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Forward hatch does not fit flush on H26 ken lockhart at 10:16am 04.12.04 Smaller Boats 0/690 I purchased a 1996 Hunter 26 a few weeks ago. I noticed the forward hatch does not fit flush. It,s r
Hunter 170 Bob Smith at 10:14am 04.12.04 Day Sailers 1/1365 The hunter 170 is an ecellent boat that is fast and fun to sail. It will beat many other boats on th
partner roger marshutz at 9:32am 04.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 0/868 We love our boat that we have in Marina Del Rey. We would like to find a partner that would like to
Which Lazy Jacks (big main!) Patrick Randall at 9:26am 04.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/782 I'm looking at the Schaefer Lazy jacks for 30' boats but am wondering if I should go to the next siz
Sail sizes for a Mac 25 Chris at 8:36am 04.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1031 I have recently purchaed a new main for my '78 MacGregor 25 and need something less than the 150 Gen
A question of Size John Frank at 8:33am 04.12.04 Big Boats 23/1396 I am a relatively fit 46 year old who currently owns and single-hands a 1989 Hunter30g. While my wi
Gelcoat stain Herb at 8:28am 04.12.04 Smaller Boats 1/856 Hi there. I have asked this question on the gel coat site but need many different thoughts on the su
Gel coat stain Herb at 8:26am 04.12.04 Other Sailboats 2/936 Hi there I almost lost a wheel on the trailer this week ( another story) but everything was saved wi
O'Day Rudder Crack Adam at 8:11am 04.12.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1061 I was painting the hull this weekend and noticed a crack down the forward centerline of the rudder.
Just bought a Catalina 25, what next? Karin Glass at 8:03am 04.12.04 Smaller Boats 3/935 I would like to take a weekend or day lesson on the particulars of the 25. Is there someplace in th
bearing furler denis provost at 7:25am 04.12.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/927 I want to know if someone ever try to change the furler bearing for a oday 302
Engine Drain Cocks FYI Ken Sturgill at 7:05am 04.12.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/913 I changed my antifreeze last summer on my Yanmar 2GM20. This winter I noticed antifreeze in the bil
Sailboat hull numbering Shippy at 6:59am 04.12.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1276 I'm guess this question has been asked a million times before and this probably varies from state to
Need cabin top hatch dzalk at 6:56am 04.12.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/867 I'm looking for a sliding cabin top hatch for a Venture 22'. Any ideas where I could find a used on
CABIN CLEANERS-----CLEANING OF THE CABIN AREAS GREGG WHITTENBERGER at 6:30am 04.12.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/836 HELLO------LOOKING FOR THE BEST WAY AND CLEANING PRODUCT TO CLEAN UP THE INSIDE CABIN FIBERGLASS AND
What Size Pin for OD 25 Mast Step Chris at 5:56am 04.12.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/964 I noticed that one of the two pins (large clevis looking pin)holding my mast to the mast step is mis
bow thruster on386 hunter ken at 5:53am 04.12.04 Big Boats 8/1709 I am asking anyone with the 380 or 386 hull if they have installed a bow thruster. The replies I hav
Memory Foam Question Bob F at 5:49am 04.12.04 Big Boats 4/732 Does this stuff hold water?? Just courious if its "open" cell or "closed". I guess its ok to use in
Skimmar SG Scott21072 at 5:35am 04.12.04 Ask All Sailors 7/6736 I have a small 12 ft sailboat that aquired a couple of years back. I've restored it and it makes a g
Autohelm fluxgate compass position on H30? Patrick Randall at 5:09am 04.12.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1122 Anyone have a good location for an Autohelm fluxgate compass on this boat? I was thinking of under t

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Customs Decal Renewal Time jssailem at 5:35am 10.16.20 Last year I was being proactive and planning for the big trip so I ordered it early. $26 went to su
Beneteau 311 spinnaker halyard Sailfanatic at 5:10am 10.16.20 see Adding halyard rollers up the mast head
Adding halyard rollers up the mast head Sailfanatic at 5:08am 10.16.20 My initial response was to say that for a spinnaker halyard, it doe snot matter whats on the masthe
Hawsepipe vent/cowl? (1) TomY at 4:59am 10.16.20 I was wondering if while in my slip or on a mooring I could add some ventilation to my anchor locke
Customs Decal Renewal Time dlochner at 4:51am 10.16.20 Here's the link: https://dtops.cbp.dhs.gov/main/# The CPB is more concerned that you have a decal
Want to mount scuba compressor on deck (1) Will Gilmore at 4:44am 10.16.20 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/5ik3ju_4bmRBxytRoP7if7Us_MHrSdkuhzq8XvpYaleyxiiTF5hW94-06xxr
Stainless cleaner seadaddler at 4:33am 10.16.20
Descaling yanmar 2 cylinders raw water cooling Ziggler at 4:30am 10.16.20 look up product:"salt Away". don't know about vinegar. I used salt away on my yanmar 3gmd raw water
Who "owns" a mooring buoy? Maine Sail at 4:14am 10.16.20 Rules depend upon where you are. Here in Maine it is up to the local town to manage and manage permi
Arched helm seat (1) Shaw_2112 at 3:46am 10.16.20 Sounds like a nice trip! My boat has a slightly different take on sitting at the helm. One feature
Neglected boats Will Gilmore at 3:37am 10.16.20 I consider posting pictures of private property with intent to shame are unacceptable and like you
Stainless cleaner CYQK at 2:23am 10.16.20 Nick Rich is correct spotless stainless works great for normal use. If your stainless needs a major
Adding halyard rollers up the mast head S/Y Obelix at 1:58am 10.16.20
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel jssailem at 10:06pm 10.15.20 The article did suggest replacing the swivel every two or three years, which seem overkill, IMHO.
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Terry Cox at 9:59pm 10.15.20 Before spending your money I would suggest you read Rod's take on them at marinehowto.com. I won't
My new saildrive chuckwayne at 9:21pm 10.15.20 Received another email from Beta UK today. They have done their own mods to the top plate of the Tw
A Short Story About An Anchor Swivel Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 9:13pm 10.15.20 I also don't use a swivel chain to anchor- just a heavy shackle. Never have any trouble at all with
Stainless cleaner Rich Stidger at 9:04pm 10.15.20 Spotless Stainless. Also CitriSurf 2310 Gel. I have used both with essentially equal results. Bot
Customs Decal Renewal Time SoSound at 8:59pm 10.15.20 Some of us 'ole geezers' probably never intended to give them an email, and are very grateful to tho
Dark side?? dLj at 8:49pm 10.15.20 If I were to go to a trawler, I'd likely look for a Diesel Duck in the 40 foot range. dj

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