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Centerboard noise Buddy at 3:04am 11.04.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1567 I own a 1967 Mariner. I finally got her into the water late thisyear after many hours of repair...
Retractable Keel also easy way to lift Mask John Ross at 3:01am 11.04.02 Smaller Boats 1/1140 I just took owner ship of this boat, I have a lot to learn. In looking over the boat one of my conse
First 36.7 Tuning Paul Foti, paulfoti@hotmail.com at 2:59am 11.04.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1273 I am seeking advise and/or feedback from 36.7 owners regarding experiences that have had with sailma
First time set up Tony Matheson at 2:23am 11.04.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/822 Hello Hunter 31 owners,This is my first boat, a 1984 Hunter 31 brought right at the end of season
Wannabe Loy Vandiver at 2:03am 11.04.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1238 I am considering purchasing a 1981 Macgregor 26ft and am new to sailing. What questions should I be
Renault engine Jack at 1:57am 11.04.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/976 Got to ask this question from time to time. Where do we get engine parts for this old thing. Still r
Head "Y" valve lubrication Bob F at 1:29am 11.04.02 Big Boats 9/3287 The "Y" valve that diverts waste overboard or to the holding tank is getting kinda tough to rotate.
Supplier for line Jim Seamans at 12:15am 11.04.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1121 Hi all,I've been searching the web for a supplier of line in bulk, spools of 600'. Does anyone hav
East Coast Cruising Guides Matt Blender at 12:05am 11.04.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1652 We're planning on cruising our C380 up the East Coast this Spring and Summer from Georgia to New Eng
rigid boomvang on 240 Gary at 12:01am 11.04.02 Smaller Boats 4/779 What is necessary to add a rigid boomvang on a new 240? My motto is "keep it simple" primarily since
Dingy coffee table Keith at 11:34pm 11.03.02 Ask All Sailors 2/2190 I am looking for a dingy coffee table that has a glass top to put in my living room. I know of seve
to tarp or not, that is the question. Ian at 11:34pm 11.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/960 I am new as a boat owner and this is my first season with a Hunter 37, My question is whether I shou
What length is the prop shaft? gary b at 10:54pm 11.03.02 Big Boats 6/883 Well, hauled this wk. end and went to replace the cutless and found the shaft to be bent. Can anyone
Reefing with a Dutchman system Richard Lanas at 10:46pm 11.03.02 Big Boats 10/3071 The other day I put one reef on the mainsail. I have the Dutchman system which will hold the main i
More 356 Promblems John Dorsett at 10:45pm 11.03.02 Big Boats 3/1005 I also had some leak promblems with my 356 and some other issues, but all in all I do love my boat v
356 Promblems John Dorsett at 10:37pm 11.03.02 Big Boats 0/736 I also had some leak promblems with my 356 and some other issues, but all in all I do love my boat v
To All Northeast Hunter Owners Paul Akers at 9:46pm 11.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/773 Greetings, everyone. My name is Paul Akers, Secretary of the Maine Hunter Sailing Association. The
Engine Antifreeze - How much? Stephen Ord at 7:29pm 11.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1955 Does ayone know how much antifreeze, or water for that matter a Yanmar 2QM15 holds for the purpose o
outboard auxilliary on c30 dbrown at 3:59pm 11.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1010 Has anyone put an outboard on a c30? My 5411 is running fine, but I had a bad experience with the s
Continuing Education SailboatOwners.com at 2:32pm 11.03.02 Ask All Sailors 32/1927 It's often been said that sailors are always learning and you never really know it all. So what's t

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had the windows are done dlochner at 9:32am 09.01.20 If the stanchion bases are stainless steel, they can be polished. If you have a bench grinder, put a
Cheek blocks? ScottySailor at 9:24am 09.01.20 Scott, They are turning blocks for your jib sheets. It gives you a fair lead from the sail to the
Hardtop for a Hunter 41AC (4) Stephen M at 9:21am 09.01.20 Hard Top installed. Starting to build the side canopy pieces.
1/4" Halyard comfortable? srimes at 9:09am 09.01.20 Remember that the C22 was originally equipped with wire halyards, and the sheeves at the mast top a
Installing an electric bilge pump 1979 O'Day 30 twodzusfittings at 9:05am 09.01.20 You got me....
Mac 26S replacement mast too heavy? srimes at 9:03am 09.01.20 Along those lines, I worked out that a Mac 26S has about 32.5 lb more water ballast when it's fille
had the windows are done (5) fred1diver at 8:59am 09.01.20 as promised more pics, I decided to look into the starboard locker and dig out the stanchion bases,
1/4" Halyard comfortable? Jackdaw at 8:53am 09.01.20 Remember that the C22 was originally equipped with wire halyards, and the sheeves at the mast top ar
Forestay breaks for second time in three years Will Gilmore at 8:52am 09.01.20 Thanks for the replies. How much tension should be on the front stay? I think your boat is a frac
1996 HUNTER LEGEND 40.5 DEPTH AND TRANSDUCER ISSUES Rick D at 8:48am 09.01.20 I think you are on the right track. Clean up all the connections first. I had a couple fail and woun
Swim Ladder Change tkwhalen at 8:43am 09.01.20 Rick Thanks for reminding me she also would like that ladder and the step rungs to be wider as well.
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] Rick486 at 8:39am 09.01.20 Summer Time and the living is easy... (old song) We are phone discussing the current storms activi
Swim Ladder Change Rick486 at 8:37am 09.01.20 Great post! We have the same ladder and it is tough on the feet as well. I wrapped line around the s
Turn Blocks on a 1984 Hunter 34 (1) Allan12210 at 8:34am 09.01.20 Mine are from Lewmar. I drilled the pin out from the back. Once you can push it out I replaced the s
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) jssailem at 8:13am 09.01.20 the kite is going up, flying, jibing, or dousing, I'm driving with the tiller between my knees. Tr
Tank Sizes Hunter 49 Scott B at 8:10am 09.01.20 The entire Eastern side of Georgian Bay, where we are, is much like the North Channel. Lots of Isla
Racing solo in a crewed fleet race (AKA busy day) (1) Jackdaw at 8:08am 09.01.20 Re racing and sailing a spin solo, here are some thoughts; some related to BlueJ and how she is set
MacGregor 23 Reefing HEINZIR at 8:07am 09.01.20 If the blocks a previous owner added to your boom are actually for single line reefing I would remov
Refrigerators used by Hunter tkwhalen at 8:04am 09.01.20 Looks like 8 screws but looks easy enough pull out ... thanks to all for your advice
First Weekend as a Widgeon Owner Kyle Partain at 7:57am 09.01.20 Thanks for all the support. Have bought a trolling motor since the original post, and that certainly

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