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In March there was a thread about ST 4000 autopilot problems. Mentioned was that a rudder reference
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The freezer/refrigerator on our model 350 ran continuous no matter what setting the freezer section
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Peggy - Was hoping you could give some input on my "new" Jabsco electric head. Just got the boat t
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I have an Idylle 13.5, and I'm looking for parts for my stove. All the model and make information h
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I am new to sailing, and as I'm looking around my boat I see this line that says Jib Outhaul. Its no
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Hello fellow Catalina owners. I have a 1994 Cat320 with a dodger, bimini and plastic cockpit enclos
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Help. I have a 1979 Catalina 25 with a swing keel. Between the cabin floor and on the starboard side
Richl at 10:46pm 06.27.04
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I can't seem to rig the boom? Is there a support that goes to the end of the boom to hold it up, or
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After some recent heavy rain I noticed (fresh)water in the bilge of our 26M (whilst on its trailer -
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I can't find anything in the archives on this. I tried to change the fuel filters on my 376 Yanmar,
Mike Davis at 10:33pm 06.27.04
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First sail in my new 2004, and immediately discovered a suprising problem: The bimini comes far enou
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I have a Cal 2-24 that I purchesed recently. One of the jib winches needs new pawl springs. I cann
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As another post has stated, the fuel guage on my 380 always points to full when the power is turned
Jonathan Cushing at 9:53pm 06.27.04
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I need to fill and re-drill holes for my foreward hatch on my 1983 O 23 (the hinge broke and I need
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I just bought a 1987 23" Hunter sail boat and I am also new to sailing. I would like to replace the
ex-admin at 3:38pm 06.27.04
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Gary and Don did a nice job on this quiz, didn't they? We learned a few things and there's some goo
Climber27 at 2:02pm 06.27.04
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Hello everyone: I recently purchased a new 2001 Hunter 290, but unfortunately, I do not have the ow
cappy23817 at 1:12pm 06.27.04
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Has anyone installed a "Boomkicker" support on a H-28.5? What size? Satisfied? Considering replaci
Matthew Cook at 12:20pm 06.27.04
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Hi folks, I'm looking to purchace a 26x MacGregor but am not sure what differences if any there wer
Kris-T at 12:12pm 06.27.04
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Hi there MacGregor owners. I just became one recently and have a list of questions. It is a 26S 1992

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AIS Receive Problem Identification
jssailem at 5:54pm 01.11.21
It happens Richard, that some vessels do not transmit their names relying on the MMSI to identify th
Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 5:51pm 01.11.21
Difficulty for some sailors is they are only Great with a 5inch Mounted gun, if they served on a des
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 5:40pm 01.11.21
189025 -Will (Dragonfly)
Problems with Stepping the mast on my 1998 Hunter 240
caverun at 5:17pm 01.11.21
Welcome to the forum! Did you try tightening up that loose nut and see if that pulls it over at all?
Hunter 33 (1981) Main Sail
Dave Groshong at 5:01pm 01.11.21
Give me a call if you'd like, I'm always happy to help if I can 877-932-7245 x116 Mon-Fri, 9-3:30
Cracks in keel
higgs at 5:00pm 01.11.21
I would definitely not grind this down to bare metal as was suggested. Many encapsulated keels are
P42 generator info
Terry Cox at 4:50pm 01.11.21
You're welcome, Jim. Forgot to mention, the model number on our Genset is located on a plate attache
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger?
RitSim at 4:42pm 01.11.21
https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool?gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ8lERHTbVkeJv44nTNV
Stability numbers for a Yamaha 33
Arctic Hawk at 4:40pm 01.11.21
Thanks for the numbers. Still looking for Angle of Vanishing Stability, Limit of p[ossitve Stabilit
Battery location H31' (83-87)
ShawneH at 4:40pm 01.11.21
I'll look for pics, stand by for a few minutes. I slept in the quarterberth, but there really isn'
Engine alignment issue?
Tally Ho at 4:18pm 01.11.21
I would not worry too much while it is on the hard....but you may want to remove the stuffing box an
Battery location H31' (83-87)
jmce1587 at 4:05pm 01.11.21
I have 2 lead acid batteries just above the shaft centerline of my H31 with easy access to that area
Cracks in keel
SailingLoto at 4:02pm 01.11.21
I'm in the not structural camp. As unpleasant as it will be I'd take it down to gelcoat or even fib
Cracks in keel
SailingLoto at 4:00pm 01.11.21
I don't know anything about encapsulated keels, but are you just looking for something to do? Unles
Cracks in keel
SailingLoto at 3:57pm 01.11.21
I'm going with your previous post... I looked into it more closely and there is a thin layer of wha
P42 generator info
kloudie1 at 3:51pm 01.11.21
That sure looks like a Yanmar 3HMF engine.. The HM shop manual says that the difference between the
Battery location H31' (83-87)   (2)
SFS at 3:50pm 01.11.21
I'll look for pics, stand by for a few minutes. I slept in the quarterberth, but there really isn't
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration
justsomeguy at 3:37pm 01.11.21
you will see on #88 my system. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/h260-single-line-reefing.
Engine alignment issue?
sandpiper10471 at 3:34pm 01.11.21
Shaft is normally offset so it can be removed without dropping the rudder Not on a Cherubini Hunte
P42 generator info
JamesG161 at 3:30pm 01.11.21
For the record here's the side of my gen. If I figure out what engine it is I'll post it on this th

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