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Dropping Keel Carter Leary at 9:01pm 08.07.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/963 I have a 1977 Hunter 27' and in reading some of the past post on "Keel Dropping" to replace the caul
Dropping the Keel Carter Leary at 8:59pm 08.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/979 I have a 1977 Hunter 27' and in reading some of the past post on "Keel Dropping" to replace the caul
1983 Hunter 34 D. Edwards at 5:05pm 08.07.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/4582 I am thinking about buying a 1983 hunter 34. The asking price is 35k. I want to hear about the good,
Head Problems Too Tom Overley at 3:01pm 08.07.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/922 I just bought a 1987 Catalina 27 and knew that there was some leakage in the head...looked like fres
MacGregory 26 letters Rob at 2:15pm 08.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1010 I am thinking of buying a MacGregor 26 but the terminology is not readily obvious. What do the S, C,
321 in-mast furler dave h at 1:39pm 08.07.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1654 The corner of our main sail does not furl far enough into the mast. Although most of what shows is
Reefing the genoa Bob at 1:03pm 08.07.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 5/2717 What do the experts say is the limit on roller reefing a well-cut 150 genoa? At what point does rol
Why is blue bottom paint so popular?? Wanderer138 at 12:56pm 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 13/5518 Maybe it's just me but The vast majority of boats I see have blue bottom paint. Why?It can't be th
Sticky/stubborn centerboard Ryan at 11:13am 08.07.03 Day Sailers 2/1025 Just picked up my brothers Oday Daysailor 2 and have come to find a very stubborn centerboard. He s
Hunter 26.5 Stantion Mitch at 8:26am 08.07.03 Smaller Boats 1/852 Hi,I'm looking for the forward (just forward of the beam) lifeline stantion for a 1988 Hunter 26.5
Bow thruster turbulence Frank Arndorfer at 8:20am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 5/2187 I have a new Hunter 426DS and I opted for the factory-installed bow thrusters. In an e-mail conversa
What about the omc web site Ron Thweatt at 8:19am 08.07.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/972 I have tried to get to the web site for omc owners can not make it work any ideas also I have a 2 b
1975 Catalina 22 Jib Winch Mike at 8:12am 08.07.03 Smaller Boats 3/1904 I sail a Catalina 22 and in heavier winds the winches make a grinding noise, and I would like to gre
Pactor ll or lll ? Richard Briggs at 6:01am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 10/1400 Hi all, I just read the post on "off shore comm." I would like to get some feed back from the users
Replacement Stripes Cost? Dave at 5:37am 08.07.03 Smaller Boats 19/1050 Anyone know the approximate cost of replacement decals for a H26/H260 or something thereabouts? Jus
The Iceman Gary Wyngarden at 5:16am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1214 Here is a simple, smart galley tip. Fill a heavy plastic container like a half gallon apple juice bo
offshore communications carisea at 5:00am 08.07.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1006 HELP!!!!!! I am having great difficulty in trying to decide whether SSB/Pactor modem/laptop is the b
Access to aft rail nuts/bolts Bobby T.- 26x #4767 at 4:39am 08.07.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/969 anyone ever accessed the aft rail nuts/bolts from underneath? because I can't locate an access poin
What model of daysailor do I have? (1) Brandon at 3:19am 08.07.03 Day Sailers 3/1567 Hi all, I recently bought (by my best judgement) what I think is an O'day daysailor. But, Im not sur
Bareboat in the BVI Bob Keller at 3:06am 08.07.03 Big Boats 11/1506 Just booked my first bareboat charter through Moorings in the BVI. Just wondering if anyone has any

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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
29mm DrJudyB at 8:44pm 11.14.20 What matters is the safe working load and safety factor. Using a J24 vangas an example, take a look
My turnbuckle has failed........ thinwater at 8:34pm 11.14.20 With all due respect, this is not galling. Galling presents itself with material transfer between t
Propane heater leo310 at 8:17pm 11.14.20 you may want to look at a diesel heater as it would be safer than using propane and easer to install
New Sails - advice? Tally Ho at 8:07pm 11.14.20 That one and all other Hunters equipment with the B&R rig. These are new sails on my H25. &R rig.
Repower 1978 Hunter 30 - Ysm12 to 2YM15 ggrizzard at 7:59pm 11.14.20 No cracking or movement in the past 7 years. I suppose you could get a machine shop to make them out
Cracked liner after keel strike Jackdaw at 7:58pm 11.14.20
My turnbuckle has failed........ dLj at 7:52pm 11.14.20 That's not a mismatch, that is classic galling damage. With all due respect, this is not galling.
'Splain this rule to a non racer? Benny17441 at 7:51pm 11.14.20 The market for Diesel Fuel just took a dive. Let's roll.
29mm Jackdaw at 7:07pm 11.14.20 1/12th of the vang load of a 165 sqr/ft main?? No problem.
Question about AC wiring TimFromLI at 7:06pm 11.14.20 The box would not be hidden, it would be in the battery compartment. I will spend the 20 bucks and r
Wiring dlochner at 6:53pm 11.14.20 Sometimes its easier to start over and sometimes its easier just to tap off of an existing line (gr
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why gettinthere at 6:52pm 11.14.20 I've done some work for Mack Sails and have had discussions with the owners about sail construction.
New Sails - advice? (2) Sailavie1 at 6:25pm 11.14.20 That boat is about the only production boat that could carry that sail That one and all other Hunt
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why David in Sandusky at 6:06pm 11.14.20 When I was buying my first set of sails in Cleveland, the situation was similar. I went with the sai
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta nightowle at 5:57pm 11.14.20 When time, money, and opportunity present themselves I highly recommend you visit Saba in the Nether
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top (2) kloudie1 at 5:33pm 11.14.20 As M. Auger, my spin block is on the port side.. I have two jib halyards and a spin halyard.. The sp

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