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Winches Worn Thomas Kolaski at 1:00am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1121 We have a 76 30' Hunter with the original winches. They rotate fine, but they don't grip the sheets
Chunka-chunka-chunka-chunka-chunka Eric C Lindstrom at 12:52am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/888 Last night while sleeping on the portside setee I was awoken twice by a noise that went: Chunka-chun
tiller repair - Hunter 25 Dennis Bidney at 12:49am 08.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1165 On a Hunter 25, what is the best adhesive to repair a tiller that has separated in the middle along
To help or not? Brian at 12:36am 08.19.02 Other Sailboats 4/863 I was in a small harbor over the weekend and witnessed something I was curious about.A small motor
First in Fleet... Steve at 12:34am 08.19.02 Racing 9/1579 We had a 27 mile race on Saturday, and conditions were great for the boat (H320). We took first in
Refrigerator temperature variation Stephen DePaola at 12:31am 08.19.02 Big Boats 3/969 We are having a difficult time cooling our refrigerator to a temperature that works. We have a therm
Exhaust smoke? Brian at 12:27am 08.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/971 I have an 85 Hunter 28.5. I noticed over the weekend when I reved the engine either in forward or r
MacGregor 22 compared to Catalina 22 Mike Wesseler at 12:18am 08.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/5261 We are new to weekend lake sailing (though my wife crewed for several years in the Caribbean)and loo
Cabin Comfort Michael Hogan at 11:59pm 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 9/1121 My wife and I have decided to purchase a new Hunter 260 within the next year. However based on my e
Mast/260/crazy Dave is a legend Mark at 11:50pm 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 5/778 Hey Crazy Dave there is no doubt you are indeed a legend.Its 21.30 hrs on Monday night in Western A
Jiffy Reefing a '92 33.5 Geoff in Ann Arbor at 11:40pm 08.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/859 Does anyone have a photo or diagram of how to rig the outhaul for the 1st reef? The diagram in the
Shore Power RD at 11:38pm 08.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/908 Sunday was a work on boat day.I have an a/c unit built into my HL 35.I was a hot and muggy Sunday
C-36 Engine power questions John Visser at 11:32pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 1/1082 Can someone with a similar C-36 please comment on this:I have a 1984 C-36 with a Universal M25 and
Several Questions regarding 1984 Mac 25 Kenny Chidester at 11:31pm 08.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1016 Hello All,After years of being a power boater I have made the transition to sailing. I recently tra
Buying a Cat 22 Art Robin at 11:22pm 08.18.02 Smaller Boats 1/1002 Hi there fellow sailors. I am in the market for a Cat 22. I would like to know where I can go to
It's gotta go, so I can (holding tank) Ed Schwerin at 11:13pm 08.18.02 Big Boats 10/1227 The forward holding tank on my 1986 Hunter 40 Legend is leaking. It appears that it can be removed b
1994 Macgregor 26 for sale David Luckenbach at 11:04pm 08.18.02 Trailer Sailors 0/2295 1994 Macgregor 26 for sale, water ballast for easy trailering, excellent condition, 8 hp Tohatsu ele
26D vs 26D Joseph Hime at 10:54pm 08.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/969 I am looking for a Mac 26 and honestly do not understand the real difference in the 26 daggerboard a
Okay...more advice then.... Chris Mead at 10:53pm 08.18.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1311 Your response was well taken about my overfull tank. Can you help me get over the fear of installin
Intermittent cold Tom at 9:50pm 08.18.02 C&C 5/1843 We have an older cold machine fitted in the lazarette. It is fan cooled and when it works, it works

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HANK ON FRUSTRATION twodzusfittings at 10:03am 08.22.20 Yesterday I experimented with the sail bag holding the 150 stowed and had the 90 up. As the ninety
Mixing elbow question Justin_NSA at 10:02am 08.22.20 Asbestos? Good point. If it's old it probably is. Be careful removing it. Use header tape to man
Center board jssailem at 10:02am 08.22.20 I'm in agreement. Raise the CB. Even pull it up on the dock, lawn or beach. Get a tent cover to stop
Mixing elbow question jssailem at 9:56am 08.22.20 Asbestos?
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability? jssailem at 9:55am 08.22.20 Yes, transistorized, it would have been state of the art in the late 60's early 70's.
Boat Preparations for Storms Don S/V ILLusion at 9:44am 08.22.20
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 9:42am 08.22.20 Beware the dreaded Fujiwara effect, two storms spinning in same direction in close proximity and mer
Mixing elbow question Capt jgw at 9:39am 08.22.20 Header tape, exhaust tape, etc. Any auto parts place will have it. Same as they use on hot rod cars.
How do/would you do it? markwbird at 9:36am 08.22.20 Any method to combine the events to choose an overall winner is necessarily subjective. This means s
Forepeak Bulkhead odaydokay at 9:20am 08.22.20 Very unlikely to be structural. I pulled the one on my 28 for the same reason and replaced it with a
Do Your Maintenance! (Please) odaydokay at 9:17am 08.22.20 Doing proper maintenance is not just for the next owner, it's for the current one. For example it he
Boat Preparations for Storms jssailem at 9:16am 08.22.20 In reviewing weather we get to discussion all sorts of heavy weather issues. One of those discussion
Invest 98L kappykaplan at 9:13am 08.22.20 Tks.
Boat Preparations for Storms kappykaplan at 9:12am 08.22.20 Here's another one: Use sail ties to secure the sail pack to the boom. :beer:
Boat Preparations for Storms JamesG161 at 9:12am 08.22.20 Feel free to add to the list or ask for clarifications. Jim...
Boat Preparations for Storms Don S/V ILLusion at 9:11am 08.22.20 Wave goodby to your Bimini or dodger if not removed.
Center board Hunter216 at 9:02am 08.22.20 ve the center board up or down? Sometimes it stays there for a week or so without use. The lake c
Invest 98L JamesG161 at 9:02am 08.22.20 What are your thoughts on Marco? Models are not in agreement on path. I will post in the Marco th
C and C Landfall likes and dislikes sail sfbay at 8:43am 08.22.20 Welcome to the forum!! You might this thread helpful: New C&C Landfall 48 Owners - Cruisers & Sail
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof Freedom77 at 8:36am 08.22.20 WHUDATT, About that $25. FUHGEDDABOUDIT!!:biggrin:

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