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Suggestion for John-Mac 24 Don Bodemann at 8:02pm 02.19.02 Ask All Sailors 0/998 Regarding the rebuilding of John's Mac 24 forward structure,I hope some "Old Salts" responded to his
Hunter 22 Center Board Earl Bishop at 7:15am 02.19.02 Smaller Boats 6/995 I need to know how the center board works before my first sail. I have a diagrahm which show the kee
Mast height Dick D at 12:29am 02.19.02 Big Boats 6/1234 We are looking at a Hunter 410. Does the mast height cause problem for the fixed bridges along the
Safety First Stephen Ord at 10:44am 02.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/949 For all of those who intend to work on your vessels bottom. take care and get out from under the cra
25.5 trailer - deep keel Dave Busby at 4:32am 02.18.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/865 Looking for a deep keel trailer to purchase or rent, for the Memphis, TN area.
Folding Prop on 34? nick fermani at 11:12pm 02.17.02 Ask All Sailors 3/1213 Acquired a folding prop. What are advantages
Replace windows John R at 10:32am 02.24.02 Ask An Oday Owner 7/998 I own a 87 272 and thinking about replacing the midship cabintop window with a hatch, and cockpit wi
Manual bilge (1) Bob at 5:30am 02.23.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/935 Getting our "new" (used) Hunter 285 (1987) ready for the season I came across the manual bilge pump.
Wash Stuart at 8:35pm 02.21.02 Big Boats 2/971 Getting ready to give our Hunter 340 (1999) a spring cleaning.Wash and wax the exterior. Suggesti
Draft Variance w or w/o ballast Tim Spell at 1:17am 02.21.02 Smaller Boats 4/1000 Just purchased my first boat, 97 H-26. Sailing waters will be primarly in ICW or just offshore of To
Engine throttle John Mesa at 12:03am 02.20.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/835 I have a 5411 diesel in my Catalina 27, my throttle seems to have to much play. It doesn't feel like
trailer extension Mark Ware at 2:52am 02.19.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/843 After recovering the boat with the (Hunter) trailer extended, it is very difficult to retract the to
Head (toilet) clearance in 37.5 Ricky Prevete at 8:33am 02.18.02 Big Boats 2/1005 I need to replace the head in my 37.5, but it's sealed in a big shrink wrap package up here in New Y
Bulk Head has a soft spot EJ Tews at 9:49pm 02.17.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1096 I recently removed the vanity sink from my O'day 25 and found that some water has created a soft spo
southern sailing Ed M at 9:53am 02.22.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1087 Planning to retire to the southern U.S. Need info on southern sailing, both fresh water and salt. B
Question about user guide Michael Bourassa at 6:56am 02.20.02 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 0/1319 Don,I'm trying to decide which to buy, the trim charts or the user guide. Does the user guide incl
Transducer advice needed Ben Legett at 12:36pm 02.18.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/920 Does anyone have any advice regarding depth finder transducers? Being of sound mind and reasonable i
Hi Tim Engel Hart at 7:33am 02.21.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1053 Hi Tim.I think i have.Everything still buried in snow.Ed Schenck send me a picture re mainsheet.i ca
37C strut bearing replacement Tom Hadoulias at 12:46am 02.18.02 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1140 I'm noticing a little play in my strut bearing while cleaning barnicles off the the prop and replaci
instrument panel Bill S at 4:00am 02.24.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/826 anyone know a parts source that would carry an instrument panel for a H31 1984. Mine cracked beyond

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SOMEONE KNOWS THE OPERATION OF A BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR Scott B at 12:07pm 06.03.20 Very nice boat, we've had ours for 12 years. Most likely Jabsco toilet with manual pump. Flip the
Market research: What would you want? Hayden Watson at 12:03pm 06.03.20 In my part of the world, most boats have dodgers (yes, even the racers) and the mast mounted instrum
Fish in the raw water intake Dr. D at 12:00pm 06.03.20 OK, now my raw water intake is clear. But I am paranoid about the same thing happening. Removing the
Sailboat Interior Re-Paint npaulay at 11:48am 06.03.20 Thanks for the rec Stu!
Catalina 28 wing width Stu Jackson at 11:46am 06.03.20 Do you not have a C28 manual? Catalina usually has pretty good line drawings in their manuals. Als
Market research: What would you want? DArcy at 11:45am 06.03.20 VMG!!! Also a way to program polar numbers for the boat and display the delta from polar to actual
Sailboat Interior Re-Paint Stu Jackson at 11:43am 06.03.20 Somewhat OT, but IIRC Lynn & Larry Pardey recommended that when painting the interior of a boat, whi
Market research: What would you want? RussC at 11:40am 06.03.20 My thinking runs pretty close to what Walt discussed. a simple screen with no background clutter. p
Anatomy of a hole AaronD at 11:24am 06.03.20 Typically when potting holes you drill bigger say 3/4 hole fill then redrill your 1/2 into the epox
Catalina 28 wing width Brian D at 11:21am 06.03.20 Since there is no need to dive, you can check Yachtworld for Catalina 28s that are on the hard. Then
My 26 C will be moored to a buoy in fresh water lake, what would you treat water in ballast tank? nickl1218 at 11:19am 06.03.20 It says on the bottle how much per gallons. I can't remember. A bottle will last a long time. Than
My 26 C will be moored to a buoy in fresh water lake, what would you treat water in ballast tank? Justin_NSA at 11:19am 06.03.20 Thanks Justin for fast reply... how much pool chlorine? It says on the bottle how much per gallon
Market research: What would you want? Jackdaw at 11:10am 06.03.20 All good so far! I note that most of these are so-called 'repeater' functions...... a repeat of wha
My 26 C will be moored to a buoy in fresh water lake, what would you treat water in ballast tank? nickl1218 at 11:10am 06.03.20 We always used pool chlorine. Available at a Home depot near you. Thanks Justin for fast reply...
Sailboat Interior Re-Paint Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 11:04am 06.03.20 I usually use Sherwin Williams, but that should do fine
Market research: What would you want? HMT2 at 11:02am 06.03.20
Market research: What would you want? Davidasailor26 at 11:01am 06.03.20
My 26 C will be moored to a buoy in fresh water lake, what would you treat water in ballast tank? Justin_NSA at 11:01am 06.03.20 We always used pool chlorine. Available at a Home depot near you.
Market research: What would you want? kloudie1 at 10:53am 06.03.20 Thin Water Cruiser here.. boatspeed, course over ground (if available, heading if not), and depth in
Sailboat Interior Re-Paint npaulay at 10:47am 06.03.20 Thanks Charlie, do you have any recommendations on the Acrylic Latex Enamel paint? I'm not seeing a

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