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Help with decision on spinnaker David at 12:56pm 04.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 9/970 I am trying to make a decision on a spinaker, its a CS measures 21 feet x 38.5 feet and not sure of
Keel Bolt Tension Captain Dave at 12:52pm 04.22.04 Big Boats 4/1251 I have a 2002 H-356. When putting on the hard in the fall, the keel had separated from the boat on t
Halyard block for cruising spinnaker Chip Giles at 11:40am 04.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1018 I have a Mac 25 and want to purchase a cruising spinnaker. I've got this crazy idea that I want to a
Lewmar Port Gaskets Jim S. at 10:03am 04.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1238 I am having a problem finding out where to get black gasketing material for my Lewmar ports. West Ma
It's raining "INSIDE" Sailr99 at 9:59am 04.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 9/1063 Have a 1984 H-31Anytime it rains, or I use a hose on the cabin sea hood, water leaks into the boat
Looking for sail repair in AZ (or California) Jim Doe at 9:36am 04.22.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1059 Hi, I've got a tattered leach on my Cat-25 mainsail. Can anyone recommend a sail loft that does affo
Stanchion tube removal David at 9:36am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1206 I have to replace a couple of the stanchion tubes on Cindino as they have been bent. But I can't for
Briggs out board Timmr at 9:19am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 2/1052 I'm in the market for a new outboard.I can geta brand new Briggs and Stratton for a very good price.
Transmission Fluid Tim Welsh at 9:13am 04.22.04 Big Boats 5/1247 I just bought a new fluid evacuator and am going to use it this weekend to change the motor oil and
Centerboard Problem Andy B at 8:36am 04.22.04 Day Sailers 4/1674 When I tried to launch my boat for the first time this season, I found that I could not fully retrac
426 DS "bleeding eyebrow" Ed at 8:28am 04.22.04 Big Boats 5/1336 My problem is water leaking out from under the eyebrow when the boat heels or rocks. Seems the wate
Vibration at 2300 rpm Lou at 8:10am 04.22.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/851 I have an 18 hp Yanmar 2GM20F. At 2300-2500 rpms there is vibration. Below 2300 and above 2500 the v
Catalina 27 Shroud Chainplates Blair Bugher at 7:59am 04.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/2202 Am looking at a 1986 Catalina 27. There is evidence of moisture in the cabin bulkhead where the shro
Forced Air for C-350 Mark at 7:34am 04.22.04 Big Boats 4/1041 I recently purchased a 2004 C-350. I need to install forced air heating. Any reccomendations? Can
topping lift/reef line sizes Richard at 7:17am 04.22.04 Smaller Boats 1/1098 Whew! I FINALLY snaked topping lift and reef lines into the Z-Spar boom on my 1987 H-23. What a pa
Need toping lift advice Kevin at 7:07am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 29/2165 Here's my problem. I need to install a proper toping lift to replace the mickey mouse set-up current
Battery Switches and such David J. at 7:02am 04.22.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1396 Here's a question for all experts... I have the standard 1-2-Both-Off battery switch but only 1 bat
Boom to the mast connecter Ray at 6:05am 04.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/988 HiGuys, I trailered my 26x over from Mayo Maryland to Woodbidge Virginia at the weekend and lost the
Bigger boat?? Jim at 6:00am 04.22.04 Big Boats 2/791 What was the most significant factor in choosing the boat you own? Price, availability, time spent
Main Halyard Peter Barton at 5:54am 04.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 2/987 Does anyone have the correct specs (length, thickness etc) for a main halyard? My old one is badly f

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Vibration in Yanmar at 2200 rpm in forward only JoeWhite at 7:11pm 01.11.21 Check for cracked alternator bracket. Ask me how I know. I had a similar vibrations that became seve
Vibration in Yanmar at 2200 rpm in forward only Mike Oldak at 6:51pm 01.11.21 my diesel mechanic told me that this was a bad year for algae and that it could unbalance the prop.
Dual headstays Jackdaw at 6:44pm 01.11.21 No noticeable performance degradation at all. The only practical issue will have is during tacking,
Cracks in keel Don S/V ILLusion at 6:06pm 01.11.21 I'm going with your previous post... I looked into it more closely and there is a thin layer of wha
Funny Friday!!! DArcy at 6:01pm 01.11.21 Of course they are pretty good with all sorts of other weapons... I'm not great with a gun but don
Cracks in keel Ken Cross at 5:55pm 01.11.21 I'd grind it down and put a few layers of fiberglass on it. If you keep it on a trailer, just follow
AIS Receive Problem Identification jssailem at 5:54pm 01.11.21 It happens Richard, that some vessels do not transmit their names relying on the MMSI to identify th
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 5:51pm 01.11.21 Difficulty for some sailors is they are only Great with a 5inch Mounted gun, if they served on a des
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 5:40pm 01.11.21 189025 -Will (Dragonfly)
Problems with Stepping the mast on my 1998 Hunter 240 caverun at 5:17pm 01.11.21 Welcome to the forum! Did you try tightening up that loose nut and see if that pulls it over at all?
Hunter 33 (1981) Main Sail Dave Groshong at 5:01pm 01.11.21 Give me a call if you'd like, I'm always happy to help if I can 877-932-7245 x116 Mon-Fri, 9-3:30
Cracks in keel higgs at 5:00pm 01.11.21 I would definitely not grind this down to bare metal as was suggested. Many encapsulated keels are
P42 generator info Terry Cox at 4:50pm 01.11.21 You're welcome, Jim. Forgot to mention, the model number on our Genset is located on a plate attache
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger? RitSim at 4:42pm 01.11.21 https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool?gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ8lERHTbVkeJv44nTNV
Stability numbers for a Yamaha 33 Arctic Hawk at 4:40pm 01.11.21 Thanks for the numbers. Still looking for Angle of Vanishing Stability, Limit of p[ossitve Stabilit
Battery location H31' (83-87) ShawneH at 4:40pm 01.11.21 I'll look for pics, stand by for a few minutes. I slept in the quarterberth, but there really isn'
Engine alignment issue? Tally Ho at 4:18pm 01.11.21 I would not worry too much while it is on the hard....but you may want to remove the stuffing box an
Battery location H31' (83-87) jmce1587 at 4:05pm 01.11.21 I have 2 lead acid batteries just above the shaft centerline of my H31 with easy access to that area
Cracks in keel SailingLoto at 4:02pm 01.11.21 I'm in the not structural camp. As unpleasant as it will be I'd take it down to gelcoat or even fib
Cracks in keel SailingLoto at 4:00pm 01.11.21 I don't know anything about encapsulated keels, but are you just looking for something to do? Unles

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