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Autopolit John Lochner at 3:40am 09.03.04 Big Boats 4/939 I have a 2000 , Hunter 380 and was looking for a recommendation for an Autopolit
Documentation JohnEh at 3:29am 09.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1308 I have a new boat which is documented. The application for documentation was filed and four months l
Windlass H 40 JC at 3:28am 09.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/698 Anyone installed an electric windlass in a H40? If so what type and how is it? Are you satisfied wi
Sea of Cortez Reudi Ross at 3:15am 09.03.04 Smaller Boats 2/915 Hello all, We're planning a trip to the sea of cortez next spring. Does anyone have a recommendation
Blister Repair - Step ONE - Remove bottom paint Kevin in VT at 2:45am 09.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1493 First of all, if you have the money, consider seriously getting a good boat yard to plane your hull
drawing of O'day 27 Allen Hale at 2:16am 09.03.04 Bigger Boats 1/1192 I'm looking for a complete Picture or drawing of an O'day 27 with sails including the fin keel. Any
H260 Safety Net on lifelines tom at 2:08am 09.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/976 Has anybody attached a safety net on a 260. I will soon be taking delivery of a 260 and with 2 young
O'Day Daysailor III centerboard leaking stevet at 2:06am 09.03.04 Day Sailers 1/1262 I've written and read about this topic before but never received an answer to my questions: why is
Main sail shape H336 amir at 1:57am 09.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/823 Folks,I have a H336 with the full batten original main sail. When I try to flatten the main sail
Satellite Phone versus SSB/HF Paul at 1:20am 09.03.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1538 We had a tragic loss of one the sailors from our marina this week (see related link). One thing inte
tracks for lead blocks/cars Justin at 12:41am 09.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/789 Does anyone have pictures/comments on where to install genoa tracks for a furler/reefer? The existin
cleaning interior teak cosel@optonline.net at 12:16am 09.03.04 Ask All Sailors 5/8338 Our interior teak paneling developes a white-ish mold or mildew on it over the winter. I cleaned it
Diesel Fuel Odor in Aft Cabin marcomondo at 11:28pm 09.02.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1187 When sleeping in the aft cabin of my Hunter 356 I often get a strong odor of diesel fuel possibly fr
blew out instrument circuit tish at 11:24pm 09.02.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/840 This is a question. I plugged my new 12v hair dryer into the steering column lighter outlet and imm
Emergency Steering Tiller Paul at 9:44pm 09.02.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1351 Recently I decided to checkout the emergency steering tiller for my O'Day 35 and found two odd thing
Cal 28 Bow Pulpit Needed Dewayne at 3:03pm 09.02.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1075 I am in need of a bow pulpit (the metal part that you hold on to on the bow) that will fit a 1968 Ca
Anchoring Question - What's the best? Chip G. at 12:47pm 09.02.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1006 I would like to hear others opinion regarding anchoring. Our sailing group gets together each summer
Dodger ? R at 11:56am 09.02.04 Big Boats 8/864 Anyone have a dodger installed on a 35.5 Legend?If so pictures would be useful as I am contemplatin
Electric windlass sailcrouch at 11:41am 09.02.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1013 I have recently purchased a 1991 Legend 37.5 and want to install an electric windlass. The configura
Reefing Clas Gary at 10:57am 09.02.04 Day Sailers 0/923 Hi to All Daysailers:There is always talk about reefing the main sail on the Daysailer. And many

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8 Bells for the passing of Frank Butler Brian D at 8:46am 11.18.20 Goodnight, sweet Prince...
8 Bells for the passing of Frank Butler jssailem at 8:45am 11.18.20 Thank you Frank for all you did for the Sailboat community. Fair winds and smooth sailing among the
Harken sheave worn flat jssailem at 8:43am 11.18.20 have any ideas on how to prevent it? It is common. My preventive approach is to give the blocks a
Replacing Hull Stripe Jake N Eggs at 8:37am 11.18.20 When applying the new tape, fill a spray bottle with water and say a teaspoon of laundry detergent.
Replacing Hull Stripe dmax at 8:36am 11.18.20 :thumbup: You only need about 4 drops of detergent in a quart size spray bottle. Thanks - I got th
Square sail nveater at 8:30am 11.18.20 Wow what a fun thing- I read your blog (or tried as I really couldn't follow the math) - I actually
Replacing Hull Stripe Captain Larry-DH at 8:27am 11.18.20 When applying the new tape, fill a spray bottle with water and say a teaspoon of laundry detergent.
Harken sheave worn flat FastOlson at 8:19am 11.18.20 My '88 Lewmar wide genoa sheaves experienced that same failure back in the 90's. Rolled easily when
Harken sheave worn flat (1) Justin_NSA at 8:19am 11.18.20 This stuff might help. Your balls will thank you! Only one drop of this new conditioner will repel
Harken sheave worn flat Jackdaw at 8:14am 11.18.20 PS - its worse on newer boats with non-overlapping headsails. The angle off the roller is usually mu
Harken sheave worn flat Jackdaw at 8:09am 11.18.20 It's common wear. Rolling sheaves need to roll, so need to be soft enough to generate friction again
Harken sheave worn flat Davidasailor26 at 8:08am 11.18.20 Thanks for the ideas. The sheave does spin smoothly when not under load. I have it at home now so I
Engine Controls Justin_NSA at 8:07am 11.18.20 Yes it's seaworthy ! The first thing that I did before buying it was have it surveyed ! I will also
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne George_NJ at 8:01am 11.18.20 Niiiice!!!! You got good friends. Believe it or not, it was being given away on craigslist by
Replacing Hull Stripe Jerry Nevins at 8:00am 11.18.20 I very much appreciate all of the advice!
Engine Controls WBH at 7:59am 11.18.20 Yes it's seaworthy ! The first thing that I did before buying it was have it surveyed ! I will also
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne rgranger at 7:52am 11.18.20 V222 as Granger said. Someone gave me one for free that needs very little tlc. Niiiice!!!! You g
Engine Controls Justin_NSA at 7:51am 11.18.20 Did I read this right? You are planning a 27 mile voyage and you don't know where the engine control
rust remove from swim ladder thinwater at 7:48am 11.18.20 A buffing wheel and some stainless steel buffing compound of varying fineness will get most of the
Engine Controls WBH at 7:44am 11.18.20 This a photo from a listing on Yachtworld... https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/cal-mk-iii-37124

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