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Replace holding tank Sam Parsons at 2:37am 09.21.03 Big Boats 2/880 I have a 1990 legend 37.5. My holding tank is located in the back next to the fuel tank. The syste
Holding Tank for 79' 27' Greg Garner at 1:18am 09.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 8/980 I am installing a complete sanatary system (toilet, holding tank, plumbing, etc.) Where is the best
10 knots or greater I get beat bad. Charlie at 12:59am 09.21.03 Racing 1/1646 During the local club races if the wind is less than 10 knots I am competitive. The less wind the b
H 34- Additional Jib Tracks Charlie at 12:52am 09.21.03 Racing 1/1714 When I sail with the 110% jib I think the slot is too wide. I was informed by a sailer from New Orl
3 Blade Prop Keith Branton at 12:36am 09.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/923 I have recently seen ads for a 3blade prop designed specifically fot the Atomic 4. This promises mor
odor problems JP at 11:23pm 09.20.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/837 Can't seem to get rid of odors in my Cat 27....I have been told the only cure is to replace all hose
Hard Bimini tom at 11:19pm 09.20.03 Ask All Sailors 0/968 We have a Pearson 323 that we'd like to use for an extended cruise. Solar panels are being considere
Birds!!!! MaySail at 11:11pm 09.20.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1123 For the past few weeks we've moored our 40' Caliber in Port Jefferson harbor and we are very sorry w
Refinish Deck Murray Beggs at 9:29pm 09.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/785 Hello everyone. This winter I am going to refinish the deck on my 1980 Hunter 30. I have professiona
410 Water heater problems Bob Taylor at 3:46pm 09.20.03 Big Boats 4/766 I have been using a lot of water over the last few months and couldn't understand why. After a lot o
Trailer for Hunter 26.5 Walt at 1:22pm 09.20.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1095 Hello,I would like anyone out there with info on where I can purchase a trailer for my 1988 Hunter
27/272 Tom Perrigo at 12:55pm 09.20.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/965 I hate to appear too stupid, but I can't seem to find anything that will tell me the difference betw
First Step (2) Jim at 12:48pm 09.20.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/928 Purchased a 1981 Macgregor 22' 2 weeks ago. After some minor tweaks the family and I went out today
Replacement Stripes Leif at 12:34pm 09.20.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/911 Does anyone know where I can find cabin stripes for an h31 that closely match teh original color str
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL HELP GARY F at 10:51am 09.20.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1211 How do I remove the steering wheel. I have the bolt off and acan't figure out how to attach the wh
Isabel Aftermath Matt at 10:36am 09.20.03 Ask All Sailors 14/1452 All,My boat is currently on the hard at Herrington Harbour North. I'm currently on the West Coast
Need some help re: changing halyards on O'day 27 Bill at 9:48am 09.20.03 Bigger Boats 5/1794 Need some help/advice....Purchased a '77 O'Day 27 and need to change the main and jib halyards. B
Trailer Pictures for Ida Fragulia Troy Baker at 6:24am 09.20.03 Smaller Boats 0/880 Ida,sorry it took longer, computer problems!Looks a little ruff under there, the boards I added be
Pictures for Ida Fragulia (trailer) Troy Baker at 6:20am 09.20.03 Smaller Boats 0/897 Ida,sorry it took longer, computer problems!Looks a little ruff under there, the boards I added be
FYI on Documented Vessel Dinghy Registration Rick D at 4:56am 09.20.03 Ask All Sailors 11/5314 Maybe some of you have been laboring under the same misunderstanding as myself and others. I had tho

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plastic fuel tank repair FastOlson at 3:08pm 09.11.20 This is one of those situations where replacement is the answer.
plastic fuel tank repair thinwater at 2:49pm 09.11.20 a. Repairing a poly gas tank is a REALLY bad idea. PE is very tough to bond, it failed either becaus
Adventures in reefing G0ri11@ at 2:45pm 09.11.20 @Scott T-Bird Thanks, it's starting to make sense. If I run the line through the sheave at the en
Advertising Advice for selling a boat Don S/V ILLusion at 2:40pm 09.11.20 New Question: We just discovered that the listing indicates that the boat is on the hard which is c
Adventures in reefing G0ri11@ at 2:37pm 09.11.20
plastic fuel tank repair (1) srimes at 2:32pm 09.11.20 That's a tough one. MAY be able to weld it, but high risk of contamination. For adhesives to stick t
Looking for a practical trailer sailer. Meriachee at 2:31pm 09.11.20 Feeling it today Judy? :)
plastic fuel tank repair Ralph Johnstone at 2:07pm 09.11.20 Nothing really sticks to poly except Permatex 2. Problem is that it's only a sealant and not an adh
plastic fuel tank repair dlochner at 2:03pm 09.11.20 The tank is most likely polyethylene. One of the nice qualities of PE is that nothing sticks to it,
Things are about to get tight... dlochner at 1:59pm 09.11.20 Turnbuckles can not match the strength of the wire as turnbuckles are typically chrome (or some othe
Anchor locker for M25 (2) jbrock at 1:48pm 09.11.20 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/media/anchor-rode-locker-25-5-16-chain-amp-100-3-8-3-strand.10935
Funny Friday!!! Roland5048 at 1:46pm 09.11.20
Anchor locker for M25 (2) THECUSCUS at 1:26pm 09.11.20 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/media/anchor-rode-locker-25-5-16-chain-amp-100-3-8-3-strand.10935/
Things are about to get tight... shemandr at 1:23pm 09.11.20 Here are specs for turnbuckle for 5/32' wire. Breaking strength 2800 lbs. The 1X19 wire in 5/32" 3
small boat halyard questions shemandr at 12:49pm 09.11.20 If your sheave dates to the wire/rope halyard era, it probably should be changed. It's approaching
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously? ontherocks83 at 12:36pm 09.11.20 Outboards are designed to be run long and hard. Aside from wearables that need regular maintenance a
Advertising Advice for selling a boat SFS at 12:24pm 09.11.20 Don has a good point. I just went to YW and typed in Hunter, used, 38 to 38 feet. It did not come
small boat halyard questions dlochner at 12:18pm 09.11.20 The strength of the 5/16 is way overkill in strength. I chose it more on hand feel, and since I alr
small boat halyard questions Dave Groshong at 12:17pm 09.11.20 I would stay with wire/rope unless you change the sheave: https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?8
Advertising Advice for selling a boat Donna & Rob at 12:17pm 09.11.20

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