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Holding Tanks John Coleman at 11:46pm 03.16.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1130 Hi PeggyI have a H37C and I was wondering if I could use a storage compartment in the vee-berth as
Engine zincs - does it have one Ron Dolbier at 12:23pm 03.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1076 I have a 1991 Hunter 28 with a fresh water cooled Yanmar 2GM20F diesel. In reviewing the eng. manual
Spinnaker options? Arthur Jenkins at 12:06pm 03.16.04 Smaller Boats 1/862 Recently purchased an H216. I have not sailed using a Spinnaker. I did not purchase the Spinnaked op
Lazy Jacks Mel, at 11:46am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1086 I want to make a Lazy Jack system for my boat, but have never seen any in use. The pictures I've see
(Rehab your Cushions) mike Johns at 11:24am 03.16.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1033 I have found this great fabric called softtouch 100% pvc.I think it is the same stuff that comes on
Boston is adding fees for boat slips and moorings Tom at 11:09am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1883 Hi all,Did you know that the City of Boston is working on legislation to add additional registrati
Anchor line Mark Reiland s/v Cattivo I Oday 23 at 10:43am 03.16.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/949 Hi,Anyone ever run into buying an older boat, which was neglected or not used much and find the anc
Zincs - one or two? Paul Hitchcox at 10:43am 03.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 11/1703 Somehow this feels like a silly sailor joke - but I can't tell.In my first few years of sailing (H
Inverter Wiring Mark at 10:03am 03.16.04 The Cherubini Hunters 3/898 I bought my '81 33ft hunter some time ago, knowing it had a 1000W inverter. My problem is I haven't
Hunter 28 holding tank replacement Gary Scheier at 10:02am 03.16.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1432 I just found out that the holding tank on our 1991 Hunter 28 is corroding and leaking into the bilge
Painting Aluminum Mast Tim Cross at 9:59am 03.16.04 Morgan 0/2015 Looking for advice on how to prepare and paint a 30yr.+ aluminum mast. Mast is weather beaten. Would
Sander Dana at 9:27am 03.16.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1090 What kind or type of sander do you use to take off bottom paint and prepare the bottom surface to be
Has anyone sailed the new H-33? Pat at 9:25am 03.16.04 Mid-Size Boats 15/1287 We have seen many posts from folks who have seen and ordered the new 33, but has anyone had the chan
centerboard pendant repair Rob at 9:22am 03.16.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/992 I have 75 O'Day 23 which had a stuck centerboard that came free and now the pendant has pulled the s
Soooooo!! Whoooos.... Alan at 9:04am 03.16.04 Racing 6/1886 ..got their cerws ready to start preping the boat for the upcoming season?? We just got hit with som
How do I teach my dog to relief himself? Joe at 7:31am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 11/1397 I am new to sailing. I also have a new dog and would like to take him with me on the boat. Where and
wheel bearings for `99 Mac trailer steve at 7:13am 03.16.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/947 Has anyone changed their wheel bearings lately and can tell me what size, whether tapered or not, so
Comparing capsize and comfort rates of boats Richard Marble at 7:02am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 21/22036 Here is a list of boats to compare. I have a 1981 Hunter 27. I know from sailing my boat that it f
Removed my Swing Keel - No Problems! Mike at 7:00am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1096 Hey Everyone,This post may apply to swing keel boat owners only, but I think that everyone can bene
Need Tech info Dana Kerr at 5:39am 03.16.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1191 Hi all! I've bought a Columbia 8.7 and trying to get ready for launch. I'd like to torque the keel

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The Proper Prop Daveinet at 11:24am 12.10.20
do you sail in the fog? MikeHoncho at 11:24am 12.10.20 Alcohol in the hand and girl on the arm?
Another Rudder bushing thread- 1990 hunter Legend 35.5 ttibbits at 11:23am 12.10.20 Thanks rgranger! That sounds like a very reasonable solution. Part of my inquiry was to confirm that
do you sail in the fog? jon hansen at 11:18am 12.10.20 fog between the ears maybe
New Boat Owner Help Scott T-Bird at 11:15am 12.10.20 So who picked it up? Paul in Quincy or Andy in Ipswich?
Another Rudder bushing thread- 1990 hunter Legend 35.5 rgranger at 11:11am 12.10.20 What if you split the difference in your two plans and chisseled some of the lip away from the bushi
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! rgranger at 11:04am 12.10.20 I don't think either is an odd question, under the circumstances. Making hundreds of calls or more
Water in bilge of Beneteau 361 Ben4195 at 11:00am 12.10.20 I had that EXACT same problem. Turned out the fill hose for the aft water tank had a crack in it, r
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! MikeHoncho at 10:54am 12.10.20
Anyone have pics of mast lowering Bridle attachment? rgranger at 10:49am 12.10.20
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! SoSound at 10:43am 12.10.20 I don't think either is an odd question, under the circumstances. Making hundreds of calls or more
Coolant Smoke or more? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 12.10.20 @Ralph Johnstone, I bring this to your attention. I think we're on the wrong side of the fine lin
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! MikeHoncho at 10:28am 12.10.20
New Boat Owner Help Hunter216 at 10:27am 12.10.20 Its a Legnos Mystic, not Regal. Safely setup? It is not covered, they want $600 to shrink wrap it.
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! jssailem at 10:23am 12.10.20 I following your progress. Kinda wish I could cruise a bit. Maybe after the first of the year.
Coolant Smoke or more? smokey73 at 10:23am 12.10.20 Hey, I never close my through hulls. The sink drain is always open. Do you leave your boat in t
Coolant Smoke or more? Ralph Johnstone at 10:22am 12.10.20 As an update, went down, refilled the heat exchange tank, had lost maybe half a gallon? And recover
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! MikeHoncho at 10:21am 12.10.20
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! jssailem at 10:20am 12.10.20
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! jssailem at 10:18am 12.10.20 Making hundreds of calls or more a day, off a list, it would be possible to call the wrong number

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