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Storage area/cockpit seat screws / rubber washers Bob Reany at 1:12am 07.22.03 Smaller Boats 5/1086 My H240 is 2 years old. There are 2 storage areas in the cockpit that are under the aft section of
Need new tiller jim lanter at 1:11am 07.22.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/943 Does anyone know where I can find a new tiller for a 26S?
Radio Noise Mike DiMario at 12:33am 07.22.03 Other Sailboats 6/925 We have been trying to find an intermittent radio squeel since our boat was new. It seems that it is
Copper epoxy for boat bottoms R. Marble at 12:26am 07.22.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1008 I read an article a while back about using copper epoxy bottom paint. The article said that it is n
Questions about coppe erpoxy for boat bottoms Richard A. Marble at 12:16am 07.22.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1202 I'm thinking about putting cpoer epoxy on my hull. I read an article that made it sound like a grea
Water entering cabin from port topside JOHN at 11:04pm 07.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/1080 After a good ran when we return to the boat C-27 I find a little water in the cabin self port side a
Cruising on a '22 Stu at 10:43pm 07.21.03 Day Sailers 1/1223 I have a 22 O'Day centerboard sloop and have been doing regular overnights in local waters. Has a
Doing bottom /swing keel work on trailer Kip at 9:54pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 4/1185 What tips could anyone give in regards to : working on a boat on a trailer with bunks. Specificl
Full width battens - how tight should they be? Sandy Houng at 9:24pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 3/2090 Hope I can sneak in here with my Hunter 18.5. think this applies to most boats with similar sails. O
My 23.5 lists to starboard Rick Macdonald at 4:58pm 07.21.03 Smaller Boats 10/909 ...when sitting empty at the dock. The reason is obvious - the motor, gas tank, battery and PortaPot
Accelerator shift handle problems Ed W. at 3:37pm 07.21.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/950 I have an old Morse two lever control set on my Catalina 30. Where the accelerator hub snaps on to t
Sharing engine overheating knowledge Arnie Hoffman at 1:46pm 07.21.03 Bigger Boats 1/1039 Just wanted to share some of my recent experiences to add to the knowledge pool.My 16 horse Univer
235 Trailer? MIke at 1:46pm 07.21.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1346 Looking for a used trailer that fits a 235 wing keel. Where are they hiding? Any leads on a manufa
Economical boom vang for '80 Hunter 27? Naptown Brian at 1:15pm 07.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1330 I'm looking for a decent but not-too-expensive boom vang for my Cherubini H27. Any recommendations?
Hunter 356 Mast and Whitlock wheel J at 12:58pm 07.21.03 Big Boats 7/1284 We just picked up our new Hunter 356 and i have two newbie questions:1- The mast is raked alot, loo
1976 hunter 30 front hatch cover mike at 12:58pm 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1012 does anyone know of any parts boats out there, lost my front hatch cover, contacted hunter and they
Coming to MD DC VA Can i sail with someone Mr. Shannon Bell at 12:49pm 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 1/966 will be in The DC, MD, VA area and i'm looking for someone to take me out on the cheaspeak. I have a
On my way to DC Mr. Shannon Bell at 12:47pm 07.21.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/996 I will be in The DC, MD, VA area and i'm looking for someone to take me out on the cheaspeak. I hav
Hunter 170 Class????? Jeff Bobbio at 12:32pm 07.21.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1257 My club "GRSA" now has 6 Hunter 170s and is interested in forming a fleet. I am new to sailing and a
black residue in engine compartment Rick D at 12:27pm 07.21.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1356 Looking at a boat with a 1984 14 hp universal diesel with 550 hours. I was looking at the emgine and

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Foul Weather Gear Stinks shemandr at 2:01pm 11.10.20 Thanks, I wasn't sure if that would ruin the jacket.
Small surveillance cameras Project_Mayhem at 2:00pm 11.10.20 Electric fence lifelines anyone? :biggrin:
When should standing rigging be replaced? Project_Mayhem at 1:59pm 11.10.20 I'll agree that most of the kinks were created during stepping or prepping for storage
Small surveillance cameras shemandr at 1:58pm 11.10.20 I suspect that she was a "guest" :p on someone's boat and figured out that they were an opportunity
Exterior wood finish/treatment? Project_Mayhem at 1:58pm 11.10.20 There was a recent thread that mentioned this stuff. I will be giving it a try next season https:/
Foul Weather Gear Stinks dlochner at 1:57pm 11.10.20 Wash the jacket. Use a gentle/delicate cycle. Air Dry.
When should standing rigging be replaced? Timm R Oday25 at 1:52pm 11.10.20 When we brought our Oday 25 home ,I knew judging from the lack of care the previous owner shown the
Exterior wood finish/treatment? (2) Ralph Johnstone at 1:51pm 11.10.20 This is what you'll have after 12 years without any touch-up, IF you're willing to do the prep work.
When should standing rigging be replaced? dlochner at 1:44pm 11.10.20 I would think at the first notice of a few broken strands in more than two of the wires. That wou
Exterior wood finish/treatment? dlochner at 1:41pm 11.10.20 Polyeurethane is a definte NO if exposed to sun. The coating is mostly gas impermiable and any wat
Exterior wood finish/treatment? dlochner at 1:39pm 11.10.20 There are 2 threads in the past week or so on this topic. The short story. Oil only finishes dry ou
Hot restarts gettinthere at 1:38pm 11.10.20 No lockout! I can start in gear. Battery system is fine, plenty of amps and volts I will check the
Exterior wood finish/treatment? rgranger at 1:34pm 11.10.20 Polyeurethane is a definte NO if exposed to sun. The coating is mostly gas impermiable and any wate
Exterior wood finish/treatment? justsomeguy at 1:32pm 11.10.20 Lots'a banter on this subject. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/i-like-my-teak-grey-why-tou
Whisker Pole Roy 845 at 1:26pm 11.10.20 I'm glad I posted this question. A seemingly simple issue gave me quite an education. If I tried to
Chock Screws Backing Out Project_Mayhem at 1:20pm 11.10.20 Implications from the website for replacement sheaves seem to imply that the bolts go into the toe
Replacement winch line Project_Mayhem at 1:16pm 11.10.20 I think I'm going to order 75' of 1/8" line which is rated for 2500lbs. The smaller diameter should
2020 haul out. (2) TomY at 1:13pm 11.10.20 I'm lucky (and I'm sure this is rare) in that I can usually choose my weather for haul out. October
When should standing rigging be replaced? Project_Mayhem at 1:13pm 11.10.20 This is some excellent information! I'm on Lake Michigan. I push the boat hard whenever conditions a
2020 haul out. DArcy at 1:10pm 11.10.20 I hauled out October 7th but just put the cover on today. I had a big job to do and the weather has

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