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Another Genoa Question Bill Yale at 12:50pm 02.16.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/864 I bought this boat last year from someone who had it in storage for the previous 15 years. There is
I need a swing-keel John Melohn at 9:40am 02.16.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1002 I'm looking for a swing-keel for my 1994 26S. I purchased my boat used and it appears that the previ
Rudder Bearings Greg at 8:44am 02.16.02 Mid-Size Boats 0/826 I am replacing my rudder.I found two Delrin bearings each about 1" thick. They were stacked one o
Interested in Sailing Maine? Paul Akers at 7:42am 02.16.02 Destinations 1/1581 This summer, my sailing club (Maine Hunter Sailing Association) is running a 12 day cruise from Port
Electric wires info Robert at 4:04am 02.16.02 Smaller Boats 0/777 Okay guys I have a new ??? for you.. does anyone know what the wires should look like or have a dia
Interior teak care/refinish Stephen Blake at 2:33am 02.16.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1125 My "new" '77 25 is almost ready for the water. I'm about to finish/refinish the teak bulkheads and t
Foam Flotation Blocks Donald Cameron at 10:57pm 02.15.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1471 The foam blocks in my 88 MacGregor have completely disintegrated. Has anyone ever replaced the foam
beneteau 36s7 Paul Bradbury at 9:26pm 02.15.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1428 Would appreciate some information regarding a Beneteau 36s7. Would you consider this a good boat for
Refrigeration DC power consumption Al Carlson at 1:32pm 02.15.02 Other Sailboats 0/727 Hello Phil:Catalina is shipping new 36mkII models with a factory-installed 12-Volt refrigerator.
1976 Catalina 22 Project Boat George Sargent at 10:52am 02.15.02 Smaller Boats 5/1892 Hi,I have a chance to purchase a 1976 Catalina 22 project boat with trailer for $2000. The boat ha
Long Island Sound Paul at 9:42am 02.15.02 Destinations 0/1153 Planning on a cruise from Raritan Bay out to Port Jefferson and return next summer. Any tips on get
Outboard Motor Controls mounted in Cockpit Len at 6:35am 02.15.02 Smaller Boats 1/2190 I own a Hunter 240 and find it difficult with a bad back to access the motor's controls (Throttle an
Looking for parts and info Hans Baart at 5:21am 02.15.02 Big Boats 5/833 I am a new owner to the hunter line.So I am not sure if this where I can get my questions answered,
Non-skid repairs Paul Flanagan at 4:16am 02.15.02 Big Boats 1/1141 I have some voids and delaminations in my non-skid gelcoat at the port and starboard boarding statio
Spring Cleaning Bob at 3:14am 02.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1082 Does anyone know of a good reputable cleaning service in the Waukegan, Illinois area. I need to hav
Forestay Pin Size John Revenboer at 1:51am 02.15.02 Smaller Boats 1/875 Would anyone know what size is the pin that attaches the forestay to the pulpit on the H260? Is it 1
removing sole for H31 David Murcott at 1:40am 02.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/881 I am making my 'to do' list for the spring. I have to redo the sole and have read every article in
Photos of keel repair / rust removal project II (1) Maura at 1:04am 02.15.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/977 Last pic.
Removing lead keel rust damage Maura at 12:47am 02.15.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1407 All advice on this lead keel repair job point to removing all the rust and epoxy over it.We just c
Electrolysis Killed My Prop Rich at 12:15am 02.15.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1022 Just had my boat hauled yesterday and the Prop is going to have to be replaced. Looks like Electrol

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Shore power battery settings Benny17441 at 9:39am 06.03.20 You need to follow the output leads of your inboard battery charger to see how it is wired. In mos
Market research: What would you want? Jackdaw at 9:35am 06.03.20 The next think I want to add to my boat is a designated chart plotter or a mount for a tablet. Righ
Market research: What would you want? rgranger at 9:25am 06.03.20 The next thing I want to add to my boat is a designated chart plotter or a mount for a tablet. Right
Catalina 22 Companionway hatch (1968+) rgranger at 9:14am 06.03.20 They made soooooo many of these boats. I have to believe you can find one that is being parted out
Do I need bottom paint? rgranger at 9:11am 06.03.20 ... Also!!!! Never dive on your boat while in the slip at the marina, especially in fresh water. I
Anatomy of a hole Grotto at 9:06am 06.03.20 Strange but interesting-- I had asked a question previously about overdrilling/ potting the 1/2" ho
H25.5 pop top kco at 9:03am 06.03.20 nice! I had 'almost' the idea, with your link it's crystal clear thank you sail safe kev
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler odaydokay at 9:01am 06.03.20 Well I think I have identified what I have and anyone in the trade fo a few years will probably reco
Shore power battery settings CFitz at 9:01am 06.03.20 Yes she is now at dock plugged in to shore power. Mast went up yesterday and we have returned home
H25.5 pop top Dennis Kitchen at 8:54am 06.03.20 There should be a moveable (sliding) anvil thingy in the mast track that the sea hood rests on when
Do I need bottom paint? (3) rgranger at 8:54am 06.03.20 I would put some 80 or 100 grit on one of these... e really loose stuff... then put a sheet that yo
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom Justin_NSA at 8:53am 06.03.20 I think that stuffing rags, steel wool, and other objects may not work. In fact they may just prov
New M25xpb dmax at 8:52am 06.03.20 My boat requires the glow plug button to be pressed along with the starter button like yours and it
Birds and Squirrels in My Boom Rich Stidger at 8:49am 06.03.20 One of the problems of sealing the ends of the boom is that you must seal every small hole. Small b
SOMEONE KNOWS THE OPERATION OF A BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR sail sfbay at 8:47am 06.03.20 ....but to do that legally you have to be three miles off shore. That is a given!!
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: Grotto at 8:46am 06.03.20 Defender has the csj quick release on sale just ordered mine for the front lowers! And yes as I was
SOMEONE KNOWS THE OPERATION OF A BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR Justin_NSA at 8:41am 06.03.20 ... but to do that legally you have to be three miles off shore. Our boat even has an original pla
SOMEONE KNOWS THE OPERATION OF A BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR rgranger at 8:39am 06.03.20 Optionally, you can discharge directly overboard by opening the thru hull-hull discharge valve down
Shore power battery settings jssailem at 8:37am 06.03.20 Hi Carol.. I see you found a Catalina. Are your still on the hard or are you now in the water and ti
Passage 42 davits Paul Cossman at 8:21am 06.03.20 Eian, thanks for that info. Passaging is always the issue for me with a dingy that I can't pack up

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