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Keel Shield/Guard Mel at 3:52am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1014 Has anyone installed the Keel Shield/Guard I've seen adverized in boating mags, and have you had goo
How much do I sand a stripped bottom to prep? Rob - at 3:27am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1319 The bottom is all stripped. Whew! The paint was zipping off in places so I'll use 202 to dewax. The
Hunter 240 - Water Ballast Opening plate on hull Don at 3:20am 05.03.04 Smaller Boats 4/1210 Is there supposed to be a rubber gasket between the plate (that closes the water ballast entry openi
re plumb water system Rob at 3:08am 05.03.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1463 Hello Peggyon my long list of projects...this coming layup "after this sailing year" I want to rebu
designing a yacht club burgy steve at 2:51am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1749 we are just starting a new yact club and are interested in designing a burgy.does anyone have any w
Rundown of Displacements Dan at 2:45am 05.03.04 Trailer Sailors 2/1396 I'm searching high and low for a new sailboat to haul around with my astro van between lake michigan
Winch Question??? Up Mast?? :0 PJ at 2:20am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 18/1237 Ok, now I am new to this. I know how to pull up the sails with the winch, BUTTTT how do you back it
Bottom coat for rudder Michael at 2:05am 05.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/840 I've heard that Hunter recommends the colour of antifouling paint for rudder should be white only, e
Check your winch mount bolts! Jonathan Costello at 2:02am 05.03.04 Smaller Boats 0/828 Just wanted to pass this on. Taking advantage of a rainy day to check for leaks last weekend on my 1
Oil lamp as anchor light John at 1:47am 05.03.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1602 Is it illegal to use an oil lamp hanging from the boom as an anchor light. I have seen this done, bu
leak in aft cabin Rob McLaughlin at 1:42am 05.03.04 Big Boats 4/1046 Recently bought a 1999 36mkII, and I'm trying to troubleshoot a "wet mattress" in the aft cabin. Lo
Stantion Bases (Extruded Aluminum Type) Joey at 1:39am 05.03.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1036 Does anyone out there know of a supplier of extruded aluminum stantion bases for a 1985 31' Hunter?
Painting Under the Cradle Supports Mike Hopton at 1:05am 05.03.04 Big Boats 4/1923 Before doing something I might regret, I will consult the collectivewisdom of the list. Our 356 has
Shallow Bilge Problems Kevin Higgins at 12:13am 05.03.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/2061 I recently purchased a 1984 Hunter 27. I really like the boat with one exception. The bilge is so
Informal 'survey' Diane at 11:47pm 05.02.04 Ask An Oday Owner 16/976 OK, fellow boaters, I'd like to get your opinion on something. We patronized a local sailing store
what year is this sail boat Rich at 11:26pm 05.02.04 Smaller Boats 3/937 I have have come across a catalina 22 . I'm interested in getting the year it was built, the s/n # 8
Can't Get Yanmar 3GMF Above 2600 RPM Joe Mullee at 11:26pm 05.02.04 Ask All Sailors 13/1845 I have a 1983 Yanmar 3GMF in a 1983 Hunter 34. Since I bought the boat three years ago I had to repl
Spreader repair Henry Heath at 11:11pm 05.02.04 Big Boats 2/1161 I have 1983 34' Hunter and need to replace lower spreader. Anyone know where to find replacements?
Ground w/out engine Paul at 10:53pm 05.02.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/942 The Atomic 4 is currently out of my boat, being rebuilt. What is the optimal way to ground the batt
West Marine hose fitting warning Tim at 10:45pm 05.02.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1721 I rebuilt my entire sanitation system this past off season. I bought the 1 1/2 inch elbows for this

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COVID Testing jssailem at 6:27am 12.14.20 SO, No real noticable side effects to speak of.
Mounting turning block to the base of the mast RoyS at 6:13am 12.14.20 I would pay the riggers to remove the mast for installation of an organizer plate. While the mast is
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 5:33am 12.14.20 All, Honda 9.9HP Long Shaft My question is not about the detail of the break-in but the issues I mi
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 5:30am 12.14.20 Who are "they"? All, Honda 9.9HP Long Shaft My question is not about the detail of the break-in b
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes. Parsons at 5:30am 12.14.20 Congratulations on the (potential) new boat. Remember to budget a few boat-bucks at each end for lif
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? All U Get at 5:26am 12.14.20 How do you break in an outboard on a Mac26s if you do not want to go beyond hull speed given that t
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? SailingLoto at 4:39am 12.14.20 what motor?
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay sailme88 at 3:45am 12.14.20 Duct tape will most likely pull apart. Stitch the butts together to pull them through. There may b
Opinion on Keel Crack Davidasailor26 at 3:05am 12.14.20 Given some of the history of the 302 and 322 series (search the archives) I think it would be best t
COVID Testing kappykaplan at 2:48am 12.14.20 I feelsh?? ? ???? ???? ??????? ????? ? ? ????, ??? ???? ????? ???. ??????? ???? ????? ?????. "I fe
Jabsco Compact Electric Head John AL at 2:27am 12.14.20 Thank you Peggie and David!!! I'll definitely look at the Dometic!!
COVID Testing S/V Honu at 1:54am 12.14.20 You should know by now what happens when you volunteer:facepalm:;) I had enough science experiments
Jabsco Compact Electric Head David in Sandusky at 1:53am 12.14.20 We have used our MSD for 21 years with no maintenance, and no odors. (Using Odorlos as directed?)
COVID Testing justsomeguy at 12:21am 12.14.20 So you're chilling now?
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? justsomeguy at 12:16am 12.14.20 How do you break in an outboard on a Mac26s if you do not want to go beyond hull speed given that t
reverse polarity A/C main breaker LeslieTroyer at 10:42pm 12.13.20 The reverse polarity light only indicates the is voltage between the neutral wire and ground. This
Opinion on Keel Crack Joe at 10:31pm 12.13.20 As long as the keel boats are well seated it's an easy fix. Here's an suggested fix of a common kee
Opinion on Keel Crack jssailem at 9:20pm 12.13.20 Hi Berk welcome to your first post on the forum. do not know about a 302? The image looks like the
Copper oxidation in bilge Claude L.-Auger at 8:03pm 12.13.20 "I would love to send a picture, but my phone does not want to load them to my computer." No differ
Jabsco Compact Electric Head Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:53pm 12.13.20 Which model Jabsco toilet are you considering? However, no matter which one, you'll still have ho

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