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Shackle size Eric at 11:44pm 02.14.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/869 We are replacing our Spinnaker Halyard. Can anyone help with what Type and size Snap Shackle we sho
Has my bolt rope shrunk? Jeff at 11:16am 02.14.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1343 I posted this earlier in a couple of other forums and got some great responses, but wanted to add it
loose bow cleats C Robb Worthington at 5:51am 02.14.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/901 Hello all,My bow cleats my 88 Cat 30 are a bit loose. I can't seem to figure how to get to the unde
Raytheon Wind Instruments Lee Hadjiosif at 12:50am 02.14.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1280 I plan to istall a wind instrument mainly to save my neck from constantly having to look up the mast
Hatch Covers Greg Kinzel at 9:45pm 02.13.02 The Cherubini Hunters 0/989 Does anyone know where I can get replacement hatch covers for my '79 Hunter 27'?
Leaving Trans/Clutch in Neutral while underway Eddie M at 12:06pm 02.13.02 Big Boats 3/1142 I have a Yanmar 3GM30f with KM2P 2.62 Marine Gear, 3 Blade Prop, Is it ok to leave in the Neutral po
Rack Guest at 8:32am 02.13.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1458 I'm hunting the 26X ads for a good (and cheap) used 26X and I'm seeing reference to whether the boat
just bought the new 356 John Dorsett at 6:48am 02.13.02 Big Boats 4/841 I just bought the new 356 at dallas boat show, and was wondering if there was any feedback from othe
Rigging My Cruising Spinnaker John Day at 4:35am 02.13.02 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/1207 I purchased a new Doyle Crusising Spinnaker after taking delivery of my Hunter 380 last spring and h
New Jib sheets - type and diameter Peter at 1:57am 02.13.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1050 I'm looking to buy new jib sheets for my 1975 c27. I don't race, just cruise. I'm getting too many
humming noise on circuit board Matt at 9:40pm 02.12.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1295 I recently relocated my two house batteries to the other side of the boat and in doing so ran the n
anchor roller advice R Dafoe at 1:50pm 02.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1204 We have a 1985 Hunter 31 and a 33# Bruce anchor, but no anchor roller. We are looking for advice on
hatch leak? Brian at 11:43am 02.12.02 Big Boats 1/963 I have a water leak that has developed in one of my hatch/vents above my stove. Any ideas?
De-naming Doug in Denver at 11:17am 02.12.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/950 Does any one know the ceremoney for changing the name on your boat. There is something about a gold
How do you Steve at 9:22am 02.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/955 In the course of opening and closing the coolant water intake through-hull and running the engine ev
mainsheet rigging Engel Hart at 6:52am 02.12.02 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1205 I just bought this boat in Maine USA.Would anybody know how to rig the mainsheet.The previous owner
22 catalina with busted mast mount dave at 5:04am 02.12.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/936 i'm thinking about buying a 22 catalina with trailer for 2900. although the mast mount is broken, my
Coast Guard Recall Kenneth Pfaff at 2:21am 02.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/953 I don't know if this has come up or not, but I was just reading the latest Soundings and there is a
6hp doesn't cut it in a strong river current jim solari at 12:39am 02.12.02 Smaller Boats 4/2046 I travel out the mouth of the merrimac river to get to the ocean. If I miss my timing and am coming
Correct Ladder for O'Day 27? Michelle at 11:14pm 02.11.02 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1409 We have a 1975 O'Day 27 with a stern rail that goes all the way around the back of the boat (Life li

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Replacement Water Tanks Oday 34/35 eherlihy at 11:04am 07.20.20 When I was boat shopping (ten years ago) I looked at an O'day 35 that had a plastic bladder tank on
Anyone in Tampa, FL (Pinellas County) that might look at a Catalina 30 for me? miketcook at 11:03am 07.20.20 Sure. Call or text me. Mike Cook 678 463-8938. Sorry to hear that. Yes, I've read boats are moving
Water or sun damage? Rick D at 11:00am 07.20.20 Seeing where the color differences are on the panels, the boat would have most likely been totalled
Water or sun damage? Justin_NSA at 10:57am 07.20.20 That's the difference between a broker and a surveyer. One works for the seller, the other works for
Water or sun damage? Don S/V ILLusion at 10:52am 07.20.20
CO alarm problem (?) Justin_NSA at 10:51am 07.20.20 Arrg! This should be in the "wtf" thread! The monitor has been quiet from my last post to now. This
Pump out on Hunter Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:49am 07.20.20 To the best of my knowledge, holding tanks never have discharge fittings at the bottom of the tank.
Motor opinion Johnb at 10:45am 07.20.20
Water or sun damage? Hydro Therapy at 10:38am 07.20.20 I agree with the above responses. If you purchase you may want to consider replacing the engine moun
electrolytic corrosion sail sfbay at 10:37am 07.20.20 My guess is the keel barrier coat failed. Same thing happened to my Hunter 46 due to lack of mainten
Topping lift question. "At Ease" at 10:35am 07.20.20 Thank you!
Stuffing box (2) Justin_NSA at 10:33am 07.20.20 I have a 30T also but I'm no help. I changed over to a LasDrop Gen II. I think I recently threw away
Recommendations for Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver BC Ralph Johnstone at 10:33am 07.20.20 OK, OK I won't say anything more about StS as they do not seem to be doing well at all by the anecdo
HUNTER 380 2001 STRIP PAINT BIGUA at 10:30am 07.20.20 Thank you very much for the info but Will buy locally. Best regards
Topping lift question. Justin_NSA at 10:23am 07.20.20 Hey Justin, Thanks for the reply. Can you explain a little more. Are you saying once the mainsail
Topping lift question. "At Ease" at 10:21am 07.20.20 Hey Justin, Thanks for the reply. Can you explain a little more. Are you saying once the mainsail i
Replacement Water Tanks Oday 34/35 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:19am 07.20.20 How do you plan to remove the existing tank? Or will you just drop a bladder into it? -Peggie
272 owners: what weight and style of anchor do you have? sail sfbay at 10:18am 07.20.20 Stu.................my sailboat anchor/rode came with a swivel and the PO anchored up and down the C
Water or sun damage? sail sfbay at 10:08am 07.20.20 You can refinish the interior wood (do an internet search on "refinishing marine interior wood floor
Topping lift question. Justin_NSA at 10:06am 07.20.20 If the topping lift doesn't ease up with the maintain raised, you may have to do it at the cleat.

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