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Backstay tensioner for H30 88-94 Patrick Randall at 2:04am 11.28.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/741 Has anyone added adjustable backstay tension to a H30 88-94? If so, did you re-use the existing back
new boat, new locale, 20-25mph winds Richard at 2:01am 11.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/899 I have just bought MacGregor 26s. I have sailed a hobie 16 for a year and a half, and have been on
Prop Problems Gary Gibson at 1:40am 11.28.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/848 I a some what new to boating and I need some advise.I bought a used 1997 26X with a Honda 50hp. The
Rainwater Leak Gary Peaden at 9:39pm 11.27.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1005 1976 Fixed keel 25. I am converting the little compartment forward of the v-berth to an anchor locke
bent rudder post Dennis at 9:33pm 11.27.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1886 When we remove the rudder from our 1981 C'C 30 for drying out and glass repair, it became obvious th
Greg Emmerson Mark at 1:58pm 11.25.03 Smaller Boats 5/967 I have been trying to email Greg at Hunter but they come back undelivered!Can anyone help with perh
used oday daysailer Marklangford at 1:02pm 11.25.03 Day Sailers 2/1166 I Dear AllI have just purchased a 1974 oday 16.7 feet and it is in need of some help. I hate to see
Rigging a Hunter 26 Ed Schaefer at 12:55pm 11.25.03 Smaller Boats 3/1416 I am buying a 1995 Hunter 26. My question concerns raising the mast. I do not have an owner's manua
Dismasting Bob at 12:33pm 11.25.03 Ask All Sailors 7/1262 Most of us have never experienced it, but I'm interested in hearing from forum members who have. If
3 Blade prop Paul Breeding at 11:47am 11.25.03 Ask An Oday Owner 6/939 When I pull the boat this coming spring to repaint I am thinking of replacing the prop with a 3 blad
Small boat battery wiring help George H260 at 11:46am 11.25.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1142 Working on a H260 DC wiring project. Moving origiinal battery and adding an additional battery. Don
Gelcoat Repairs; Get MacGregor Gelcoat? Samuel G. Kramer at 10:23am 11.25.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2014 I have two spots on my 2002 26X hull to repair the gelcoat due to rough landings. A friend suggeste
Are Railing Screws Fastened Beneath the Deck? Samuel G. Kramer at 10:12am 11.25.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/924 I am replacing the port quarter railing on my 2002 26X. It looks like I can simply take the existin
SELAH Sails to Puerto Vallarta (1) Rick D at 8:12am 11.25.03 Destinations 12/2666 Cruise of the S/V SELAH from Marina del Rey, California to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Novembe
Motor Tilting Michael at 7:05am 11.25.03 Smaller Boats 2/880 I was wondering if anyone had any tips on modifying one's outboard for easier tilting. It isn't t
Keel Clearance for trailer '88 Hunter 23 Simon at 6:37am 11.25.03 Smaller Boats 5/984 Hi again, I will be buying a Hunter 23 and using a trailer that I had for a Catalina 22. I seek guid
Sump Pump electrical connection Ed at 6:26am 11.25.03 Big Boats 3/749 The sump pump in my 426 is wired to a float switch and to the panel (obviously). But I want to remo
Disconnecting water manifold lines Ed at 6:22am 11.25.03 Big Boats 1/956 I need to drain my cockpit shower - don't want to drain the entire boat only a few nights that will
Mounting a Dinghy Engine Dan Breitenbach at 5:22am 11.25.03 Big Boats 9/1031 I am looking to see where you mount a dinghy engine on the Hunter 386. The taffrail does not appear
Sailboat Manufacter Information Barry Lenoble at 4:55am 11.25.03 Ask All Sailors 15/2289 Hello,Where can I find information on a number of 30-34' sailboats from the early 80's? I would l

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Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel Justin_NSA at 5:48pm 09.22.20 30mm = 1 3/16". 25 - 26mm is approx 1" https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/length/mm-to-inch.html
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer sail sfbay at 5:36pm 09.22.20 Consider applying penetrating oil. If that does not free up the nut/bolt then suggest cutting the bo
Orca Attacks? Lazy1 at 5:32pm 09.22.20 Oddly enough, someone has taken the time to post a map of sightings...
Orca Attacks? justsomeguy at 5:29pm 09.22.20 Wonder if depth sounders had anything to do with this?
91 Seaward 23 Portholes sesmith at 5:26pm 09.22.20 Try Manship for your questions. I believe they manufactured the portlights on the earlier Seawards.
Old propane tank Tally Ho at 5:17pm 09.22.20 I changed the fitting that connects to the tank to the newer fitting. They can be hand tightened an
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel Ron20324 at 5:03pm 09.22.20 drill several practice holes to get a feel for it 30mm is really close to 3/4" Hhmmm... and I al
S2 9.2a electrical control panels kandrzejczyk at 4:53pm 09.22.20 I own a S2 9.2C and I have replaced my main DC and AC panels with one combo panel: Blue Sea 8408 . Y
Reinforcement areas HD74 at 4:51pm 09.22.20 Thanks I appreciate the help. Do you think I need reinforcement at the winches
What is a good replacement for MS-RA205? Davidasailor26 at 4:47pm 09.22.20 We have a Polyplanar MRD87i - https://www.polyplanar.com/product/mrd87i-ipx6-marine-radio. Has USB a
Ranger 22 Cushions constablet at 4:44pm 09.22.20 Thanks so much! Indeed this is the way to go - custom cut. Finding anything custom-fit for a R22
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel jaysweet at 4:35pm 09.22.20 Take your care when drilling that hole with the step bit. You will be tempted to put the bit all th
Orca Attacks? Dave Groshong at 4:30pm 09.22.20 The Orca probably just had a bad day and was a little grumpy.
O'Day 322 Wing Keel width (2) AndreNJ11 at 4:27pm 09.22.20 You just bounce off. Congratulations on your purchase. ! Speaking of groundings in mud, (Delaw
Orca Attacks? Will Gilmore at 4:22pm 09.22.20 How do they even KNOW they're mating calls? ;) Sounds a lot like a joke the Old Man use to tell abo
O'Day 322 Wing Keel width SailingCal21 at 4:06pm 09.22.20 Yes please keep us posted.
Dining Table Refurbishment or Replacement Tim Mills at 4:02pm 09.22.20 This is a great question. The salon table on this boat is a complex mechanical contraption complete
Bottom Paint and Anode Replecement sail sfbay at 3:54pm 09.22.20 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Hunter 49!! My two cents is ..........if your
Bottom Paint and Anode Replecement Don S/V ILLusion at 3:52pm 09.22.20 the description he gave you regarding paint sounds like some nonsense generic rhetoric which likely
What is a good replacement for MS-RA205? Mechone at 3:21pm 09.22.20 I installed a pioneer 7 inch DVD stereo at nav station . Has output that goes to tv , remote , blue

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