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Parts for a 1976 25' Mark Crociati at 10:49pm 03.03.04 Smaller Boats 4/829 Can anyone experienced with refitting/rebuilding older Hunters, suggest a site or company with a com
N.E. Dockage Mark Crociati at 10:44pm 03.03.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1067 Does anyone in the Massachusetts/Rhode Island area know of a place to look for a mooring or slip, (w
Need an inexpensive dinghy. Help Hayden at 10:25pm 03.03.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1407 I need a dinghy for infrequent use (like maybe once a year) and don't want to spend $1000 on one. I
hunter 23 rubrail retainer Dan Walsh at 9:53pm 03.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/914 smashed the white vinyl or plastic retainer piece for the black rub rail. Did it b4 ' ordered 6 ft
Rhodes 22 Bill P. at 9:00pm 03.03.04 Trailer Sailors 5/8958 I want to take a look at this boat since it sounds almost too good to be true and all in 22 feet! I
hull shape patrick at 4:40pm 03.03.04 Ask All Sailors 2/851 Does anyone know of a ersource for comparing one models hull w/ another? To clarify, if i am looki
Future of outboards John Dawson at 12:44pm 03.03.04 Ask All Sailors 16/1352 Overheard a source in the marine industry say 2-cycle outboards are getting phased out in 2006. What
The Four Agreements mike Johns at 12:11pm 03.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/855 The GrandmothersThe Gradmothers of Wisdom Whispered in my ear as the Sound of their voices echoed i
Catalina 34 differences between MK1, Tall Rig, etc Eric Tremblay at 10:30am 03.03.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/6462 Can you tell me what is the difference between a Catalina 34Catalina 34 MK ICatalina 34 SloopCat
Boom Cleat for Outhaul Alan Johnson8370 at 10:02am 03.03.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1221 I am trying to set up the outhaul system on my O25. There is a pully on the end of the boom and two
Long overdue update... Mark Johnson at 9:54am 03.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1150 Hey Peggie...just to let you know that, as suspected, the hoses were permiated. Replaced all the ho
Teak & holly laminate for the sole Mark at 9:14am 03.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/1480 Looking for sources of teak ' holly laminate to make a sole for my'77 C30 cabin. Any suggestions?
Seaworthy/cruising ability of Mac 26s newbie at 8:19am 03.03.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/934 I was wondering about the ability of the Mac 26s (in good condition)to make an extended cruise? One
Experience with Gale Sail? Malcolm Young at 7:14am 03.03.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1701 I have just purchased a C36 tall rig 155% geonoa. Sailing instead of motoring in light winds was my
Ballast Gasket Danny Evers at 6:23am 03.03.04 Smaller Boats 6/1074 I just purchased a 1995 Hunter 26 and decided to change the ballast gasket. I ordered one from hunte
Source for used H27 sails? Naptown Brian at 6:13am 03.03.04 The Cherubini Hunters 6/948 My main and genny are pretty much blown out, probably beyond reconditioning, and I don't want to for
sail size Ian at 6:09am 03.03.04 Big Boats 12/969 I own a 1988 legend 37 that I purchased 2 yrs ago.It came with a small genny sail. I was told when
Shallow Bilges Benny at 6:02am 03.03.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1121 I have heard many owners of the 75-84 27' Hunter complain about the shallow bilge and how the water
Legend 26, overall height on trailer? Steve at 5:59am 03.03.04 Smaller Boats 1/922 Hi Guys,I'm looking at maybe buying a Legend 26 (1996 vintage), but for storage I need to go under
Legend 26, overall height on trailer? Steve at 5:52am 03.03.04 Smaller Boats 1/849 Hi Guys,I'm looking at maybe buying a Legend 26 (1996 vintage), but for storage I need to go under

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Diesel - All Seems Fine, But ... capta at 3:28pm 07.06.20 I'm guessing you didn't get the Racor or spin on to seal properly and you are getting air in the lin
Portable Generator jviss at 3:20pm 07.06.20 I guess not, that no one knows the exact number of generators used by sailors; I assume you mean po
Day Sailing in the Florida Keys stickinthemud57 at 3:11pm 07.06.20 I have had the advantage of always sailing in protected, familiar waters, only venturing to places t
My old stuffing box is shining like a new penny. I think thats a bad thing. jviss at 3:08pm 07.06.20 I, personally, think the green patina is the correct look for all things bronze and copper. It's a
My old stuffing box is shining like a new penny. I think thats a bad thing. IH82BL8 at 2:57pm 07.06.20 Tried vinegar, didn't make any difference. I cleaned it because, when I take something apart, I cle
Diesel - All Seems Fine, But ... kappykaplan at 2:52pm 07.06.20 What does the exhaust look like? Water flow overboard? Any chance you have a small air leak?
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? Alansails at 2:51pm 07.06.20 That is exactly how ours work, Flip the switch once its Red, off and on again its white! Do not unde
Schaefer 2100 furling line kappykaplan at 2:48pm 07.06.20 Turning off the wind and using the main to blanket the jib also works.
How Do I turn off my cockpit lights? rpwillia at 2:47pm 07.06.20 Oh, oh. I thought you had some special led bulb and/or socket that switched between red/white. Y
Found a 2003 C310 rpwillia at 2:43pm 07.06.20 Just got back from my marina and they had to sand down the entire bottom due to the paint coating d
Fresh water leak B40 Ron20324 at 2:37pm 07.06.20
H260 - Thinking about repowering to a saildrive Crazy Dave Condon at 2:37pm 07.06.20 A lot of engineering and a lot of cost not to mention a lot of the rear berth would be gone for a sa
Fuel filter relocation twodzusfittings at 2:36pm 07.06.20 That CG document number won't pass muster. It is not permanenly attached. I removed mine and put t
The WTF Thread rpwillia at 2:32pm 07.06.20 What did you capture? Looks like it has an eyeball checking you out... Remnants of a 1 gallon mil
Portable Generator Crazy Dave Condon at 2:30pm 07.06.20 Does anyone know how many generators are used by sailors and how many reported incidents to include
Portable Generator fbcoache at 2:25pm 07.06.20 Excellent advise and info everyone. When I spend the night out I'm looking for a small cove where I
Hunter 260 Bilge Question Crazy Dave Condon at 2:20pm 07.06.20 The hull to deck joint is probably cracked advising the poster what to look for as to leaks and how
My old stuffing box is shining like a new penny. I think thats a bad thing. Morgan donor at 2:04pm 07.06.20 Try vinegar next time. You won't need a respirator. It'll do the same thing, a bit safer to boot. Pu
Schaefer 2100 furling line leo310 at 2:03pm 07.06.20 I agree with you John but what we do is let the sheet out a little then furl it in this removes some
engine will not remain running when shift into gear Brian D at 1:58pm 07.06.20 Sounds like a load issue. Prop too big causing the engine to work harder torque wise, or possibly th

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