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Increasing 110% genoa to 150% on 326 Dan Dyrek at 7:06am 09.09.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1521 I am interested in increasing my genoa from 110% to 150% for my Hunter 326.Anyone with experience i
Centerboard stuck in down position (1993 MacGregor Jerry at 5:05am 09.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2967 The board isn't stuck in the mud. That was the first thing I checked. Pulling on the lifting rope in
Any anchor comparison pages known? Barry at 3:55am 09.09.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1268 I am getting ready to purchase new anchors for my 1987 37.5 Legend "Irish Mist". I would love to re
Inexpensive Boat Cover for my 170 Ray Westbrook at 3:17am 09.09.03 Day Sailers 3/1246 I was looking for an inexpensive boat cover for my 170 and trailer since it stays outdoors and I fou
Propane Tank Gene at 2:33am 09.09.03 Big Boats 7/948 I purchased this boat late last year, finally this year I had to fill the propane tank located in th
white coat on wood in galley & head charlie at 2:21am 09.09.03 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1147 I am looking at some h37 cutters currently for sale. Some of them have the white finish peeling in t
Rolling Furler for Mainsail Tom La Roche at 2:02am 09.09.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1503 I have read a lot about rolling furlers for mainsails on many other models. Does anyone out there kn
sailing giving up motoring for a while adrian morris at 1:49am 09.09.03 Smaller Boats 2/725 I stated sailing my hunter 19 this yearmy Boston whaler is in my dirve wayI have a 90 hp honda and
taking down the mast Bob Shultz at 12:45am 09.09.03 Big Boats 1/895 I have a 35.5 and have not had the mast down in the four years I have owned the boat. Are there any
catalina vs. hunter trailerable who wins? mike at 12:40am 09.09.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1938 my wife and I are cought between purchasing a 2003 catalina 250 or a2003 hunter 260 water ballast bo
Mac 26M head redesign - Mod Paul S at 12:11am 09.09.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/3979 Still don't own the 26M yet..but working on mods to it already. Since the head is probably the worst
393 port hardware Waldo Emerson at 12:04am 09.09.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1244 Any logical reason the 393 has no hardwareon the port side. The other Beneteau modelsappear to hav
Hunter 27 Renault Alternator Dean Morris at 10:50pm 09.08.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1080 Help! I just bought a Hunter 27 with alternator problems. I think replacing it may cure my woes. Eng
New to a Genoa Barbara at 10:44pm 09.08.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1100 I recently purchased an 1982 O'Day 23. It came with two sails...a mail and a genoa jib. The genoa is
Mildew in Air Conditioning Harry Greenspun at 10:38pm 09.08.03 Big Boats 3/822 We've got some mold/mildew in our forward air conditioning unit. I've sprayed Lysol through the air
Newport 16 Bob L at 10:33pm 09.08.03 Ask All Sailors 0/2016 Does anybody know anything about an Award Newport 16 (manufactured by Award Sailboats of Melbourne,
More ROUNDING UP this time with a little "fun" Brad at 1:47pm 09.08.03 Smaller Boats 12/1028 This weekend I took my 260 too Lake George In the Adirondaks. It was an absolute disaster from star
ITS GREAT TO SEE SO MANY POSTS!!! Rusty at 12:57pm 09.08.03 Day Sailers 0/1314 It is great to see so many posts in the daysailers forum!!! Let's keep this thing rolling!
new owner john at 12:50pm 09.08.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/886 well i bought it thks to the two guys who told me what to look for in buying used boat question
Mac 21 Keel noise Bob Garcia at 11:59am 09.08.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1187 1985 Macgregor 21, swing keel. when we pick up speed and heel slightly, we are getting a solid, cons

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Refinishing Tiller Handle (1) higgs at 8:00pm 11.16.20 I have used pretty much everything on teak. I know the tiller you have is not teak. I have found C
Alternator Won't Charge at Idle Mike Oldak at 7:26pm 11.16.20 I agree many alternators won't charge at low rpm. You can try to put in a smaller pulley so it woul
Wiring john6206 at 7:22pm 11.16.20
Alternator Won't Charge at Idle Mike Oldak at 7:20pm 11.16.20 I've had a couple of automotive alternators on their way out only give a charge above a certain RPM.
Has anyone taken apart one of these lights? Sailgunner at 7:08pm 11.16.20 I think they have those lights with the switch on this site. give them a call.
Oil Mystery Claude L.-Auger at 7:03pm 11.16.20 A dumb question maybe but are you sure the dipstick is pushed all the way in ? Sometimes the rubber
Water heater tech question Claude L.-Auger at 6:53pm 11.16.20 When you winterize the engine, antifreeze remains in the entire system. You cannot drain the antifre
made this for both of our Catalina 34 clubs boats - no more accidental alarms Dr Bacon at 6:45pm 11.16.20 Why thank you
Potagannissing Bay (1) AndyVS at 6:41pm 11.16.20 The sailing is great from either location. Traffic at Detour is minor issue. We had AIS app on table
made this for both of our Catalina 34 clubs boats - no more accidental alarms TimFromLI at 6:28pm 11.16.20 Made what? The clear protective cover. The cover looks so OEM, it's hard to tell it's not.
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker Justin_NSA at 6:24pm 11.16.20 Mine has never gotten water in the lockers but they aren't water tight.
Question about AC wiring TimFromLI at 6:12pm 11.16.20 Treasure, I wish. The last time I did something like this, I discovered a keel bolt that needs to be
Oil Mystery TimFromLI at 6:10pm 11.16.20 Did someone change the oil pan or move the filter or customize some part of the oil system.
rust remove from swim ladder SycloneDriver at 6:03pm 11.16.20 I bought oxalic acid at a paint store. Ask for wood bleach. I used it in a radiator but I've never
First Sailboat Lazy1 at 6:01pm 11.16.20 You might look at the "Everything you need to know" playlist on Lady K Sailing realizing that everyo
Halloween cruise Hayden Watson at 5:58pm 11.16.20 You could ask around Anacortes because there are a several of good marine riggers there.
First Sailboat shemandr at 5:58pm 11.16.20 Skipper Shipper in Rio Florida which is also Jensen Beach/Stuart area. They support USSA Martin Cou
Mac 26s wiring questions... AndyVS at 5:57pm 11.16.20 On my boat the PO installed the shore power plug in the motor well. The junction/fuse box is install
First Sailboat Kings Gambit at 5:47pm 11.16.20 St. Augustine Florida That shortens things up quite a bit, but still likely a hard trip on the wat
First Sailboat Ferruh at 5:46pm 11.16.20 There are three options. Go fetch it yourself. Hire a boat delivery skipper. Put it on a truck. You

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