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Spinnaker sizing Tony Wilcox at 5:09am 05.19.02 Ask All Sailors 4/2665 I am looking for a cruising spinnaker for my H376. I know the I ' J measurement is how to order from
Motor for Hunter 140 E Phillips at 4:29am 05.19.02 Smaller Boats 3/1352 Can anyone recommend some small motors appropriate for the Hunter 140? I need a motor solely for ge
How much paint John Wentzcovitch at 4:26am 05.19.02 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1182 I could not find any info in the archives. How much paint should we expect to use repainting the 37
Audio Level controls Scott at 4:02am 05.19.02 Big Boats 4/983 I have 3 audio level contols helm, aft stateroom and saloon. The schematic from Hunter shows 2. Th
Leaks Peter Iversen at 3:42am 05.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/1058 Has anyone experienced water leaks into the aft compartment (battery area)? My boat has an outboard
Questions about main sail tack Tom at 3:17am 05.19.02 Smaller Boats 4/1648 Can someone tell me how to attach the tack on the main sail. The point of attachment leaves a portio
Info to tune a standard rig to race a 1975 27 Cat Jim Oswald at 2:28am 05.19.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1411 Good morning.I am looking for information/data on how tune a rigon a 1975 27 ft. Catalina in orde
Controls to Pedestal Bob Szymanski at 1:43am 05.19.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1023 I would like to change my Speed and Clutch controls from the starboard side lower cockpit onto the E
Alternatives to Lazy Jacks and others Ernie Rodriguez at 1:36am 05.19.02 Big Boats 2/1422 Some time ago I ran across a thread on the discussion of Lazy Jacks and other systems and there was
Vinegar harm K.O. treatment?? Henry Rozanski at 1:35am 05.19.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1618 Peggy,I have a subborn, plugged exhaust hose on the forward electric head of a 1996 P42. The hose
Trailer Help It's DnA at 12:48am 05.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1444 I recently aquired an '87 25 MacGregor. The trailer rails needed new carpet, but before I did this
Halyard replacement B. J. Halpin at 12:33am 05.19.02 Day Sailers 2/1045 Our 22' O'DAY has what appear to be the original halyards which have become quite ratty and we'd lik
Bimini help needed! Kathy at 12:20am 05.19.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1453 As a recent new owner of a MacGregor 26X we have the factory bimini for the boat but cannot figure o
Lighting issue Tom at 12:05am 05.19.02 Smaller Boats 2/864 Greetings,I am a new owner of a 18.5 and am looking for ideas or suggestions on where and how to at
Passageway Curtains for Catalina Jerry at 11:50pm 05.18.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/987 I have a '84 Catalina 30 std. rig and need to replace the two pasageway curtains(floor length) which
Leak running from aft of pedestal Barry Woellhof at 10:54pm 05.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/864 I have a leak that as you sail or motor water is coming in back of boat. The port cockpit drain is
Stern Rails Wayne at 10:47pm 05.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1109 I'm looking for a stern rail for our 25' venture but am having no luck. Does anyone know where I can
Need specs for 26X trailer Eric Gates at 10:32pm 05.18.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1204 I just bought a 26X without a trailer. I need to obtain the specs so I can buy a trailer for salt wa
Trailer for 26X Eric Gates at 10:25pm 05.18.02 Trailer Sailors 1/1771 Just purchased a 26X without a trailer. What info on trailers could you give me. I need one that wil
Lessons or Practice? Darline at 3:12pm 05.18.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1285 I'm new to the sport (only 1 yr) and am about to take a 3-day sailing lesson in St. Michaels, MD. I

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An adventure with my mast light Brian D at 3:42pm 06.17.20 Night sailing? What on earth is that?
What does it mean to follow someone. Brian D at 3:41pm 06.17.20 No, you thinking (I think) is correct. Following someone is like following a post or topic or (as yo
Its funny Friday! capta at 3:33pm 06.17.20 Out west we had two letters and I think 5 numbers when I was around 6..
A stand alone fridge system on a pocket cruiser... dlochner at 3:27pm 06.17.20 The other advantage to a stand alone/portable refrigerator is portability. Works well at tail gate
Fitting jacklines with a pop top AaronD at 3:22pm 06.17.20 Can you open the front hatch with the jacklines on? I'm looking at that spot but it looks like I'll
In hull transducer question. rpludwig at 3:18pm 06.17.20 simply stick it aft in v-berth, forward of keel, in plumbers putty and be done, depth & plotter, wha
Hunter 40.5 Stbd water tank leak Ken D C at 3:16pm 06.17.20 Thanks for the idea of the heat. I will try that. It is so rigidly glued that I am wondering if th
Hunter 40.5 Stbd water tank leak rgranger at 3:11pm 06.17.20 Have you tried warming it with a heat gun? Or place two or three heat lamps over the lid for severa
A stand alone fridge system on a pocket cruiser... rgranger at 3:07pm 06.17.20 What are the advantages to keeping the house system separate from the reefer system? I like the ide
In hull transducer question. LakeShark at 3:06pm 06.17.20 Thanks for the link. Do u mind me asking what system your using? Brand? I'm really only looking fo
26X Trailer (2) rgranger at 3:01pm 06.17.20 A used trailer in good shape can be pricey but I've noticed that you can often find a really crappy
A stand alone fridge system on a pocket cruiser... Will Gilmore at 2:57pm 06.17.20 What are the advantages to keeping the house system separate from the reefer system? I like the idea
Hydro Therapy at 2:56pm 06.17.20
In hull transducer question. Tarkus at 2:55pm 06.17.20 Thanks for the link. Do u mind me asking what system your using? Brand? I'm really only looking fo
What wood to use rgranger at 2:52pm 06.17.20 If you go with a plywood option, be sure the plywood was constructed with waterproof glue. The chea
In hull transducer question. Tarkus at 2:52pm 06.17.20 Sounds like you got all your questions answered. I prefer the plumbers putty to the wax but both w
Fitting jacklines with a pop top srimes at 2:50pm 06.17.20 Glad you found it helpful, and sorry I wasn't clear about the forward pad eye - it is mounted ~12"
Part ID on Hunter 260 rgranger at 2:45pm 06.17.20 Sorry. I've never seen that on an H260 or H26. The centerboard system seen in your photo looks
Crack in mast - anyone else seen this? baytreasurehunter at 2:43pm 06.17.20 Thanks everyone for the info and comments. I'll be going with a complete mast replacement (new mast
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 2:40pm 06.17.20 Who remembers going to the movies and having to use a pay phone to call home for a ride.... somethin

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