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DIY Re-bed of Hull/Deck Joint? Dale I at 10:01pm 04.08.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1814 Has anyone had experience doing the re-bed of the hull/deck joint on a 30'+ vessel?Aside from the
A fantastic yacht.... joe at 7:15pm 04.08.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1304 Check out the Discovery Channel's recent feature on mega-yachts.... The sailing yacht Hyperion (I th
Cable change inside Merriman YS Pedestal ??? Bob at 4:08pm 04.08.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1181 I just bought a used boat and I need to do preventative maintenance (replace shift and throttle cabl
Shower hose replacement Lyle Hanna at 1:56pm 04.08.04 Big Boats 2/966 I need to replace the shower hose on my 35.5. It seems the only way to access it is to remove part o
Water strainer Dalace at 1:14pm 04.08.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/947 This may sounds like a stupid question but I'm new to maintenace and need help. I'm in the process o
How About Power Washing Fiber Glass Hull For Wax? Jim at 12:59pm 04.08.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1225 Hi all, Well, it looks like Spring may finally be upon us here in the cold, wet Northeast of '03=
Removing Old Velcro arturo devitalis at 12:21pm 04.08.04 Smaller Boats 4/1186 The cockpit velcro needs replacement. What's the best way to clean that off after peeling off the o
Bruce Anchors for 356 Jack at 12:15pm 04.08.04 Big Boats 16/1385 I was wondering if anyone had bought a bruce anchor for their 356 and what size they had. The danfo
Rudder breakage survey Mike Walker at 10:46am 04.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1821 I had a complete rudder failure recently in a Hunter 456. The seas were rough and we were running be
Rudder breakage Mike Walker at 10:44am 04.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/814 I had a complete rudder failure recently in a Hunter 456. The seas were rough and we were running be
new rudder Doug Hurd at 8:59am 04.08.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/934 I have a 26d, 1988. I need to build a new rudder. I have seen some designs with a block of some so
Any Cherubini's for sale in California Susan Annala at 8:39am 04.08.04 The Cherubini Hunters 1/996 Ahoy...I am looking for a H' Cherubini....I have a client that is looking for one. Any for sale in
Head room on Mac 22 Rodger at 8:17am 04.08.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1216 I now sail a Oday Mariner but I'm looking for something I can spend nights on with my wife. Could s
drive shaft don mantle at 8:11am 04.08.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/940 MY 35.5 HAS A 24HP YANMAR, IS THE LENGTH OF THE SHAFT THE SAME AS WITH A 27HP ENGINE. I THINK IT IS
Shrinking boltrope Danny Evers at 8:07am 04.08.04 Smaller Boats 7/925 How do you fix this problem? I read where you remove the stitching on the rope at bottom of sail, bu
Buying a 321 Chris7543 at 7:30am 04.08.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1164 Hi All,I am looking at purchasing a 1996 321. I plan to do my own survey before calling in a pro;
trailer for hunter 34 Dave at 7:04am 04.08.04 Big Boats 1/1556 Looking for assistance with purchase of used trailer anywhere from Minnesota area to the East Coast
Leave boat with tuned rig? John at 6:40am 04.08.04 Smaller Boats 5/1085 I'm wondering what most folks do when leaving the boat in a slip for a couple weeks or so - slack th
Sail a 356 in Barnegat Bay? Paul at 5:54am 04.08.04 Big Boats 5/1095 Anyone sail a 356 or new 36 in Barnaget Bay? Any problems with the 4'11" shoal draft?
Engine Size Frank at 5:51am 04.08.04 Day Sailers 13/2074 I have a hardy little 2.5 horsepower Tohatsu engine on my 170 that runs great. It has one forward ge

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Through deck wires for mast lights jrussnogle at 7:40pm 12.31.20
New Sails - advice? Georgedoyle at 7:37pm 12.31.20 We went with North NP Tour radial laminate sails.they are lighter and thinner than Dacron. Very low
Explains a LOT Project_Mayhem at 7:31pm 12.31.20 Sorry to hear your transmission went out. At least it the overheating issue was an easy find. I wond
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 Project_Mayhem at 7:21pm 12.31.20 My grab handles were obviously hand positioned and drilled as well.... Everything is +/- .75" Yest
Holding tank manual pump issue (1) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:16pm 12.31.20 First...this is your first boat and you can take comfort in knowing that NONE of us were born knowin
Got a new sailing dinghy jssailem at 7:06pm 12.31.20 Did you see the bend system in the video used by Lou the shipwright? He took a metal bar. Bent 90
Through deck wires for mast lights thinwater at 7:04pm 12.31.20 So put a cable clamp next to the socket. Now you have two means of retention. Besides, there are
Through deck wires for mast lights jssailem at 7:01pm 12.31.20 Most certainly. Especially if the loads are LED's and the wires are 14 gauge.
Do you have a SYSTEM when you go sailing... jssailem at 6:59pm 12.31.20 It is not surprising that you guys have plans. Maybe not written down but in your head. Just like a
Through deck wires for mast lights Mark Maulden at 6:55pm 12.31.20
Berth headroom 36 vs 38 quadrille38 at 6:28pm 12.31.20 That is also the way I do it, but it remains acrobatic in the dark:cool: yeah and as I get older
New Hunter 38 owner (2) quadrille38 at 6:25pm 12.31.20 Congratulations we went from a Catalina 34 to our 2008 Hunter 38. She was a dealer demo that we pur
New Hunter 38 owner sail sfbay at 5:52pm 12.31.20 Congratulations..........nice looking boat!! We really liked our 2004 Hunter 386.
Ice Chest Insulation MikeHoncho at 5:28pm 12.31.20 Sounds like you are making a case to add refrigeration! My Hunter 280 had an icebox, but no refrig
Do you have a SYSTEM when you go sailing... capta at 5:18pm 12.31.20 We've been sailing as a team long enough that we're pretty laid back about the whole thing. I belie
Got a new sailing dinghy shemandr at 4:58pm 12.31.20
Do you have a SYSTEM when you go sailing... kappykaplan at 4:46pm 12.31.20 I can identify with me, myself and I!! :beer:
Do you have a SYSTEM when you go sailing... Terry Cox at 4:41pm 12.31.20 Me, myself and I do a pretty good job of getting into and out of the slip without banging things up.
Got a new sailing dinghy Davidasailor26 at 4:28pm 12.31.20
Special Sailing Days Terry Cox at 4:10pm 12.31.20 Here's to a good cruise!:beer: Amen, Bro. Blind Bay is very nice during the season, but exposed to

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