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Switching to a smaller table on a 380 Tom at 6:14am 07.09.02 Big Boats 3/762 I have a Hunter 380, and am having trouble sitting at the salon because of the dining large table.
1980 Mac 25 Earl Keim at 5:06am 07.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1160 I am considering the purchase of a 1980 Mac 25. She appears to be in great shape, the glass and hull
New Boat Flaws Sam Bocchicchio at 4:52am 07.09.02 Big Boats 5/918 I have recently purchased a Hunter 386, 2002. I have discovered some installation flaws that I want
Info for 260 CDI Roller Furling Dana at 4:20am 07.09.02 Smaller Boats 3/1089 I recently bought a used 2000 H260. The owner had purchased roller furling as an option when the boa
Re-Rig my 336? Paul at 4:18am 07.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 10/1195 For the three years that I have owned my 336 I have been staring at two lines that are led back to t
Windlass Switch Replacement Needed Bradley Cavedo at 3:48am 07.09.02 Big Boats 3/910 Does anyone know where to buy replacement up and down foot switches that came with the windlasses on
Substitute starter for Universal 5411 Joe LaFreniere at 3:45am 07.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1120 We have had the starter rebuilt once on a Catalina 30, Universal Diesel 5411 (11hp); now it needs se
Throttle Adjustments Lori Wheeler at 2:04am 07.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/895 Hi, I am a new Hunter owner. I have a Yanmar engine. When I started the engine I noticed that it
Changing to fresh water Dave at 1:41am 07.09.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1360 Assuming I have the storage space, can I just add a (lets say ) 10 gallan fresh water tank and hook
New Hoses for Septic System, Questions for Peggy David Tomlinson at 12:54am 07.09.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1517 Peggy, I have read all your forums and appreciate your expertise, thanks in advance for your help.
Cooler for 222 Rusty Pearsall at 12:47am 07.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/973 Need to find a cooler that fits under the companion way steps on the 222
Suggestion to Reorganize Site Gene at 12:32am 07.09.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/1072 The HOW site has been a fantastic success. It's a real joy to receive as well as to contribute tips
Need to reseal leaky windows Kathy at 12:12am 07.09.02 Ask All Sailors 15/2692 The sealant around the two non-opening windows on my H23 needs to be replaced. Any suggestions on th
Bahama Flotilla Jim Owen at 11:21pm 07.08.02 Ask All Sailors 3/963 Thanks for the interest in joining us in '93.....would only ask that your replys include an email ad
Air Conditioner Question Kenneth at 10:55pm 07.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/938 I have a couple of friends who purchased portable window-unit air conditioners and use them in the c
Honda 4-cycle? Ed Schenck at 10:53pm 07.08.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1106 Finally pulled the outboard out of the garage that was part of my H37C purchase in 1998! It is a 2H
power charlie at 10:14pm 07.08.02 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/1036 I am considering a change in power on my 1975 O'Day 25. It now has a Honda 9.9 4 stroke. It's not th
Bilge pump locations? EJ Tews at 9:40pm 07.08.02 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1254 After a more than a year of sailing on my 1984 O'Day 25. I am ready to install a bilge pump(s). I
Marine Surplus?? Karen Doyle at 6:40pm 07.08.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/778 Hello all, Any suggestions for a marine surplus dealer that is located within 100-200 miles of Chic
Difference between the Hunter 310, 320, 326 David Bryant at 3:31pm 07.08.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/11835 I am thinking about buying a new Hunter 320 but thought I also look at slightly used 310. Can anyon

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New Boat Kings Gambit at 9:06am 08.06.20 Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Isn't marketing fun? Yeah. Sign me up for one of those
New Boat Meriachee at 9:03am 08.06.20 Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Isn't marketing fun?
New Boat Kings Gambit at 9:01am 08.06.20 Ah, another quest to find the perfect boat. Can go anywhere, in comfort and safety, virtually hassle
Isaias Report from New Jersey JamesG161 at 8:43am 08.06.20 Cliff Notes version 1) Locate essential circuits. Examples: Refrigerator, main bedroom, kitchen
New Boat Kings Gambit at 8:37am 08.06.20 At some point there is no question that I will want to do transpac from cali to hawaii and I know p
What brand of bottom paint is best for fiberglass small sailboats fstbttms at 8:36am 08.06.20 Are you saying you painted your boat with Trucoat and leave it in the water? This guy "epicjohn" d
electrolytic corrosion fstbttms at 8:33am 08.06.20 I hauled out to paint and have discovered extensive pitting on the iron keel. You sure what you w
My ideal battery charger...does it exist? Justin_NSA at 8:29am 08.06.20 I would like mine to be on the IoT. Internet of things, so I could manage it from my phone.
My ideal battery charger...does it exist? dlochner at 8:27am 08.06.20 I doubt it, the market for such a beast would too small to pay for the engineering costs. You'll ha
My ideal battery charger...does it exist? JohnShannon at 8:22am 08.06.20 I don't think so. You can assemble this out of separate components.
Isaias Report from New Jersey smokey73 at 8:08am 08.06.20 But again.... It you want to discuss how I can make this one work like whole house power, you hav
Manual for 2007 26M TRAILER (1) sail sfbay at 8:08am 08.06.20 Thanks for the photo but I cannot tell what the hanging pin is used for. I will take a guess the up
Isaias Report from New Jersey Captain Larry-DH at 8:01am 08.06.20
Manual for 2007 26M TRAILER (1) Biddyyyhz at 7:58am 08.06.20 Here is the picture, I do not have a trailer hitch lock like your picture shows, this trailer seems
1985 Mac 25 cockpit drain sail sfbay at 7:58am 08.06.20 Might check with SBO MacGregor site and Blue Water Yachts who sell MacGregor boat parts. SBO site sa
Keeping the engine running Don S/V ILLusion at 7:50am 08.06.20 The same boat yard did replace the fuel line from the tank when they commissioned her. This is one
Isaias Report from New Jersey JamesG161 at 7:48am 08.06.20 Just bad luck the motor was OOS when he needed it most I would suggest good preparations, for any
Keeping the engine running dmax at 7:45am 08.06.20 A vacuum leak is excess air getting into carb/intake. All combuston air should come through the thro
Isaias Report from New Jersey jssailem at 7:42am 08.06.20 Nice write up Ward. Glad you and yours are safe.
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over kellysails at 7:39am 08.06.20 Thanks Peggie. A phone conversation would be great. My schedule is extremely flexible. I will

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