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"Winglet Props" RON MILLS at 12:14pm 10.03.02 Big Boats 7/1086 I decided to post this separately from the other prop threads presently working so that it could hav
Forestay falls to leeward Tom at 11:49am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 22/1694 Hi,I've noticed that my forestay arches to leeward quite a bit when close hauled. Experienced "pe
Mast Self-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:38am 10.03.02 Ask All Sailors 1/2134 I am refurbishing a 1980 19 Ft. Oday and am wondering if there are suggestions for self-raising the
Mast-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:16am 10.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/964 Does anyone have a suggestion or know if a mast-raising kit is available for my 1980 19ft Oday?
Help identifyning a part doug at 11:13am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/1107 Need help in identifying the two aluminum (what I call brackets) on the mast, that when removed allo
??Northern Calif Macgregor Owners?? Phyllis at 11:13am 10.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1055 I want to sail before I buy--either Macgregor 26X or 26Classic (not sure). Would be happy to provid
HUN51200M7 8 G -25 JAMES STEFANIK at 11:10am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 4/791 This appears in the gelcoat on the outer upper right side of the tramsom. Can anyone interpret its m
Mast-raising kit? David Mantz at 11:10am 10.03.02 Day Sailers 5/2193 I am refurbishing a 1980 19 ft. Oday daysailer and wanted to know if there is a self-mast raising ki
Cockpit locker and lazarette hinges Bill at 10:38am 10.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1806 Has anyone found a source for replacement hinges for these lockers? I've been using "Stanley" 2 inc
Dinghy for H340 Gail Cook (S/V Dream Hunter) at 8:48am 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1052 We are currently looking for a dinghy for our H340 and have some concerns about what size to purchas
Winter storage in New England Matt Blender at 7:18am 10.03.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1103 I'm thinking of taking my boat to New England and possibly Lake Ontario during the spring and summer
Bomar Hatches re: Lense replacement Tim McCarty at 6:48am 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/6106 I've just purchased a 1994 Hunter 29.5 (traded in my much-loved H-27). The boat is equiped with Bom
rubrail James S. at 6:03am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/961 Would anyone know how difficult it would be to remove the old rubrail and then install a new one? I
One sided blisters Clayton Salisbury at 5:50am 10.03.02 Other Sailboats 5/829 Hello, I recently purchased an oday 27, It's been in drydock for two years and needs bottom paint. I
Max Rpms For 3GM30F in 35.5 Legend fred miller at 5:48am 10.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3022 Does anyone know the max rpm and redline rpm for a Yanmar 3GM30F in a 35.5 Legend fitted with a 13X1
One sided blisters Clayton Salisbury at 5:44am 10.03.02 Other Sailboats 0/709 Hello, I recently purchased an oday 27, It's been in drydock for two years and needs bottom paint. I
Methane Gas Sean at 5:40am 10.03.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1651 Peggy, just a quick question. Is there any concentration of methane gas buildup within the holding
C-22 winch sizes tomD at 5:40am 10.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/957 Thinking about the standard winches and the trouble we had in heavy winds: does anyone have suggest
Oxidized '95 H26 Thomas Tongue at 4:31am 10.03.02 Other Sailboats 1/810 I've been going through all the gelcoat care sites and keep coming back to this Island Girl product.
26X vs. 26 Classic as a saliling boat Craig at 3:56am 10.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1207 I am tossing between a 26X and 26Classic and would much appreciate input from anyone, especially if

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Bleeding Yanmar Injectors kloudie1 at 8:08pm 08.31.20 Sounds like you've found it.. If the engine runs, you can bleed it when running by cracking that fi
Forestay breaks for second time in three years justsomeguy at 7:48pm 08.31.20 Yes Can you post a photo of the break, and is there a toggle at both ends of the forestay?
Forestay breaks for second time in three years Spadman007 at 7:45pm 08.31.20 Yes
Forestay breaks for second time in three years justsomeguy at 7:39pm 08.31.20 The stay broke just above the top compression fitting. Do you mean "swage"?
1/4" Halyard comfortable? Ward H at 7:35pm 08.31.20 I find 5/16" is the smallest size line I'm comfortable with handling with any kind of a load and no
Bleeding Yanmar Injectors mnmpizza at 7:31pm 08.31.20
Bleeding Yanmar Injectors mnmpizza at 7:23pm 08.31.20 Looks good Shannon! Was it rebuilt, remanufactured, new? sorry, not my 3gm... should have stayed
Oday 27 Lower Shroud Chainplate dashaw at 7:17pm 08.31.20 What I am looking for is a picture of the ones fore and aft of the upper shroud chain plate. I think
Deck Cleats Ward H at 7:16pm 08.31.20 I would look into powder coating if you cannot find replacements. Back when I worked I was involved
Roller furling line size? BigEasy at 7:02pm 08.31.20 Line size is the easy one, what size retrieval line is one most roller furling? Recently replace
hull speed, what it means. jssailem at 7:00pm 08.31.20 I believe the 1.34 formula is incongruent with fore and aft waterline. It applies to the parabolic
Sailing with Efficiency Mr. Dave at 6:52pm 08.31.20 Maybe you should find somebody with more experience, and more confidence, to go out with you someday
Any drop-in replacement for the new Marinco 4" Solar Vent? Mr Fox at 6:52pm 08.31.20 Let us know if you find a good alternative and good luck!
Bleeding Yanmar Injectors BigEasy at 6:42pm 08.31.20 Looks good Shannon! Was it rebuilt, remanufactured, new?
Problems with my 2003 Beneteau 411 Refrig and Freezer (1) Mike M. at 6:38pm 08.31.20 Thanks for the suggestions. What I found was the latch doesn't have a catch to keep the door shut. T
Bleeding Yanmar Injectors kloudie1 at 6:32pm 08.31.20 Red circled area, Shannon.. The high pressure line from the HP pump.. You are correct.. when ya open
Forestay breaks for second time in three years Spadman007 at 6:25pm 08.31.20 Yes. I am also on a mooring ball so I have the mast up all the time. The stay broke just above the
Sailing with Efficiency dlochner at 6:23pm 08.31.20 How old are the sails? If the sails are old and stretched out it is difficult to go to weather and t
Forestay breaks for second time in three years justsomeguy at 6:22pm 08.31.20 Do you use a furler?
Turn Blocks on a 1984 Hunter 34 mnmpizza at 6:01pm 08.31.20

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