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Sail Repair Ozana Halik at 1:04am 08.19.02 Big Boats 3/957 I have the original UK sails.I would like to have the sails inspected and repaired if needed. Also
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 2/1166 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 1/1003 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

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Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat PaulK at 3:20pm 08.22.20 Hope you got the main on today and tried everything out. Watch out to keep those runners on - you d
Cheapskate Wifi Extender AaronD at 2:57pm 08.22.20 What I have been doing for many years is turning on the WiFi hotspot on my phone, and connecting a
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] kappykaplan at 2:57pm 08.22.20 ???? ??????, ????! ???? ??????, ????! ???? ??????, ????! ???? ??????, ????! :beer:
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] kappykaplan at 2:54pm 08.22.20 Dammit Jim, Dammit Jim, Dammit Jim... Dammit Jim, Dammit Jim, Dammit Jim, Dammit Jim . . . :beer:
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] JamesG161 at 2:46pm 08.22.20 Jim has been singing out to them I knew I should have practiced singing more.:facepalm: Again @kl
Noisy sailboat Don S/V ILLusion at 2:37pm 08.22.20 I always thought that noise part of the charm of a marina but everyone is different. Just loosen the
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] jssailem at 2:35pm 08.22.20 I think you meant to say.. ura are out their playing and it is starting to look like Jim has been si
Nova kool freezer replacement Hayden Watson at 2:18pm 08.22.20 All of the 12v conversions use the same basic parts and will a torch, sliver solder and basic fittin
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] kappykaplan at 2:12pm 08.22.20 Dammit, Jim!
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] (1) JamesG161 at 1:58pm 08.22.20 Wooopsssss!!!! The Hurricane Hunters found TS Marco center and it did NOT go over the Yucatan. E="kl
Noisy sailboat Hayden Watson at 1:56pm 08.22.20 If the problem is internal slapping and not on the outside, you might find that a completely slack h
Invest 98L JamesG161 at 1:28pm 08.22.20 To see why both storms are curving to the Northwest... TS Marco <--- TD 14 <--- It is the HIGHs
Noisy sailboat shemandr at 1:27pm 08.22.20 On my Mark 25 they were noisy - slapping around inside the mast as the boat rocked at anchor. To me
Cheapskate Wifi Extender jviss at 1:26pm 08.22.20 What I have been doing for many years is turning on the WiFi hotspot on my phone, and connecting a B
Noisy sailboat Justin_NSA at 1:21pm 08.22.20 Can internal halyards be that noisy?! A nice card should be enough. Unless it's the external line.
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L] (1) JamesG161 at 1:21pm 08.22.20 I like this 5 day out forecast that shows the movement of pressure fronts. Note the HIGH that is ov
Boat Preparations for Storms (1) kappykaplan at 1:07pm 08.22.20 Take pictures of your boat and the prep you did. From 2011 . . . Sail pack has since been replaced
C and Cw27MkV (1) Drinky Crow at 12:56pm 08.22.20 I think that forum dead, peeps vary rake as much as 5-6" I think. Will have to work it out. The rid
Boat Preparations for Storms shemandr at 12:42pm 08.22.20 Double the lines. I would use longer nylon 3 strand to the furthest points possible. Adjust them s
ISO Jib for Oday 19 Beachdog2 at 12:32pm 08.22.20 From experience with both styles of furler, I would look into a Cruising Design Flexible Furler ins

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