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222 swing keel control rope jim at 11:51pm 06.14.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1035 My control rope is becoming badly worn and need replacement. What is involved and does boat have to
Storm hatch Mike at 11:51pm 06.14.03 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1033 I would like to install a storm hatch over the companion way hatch so that I can leave the center of
Roller furling/sail luff issue PD at 11:22pm 06.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 3/2137 Greetings,My new (used) boat came a new Harken MKIII furling system. The headsail is about 3' shor
snake in boom Rob Garneau at 10:03pm 06.14.03 Ask All Sailors 16/1029 I have a snake in my boom and when I sail it sticks its head out of the front of the boom and scares
Cruising Spinnaker Ron Baer at 1:00pm 06.14.03 Smaller Boats 2/836 This is for 240 owners with a geniker, cruising spinnaker, whatever.Do you like it ?Can you raise,
Cockpit locker drainage Bob at 11:54am 06.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1021 I have a 1986 Catalina 30 with a deep locker in the stern as well as one on the port side. I recent
Urgent Need ratio for fuel to oil in 2 stroke Jamie Shreeves at 11:22am 06.14.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1018 I am going out on the Lake tomorrow and I need to know what the ratio for fuel to oil is for my outb
owner's manual for 170 John Kivel at 10:53am 06.14.03 Day Sailers 2/1200 I just purchased a hunter 170 and am looking for an owner's manual. Does anyone know if there is on
Shroud tension Cliff Miller at 10:19am 06.14.03 Day Sailers 1/1197 Can anyone give some advice on the shroud tension for this O'day 19? The mast looks centered port/s
snake in boom Rob Garneau at 9:17am 06.14.03 Ask All Sailors 0/901 I have a snake in my boom and I cannot get it out. I tried to flush it out with water and we also an
boat boarding ladders christopher bayer at 8:40am 06.14.03 Big Boats 7/857 i have a new 426 which we are enjoying immensely. however, my lovely wife is 5' 5" tall; as a result
engine/transmission alignment question Debra B at 8:26am 06.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1000 Is engine alignment something that needs to be done on a regular basis? If so, how often?
Soft Spot on Deck Stephen at 7:38am 06.14.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/941 I am looking at a 1974 Catalina 27 to buy that has a soft spot on the deck above the vberth. Can you
Soft Deck above vberth on Catalina 27 Stephen at 7:34am 06.14.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/907 I am looking at a 1974 Catalina 27 to buy that has a soft spot on the deck above the vberth. Can you
A Thank You! Rick at 7:06am 06.14.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/762 Id like to thank those that helped me out with my pedestal problems. I ordered and replaced the shif
I need 240 pics Randy at 6:33am 06.14.03 Smaller Boats 3/844 I'm purchasing a Hunter 240 model year 2000 next week. I haven't been able to see very many pics of
Replacing standing rigging Rod at 4:21am 06.14.03 Smaller Boats 4/938 I'm planning to replace the standing rigging on my '84 C22. I doubt its ever been replaced, but I ca
outboard size Roy at 3:06am 06.14.03 Smaller Boats 5/723 What hp outboard is best for a Hunter 25? Is 10 hp enough? It will sometimes have to battle a strin
1000 island trip (1) Wayne at 2:31am 06.14.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1137 Heading to the 1000 island 6/19/03 on our hunter H240.Leaving Alex bay going around hill island th
Prop Walk Cure! Murray Beggs at 12:40am 06.14.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1034 Just a note of interest for those of you struggling with the reverse prop walk. I finally think I ha

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WINTER arrived... jssailem at 1:49pm 09.24.20 there's a already a Festivus Pole. Is it a pole if it is lying down?
Help, I can't input "0" for my mmsi into my vhs George_NJ at 1:38pm 09.24.20 I spend hours configuring my new SH VHF radio. And now 7 months later I will have give myself a re
Adding a new battery karellen at 1:38pm 09.24.20 This is what I did... put both of your new batteries on the "1" side of your battery switch. My sug
H26 electric control panel jssailem at 1:25pm 09.24.20 How about here... https://shop.sailboatowners.com/cat.php?8124
Looking to buy CNG tank Benny17441 at 1:15pm 09.24.20 Good, sorry I just had an involuntary hair raising reaction when I first read the post. The supply
Help, I can't input "0" for my mmsi into my vhs shemandr at 1:14pm 09.24.20 I spend hours configuring my new SH VHF radio. And now 7 months later I will have give myself a ref
Trailer needed - Ericson 26 Alan Gomes at 1:03pm 09.24.20 Hi all, I need to purchase or rent a trailer made for or that would work on an Ericson 26. I don'
What are these? jssailem at 1:02pm 09.24.20 Oh the fun of a new to you boat and the discover of all these things. #1.(see pic) Two feet of dynem
Time to replace standing rigging Benny17441 at 12:57pm 09.24.20 Hunter Dealers usually have riggers familiar with the B&R rig to commission their new boats. You ma
What are these? Justin_NSA at 12:57pm 09.24.20 #1 I have no idea why that is there. Is your halyard too short on the bitter end? #2 The knurled bo
Windlass options Jose Nunez at 12:51pm 09.24.20 Thank you!
M-25 oil pan hose btmarino at 12:47pm 09.24.20
What are these? (1) sail sfbay at 12:39pm 09.24.20 The lanyard at the top of your furling jib connects the jib to the top swivel. Looks excessively lo
Adding a new battery Benny17441 at 12:38pm 09.24.20 Like Ralph J indicates just wire the new battery in parallel to the House battery. Match the type
What are these? Justin_NSA at 12:26pm 09.24.20 #1 I have no idea why that is there. Is your halyard too short on the bitter end? #2 The knurled bot
Stove for 1981 O'Day 28 seanmcclain at 12:23pm 09.24.20 I believe that one or more of the original O'Day stoves have been offered for sale (or free?) on th
Adding a new battery sailortex at 12:08pm 09.24.20 What Ralph said, but I would start with two new identical batteries for my hous batt. Also, some ca
Adding a new battery tfox2069 at 12:06pm 09.24.20 +1 on all above. This is definitely something you can do yourself. But do the research on wiring i
Windlass options (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:06pm 09.24.20 Cobbled this together a few years ago. If you go with a Lewmar, note their sizing instructions are
Adding a new battery HMT2 at 12:03pm 09.24.20 Wire your new battery in parallel with the original house battery and then treat the combination as

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