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Motoring with the 26M Kirk M at 6:26pm 10.14.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/938 I've had my new 26M with a 50 HP Honda for 2 months now. According to the manual, MacGregor recomme
Should I buy a 423 or 393? a Beneteau? Mark at 3:36pm 10.14.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1571 I am new to Beneteau but have been impressed with what I've seen. I like to hear the opinions of so
Advice on batten tension Bob at 2:25pm 10.14.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1504 On a main with 4 full battens, what "rules-of-thumb" apply to adjusting batten tension in various wi
Keel bulb H34 John C at 2:20pm 10.14.03 Big Boats 8/1295 I think the Hunter 34 could benefit from a bit of lead on the bottom of the keel. Stiffen the boat a
question for those who sailed both keels... Rich SantaColoma at 1:19pm 10.14.03 Ask An Oday Owner 2/905 I have a 1973 O'Day 22. I'm looking at all different ways which I might be able to modify my trailer
This Years's Projects Jim Legere at 12:12pm 10.14.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/933 Well, CALYPSO is coming out of the water this Friday, so its time to plan the winter's projects...ho
how do you remove the rudder on oday 31 jeff g at 12:06pm 10.14.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1143 I need to remove my rudder for repairs .want the easy quick way while its in the travel lift.
H37C Dodger Richard McDonald at 11:52am 10.14.03 The Cherubini Hunters 4/987 Well, a nice first sailing season with our H37C is coming to a close on lake Michigan. Two more week
Rod tension Doug Dunbar at 11:51am 10.14.03 Bigger Boats 1/1094 I need to tune my standing rigging. The rod rigging below decks seem to be too tight. I have dempl
Lectrasan question George Kornreich at 10:31am 10.14.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1150 Hi Peggie,How reliable is the Lectrasan system. I've told that it doesn't hold up well if it is no
sail #73183 rich pendl at 9:53am 10.14.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1549 skipper of sail #73183 get in touch.penna1@aol.com
marine traveler john withrow at 9:10am 10.14.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1085 INTERESTED IN MOre INFO ANYONE HAS 0n marine traveler by sealand. will it fit in the 94 26 hunter.
Single-Handed stepping the mast Dick at 9:08am 10.14.03 Smaller Boats 2/1259 I am considering a Catalina 22 but would like to know how difficult it will be to step the mast sing
buying new - how many $ to offer? Chuck at 8:27am 10.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/700 If you were considering buying new, how would you go about figuring a reasonable price to offer the
fin keel vs wing keel on catatalina 28mark2 gene at 8:21am 10.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/2454 Iam looking for Catalina 28 Mark 2. What is the difference in handling between the fin keel and wing
CNG? EJ at 6:43am 10.14.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1129 I just bought a 1987 Catalina 30. I think (emphasis on think) I have a range that works off CNG (com
Winch Parts David at 6:24am 10.14.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1109 I had a great sail on Sunday, but the bad news is that I broke my winch. To make matters worse, it
Loading H260 George H260 at 6:19am 10.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/859 I've been able to do everything single handed on the H260 except one thing - load it on a trailer. U
Trailer Russ at 6:16am 10.14.03 Smaller Boats 3/1091 I have a 76 Catailna 22 swing keel. I am looking for a double axle trailer. I have a single axle "Sh
I want to replace John K Kudera at 5:20am 10.14.03 Big Boats 9/753 The "Mouse Fur" hull liner in the aft cabin of our 1984 H 34, was wondering what others did.My rece

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A little help? Dave Groshong at 10:58am 09.17.20 This should be the gasket, or are you sure the acrylic/seal is leaking? https://shop.hunterowners.c
A little help? jssailem at 10:56am 09.17.20 Have your tried the "Shop" on this site? SailboatOwners.com store Call @Dave Groshong and let him
Light jssailem at 10:51am 09.17.20 I have one of those in my basement! Good for more boat bling on your new mistress.
Stuck anchor jssailem at 10:50am 09.17.20 dead trees Very possible. Lake Washington is in part a glacial and man made from the early 1900's.
Light DArcy at 10:45am 09.17.20 Looks like you may have some gold hanging on your bow. I have one of those in my basement!
Stuck anchor Jackdaw at 10:40am 09.17.20 ANY time you drop something in the water designed to hook the bottom, sometimes the bottom will not
ICW, December south to North Mr. Dave at 10:28am 09.17.20 Just about every mast stand I've ever seen qualifies as "sketchy", mine especially...
C30 MKiii length over all - how did the addition of the sugar scoop swim platform affect length? Captain.Olives at 10:25am 09.17.20
ICW, December south to North DArcy at 10:03am 09.17.20 @dLj let us know about the boat when the deal goes through. It does sound like a fun adventure. I ha
Stuck anchor jssailem at 9:56am 09.17.20 Unfortunate. Sometimes: The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft a-gley, often go awry An' le
C30 MKiii length over all - how did the addition of the sugar scoop swim platform affect length? weekendrken at 9:54am 09.17.20
sailboat outboard motors dasreboot at 9:52am 09.17.20 have a honda9.9 on catalina25. great motor but heavy. the 8hp is the same engine. 8hp is enough. i r
Repairing or Replacing Origo alcohol atove Ron20324 at 9:45am 09.17.20 Find a used stove for sale and take a chance on the cannisters being better than yours. I just ca
Stuck anchor sail sfbay at 9:41am 09.17.20 Might try these danforth anchor retrieval techniques AND go back to the anchor you cut loose and div
No keel nuts on my new (to me) C27? jssailem at 9:29am 09.17.20 I would defiantly put some nuts on the studs before I hauled the boat out. :plus: Those bolts wer
Frigoboat (2) sail sfbay at 9:25am 09.17.20 The attached manual troubleshooting guide and compressor speed controller might be helpful. Might a
Listing of all "Special Anchorages" as designated by the USCG for the US and its Territories shemandr at 9:21am 09.17.20 We always had this discussion regarding the Shelter Island Special Anchorages at West Neck and Coecl
Stop Control Cable on First 35S5 sail sfbay at 9:10am 09.17.20 What engine manufacturer and model do yo have and do you have a manual? Reason I ask is you might t
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings dennisv at 9:09am 09.17.20 WOW. I thought I was listing a boring subject matter. The amount of answers has been great, and th
Rust Never Sleeps. Muttondressedaslamb at 9:07am 09.17.20 :plus: Welding stainless is not as bad as aluminum. It takes a bit of skill. Projects that I have h

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