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Fan runs continuously David Baer at 9:01pm 11.17.03 Other Sailboats 4/931 The fan on my 1987 AB refer runs continuously. The unit does not cool very well. On a 85 degree day
Mainsail Trouble Patrick at 8:28pm 11.17.03 Smaller Boats 9/929 I had an unfortunate accident two weeks ago and the result was a torn mainsail. I was wondering if
It's Great to be Grateful SailboatOwners.com at 1:41pm 11.23.03 Ask All Sailors 73/4843 Just think of what it's taken to get you where you are. Someone had to introduce you to sailing.
Sea water in bilge Stephen Gildea at 12:28pm 11.23.03 Big Boats 3/943 We seem to have sea water seeping into the bilge around the keel bolts. The sea cocks are closed whe
Is There A Problem Here? (1) Bob Fliegel at 10:50am 11.23.03 Smaller Boats 9/788 I took my 2002 H260 out of the water this weekend. I was a little surprised to find, what seems to b
winch handle deck fill caps Joe at 10:37am 11.23.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1523 Where can I buy Replacement deck fill caps. Winch handle Type..I have looked every where.Joe
Packing Gland Benny at 10:31am 11.23.03 Other Sailboats 5/1344 The packing gland of our 1983 H27 is leaking at the rate of a drop a second with the engine off. Th
removing mast on a 26x Gary Gibson at 9:40am 11.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/998 I want to remove the mast on my 26x. am i asking for trouble? and can i remove and replace easly.
water under the sole Stephen Ord at 9:17am 11.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/734 During a recent rather violent storm I got some water under the cherry sole on my 1980 Hunter 30. M
cutter mac 25 dave at 6:58am 11.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1015 HAS ANYONE OUT THERE MADE A CUTTER OUT OF A MAC 25? I'M PLANNINGTO ADD A BOW SPRIT, BOB-STAY AND A
What's with Zurich ins??? Jim McCue at 5:17am 11.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/1035 Has Zurich decided to do only newish Hunters??? Never had a claim. I got my renewal and they have ab
rub rail leak ken green at 4:39am 11.23.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/982 I seem to have a water leak in the aft cabin of my 386. I noticed water in a puddle in front of the
o REplacing Corian Counter Tops Barrie McDonald at 4:10am 11.23.03 Ask All Sailors 5/2052 I have a Hunter Legend 37 and the gallery counters are finished in Formica, however, the head and fo*
MAC 26- D vs S vs C models...info please! Jeff M. at 4:06am 11.23.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/969 From what I can tell from the pictures on the MAC 26 specs. page, the Mac 26D and 26S are essentiall
Tuning the Mast (shroud lines) Mike Douglas at 4:02am 11.23.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1225 I would like to adjust (tune) the shroud lines on my Catalina 30. I have just stepped the mast and
Aft split backstay pin size? Alex at 3:41am 11.23.03 Smaller Boats 1/963 Does anyone know the size of the aft split backstay pin which holds the the backstay at its attachme
Is there a deisel tank well drain? (1) Marcus at 2:59am 11.23.03 Big Boats 2/872 Is there a drain in the molded well that the deisel tank sits in ? I think a collection of fluids i
Apelco Radar Repair? Gary Kunkel at 2:38am 11.23.03 Ask All Sailors 1/2958 Does anyone know of a repair facility that will tackle an Apelco LDR 9910 radar? I have one that won
selecting DAVITS for 350 Barry Gipstein at 11:55pm 11.22.03 Big Boats 3/1068 looking at various brands- want at least 300 lb working load and fixed blocks at top(welded) min 40"
tiller pilot for the 27 Doug at 11:54pm 11.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/964 can anybody give me feedback on the simrad tp10 tiller pilot? I am interested to know if it works we

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paint... Joe at 5:55am 12.09.20 gentlemen, once again to inquire answers from this vast huge vault you're.... tbx in advance so, w
Procedure for ensuring no water in cylinders of 3YM30 before cranking? Claude L.-Auger at 5:47am 12.09.20 You can empty into the bilge the section of the exhaust by disconnecting the exhaust hose below the
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season? Justin_NSA at 5:46am 12.09.20 Maintenance records are always a good indication that a boat has been well taken care of by a PO. I'
pleasing to the eye Will Gilmore at 5:41am 12.09.20 Besides how amazing that shot is, I'm intrigued by the shape of that boom. It looks like a real win
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season? PGUTIERREZ at 5:38am 12.09.20 Just a few random thoughts that might help.....While cold winter is obviously not the best time to l
Head mirror replacement project BigEasy at 5:31am 12.09.20 A glass mirror probably shouldn't be on a boat unless pocket sized used to signal for rescue Doubt
Hunter 333 real or myth? BigEasy at 5:23am 12.09.20 The link to the SBO archive of Hunter info is here: https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/expor
pleasing to the eye (1) TomY at 5:15am 12.09.20 It's easy to spot a photographer or artist of a marine scene, that doesn't sail or know boats. They
do you sail in the fog? (1) TomY at 5:04am 12.09.20 I've spent time looking online for collisions, especially on our coast. I couldn't find much. As I r
Head mirror replacement project Captain Larry-DH at 5:03am 12.09.20 A glass mirror probably shouldn't be on a boat unless pocket sized used to signal for rescue Disag
Best boat to purchase to live on Will Gilmore at 4:52am 12.09.20 Welcome to our amazing sailing forum, Filmstress. You are asking the right questions of the right p
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 Project_Mayhem at 12:52am 12.09.20 Could you use a thin metal plate as a stand-off to protect the gel coat from the oscillating tool a
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season? Project_Mayhem at 12:28am 12.09.20 Should the OP be concerned about the Catalina smile?
1GM10 yanmar diesel Alan Gomes at 10:59pm 12.08.20 Please report back after you get your pump back from being refurbished. Hopefully that's going to so
1GM10 yanmar diesel Redrover1425 at 10:38pm 12.08.20 Alan Gomes and Noondat Lady: We tried running the engine again and the RPMs went up to 3000 but no h
Hunter 333 real or myth? (2) Hunter216 at 9:40pm 12.08.20 The link to the SBO archive of Hunter info is here: https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export
Blue water cruiser trimaran vlogger Canelle at 9:15pm 12.08.20 Unfortunately, I'm not a handy woman to take on a sailboat building project. I finally found one sol
do you sail in the fog? (2) Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 8:50pm 12.08.20 Motor in fog with radar and AIS. Pictures on Tenn-Tom waterway.
Hunter 333 real or myth? BigEasy at 8:45pm 12.08.20 No such thing. It did not exist in the 80s and 90s True dat, but if the CEO of Hunter, Warren Lu
Hunter 36 Fresh Water Tank Access Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 8:43pm 12.08.20 Seadaddler is correct. You should also shock your entire system using Peggy Halls process. If you

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