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iNFO ON MAC 25 Ken at 11:17pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1075 I'm looking at possibly purchasing a MAC25 - I'd like any photo's, brochures, spec sheets, etc that
A Navy Report? D Berube at 8:02pm 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1089 I heard somewhere, that there was a Navy report saying that since the 60s, wave height has increased
Center Cockpit versus Aft Jim Shifrin at 7:49pm 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1895 I really like the interior layout of a 32' center cockpit I have found but wonder about the raised h
Climbing the mast Mark at 5:13pm 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 13/943 Just speaking with an old (salt) friend of mine and he was telling me about a ladder he made for get
Stuffing box leak Steve Schwartz at 4:46pm 09.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1110 On a recent outing (Hunter '93 30T) my stuffing box started to leak. The manual says it should drip
Looking at a Hunter 31 Martin at 4:22pm 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 16/1709 I am looking to buy a 30+ sailboat to moor in Anacortes WA. I hope to spend my summers there and tou
Live a board? What size? Tyler at 4:03pm 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1116 Hailing all Hunter owners! I am looking into obtaining a live a board. I havenever owned a boat b
To Buy or Not To Buy - Soaked C 30 Bob at 3:53pm 09.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/975 Help,I'm considering the purchase of a 1980 Catalina 30 TR. The catch is that it sunk in its slip b
Buying a Mac 25 Alan at 1:26pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1991 I am looking at several Mac 25s. Please respond with ANYTHING I should be alerted to in this line.
deck discoloring G.N. Davis at 12:39pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1123 2001 26x is showing some yellowing on deck surfaces...particularly areas that are adjacent to non sk
How to address another boat owner in an anchorage Stewart Dalsimer at 12:38pm 09.03.02 Other Sailboats 1/874 Several years ago, after anchoring in Newport, RI, a snooty group of 'proper' sailor gentlemen yell
boom hoist Ed at 12:35pm 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/858 I have a 4 hp engine for my inflatable. It is very difficult to lift the motor up to the cockpit o
bow and stern lights chet p at 12:11pm 09.03.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1511 i have searched the archives and can't find any info on who makes replacement lenses for the origion
Hands free Radios??? Bill Schaare at 10:58am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1146 I read somewhere about a couple who put together a hands free headsetof some sort for the anchor da
Looking to buy an O'Day / Pearson 290 Port Tack at 10:18am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1511 We looked at a Pearson 290 at the weekend but I have reason to believe that it's actually an O'Day.
Broke My mast Mike at 7:25am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/862 Thanks to all who helped me with my problem. Crazy Dave, The contact you provided to Julian at USSpa
Diesel Smell Jon at 7:09am 09.03.02 Big Boats 3/972 The fuel tank gauge leaked when I filled up the tank onmy H40. I fixed the leak, but the tank is l
Pump out problem Ian Cameron at 7:01am 09.03.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1423 A volunteer group offers a pump-out service in the Saanich Inlet (just north of Victoria B.C.) I as
Rub rail on '01 H340 Frank Arndorfer at 6:46am 09.03.02 Big Boats 4/851 I have what appears to be the start of my rub rail separating from the hull joint. It actually seems
loose foot or bolt rope Johnston Jeff at 5:35am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1215 Should I consider a loose footed main for my Hunter25.5. My sailmaker is of the opinion that both a

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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
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] kappykaplan at 7:54am 09.01.20 So Far...:facepalm: :facepalm: is nice!

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