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26M Bimini David at 2:52am 02.05.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1014 I already have an aftermarket bimini for my 26M but would like to know where I can find curtains for
Anyone upgrade their alternator on the Westerbeke Chuck at 1:32am 02.05.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 25/7659 I have a 331 and am looking to upgrade my stock alternator on the Westerbeke 30b (27hp) with a Balma
Topping lift rigging for H34 Gary Breeds at 1:17am 02.05.04 Big Boats 4/1023 Just acquired a 84 Hunter, was interested in anyone's suggestions on how they rigged the hiking pole
WANT TO BUY USED 240 OR 23.5 EMAIL: mime@tiac.net at 12:48am 02.05.04 Other Sailboats 1/781 I am looking for a Hunter 240 or 23.5 built in 1995 or newer.I live in Massachusetts so it should b
whats are the differences of a 36 and a 36 mkII Dave H at 12:46am 02.05.04 Big Boats 15/6442 I am looking to buy a Catalina (selling a Freeport 41, down sizing). what are the differences betwee
Relocating to Texas gulf coast. what good sailing Carl Hedin at 8:20pm 02.04.04 Destinations 6/3167 We will be relocating to Texas and need to know where is good Marina's with good access to the gulf
Staysail John Armstrong at 10:41am 02.04.04 Big Boats 5/793 I recently purchased a 1997 Hunter Passage 450. It has the staysail optional forestay but no sail.
Anchor Light Wire Removal Rodney at 10:00am 02.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/940 I have an anchor light problem on my H 336. The wires to my anchor light are shorting out and I nee
Deck Leaks in 1984 Hunter 34 Brad Hoff at 8:40am 02.04.04 Big Boats 2/991 I read about some past posts on problems with the deck leaking on Hunter 34 models. I just pulled th
forward hatch cover Mike at 8:35am 02.04.04 Smaller Boats 0/849 Has anyone replaced their forward hatch cover with a modern, smoked glass one?Does one exist that w
oops, I lost my link, help me find parts Steve at 8:24am 02.04.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/834 Someone gave me a link to a place to get parts for the 26x and older macgregors about 3 weeks ago..t
Opening lights - not seating by 1/8" Patrick Randall at 7:58am 02.04.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/858 Has anyone had the problem with the overhead opening lights? When dogged down, I can lift them all b
Outboard Motor Bracket Doug at 7:48am 02.04.04 Smaller Boats 2/1042 I need to upgrade my outboard motor bracket. I'd like to install one that will accept the newer four
Cutlass Bearing Replacement Henry Rozanski at 7:07am 02.04.04 Big Boats 17/1682 I have a "Frozen propeller stuffing box on a 1996 P-42. I decided the easiest way to fix it is to pu
Deck Leak? Rick at 6:53am 02.04.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1262 The 1985 Beneateau 305 we are using from time to time has a wet starboard bunk in the forepeak appar
H40 Rigging Aaron at 5:46am 02.04.04 Big Boats 3/905 I am putting together my new-to-me H40 and have some questions regarding the rigging. Firstly the I
Help a dream. Tom Hull at 4:47am 02.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1072 I truly appreciate the spirited woman. I have since before I left the prairie for the Navy in '87,
Standing on one leg Gerry Griffin at 4:30am 02.04.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/770 Am I bonkers?. Maybe so,but I was wondering as I saw a P42 taken out on slings.Will it stand up on
Hanging Locker Conversion Gary at 4:20am 02.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1319 Is it just me or do others regard their hanging locker as wasted space? Anybody ever seen (or consid
Cabin lights Jack Spencer at 3:34am 02.04.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1038 The orginal cabin light have rusted and yellowed over the years and I would like to replace them. W

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Bulkheads Dug22 at 6:44am 11.19.20 1987
Bulkheads LakeShark at 6:42am 11.19.20 If your only in the slip you can remove the upper shrouds and chainplates as the forward and aft low
Boat Identification - Need Help JDE at 6:25am 11.19.20 Great suggestions, thanks. I think it being a kit built boat is the most likely circumstance consid
Bulkheads cb32863 at 6:07am 11.19.20 Also, is it o.k. to disconnect the chain plates from the bulk heads with the mast up? Are the bulk
Boat Identification - Need Help 31seahorse at 6:00am 11.19.20 The registration numbers on the bow might offer some additional information. A question to the pres
Square sail (1) DougM at 5:54am 11.19.20 I had the privilege of volunteering at Jamestown Settlement in Virginia for a few years. During the
Orca Attacks? joker460 at 5:53am 11.19.20 Nah, He's the son of Edmund
Orca Attacks? Lazy1 at 5:47am 11.19.20 The problem with sailing the Lakes is when the Gales of November come early! They were right on ti
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising Captain Larry-DH at 5:41am 11.19.20 I have a BG vulcan 7 on my 27 footer and it's a perfect size. My boat's tiller steering prompted m
non skid RoyS at 5:35am 11.19.20 Take a look at Kiwigrip non skid paint. Water based, requires little prep, very forgiving, and easy
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising thinwater at 5:34am 11.19.20 I've been sailing for 40 years, but only in the last 20 have I used depth sounders and GPS. Coastal
Chart plotters or "Fish Finders" for cruising Captain Larry-DH at 5:26am 11.19.20
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"? Justin_NSA at 5:20am 11.19.20 I didn't have a long shaft on my 26S, but you're rudder is still deeper than that. You should do fin
Selden Furlex system Halyard Deflector Gary Ryan at 5:15am 11.19.20 All great input! Got a hold of Facnor and they say our furling system is a Profurl Basic 35. Looks
non skid rgranger at 4:58am 11.19.20 Make a paste out of lye and garden lime and smear it over the paint. 5lb bag of lime and 3 cups of
Which long shaft OB would you choose for the 26S or D? The 20" or 25"? rgranger at 4:55am 11.19.20 I have the tohatsu sail pro 6 ho More than enough motor
Orca Attacks? TimFromLI at 4:43am 11.19.20 cousin of John Lightfoot Kennedy
Windlass relacement - Catalina 34mk2 sailme88 at 4:20am 11.19.20 I have a foredeck windlass powered by Armstrong... it gets the best of my 36 YOA son in law...at som
A sad day sailme88 at 4:08am 11.19.20 He succeeded in one industry where Tucker failed in another...His legacy will reflect his high stand
A sad day Will Gilmore at 3:04am 11.19.20 Every sailboat designer today should bow their heads for this man. It sounds like he was quite the

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