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Ralph18418 at 11:13pm 06.27.04
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Help. I have a 1979 Catalina 25 with a swing keel. Between the cabin floor and on the starboard side
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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
roy20572 at 10:44pm 06.27.04
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After some recent heavy rain I noticed (fresh)water in the bilge of our 26M (whilst on its trailer -
jander31 at 10:36pm 06.27.04
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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
barry at 10:12pm 06.27.04
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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
fredher at 10:06pm 06.27.04
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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
Russell637 at 4:52pm 06.27.04
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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
PrincessoftheLake at 12:05pm 06.27.04
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My husband I spent our first weekend on the 1985 Hunter 34 we purchased. Just for fun today we trie
Mark Burrows at 12:03pm 06.27.04
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Ola Senor Herring: I have been trying to access zee archives today and they no work, they not even d
Climber27 at 11:50am 06.27.04
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Hello folks: I recently purchased a 2001 Hunter 290, but I do not have the owner's manual. Does any
mikeepp at 11:48am 06.27.04
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I've been hearing some squeaking as my boom swings around at the dock. I'd lubricated the gooseneck
pharm at 11:41am 06.27.04
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I currently own a 1977 Hunter 27. I am looking to upgrade to a larger boat. The boat that I am looki
Climber27 at 11:34am 06.27.04
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Hello folk: I recently lost the track (while sailing)to my bimini that holds the top to the arch. I

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Battery location H31' (83-87)
jmce1587 at 6:47pm 01.12.21
And I have 2 house batteries and 1 start/engine on my H31.
Battery location H31' (83-87)   (2)
jmce1587 at 6:46pm 01.12.21
Pics of 2 batteries centerline sitting on wooden platform and 1 in the starboard cockpit locker
Hunter Vision 32 1989
Ralph Johnstone at 6:24pm 01.12.21
:worthless:
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration
CaptainRan at 6:17pm 01.12.21
It would seem your primary issue is reluctance to go to mast to either reef or adjust outhaul. That
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration
Sailfanatic at 6:14pm 01.12.21
When daysailing I find I rarely feel the need to adjust the output after raising sail. While racing,
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration
Hunter216 at 6:01pm 01.12.21
@CaptainRan It would seem your primary issue is reluctance to go to mast to either reef or adjust
Hunter 38 goes to Poland - new happy owner on the forum
sail sfbay at 5:54pm 01.12.21
MarcinS.............congratulations on your new sailboat!! Your new 38 offers lots of features, com
Cracked and Warped Headliner, leaks along cabin side?
JohnInCT at 5:52pm 01.12.21
I would want to know more about wet core in the deck. I am not too worried about the headliner unle
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration
justsomeguy at 5:29pm 01.12.21
My outhaul goes thru the boom and hangs down about 2 feet at the mast. As long as you can get to i
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design?   (1)
Tally Ho at 5:29pm 01.12.21
How about these... look like the genuine article...
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design?
Ken13559 at 5:22pm 01.12.21
My 2GM20F is 18 years old. So when should I replace the engine mount? Do I wait for some problem or
Beneteau 373 Single Handing
sail sfbay at 5:16pm 01.12.21
Good advice above...........install rigging hardware so you can operate the traveler lines from the
Cracked and Warped Headliner, leaks along cabin side?
Tally Ho at 5:06pm 01.12.21
Hello All, I'm interested in purchasing a Cat 30, but am concerned about two issues. First in t
Hunter Vision 32 1989
sail sfbay at 5:04pm 01.12.21
You might find these threads on the same subject helpful: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads
Conditioning new batteries.
Stu Jackson at 4:56pm 01.12.21
There are probably a gazillion boats with 6V banks in series/parallel. I read a TON of boating webs
Battery location H31' (83-87)
Tally Ho at 4:56pm 01.12.21
My PO turned the foot well under the nav table into a battery box. I have two group 31 flooded batt
Victron Smart Battery Shunt
jssailem at 4:50pm 01.12.21
Thank you. Hoping that I will get to the boat by February so I can install the Balmer SG200 hardware
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration
CaptainRan at 4:28pm 01.12.21
My outhaul goes about 3/4ths forward along the boom to a cleat. Actually, I'm askin' anyone who care
Conditioning new batteries.
heritage at 4:21pm 01.12.21
Couldn't you parallel the two batteries for a few days and let them settle to the same voltages. Th

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