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Bimini/Mainsheet interference Mike Davis at 11:24am 06.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/778 First sail in my new 2004, and immediately discovered a suprising problem: The bimini comes far eno
Looking to join the Marc 7444 at 11:11am 06.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/971 I am probably asking a common question. I am looking into buying a MacGregor. Can someone point ou
suspected rudder post leak bill19585 at 10:39am 06.27.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1155 I put my 1987 375 First in the water two weeks ago and on our first cruise of the season I noticed w
Putting teak trim back on Cat 22 paul17622 at 10:39am 06.27.04 Smaller Boats 6/1437 I'm getting ready to put my trim that I just cleaned and varnished back on the boat.Someone sugges
Bilge pump float switch? John12637 at 10:18am 06.27.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1164 Found my bilge pump running went I went on board this morning. No water in blige, no dirt or debris
Boat Projects Mark15277 at 10:10am 06.27.04 Big Boats 13/1155 Here's one for you. As you all can relate, one of the joys of ownership is working on your boat, do
'83 Hunter 30 DennisMenace at 10:05am 06.27.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1122 I ve been looking at an '83, Hunter 30 for sale. The boat looks pretty good but are there any commo
Trailer Value San Diego at 10:00am 06.27.04 Smaller Boats 6/1125 Does anyone have an idea of what a 1979 vintage Cat 22 trailer, trailer brakes no longer work, but o
Um, Is It Me? Rick D at 9:28am 06.27.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/873 Every time I page, I get a new window. So, what's up with that? Rick D.
sailing the san juan islands,JUST DO IT robert19784 at 9:19am 06.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/855 I just got back from sailing in the san juan islands.the helpful hintS from the readers on this site
Mainsail guides, need advice Sonny10775 at 9:09am 06.27.04 Smaller Boats 1/804 Ok here goes, I took my 26.5 out this weekend and I noticed a problem. One of the little plastic gui
Life line stanchion replacement Donald Marsh at 8:34am 06.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1116 I have need for a life line stanchion to replace a broken one on an '89 Hunter 30. The base of the
Pedestal Guard Installation Lou3647 at 7:43am 06.27.04 Smaller Boats 1/849 I'm interested in installing a pedestal guard on our 260, but before I take the project on myself, I
Spade or Kick Up rudder wintar2 at 4:52am 06.27.04 Smaller Boats 1/801 My rudder just snapped in two in some high winds. THey actually were not that bad, but I salw that
23' interior teak wood doogie at 3:48am 06.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 0/885 i need to replace the cabin wood ... this also supports the main sail. what is best?doog
Water in the bilge:{ LJR at 3:37am 06.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/810 I have a 1980 V22 that has consistantly produced water either in the cabin or in the bilge. I watch
272 owner's manuals andstuffing box flax size samphire at 1:40am 06.27.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/997 Need help from someone who owns an owners manual. My manual says to use 3/16" flax for the stuffing
Mac 26 C heeling and weather helm questions Bob Garcia17513 at 1:31am 06.27.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1229 Took my 91 26 C out for the shakedown cruise yesterday. Reefed main and jib furled to about 67% (2/
Aluminum spreaders Bernie Blomquist at 1:23am 06.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1200 I have a 1976 Catalina 30, standard rig that needs new spreaders due to rot and I don't feel like ma
Rigging Issues Jason Alexander at 1:12am 06.27.04 Smaller Boats 5/684 Ok I know this has been discussed a number of times but I'm having some problems with the rigging an

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Funny Friday!!! SFS at 5:19am 07.30.20 What's the quote - that people never die as long as the memories of them are carried forward? What
Squealing shaft? Justin_NSA at 5:13am 07.30.20 Could it be the cutlass bearing? A belt would still be moving unless the engine was turned off.
Refer Box Drain valcour at 4:58am 07.30.20 Thanks, I have blown out the hose with city water pressure in the past while troubleshooting, but it
Eractic Tachometer and engine power sailcapt340 at 4:42am 07.30.20
H42 Anodes question smokey73 at 4:32am 07.30.20 Just a thought - If you used the Ag reference anode on your boat in your slip but the dock neighbor
proper functioning vented loop jviss at 4:25am 07.30.20 Come to think of it, mine doesn't have a vented loop between the flush water pump and the bowl, as I
dorade box cowl vent (2) TomY at 3:48am 07.30.20 Way back when, S&S had a formula (I believe) of the size of the scuppers. Like Dave said, size is im
justsomeguy at 3:42am 07.30.20
TomY at 3:26am 07.30.20 Welcome! It's hard to say on the Alden design #. There were just 11 or 12 Mistrals built. You obviou
Squealing shaft? kappykaplan at 2:50am 07.30.20 My first instinct is the fan belt . . .
Refer Box Drain BigEasy at 2:33am 07.30.20 I had chartered a Beneteau 331 that had a similar set-up. Plumbing with a pump and valve that div
anchor handling on a Hunter 34 swshogren at 1:00am 07.30.20 Attached pdf will show you what I've done on my 34. Lewmar 1000 horizontal windlass with 75' of G4
anchor handling on a Hunter 34 swshogren at 12:58am 07.30.20 You put the anchor in the anchor locker. That's why it's called and anchor locker. Whatever your o
Shower Sumps and Raw Water Intake (2) alankeene at 11:53pm 07.29.20 2nd try
Shower Sumps and Raw Water Intake (1) alankeene at 11:49pm 07.29.20 183093 and the strainer location in the aft head
Refer Box Drain Ron20324 at 10:56pm 07.29.20 If the fridge drain is a hose, then most likely fridge content pieces have blocked the hose. Reverse
chasfrank at 10:24pm 07.29.20 Let me be the first to say ..welcome! look forward to seeing more photos of you bringing it back to
Trailer to San Juan Islands Washington jssailem at 9:57pm 07.29.20 Glad you had a good time. There is a lifetime of Water to explore.
Halyard Roller and Halyard Roller Bracket jssailem at 9:56pm 07.29.20
Trailer to San Juan Islands Washington azsailing at 9:56pm 07.29.20 Big thanks to those who responded. We put in at Anacortes. Went to Eagle harbor among other spots.

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