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Cruising from Ft. Myers to Miami Van at 9:06am 09.01.03 Ask All Sailors 3/5725 I would like the help of those of you that might have sailed from FT. Myers to Miami. I will be hel
Oday 28 Manual Guenther DerManelian at 8:47am 09.01.03 Bigger Boats 3/2096 My wife and I recently purchased a 1979 Oday 28. Does anyone know how we could acquire an owner's m
5411 motor mounts cole at 8:46am 09.01.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1261 Looking for a motor mount for my Cat 30 Universal 5411. Its the starboard side front one. I'm having
rudder broke darren walker at 8:30am 09.01.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1281 I was wonderin if anybody has any ideas for a rudder on the 26 .had my rudder snap in half this week
H27 Bilge Secrets??? Chuck at 8:17am 09.01.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1170 I have some diesel oil in my bilge (where the keel bolts are) and I cannot figure where it is coming
Problem accessing 340 traveller on radar arch Oley Olsen at 7:52am 09.01.03 Big Boats 1/975 Our '97 340 Hunter "Jacki O", has the solid radar arch with the travler on top. The controller lines
Captain's seat Dick at 7:39am 09.01.03 Smaller Boats 2/815 Is anyone aware of an after market captain's seat, for the stern rail, directly behind the wheel and
Friction add on for wheel steering Dick at 7:35am 09.01.03 Smaller Boats 2/916 Is there any type of add on friction device for the Edson wheel steering on the 260 so that the whee
26x Wanders; Centerboard; Rudders; steering wheel Duane Mason at 6:58am 09.01.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1109 Wander Wonder: Our 26x is a handful to sail upwind. the true wind direction was coming from 270 but
I have a problem the propeller! Saul Goldenberg at 6:55am 09.01.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/953 To Whom It May Concern:Hi!I'm the owner of a Mc Gregor 26X. I live in Uruguay where there are on
Oil Pressure Alarm Scott at 6:40am 09.01.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/783 I recently was laid up for 3 months while changing my roller furler and forestay. After getting eve
386 Winter de commisioning/storage checklist Anthony at 5:53am 09.01.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1108 I would like to learn from other Hunter 380 and 386 owners regarding my winter storage procedures.
Miami Beach to Key West advice needed Bob La Salle at 5:44am 09.01.03 Ask All Sailors 5/2290 I am taking delivery of my new Hunter 41 in Miami Beach in early October. I will then be delivering
Mysterious hose Duy Vuong at 5:10am 09.01.03 Big Boats 1/903 My frig frost over after a couple of days as well. I read all the good advices and started to explo
Sail slides William Niessen at 4:15am 09.01.03 Big Boats 2/873 Does anyone know what size sail slides are used on the mainsail of a 37 legend? I had one break and
Strut replacement on 27'Oday Paul Robarge at 4:02am 09.01.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/878 I need to replace the strut on my 27' Oday. Any suggestions on a company that sells replacements?
Filling hole from through-hull fitting Jonathan at 3:01am 09.01.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1245 What is the best way to fill a hole created by a redundant through-hull fitting below the waterline
Boom brake for our 450? Larry Templeton at 3:01am 09.01.03 Big Boats 2/946 We have a 450 with in-boom roller furling. Makes for a very heavy boom. The thought of an accidental
Dick Hoffman Ron Mehringer at 2:54am 09.01.03 Smaller Boats 6/803 Dick - You posted what looked like two interesting projects in the photo forum. Unfortunately the ph
Engine control on 25.5 1GM10 (1) Brad at 2:48am 09.01.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/806 Been here before with this question, and unfortunately no answers, but I'm hoping for better this ti

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Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (2) JamesG161 at 6:12am 11.15.20 Zero water in the cabin. Although SeaTow made provisions for a big hull leak. I will modify that t
Propane heater Kings Gambit at 5:36am 11.15.20 @merit25 propane heat puts you and crew at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Sailing in the Salish
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (1) JamesG161 at 5:35am 11.15.20 Mechanical Systems Layout. e last of the basic references. Jim...
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (3) JamesG161 at 5:29am 11.15.20 In order to set the basis of the Hunter 430, I will show the Design Layout with a few links and draw
Propane heater jssailem at 5:16am 11.15.20 I have a Wallas. Love it. There are Wabasto, Espar, and now a Planar that are popular. A friend ins
Question about AC wiring jssailem at 5:07am 11.15.20 They make thin flexible fiberglass rods they can be connected together. They work great in those tig
LED Anchor Light RF Interference dlochner at 5:07am 11.15.20 What @Davidasailor26 says. Marine Beam makes good high quality products and provides good customer
Question about AC wiring dlochner at 4:53am 11.15.20 The box would not be hidden, it would be in the battery compartment. I will spend the 20 bucks and
LED Anchor Light RF Interference Davidasailor26 at 4:42am 11.15.20 What kind of problems, just poor reception or anything else? Do the VHF and AIS share the same anten
Propane heater kloudie1 at 4:38am 11.15.20 Quick note, the Cozy Cabin heater has an exhaust chimney like the diesel ones so the risk of CO prob
Staysail and Genoa Track additions for Hunter 37 Cutter (3) bommers at 4:20am 11.15.20 Found Blaise Pictures of his Genoa Tracks, can I continue these forward and have a decent sheeting p
Replacing roller furling unit on a 1990 Legend 37 Marmalade at 4:14am 11.15.20
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights spadaforaj at 3:55am 11.15.20 Don't do the Marine beam - After spending on the rigger, can't use the VHF, SSB, AIS. I'm afraid to
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 10:33pm 11.14.20 I'm wondering if Progressive has a depreciation clause in your coverage now the boat is 20 years ol
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta JamesG161 at 10:21pm 11.14.20 How did your date with the adjuster go? I got a call from Progressive about the Adjuster's first n
Small surveillance cameras dziedzicmj at 9:24pm 11.14.20 Amazon Blink cameras can work outdoors and have 2 year battery life. but they need 5 V (or 110 V)
Propane heater merit25 at 9:06pm 11.14.20 I appreciate the recommendations to go with a diesel heater. Do either of you have a specific model
Propane heater jssailem at 8:57pm 11.14.20 @merit25 propane heat puts you and crew at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Sailing in the Salish
Steaming, Anchor and Deck Lights dziedzicmj at 8:54pm 11.14.20 I will install and use my 12V lawnmower battery to test correct polarity Or make yourself an "exte
My turnbuckle has failed........ (1) dLj at 8:46pm 11.14.20 On the bolt, I don't think I agree. Yes, the damamge starts with transfer, but often it is only vis

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