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need help rigging javelin traveler trudy konkoly at 9:18am 07.25.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1295 recently purchased a 15' javelin and need instructions on how to rig sails, especially the traveler
Considering a H26 Craig from Fargo, ND at 9:15am 07.25.02 Smaller Boats 2/845 My wife and I are considering buying an H26. Perhaps a mid 90's model. Other than a recent weekend
MacGregor Sailling Performance Kirk at 8:55am 07.25.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1524 Although I have 15 plus years of sail-boarding, I am a novice at sailing a boat. We are hoping to a
Peee-U holding tank--Help!!! Diane Leighton at 8:29am 07.25.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1361 Dear Peggy, You are my only hope left to help with my stinky holding tank. We have a brand new C-400
Thinking about Hunter 25.5 Ron Stephanson at 7:47am 07.25.02 Smaller Boats 6/1627 I am thinking about going from H23 to the 25.5. Any advice? Comparison to the 26.5?
Winterizing mooring Natan at 7:06am 07.25.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1270 Can you tell me how to prepare a mooring for the winter? Boat will be stored on the land.Thanks.
Gounding my breaker box? D Berube at 7:02am 07.25.02 Ask All Sailors 0/1002 I noticed since I have had my boat, that the breaker box is simply grounded through the fiberglass c
Fridge too big John Visser at 5:55am 07.25.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1135 I have an '84 C36, and the ice box was converted to a fridge with and A-B cold machine. Works great
Prop Cavitation Bill Krause at 5:37am 07.25.02 Smaller Boats 4/1399 I have a 98 Honda four stroke 8hp outboard on my H240. It has the long shaft. I find that if I h
Holding Tank Replacement Michael Schneider at 5:11am 07.25.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1427 Replacing Holding Tank on a Hunter 37.5To remove the tank we had to hacksaw the fittings off, remo
And you thought you had a leak. Steve Dion at 4:13am 07.25.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1089 You think your boat has a leak. Here is a problem that you never want to be handed.http://www.sta
Electronic Module Jim V at 3:50am 07.25.02 Other Sailboats 4/807 The fan on the A/B hasn't worked since we bought our '85 in '96. The fan work's when disconnected f
Pointing Close Bruce A. at 2:56am 07.25.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/996 I have a '88 MacGREGOR 26D with daggerboard. I have recently modified the rudder adding 2 inches to
anyone know head stay length/diameter 78 30 ft. ? John at 2:24am 07.25.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1039 anyone know head stay length/diameter 78 30 ft. ?
Galley Teak trim KevinD at 2:21am 07.25.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/997 The outside teak corner on the galley countertop near the cabin entry is missing due to breakage fro
Kenyon 206 rangetop KevinD at 2:16am 07.25.02 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1073 I would like to replace rangetop with new unit. Has anyone found something that works well ?
Dodger and Bimini Plastic Cleaners John J at 2:15am 07.25.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1255 Following up on my question of last week: I used 3M Clear Plastic Cleaner, and it did a great job.
Hunter 30 port lights KevinD at 2:13am 07.25.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1589 I want to replace all port lights on my 79 H30. Does anyone know of make and model #'s for direct re
water heater Adam B. Feder at 2:07am 07.25.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/951 Does anyone have any experience with PRECISION TEMP - self contained water heaters? I have a 1982 Ch
Suburban Trailer Chad at 2:03am 07.25.02 Trailer Sailors 5/1684 Would like to know how large of a sailboat I could realistically trailer in my driveway, and have a

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Kite sailing Hunter216 at 3:03pm 06.30.20 If you want to talk foiling, try an IMOCA 60. fGeMXSDczPk Well since the thread started with Kiti
Trading No kaboom for BIG KABOOM!!! Converting stove from CNG to LPG. Bob J. at 3:00pm 06.30.20 I use a 5# Manchester tank, cost $55.00 @ the hardware store. Costs around $5.00 to fill it at home,
1-1/2 black water valves Dave Groshong at 2:59pm 06.30.20 Y-valves in Marelon are Forespar brand, they now have an 1-1/8 one for bilge pumps: https://shop.sa
Kite sailing dlochner at 2:55pm 06.30.20 If you want to talk foiling, try an IMOCA 60. fGeMXSDczPk
Replacing Jabsco Potable Water Pump...Again... sailcapt340 at 2:52pm 06.30.20
1-1/2 black water valves kappykaplan at 2:48pm 06.30.20 :plus: They are marine y valves. Defender and Jamestown Distributors have 'em.
1-1/2 black water valves Whatfiero1 at 2:43pm 06.30.20 Those are Marlon "Y" valves. West marine sells the white plastic jabsco brand. Check Defender.com
Balmar magndtic screwdriver Maine Sail at 2:32pm 06.30.20 Many magnetic screw drivers will work but not all. The magnet needs to be pretty powerful. Don't fo
Replacing Jabsco Potable Water Pump...Again... (3) Rich Stidger at 2:15pm 06.30.20 I don't know exactly what the diameter of the tubing I have in my 1997 h40.5, but I think I just wen
Pop-up assist for Venture 25 goetz305 at 2:10pm 06.30.20 I made a mistake an bought the 20" 60lb struts by mistake. Do you think they will work?
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D rgranger at 2:00pm 06.30.20 You might also consider posting this request in the "macgregorowners.com" sub-forum. I would be s
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D AndyVS at 1:56pm 06.30.20 Hi Bruce, I have a rudder & post from my 26S. I upgraded to the Ruddercraft and highly recommend it
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP! Art12050 at 1:26pm 06.30.20
Looking for Information on 40.5 Masthead (2) Rich Stidger at 1:24pm 06.30.20 My 1997 h40.5 use a mast manufactured by Z-Spar. My mast info suggests that it is a Z701 mast. I t
Advice steveinusa at 1:19pm 06.30.20 Try and sell it to see what you can get. Parting it out is very time consuming dealing with photo's
Balmar magndtic screwdriver SEMPERAVANTI41 at 1:09pm 06.30.20 Don' t fret, any small magnet will work. I could not find my "magic" Balmar screwdriver so I used a
Kite sailing Hunter216 at 12:59pm 06.30.20 I think that's always been the case when big boats race. When a couple of Maxis are closing at 12 t
Fuel filter relocation Richard19068 at 12:57pm 06.30.20 I own a 1987 O'Day 272le with a old Groco fuel filter located in the starboard cockpit locker. I wa
Changing Coolant bawlmer at 12:51pm 06.30.20 Yes. I have the expansion tank and it is a little higher than the water heater, which makes it fun t
Deep keel vs Shoal keel experience capta at 12:47pm 06.30.20

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