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Can't see the forest for the trees... Joe Dickson at 3:24am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/874 We had work done on our boat recently that involved pulling the stick, rebuilding the cross-member a
Excessive oil consumption? John Harper at 2:54am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 2/2246 During a recent 3 week cruise of 533 NMs from New Bern to Charleston and back via the ICW, I put 97
Charging the batteries Doug T. at 2:51am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1112 While installing shore power on our boat, I also added a three-stage, two-bank battery charger. I a
H260 Topping Lift Frank Sears at 2:38am 05.28.02 Smaller Boats 2/923 A word for the wise. We've had our boat in the water for a month now and have sailed her at least a
77 Hunter 27 replacement windows Randy Sandell at 2:32am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1278 The windows need replacing in my 77 hunter 27 and I need some info on where to look for them. I als
Excessive oil usage? John Harper at 2:31am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1090 During a recent 3 week cruise of 533 NMs from New Bern to Charleston and back via the ICW, I put 97
holding tank tom walsh at 2:17am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1192 Someone put a paper towel down the head. The holding tank is clogged. I cannot empty the tank. I
A Three Blade For Me Bob at 1:33am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/972 Switched out my two blade for a three blade on my 320 (2001)What a difference it makes. Less vibr
motor mount + wedge Claudia at 1:26am 05.28.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/995 We a replacing the motor mount on our O'Day 23. I ordered a new replacement mount from D ' R which m
29.5 Single-handing question Rich Campbell at 12:52am 05.28.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1257 I have a 1996 29.5 and would like to make it easier to single hand. I have read mention in the po
Sail cover procedure on 1999 380 John at 12:48am 05.28.02 Big Boats 5/947 We have the split sail bag that goes on the mast in two halves. It is new to us and noone has shown
310 Headroom Gary at 12:27am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/3313 I thought the 310 was my boat. However looking at one this past weekend, it appears that the 310 has
320 Bulkhead Openings Gary at 12:23am 05.28.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/953 I'm in the market for a new-used 320. My question is I've seen some 320's where the front bulkhead h
Thrifty Mariner Bill at 12:20am 05.28.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1106 I have tried for the last three weeks to contact Thrifty Mariner via telephone and E-mail with no re
22 Main Sail Jan Delbert at 12:06am 05.28.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1097 I hoisted the main sail on my Mac 22 for the first time this weekend and was surprised to find the l
Standing Rigging Tony at 11:53pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 4/960 I noticed that the standing rigging side stays , which "cross" both port and srbrd sides touch each
Prop vibration Fred G at 11:52pm 05.27.02 Ask All Sailors 8/1249 I have an 81' Hunter 30, and I just changed the prop from the stock 2 blade (13X13)to a 3 blade mach
Genoa Selection JSlocum at 11:47pm 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/923 I am looking to purchase a racing genoa for myC-27 TR. I would like to spend between $1000-$1200.
Mystery Leak RAY at 11:41pm 05.27.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/979 I have mystery leak in my c27. I have checked the prop stuffing box (newly repacked with GFO) it app
Roller Furling Mike Linstrom at 11:29pm 05.27.02 Big Boats 2/861 I took my 150 Genoa down last fall with no poblems. When I tried to hoist it last weekend I ran into

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Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 5:46pm 08.02.20 Two nice choices!
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights LazurusLong at 5:42pm 08.02.20 Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge your battery. I can't answer your questions about
Packing nuts question dlochner at 5:38pm 08.02.20 Both nuts should be standard right hand thread. Big wrenches are necessary. One of them will probab
New sails Ward H at 5:36pm 08.02.20 That is one sharp Asym. The blue and gold colors look very regal driving SV Hadley. John's smile s
Anchorage magnet... dlochner at 5:34pm 08.02.20 Well?
Anchorage magnet... (1) jssailem at 5:25pm 08.02.20 You know there is a simple solution to establishing your comfort zone around your boat. Just start
(5) jssailem at 5:18pm 08.02.20 While not always, bow rollers should no be impossible to install. It usually needs about 4 inches of
Ballast Cracked Problem Tedd at 5:05pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : We've really enjoyed it. But it has served its purpose (testing the waters with my wife),
Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 5:02pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : Don't think that will work with my 8 HP Tohatsu! Have you tried Premium gas?:) The S i
Ballast Cracked Problem Tedd at 4:58pm 08.02.20 @Jim26m : Don't think that will work with my 8 HP Tohatsu!
routing for transom drain 09 26M Jim26m at 4:54pm 08.02.20 The drain hose is small and plugs easily. It is tee'd to the sink drain line. Your through-hull ma
Boom Vang question Dave Groshong at 4:45pm 08.02.20 Easy to upgrade to a cam block, not that expensive, the V-jam is effective on dinghy's but a cam i
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:45pm 08.02.20 What charges the battery if you are under sail? Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge yo
Boom Vang question williamtl at 4:44pm 08.02.20 We run our vang to the gene track, where do you run yours? Base of the mast to the boom. No other
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:43pm 08.02.20 Theoretically, they should run off the battery, right? Yes.
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights kappykaplan at 4:42pm 08.02.20 As I understand, we need the R/G forward nav lights, a top of mast, and a stern white light if unde
Ballast Cracked Problem Jim26m at 4:41pm 08.02.20 @Tedd Unquestionably. But, if the boat heels to near roundup, there will be around 3ft of head (st
porthole windows for a Balboa 24 Dave Groshong at 4:37pm 08.02.20 They are likely Gray Enterprise or Beckson brand, look for a stamp on the inside frame: https://sho
Ballast Cracked Problem Tedd at 4:29pm 08.02.20 @walt : Blowing out the ballast like that is a clever idea. But wouldn't it be safer to close the b
Boom Vang question Terry Cox at 4:27pm 08.02.20 Please let us know how you finally rig it and how it works for you. Works well for us.

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