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Tohatsu 5Hp Motor Jeff at 11:57am 06.22.03 Smaller Boats 2/921 I have a problem I rebuilt the carb. new float etc.My 2 stroke 1989 motor keeps flooding their is n
Advice on purchase of a used MacGregor rzxtc at 11:38am 06.22.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/953 I am interested in purchasing a used MacGregor, 26 of some kind, $10k or less. Any advice on any co
Interesting Hunter Post on ARC Loss of H450 Rick D at 11:32am 06.22.03 Big Boats 2/1378 Picked this off their website. Good background.APRIL 2003 -Hunter Legend 450 -- ARC UpdateHunter
My core is not your core... Francois Machabee at 11:29am 06.22.03 Bigger Boats 2/1038 Hi Olivier,What a weekend! I just spent three days replacing the heads, adding two cowl vents wi
Need A Goods Source for Parts Roger Haft at 10:59am 06.22.03 Big Boats 1/803 Hello,I am looking for a good source for parts for my 1993 Hunter Legend 40.5. There are no deale
Hunter 30 Saloon Table mechanism noise Carl Nencetti at 10:53am 06.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/831 Purchased a '91 30T in April and have enjoyed several overnights on her in Puget Sound so far. Some
Anchor chain size for 380 windlass John H380 1999 at 10:16am 06.22.03 Big Boats 4/1692 I installed the factory windlass on our 1999 380 because it did not come with one. I have the drum a
spreader troubles George Sim at 9:53am 06.22.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/963 I am looking for some help regarding the spreaders on a 1993 33.5 hunter. I have double spreaders.
Tide and Currents Harold Robbins at 9:06am 06.22.03 Ask All Sailors 4/1131 I have been looking for a reference that lists both predicited tides and currents, but from searchin
Mast Raising system Paul Beaubien at 8:52am 06.22.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/972 We have just purchased a 1978 25' O'Day and are looking for a mast raising system.
differences Mic fry at 5:23am 06.22.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1179 I would like to know the differences between the 26X and the 26D and the 26S other than the cost.
Insurance covered strut Dub Collins at 3:59am 06.22.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/785 Thanks for the answers on the damaged strut. I browsed through some of the archived posts to get inf
leaky 30t glenn at 3:28am 06.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/946 I JUST NEGOTIATED TO PURCHASE AN '88 30T-I'M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO USING IT BUT I'M CONCERNED AB
Basic Info on Engine-Shaft Alignment Eric Swift at 3:17am 06.22.03 Other Sailboats 0/708 I need basic information on aligning the engine and prop shaft on a 1983 H34. I bent the strut and a
halyard questions Rick at 2:56am 06.22.03 Mid-Size Boats 6/861 I need some recomendations as to what kind and size of rope to replace the main and jib halyards on
Venture 21 Mainsheet rigging Robert Carter at 2:34am 06.22.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2974 A new (to me) Venture 21. The mainsheet swiveling cam cleet is attached to the port rail. This is a
gas tank line john withrow at 12:01am 06.22.03 Smaller Boats 5/798 The bulb on my outboard fuel line fills up when I pump it but does not stay full and the motor then
Mac 25 Graveyard/parts/used equipment Jay Litsey at 11:42pm 06.21.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1016 Trying to find a salvage yard like place to get used Mac 25 stuff in Texas, specificaly around Houst
New Table Jay Litsey at 11:38pm 06.21.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/943 Any ideas on a replacement table? I could make one or buy one somewhere. Want to make sure it is s
Interior Cushions - dimensions Jay Litsey at 11:36pm 06.21.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/988 Does anyone have the dimensions for each interior cushion? All I need is the horizontal ones that y

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Back-up Depth Sounders? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:31am 09.26.20 Charts are pretty precise depth indicators.
Lewmar folding wheel problem kloudie1 at 8:58am 09.26.20 https://www.tarpsplus.com/ball-bungee-100-piece-bag.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzbv7BRDIARIsAM-A6-1eefiZy2g7s
Lewmar folding wheel problem Kings Gambit at 8:53am 09.26.20 Attach new bungee to a wooden toggle like those used for stringing signal flags. Maybe put an eye lo
110% Jib messes up jib sheet angle on my Hunter 26 dewhunter at 8:40am 09.26.20 Actually the tacking and sheeting times are faster and more accurate with the modified block set up.
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue smokey73 at 8:40am 09.26.20 Not sure where the pump suction line runs but is it possible you have a split in the hose above the
Lewmar folding wheel problem Sanfelice at 8:22am 09.26.20 Harbor Freight used to have similar ones
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 8:20am 09.26.20 Design, construction, & wear are three different topics. The full-keel/skeg designs reflect intended
Lewmar folding wheel problem Don S/V ILLusion at 7:52am 09.26.20
87 Hunter 28.5 reefing the jib Warren Milberg at 7:52am 09.26.20
Lewmar folding wheel problem Sefuller at 7:51am 09.26.20 How old is this wheel? I don't don't know, I bought it used.
Lewmar folding wheel problem capta at 7:46am 09.26.20 How old is this wheel?
Lewmar folding wheel problem kappykaplan at 7:44am 09.26.20 Get some short bungy cords with hooks on the ends.
Hunter 34 False Bildge - How can you tell if the modification was done? (1) Allan12210 at 7:42am 09.26.20 Not done (yet).
W21 NO POWER FastOlson at 7:41am 09.26.20 All helpful suggestions, and good luck to you. Is the engine a 2 or 3 cylinder Yanmar? Also, double
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? Kings Gambit at 7:36am 09.26.20
Unstepping a mast 25 ft. Oday FastOlson at 7:34am 09.26.20 O'Day factory option for their 23 and 25 footers was a gin pole arrangement with as SS triangle plat
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue Terry Cox at 7:27am 09.26.20 A few more troubleshooting steps to take this week. 1. Test whether the shaft seal has failed. 2. C
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ?? FastOlson at 7:26am 09.26.20 The starting question comes up, regularly. Often the OP has already read old cruising books with str
Unstepping a mast 25 ft. Oday rgranger at 7:21am 09.26.20 If you have two other sailing friends then have them tie off along side your boat. Then make a loop
Hunter 18.5 rgranger at 7:13am 09.26.20 Try Bacon Sails in Annapolis. https://baconsails.com/bacon/select_sailboat_API.php :plus:

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