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Rudder Stuffing Box Leak John New at 1:17am 07.31.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1603 I have a slow leak from the rudder stuffing box in my 1981 Hunter 27. It seems to be worse when beat
Wheel Steering Advice Jamie Shreeves at 12:34am 07.31.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/991 I want to install a wheel steering system on my boat and I have contacted Edison about their wheel s
cinderblock mooring? Henry at 12:26am 07.31.02 Ask All Sailors 6/9370 We have been keeping our 19' mariner on it's trailer and putting it in every chance that we get to s
Passageway folding doors Jerry at 11:06pm 07.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1460 I am completing the refurbishment of my Catalina 30 and would appreciate any info as to where I can
navigatipon lights Kevin o at 11:05pm 07.30.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/918 1990 cat 30. What are the correct light swiches for proper navigation lights?, Should the nav swic
Specifications Sandy Ray at 10:55pm 07.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1078 Where can I get the correct original specifications for my boat, Hunter hull #33522m820, date of man
Diesel spill on teak/holly sole. John Powell at 10:43pm 07.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/3917 In the process of repairing fuel line problems on my 1992 H-27, a good bit of diesel fuel was spille
Time to say "Good Bye". The dream started here. Ray Bowles at 2:56pm 07.30.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1200 We will be leaving this site, our home and our trusted vessel "Speedy" this comming Sunday. Our 10
where can I get a galley for a 1978 Catalina 22? Kevin at 2:53pm 07.30.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1290 I am in desperate need of a replacement Galley for my boat! who sells them or where can I get plans
Cockpit Sole Crack Guest at 1:55pm 07.30.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/976 I have a '74 O'Day 23 with an inset compass on the cockppit sole. The last owners let the boat sit f
Nav light replacement bulbs Sanders LaMont at 1:47pm 07.30.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1414 I am unable to locate a replacement bulb for the bi-color navigation light on the bow (West Marine d
need a proofreader for steps to stepping the mast. chris mitchell at 1:36pm 07.30.02 Smaller Boats 0/894 OUr 250 is finally going home to st. simons where we bought it..and so are we. Whenwe bought the boa
Looking to re-power Herb at 12:34pm 07.30.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/1234 The Yanmar YSM12 in my 1979 H30 just doesn't seem to be enough anymore. I love my boat but think she
A solution to permeated tubes Jose Venegas at 12:33pm 07.30.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 34/5543 As I explained in my previous posting, the Beneteau 361 has a very poor sanitation design with its h
tuning the rigging on hunter 26' monte brown at 11:28am 07.30.02 Smaller Boats 1/1374 What is the best way to tune the rigging on a hunter 26'? What is the proper tension on the forestay
Diesel Fuel Filter help Jim A at 11:18am 07.30.02 Ask All Sailors 0/918 Has anyone ever seen a filter like this before? Any ideas where I can get a replacement filter elem
Head backs up when not in use Chris Mead at 11:14am 07.30.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1419 When the metal holding tank is full enough, the bowl fills with liquid and seems to stop just at the
Jacklines??? Scott Narum at 10:37am 07.30.02 Ask All Sailors 19/1951 I confess I've never run jacklines on any boat I've had; mainly because I've never needed to. But t
2003 -- what's new Dennis at 10:20am 07.30.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1146 Was curious if anyone knows what changes if any are going into next years 26x.ThankDennis
sunshade catalina 250 Mel Aust at 10:01am 07.30.02 Smaller Boats 2/1218 Hello, purchased 250 to sail on lake that is exteremly hot late spring through early fall. Does any

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Hunter 19 (91-94) Floating Centerboard Steve-in-VA at 8:19pm 07.27.20 Boatyard completed repair of the centerboard and lifted boat so I could reinstall board on Monday Ju
New to sailing. lots of questions svlivinalittle at 8:13pm 07.27.20 I definitely need to learn how to put in a reef... I'm planning on going out again soon.
Raymarine EV100 Rudder Reference install (1) mnmpizza at 8:11pm 07.27.20
Just a quick hardware swap he said...... Rillo at 8:06pm 07.27.20 Good plan to patch & go. Save the full on repair for winter. I see there has been a crack repair o
I want to charge a 12v battery with a 12v battery so I can have 12v srimes at 8:06pm 07.27.20 I'm recommending no charge controller. You're car's 12v system has a built in charge controller in
Interior wood refinishing Dalliance at 7:47pm 07.27.20 I think prefer boiled linseed oil cut 50% with mineral spirits. Same application as teak oil but wi
Shower refinishing Dalliance at 7:40pm 07.27.20 Great work. Wish I had that kind of space in the head. With the shower curtain on three sides in m
New to sailing. lots of questions Rillo at 7:40pm 07.27.20
Jerks! rgranger at 7:38pm 07.27.20 And for the GIN ? Scotch my man... gin taste like a pine tree to me.
Jerks! Ron20324 at 7:37pm 07.27.20 I got a start on building a new gin-pole Total cost... $38 And for the GIN ?
I want to charge a 12v battery with a 12v battery so I can have 12v Project_Mayhem at 7:30pm 07.27.20 I usually drive multiple times a day. Voltage was at 12.2 or 12.4 just after I shut the car off earl
Hoses and antifreeze Roasten at 7:30pm 07.27.20 Thank you for the replies!
Jerks! rgranger at 7:22pm 07.27.20 Made a new pole yesterday. I've done it before so it did not take very long.
Chicagoland Locations Project_Mayhem at 7:22pm 07.27.20 I've sailed out of Hammond Marina a few times. Nice place, huge property. Harbor Master is super nic
Making Donations rgranger at 7:21pm 07.27.20 Third pair of eyeglasses donated yesterday. Does that mean I am done?? only with eyeglasses.
Jerks! srimes at 7:21pm 07.27.20 That sucks. Have you tried raising the mast without the pole? I found I can on mine and it's much qu
Jerks! rgranger at 7:12pm 07.27.20 (have you pissed off any boat neighbors recently?). Greg :biggrin: I don't think so....
Step removal Bobbi Ullinger at 7:08pm 07.27.20 I would be worried about someone removing it to get back into the aft bunk, and then klutzy me not s
Making Donations lehighsail at 7:04pm 07.27.20 Third pair of eyeglasses donated yesterday. Does that mean I am done??
Raymarine EV100 Rudder Reference install (1) dlochner at 6:58pm 07.27.20 The ball and socket will come apart if there is a push or pull force on it. Lind of like your shoul

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