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Matching the prop to my 26X Darryl Crockett at 1:03pm 06.05.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/989 I recently purchased a 26X with a 50hp 4 stroke Honda. The dealer put a 11 3/4 by 10 prop on it. N
Cracked hatch,not original, on 1978 H25..strength? Bill at 12:54pm 06.05.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/872 Silly question?...I recently bought (first sailboat) a H25 and hatch is cracked. Even without the cr
Rhino Lining for Decks Jeff D. at 12:31pm 06.05.03 Ask All Sailors 11/1354 Anybody know of, or had any experience using Rhino Truck bed lining to cover a deck. For those not f
looking for cup holder Alan Liebnick at 12:29pm 06.05.03 Ask All Sailors 2/972 I've seen cup/can holder that fits on the wheel that is kind of gimballed.It does not go on the tub
Mast pre bend Hunter 34 Bill at 12:16pm 06.05.03 Big Boats 10/1660 Now that I have the mast stepped, the pre bend at about 4 1/2" at the centre looks huge. Do most of
Forward Bulkhead Removal Andrew at 11:35am 06.05.03 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2022 I removed the starboard forward bulkhead from my 1980 hunter 27. (the large one that separates the h
Replacement stanchions available? Kevin Filer at 11:30am 06.05.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/918 I need to replace a bent stanchion, but I haven't found the matching stanchion in my area or on any
maxprop kevin at 10:48am 06.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/885 i have a three bladed maxprop, does anyone know where i can get the zinc that goes on the end of the
Hull Number of a 1988 Hunter 45 Todd at 9:09am 06.05.03 Big Boats 4/788 Does anyone know where to find the hull number ( and not the serial number stamped onto the stern) o
h26 stay placement john withrow at 9:07am 06.05.03 Smaller Boats 7/767 Took the mast off the boat last fall. When putting the side stays on the thing on the deck which on
Window-Leaking DENNIS at 7:52am 06.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1005 We are new owners of 77 Cat 30 #764. Love the boat. On our trip down the Chesapeake I discovered the
Attwood Calorifier - weeping pressure relief valve Colin Danielsson at 7:41am 06.05.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2161 My pressure relief valve was weeping (at all times) and was replaced with a simple 3Bar device which
C-22 sailors on lake Norman NC. Art at 7:32am 06.05.03 Smaller Boats 0/862 Are there any C-22 sailors on lake Norman in North Carolina? I am thinking about a move to the Char
Removal of TEAK Decks Rodney Cuneaz at 7:10am 06.05.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1095 I am thinking about purchasing a 1988 43 foot Ron Holland sailboat with teak decks. The cabin top al
trailer for Oday 222 Robert Davis at 5:15am 06.05.03 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1136 I found a place to buy a new trailer for my Oday 222, but I am wondering if I should get a single ax
1985 Cat 27 Universal 12 John at 4:59am 06.05.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1642 I am looking at a 1985 Catalina 27 with a Universal 12 diesel inboard.It appears that the engine i
Tuning shrouds Bruce Trotter at 4:06am 06.05.03 Ask All Sailors 14/1664 I got my boat last year and am new at sailing. I had guy tune may shrouds and stays as I had the mas
backstay tension Jeff B at 3:45am 06.05.03 Smaller Boats 8/1175
RCD8 impeller source Paul at 3:33am 06.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1387 I have a RCD8 Renault 8HP in my 1980 27' Hunter. A few have asked about sources and part numbers fo
C 30 Interior table Jay at 2:49am 06.05.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/908 For those of you with the U shaped dinette configuration, here is an idea that gave our 1985 C 30 a

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Winter Projects Michael Davis at 6:59pm 09.22.20 We are starting to knock down our winter projects now instead of freezing my butt off or rushing to
Beckson Portlight Sealant kloudie1 at 6:35pm 09.22.20 DOW 795..Silicone but really good stuff.
356 water heater hose chuckwayne at 6:32pm 09.22.20 sorry, I didn't measure this one - the water heater is under the forward edge of the master berth, a
Sailmakers Mark Maulden at 6:22pm 09.22.20 :plus: Keep it local. Small independent lofts can give you good sails without having to pay the fra
Hunter 34, bilge questions acarter at 6:21pm 09.22.20 I passed on the boat, I was going to buy it but there we some issues with unpaid marina bills and I
Winter Projects Timm R Oday25 at 6:17pm 09.22.20 We are starting to knock down our winter projects now instead of freezing my butt off or rushing to
Beckson Portlight Sealant Mark Maulden at 6:14pm 09.22.20 Call Beckson and ask why they recommend silicon. They will talk to you.
Beckson Portlight Sealant Stu Jackson at 6:12pm 09.22.20 I agree on silicone, don't like it anywhere. EXCEPT on my Beckson ports. They are the only place
Solar powered Deck Fan. Justin_NSA at 5:56pm 09.22.20 Something like Allan mentions https://theboatgalley.com/simple-exhaust-fan
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel Justin_NSA at 5:48pm 09.22.20 30mm = 1 3/16". 25 - 26mm is approx 1" https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/length/mm-to-inch.html
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer sail sfbay at 5:36pm 09.22.20 Consider applying penetrating oil. If that does not free up the nut/bolt then suggest cutting the bo
Orca Attacks? Lazy1 at 5:32pm 09.22.20 Oddly enough, someone has taken the time to post a map of sightings...
Orca Attacks? justsomeguy at 5:29pm 09.22.20 Wonder if depth sounders had anything to do with this?
91 Seaward 23 Portholes sesmith at 5:26pm 09.22.20 Try Manship for your questions. I believe they manufactured the portlights on the earlier Seawards.
Old propane tank Tally Ho at 5:17pm 09.22.20 I changed the fitting that connects to the tank to the newer fitting. They can be hand tightened an
Drilling a hole for a USB port in the DC panel Ron20324 at 5:03pm 09.22.20 drill several practice holes to get a feel for it 30mm is really close to 3/4" Hhmmm... and I al
S2 9.2a electrical control panels kandrzejczyk at 4:53pm 09.22.20 I own a S2 9.2C and I have replaced my main DC and AC panels with one combo panel: Blue Sea 8408 . Y
Reinforcement areas HD74 at 4:51pm 09.22.20 Thanks I appreciate the help. Do you think I need reinforcement at the winches
What is a good replacement for MS-RA205? Davidasailor26 at 4:47pm 09.22.20 We have a Polyplanar MRD87i - https://www.polyplanar.com/product/mrd87i-ipx6-marine-radio. Has USB a
Ranger 22 Cushions constablet at 4:44pm 09.22.20 Thanks so much! Indeed this is the way to go - custom cut. Finding anything custom-fit for a R22

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