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AM reception problems John Richard at 9:46pm 02.18.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/879 The AF/FM/CD radio that came OEM on our boat offers poor AM reception. The FM isn't much better. I
New Head/Tank Installation (HELP !!) Richard Craig at 9:38pm 02.18.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1340 I've got a 1977 Catalina 25 FK/SR that is currently undergoing the change from porta-potti to a REAL
Hood Line Drive Furling Pat Spino, "Flying Colors" at 9:33pm 02.18.03 Big Boats 9/5725 Hood has come out with an upgrade for the Line Drive furling drum. Seems you buy the upgrade at abo
Frank Ladd Crazy Dave Condon at 9:31pm 02.18.03 Smaller Boats 0/862 Frank;Can you and your wife give me a call. I misplaced your phone number.Just leave your number
Connecting Proper Wiring To Battery Jay Litsey at 8:05pm 02.18.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/963 Wiring of control panel switch leads to battery has never been right - new battery drains too fast.
Priceless! (1) Gary A. at 8:00pm 02.18.03 Ask All Sailors 4/924 Spotted recently on the ICW between Oriental and Beaufort North Carolina. The photo speaks for itsel
"The Sea Gypsy" by Richard Hovey Mark Major, s/v Lesismor at 3:12pm 02.18.03 Ask All Sailors 0/1208 The Sea Gypsy I am fevered with the sunset, I am fretful with the bay, For the wander-th
"The Sea Gypsy" by Richard Hovey Mark Major, s/v Lesismor at 2:47pm 02.18.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1391 The Sea Gypsy I am fevered with the sunset, I am fretful with the bay, For the wander-th
Who is the MacGregor for? Matt at 1:49pm 02.18.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1390 I am looking at purchasing my first non-Laser sailboat and the MacGregor caught my eye. I had the op
381 TURNS TO THE RIGHT WITH ENGINE Nicolas Soler at 1:42pm 02.18.03 Other Sailboats 3/767 When I sail my "new" 381 (1996) with de engine (VOLVO MD22)the boat turns right very "strongly". If
Snow not the problem (1) Jim Honeyman at 10:41am 02.18.03 Smaller Boats 7/943 We have lost two boats this year at the Ninnesch Sailing Assoc. out of Wichita Ks.Jim Honeyman
Snow is not the only problem Jim Honeyman at 10:36am 02.18.03 Smaller Boats 0/746 Here in Wichita Ks we had two boats go down. Not nice.Jim Honeyman
Bright Mainsail Don at 9:54am 02.18.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/944 I want to brighten the mailsail and/or the gib on my Voyager 24. Can that be done with add ons or sh
Shaft -Centerline to Boat? how many inches? R. Paquin at 9:53am 02.18.03 Mid-Size Boats 7/1038 Wondering if anyone has a boat out for winter or knows what the centerline of the shaft to hull clea
Crosby Replacement/Repair Bill Davis at 8:24am 02.18.03 Other Sailboats 1/833 I have recently purchased a 1977 CSY-44 with Crosby mechanical refrigeration, which is dead. Should
Storm Jib Michael at 7:28am 02.18.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 19/2641 Hello Doyle Sail Folks!I have been advised to get a storm jib for sailing along the left coast bet
Differences in models sail235 at 6:11am 02.18.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1326 In my search for a ~26' macgregor I'm getting confused by the different models 26d, 26c, and 26s. I
Removing mast 40' Legend Ed Schwerin at 5:30am 02.18.03 Big Boats 4/941 I'm getting ready to remove my 1986 Hunter 40' Legend mast and wondered if there is a plug or some s
Location of Sea Cock? Carl at 4:44am 02.18.03 Smaller Boats 7/1084 I have a marine head and the raw water inlet for it is pulling from the balast tank. I know that is
Refidge problem Bob F at 3:29am 02.18.03 Other Sailboats 5/967 The AB refridge on my 1998 Hunter 376 has started to occasionally stop cooling. It appears the compr

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Harken Traveler Upgrade H34 Mike Oldak at 11:02am 10.04.20 Lawrence here is the link to my reatoration. Jazz Restoration 2019
Cockpit Cushions Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 10:54am 10.04.20 They look terrific! Where did you have them made? My then wife made them. She did all the cushions
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available capta at 10:45am 10.04.20 I do not support corn made biodiesel when there are much more efficient plants from which to make it
Sextant FastOlson at 10:45am 10.04.20 To continue beating this fatigued horse (Pegasus, maybe?) I bought one of these for the coffee tabl
37C Windlass (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:38am 10.04.20 Next time you're having trouble falling asleep at night, peruse this record I made of the installati
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Red_Dog at 10:38am 10.04.20 I can handle smelling a french fry.
Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis capta at 10:37am 10.04.20 99% of electrical issues relate to a bad ground connection, most often at the engine. Take every sin
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available kloudie1 at 10:35am 10.04.20 Several years ago, a guy in the marina used biodiesel kinda made from frying oil from local restaura
H26 Center Board Line twistedskipper at 10:31am 10.04.20 By the way, Chiriqui, there is a forum here that is more specific to Hunters like the H26: https://f
H26 Center Board Line Chiriqui at 10:23am 10.04.20 Ah very good information! Thanks much.. looking forward to getting her back on the water. This virus
Finally replacing my keel cable. What's with all this extra length? CAT22SWTEXAS at 10:16am 10.04.20 I just recently acquired my 86 22. The keel cable was broken so I replaced the turning ball, hose a
H26 Center Board Line twistedskipper at 10:14am 10.04.20 The uphaul line that attaches to the center board jad about 2 or 3 feet out on the deck on my boat
Fixed portlights with painted-on trim Wesleymi at 10:06am 10.04.20 I have a 1998 321 and had to reseal one so I did both top windows. Was a bit of a task so I recommen
Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis Davidasailor26 at 9:54am 10.04.20
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available Red_Dog at 9:24am 10.04.20 I'm wondering if anyone here burns waste motor oil after they do an oil change Can you do that wit
Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis Head Sail at 9:19am 10.04.20 Help with Diagnosis After a lovely October sail on Fisher Island Sound we made our back to the mar
Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis NYSail at 9:11am 10.04.20 Not sure what engine you have but many have an inline fuse near the starter. Also, disassemble your
Cockpit Cushions Calif. Ted at 9:10am 10.04.20 There will be lots of opinions from this site. My cushions were purchased from SBO store., which a
Engine failing to start, help with Diagnosis Calif. Ted at 9:04am 10.04.20 There is a main engine fuse of 20 or 30 amps that powers instrument pod and starting, usually wrappe
Reinforcement areas (6) Ed Caldwell at 9:03am 10.04.20 @HD74185670 Screws for the jib sheet turning block don't have nuts and washers, so I am assuming the

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