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New rigging Craig Cody at 2:36am 05.05.03 Big Boats 1/872 I have a 1985 C36 tall rig, and am looking at replacing my shrouds, headstay and backstay. While I'
78 Hunter 27 Yanmar 8hp to yanmar 20hp ciriaco at 2:26am 05.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 4/1257 Has anyone switched from a one cylinder to two cylinder engine in a 1977-1980 hunter.The one cylind
Letter to HOW A HOW Participant at 2:14am 05.05.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1091
VHF Aerials Martin Grant at 2:07am 05.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/969 Hi Everybody,Has anyone replaced there VHF aerial ? if so which one did you choose and for what re
F235 Nav lights help Steve C at 1:49am 05.05.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1737 I have a F235 I purchased used a few years ago and have some questions about the nav light setup. If
Generator recommendations Mike at 1:30am 05.05.03 Big Boats 1/1026 We are considering a generator for our 2001 Catalina 380 and am interested in any experiences/recomm
Vented Loop/In-line Strainer Install Harry Cowgill at 1:29am 05.05.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1897 Hi Peggie, I have a new PH II installed in my Catalina 27 and have a few questions about the hose i
Mac 26X updates Don at 1:25am 05.05.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1044 I am trying to figure out what updates the 99 26x that I am looking at has. I read that all updates
Genoa block track size Joe DiCianni at 12:36am 05.05.03 Mid-Size Boats 2/1018 Can someone verify that the original Genoa track width on a C-30 1990 model is ONE inch ' not 1'1/4
Looking for 322 Cradle Craig Boise at 12:10am 05.05.03 Bigger Boats 1/1091 I'm looking for a cradle for my 322. Anyone with a lead on one, please let me know.
Remove Daggerboard from Mac26D George at 12:02am 05.05.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1152 Does anyone know how to remove the daggerboard? I've never had a manual for my 26D. I want to lift
New Packless Sealing System for my H34 Paul at 11:56pm 05.04.03 Big Boats 5/964 I have just replaced the original stuffing box on my 1987 H34 with a PYI packless sealing system. It
Keel bolt torque specs Peter Moran at 11:53pm 05.04.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/2846 I recently purchased an 1989 Hunter Legend. Does any one know what the torque specifications are for
Raritan Saves the Day Laura Bertran at 11:25pm 05.04.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1106 My one year old Raritan PH II would not pump after Spring Comissioning. I posted a question about it
Posting photo in forums Brad at 11:16pm 05.04.03 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1009 Hi Phil, I'd like to post a question in the "Ask a Hunter Owner" forum, and add a photo for
Rudder post packing nut specs James Meyer at 10:57pm 05.04.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1243 I have a 1982 H33 with a leaking rudder shaft packing nut. From looking at the archives it appears
A stinking mess John J at 10:46pm 05.04.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1325 Peggy, I own a Catalina 310 (#23) that originally had a Jabsco head. After numerous problems I repl
Engine shop manual Brian C. at 10:38pm 05.04.03 Ask All Sailors 3/1037 Anybody know where to get a shop manual for a Yanmar 3JH3E engine? I did a couple of web searches, b
stress cracks Ron at 10:06pm 05.04.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1212 Has anyone noticed stress cracks in the gel coat on the hull around the rudder post,thru holes, bow
Seat Cushions Karen Gunderson at 9:13pm 05.04.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/919 Has anyone had their seat cushions recovered? What is the best material to use? Is it better to ju

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Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... rgranger at 9:35am 10.22.20 That's one area where Macgregor might have buttered the bread a little. On paper, a vehicle with a
Battery Brands DArcy at 9:32am 10.22.20 My boat had 2 group 31s for the house and one group 31 for the starter battery when I bought it. The
Hunter 310 fuel shut off valve location? kloudie1 at 9:13am 10.22.20 Yup.. it is typically right at the tank .. I think that may be a boat building code standard standar
2014 Hunter 22 Drain (1) Hunter216 at 9:05am 10.22.20 howdy folks! Just bought a 2014 Hunter 22 yesterday- as is customary, Hunter documentation is a li
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Jim26m at 8:56am 10.22.20 Sorry @Tedd. Going to have to lean more toward @Jackdaw on this one (with regard to the 26m - I hav
Deck organizer on hunter 340 (2) Claude L.-Auger at 8:44am 10.22.20 On my 34 I have installed 2 Schaeffer deck organizers: one with 6 sheaves on starboard side (5 are u
Lifting Yanmar 2GM20F Claude L.-Auger at 8:37am 10.22.20 Lifted my 3GM30F out completely and reinstalled using those eyes.
Lifting Yanmar 2GM20F JohnShannon at 8:37am 10.22.20 What does your engine weigh? 300 lbs? Steel is about 100000 lbs per square inch. http://fastener-
Lifting Yanmar 2GM20F (1) dlochner at 8:36am 10.22.20 I had to lift my 3JH2E a few inches to remove the transmission. It works.
Looking for photos of V-berth port and starboard removable shelves - O-Day 28 Fredct at 8:32am 10.22.20 Thanks. I have made replacement shelves, with lamination on both sides. T-moulding on order. Could u
Ice Makers.... BobH57 at 8:31am 10.22.20 I have a small Frigidaire countertop ice maker that I've been happy with. Think it was about a hundr
Aft Bedding for a Beneteau 321 Ron20324 at 8:28am 10.22.20 We used a California King (fitted bottom, flat top) on our Hunter 386 aft berth mattress for the le
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Jackdaw at 8:25am 10.22.20 I don't think Macgregor ever claimed these boats were better than other sailboats in some general o
Lifting Yanmar 2GM20F Michael Davis at 8:24am 10.22.20 I have never lifted a Yanmar but have used those eyes to lift a Universal 5411 and a Perkins 4-108.
Looking for photos of V-berth port and starboard removable shelves - O-Day 28 dfp51 at 8:07am 10.22.20 I will be down at my boat this Saturday and will take a picture for you.
1981 22'Cape Dory Ron20324 at 7:56am 10.22.20 The 5 hp will have more than enough power. Do you have a long shaft motor? Most sailboats with outb
Awful Lonely Over Here In This Neck of The Woods Terry Cox at 7:53am 10.22.20 Terry, not a diesel expert, but here's a troubleshooting suggestion... If, as you say, various par
Anchor light dLj at 7:42am 10.22.20 I had to make an adapter (the new light was too short to see over the wind vane). Had to tap new ho
Yanmar 3YM30 air filter Ron20324 at 7:32am 10.22.20 I wonder if that piece of felt is just meant to prevent metal-on-metal noise. mAYBE IT ALSO REDUCES
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but... Jim26m at 7:20am 10.22.20 You mention vacuum-bagged construction. Pretty sure they never did that. @Jackdaw is correct. The

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