a Fatty K
Replacing Hull Stripe Barn-dog at 4:48pm 01.03.21 I re-taped my H34 with two-tone (blue/gray) tape of the same width, that I found at my West Marine s
Tank Monitor Installations (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:40pm 01.03.21 Use an external sensor for the holding tank so any otherwise internal floats don't get crapped up :
Stanchion Talk Richard19068 at 4:29pm 01.03.21 When we do have to service our queens, they sometimes complain or punish us because our tools are
Fresh water pump Ralph Johnstone at 4:25pm 01.03.21 I now suspect a faulty cut off switch in the motor, or possibly vacuum leak-air being sucked in bet
The Proper Prop jssailem at 4:20pm 01.03.21 Might suggest you consider a CampbellSailor from WestbyNorth. https://www.westbynorth.com Kelsey is
Tank Monitor Installations Steve_Catalina at 4:05pm 01.03.21 The time has come to add tank monitors to the holding tank and probably 2 water tanks. As I look a
The Proper Prop Barn-dog at 3:54pm 01.03.21 The original was 15 x 15 x 1 RH2, the 3 blade is 15 x 14 x 1 RH3 https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/
The Proper Prop Barn-dog at 3:50pm 01.03.21 Since your boat is on the hard I would measure the prop's circumference then divide that number by
Fresh water pump Tally Ho at 3:10pm 01.03.21 Thanks Greg, yes I did those things, see below for where I am now. Hoping to get back and contort m
Found a 2003 C310 JRT at 3:07pm 01.03.21 I considered new sails but decided to give this a try for a few years to get some improvement. Shou
Fresh water pump Boomtown at 3:03pm 01.03.21 The pump starting by itself sounds like you still have some sort of leak. When you fixed the larg
Fresh water pump Boomtown at 2:57pm 01.03.21 Thanks. My apologies for being unclear about the tasks I had already performed. Filled fresh water t
Fresh water pump Boomtown at 2:43pm 01.03.21 That seems to be one whole hell of a job to launch into when you're not willing to follow the simpl
Transom: Solid Fiberglass or Cored dennisv at 2:35pm 01.03.21 Gentlemen, thank you for the feedback. After thinking about traditional boat building, I thought de
26X speed when loaded Justin_NSA at 2:05pm 01.03.21 No offense, but if you need speed, why not get a power boat? Keep the 26S for sailing.
Got a new sailing dinghy (1) Davidasailor26 at 2:02pm 01.03.21 Revision 3 of the jig is just about right :) - rve to a second jig for the port side. The section be
New Tender TomY at 12:57pm 01.03.21 Any obvious issues with using a rowing/sailing 11-foot catboat as a tender? We are likely no more
26X speed when loaded Benny17441 at 12:04pm 01.03.21 The best attributes of M 26X is that it is great at anchor. It can be the first one to get to the

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