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Bimini/Mainsheet interference Mike Davis at 11:24am 06.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/809 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 8/1116 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 0/1263 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 6/1682 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 4/1236 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 13/1387 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 2/1212 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 6/1298 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) 3/958 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 6/938 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 1/851 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 2/1178 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 1/913 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 1/890 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 0/933 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 4/914 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 2/1054 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 3/1332 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 3/1385 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 5/740 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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Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk? Ward H at 10:59am 01.10.21 Congratulations on the 380. Nice boat! It sounds like you already have a SeaTalkng backbone as part
My Penobscot Archipelago. (1) Michael Davis at 10:45am 01.10.21 188963 @TomY , I wonder how many of us have walls like that. I think most of us dream into next year
Beneteau 323 Marine Gear Access Sippingsister at 10:22am 01.10.21 Hi Kenosha. If by the wood panel at the rear of the engine you are referring to the one that has a s
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) SycloneDriver at 10:10am 01.10.21 Here is a good thread that's not too long. There is talk of using the decompression levers and the
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) MikeHoncho at 10:01am 01.10.21 The thermostart could be installed in the air silencer, AKA air filter, housing. You will probable
Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk? Team118 at 9:57am 01.10.21 Hi Dave, she'll be called Toole'n Around. I bought our C-30 from Kaitlin Marina. Her name as Tom Kat
Catalina 38 Team118 at 9:56am 01.10.21 Hi Vince. Been through the same myself. Started with a C-22. Had no idea how to sail and what was w
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) SycloneDriver at 9:55am 01.10.21 Roy, Many folks don't have the filter element installed in the air filter assembly anymore. My fir
Seatalk...whotalk..metalk...please talk? daviddp at 9:51am 01.10.21 CAN'T WAIT FOR SPRING!!!!! Been a long time since I've thought that. Congrats on the new boat. So
My Penobscot Archipelago. Mikem at 9:47am 01.10.21 Well said and documented. I think the same of our great pacific north west. Puget Sound, Hood Canal,
Winch Handle Holder sail sfbay at 9:28am 01.10.21 Never used one..................we use Lewmar winch handle holder ($20 from Amazon) for our one touc
Catalina 350 extended range fuel daviddp at 9:11am 01.10.21 I have noticed a huge difference in fuel burn based on sea state. We see .75 per hour in seas under
So Many Projects, Where to Start? alexco38 at 8:51am 01.10.21 Project always has dependencies: time, money, other project first etc. One thing always lead to anot
So Many Projects, Where to Start? Jacktar at 8:50am 01.10.21 On the keel winch question - check the condition of the winch itself, and its attachment to the base
My Penobscot Archipelago. AlastairLC at 8:16am 01.10.21
So Many Projects, Where to Start? Justin_NSA at 8:15am 01.10.21 Sailability, and safety first, then livability. How's the motor?
So Many Projects, Where to Start? AaronD at 7:34am 01.10.21 Thanks for the tips, I'm going to look at moving the electrical panel. Where too? There's no perf
Catalina 350 extended range fuel sesmith at 7:12am 01.10.21 Here's a link with some actual #s: http://catalina350.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1314&p=6923&h
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) RoyS at 7:11am 01.10.21 Thermostart's purpose is to heat the air in the intake manifold. There are videos on Youtube. What y
Catalina 350 extended range fuel sesmith at 6:58am 01.10.21 Sorry, I don't keep track of fuel consumption so I've got nothing for you there. I can tell you I h

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