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Evaluating Used C25 Barry at 10:16am 09.03.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/851 Went looking at a very clean 1983 C25 Swing Keel today,But was troubled by finding that the interio
Tech Talk--Dave Chuck Graser at 3:49am 09.08.01 Mid-Size Boats 1/1029 Most C-30 owners, especially of older models can really benefit from having TECH TALK, edited by Dic
Checking a used 23.5 Bob at 1:08am 09.08.01 Smaller Boats 2/780 I am looking to buy a used 23.5, probably around a '95 or '96. I don't know a lot about these boats
1984 Hunter Wheel pedestal replacement Hans Erwich at 7:56am 09.03.01 Mid-Size Boats 6/1523 The base of the wheel pedestal on my 1984 Hunter 27 is eroding. Large pieces have come off, major c
Lake Mead, Nevada Hunter Rendezvous Jim Schaff at 4:00pm 09.07.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1029 I'm going to be sailing Lake Mead, Nevada (near Las Vegas)next March (2002) with my H26. Would ther
tall rig on a centerboard model c b at 2:36pm 09.07.01 Ask An Oday Owner 2/957 how does the tall rig change the performance of the centerboard model of a 1979 25.
28.5 and PHRF racing Cliff Ruckstuhl at 6:59am 09.03.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/715 We are looking to move back to a Hunter and are wondering about how well the 28.5 does on the race c
Stearing under power Dave Daniels at 12:00pm 09.07.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1096 We just bought a used 26X and can't maintain a straight course under low power. Conditions are ball
Refrigeration Blues... Won't get cold...! Jack at 7:04am 09.07.01 Big Boats 8/1128 The Grunert refrigeration system on our H-380 has given us trouble from the start. The bad news is,
Great places to sail in L.A. John at 4:28am 09.03.01 Smaller Boats 2/902 I'm buying a Hunter 23.5 and would like any ideas on great places to go sailing in the L.A., Souther
Mast Shortening-Hunter 335 Charles Hine at 5:59am 09.07.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/1210 I want to shorten the mast on a 33.5 so I can get under the 50 /- foot bridges in our area. I was i
Swing Keel Stuck Jeff Knipps at 2:37am 09.07.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1102 1984 MacGregor 25 swing keel will crank up only about 1/4 of the way. In these inland waters, it is
36cc, any opinions on buying new? martin at 2:13am 09.03.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1136 I am buying a new 36cc next year.Does anybody, with the benifit of hindsight, have any comments ab
Who wants to be published? SailboatOwners.com at 1:56am 09.07.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/934 If you're interested in becoming a published marine author or photographer, here are two excellent o
Asymmetric Spinnaker MJ at 1:08am 09.07.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/901 I am considering purchasing an asymmetric spinnaker. The racing spinnaker seems too gear and labor
another on the head pump Bob Peters at 11:18pm 09.02.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/998 I have been using West Marine Lube for the head pump. Until recently, infrequent use has been suffi
which anchor roller Michael Stephens at 12:11am 09.07.01 Smaller Boats 2/1188 Can someone tell me which anchor roller they have installed on their 260. We use a 14# Danforth and
Leakage / deck repair Laurens Morel at 8:05pm 09.06.01 Ask An Oday Owner 2/838 This year I bought a '79 O'day 22 of which I knew a lot of work needed to be done. What I didn't kno
H34 Icebox Drain Ted at 10:09pm 09.02.01 Big Boats 4/990 Has anyone tried/gone to the trouble to get to the drain hose connecting to the icebox? Can you ple
Mac 25 - Keel Gasket? Doug Haynes at 2:55pm 09.06.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1221 I have recently aquired a 1984 Mac 25. Great boat...It has been out of the water for over a year and

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Tohatsu 5HP SP Propane wont run... kloudie1 at 12:22pm 05.09.20 Yupp, I think you have it.. Ya might try tapping the reg with a hammer.. not whacking but some tappi
I Miss My Friends Hunter216 at 12:17pm 05.09.20 I would applaud you for communicating how you are feeling as I believe that is a healthy thing to do
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair Rictifyit at 12:13pm 05.09.20 AHA! Thanks for letting me know! Hmmm, Guess I'm not going to use Krylon. I have lots of MA area
Ball Swivel Trailer Bunk Brackets dlochner at 12:07pm 05.09.20 Are you talking about these stand tops? A photo would be helpful. https://boatstands.com/category-s
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair Shorefun at 12:03pm 05.09.20 I was using the Krylon for plastic and it would not stick to the MA areas. Rustoleum uses the Acet
Making new boat cushions... vinyl bottom or not? dlochner at 11:56am 05.09.20 I had my foam warped in plastic before inserting into the fabric. This also makes inserting the f
Fridge dead? Tim Mills at 11:44am 05.09.20 OK captains: I pulled the fridge. It's a NovaKool R3800 series fridge. After taking it out and sett
Trailering Advise Needed Aarrrgh! at 11:33am 05.09.20 OK... I confess that I didn't read the whole thread. Otherwise, I could have saved a lot of typing,
Trailering Advise Needed Aarrrgh! at 11:27am 05.09.20 Now, for my inquiry. I am searching for those ball-type swivel bunk brackets. My trailer bunks are
Trailering Advise Needed Aarrrgh! at 11:20am 05.09.20 Your motor should have what I can inly describe as "resting nodes" on the tiller side of the motor,
Victorian BMV-712 vs Balmar SG2000 FastOlson at 11:18am 05.09.20 The new version of the SmartGauge uses a "standard" panel hole, which would make the install potenti
Downwind Sail - Beneteau 311 Calif. Ted at 11:18am 05.09.20 I have a "Flasher" from UK, most sailmakers have something similar and they are the easiest to use.
Making new boat cushions... vinyl bottom or not? DrJudyB at 11:11am 05.09.20
Making new boat cushions... vinyl bottom or not? Capt Robbie at 11:04am 05.09.20 sbcwolff, Staple rug non skid pad to the seat, works well for me, I had my foam warped in plastic be
I Miss My Friends Will Gilmore at 10:58am 05.09.20 This is what Shakespeare meant by the "sweet sorrow". I know how you feel. -Will (Dragonfly)
Victorian BMV-712 vs Balmar SG2000 Stu Jackson at 10:49am 05.09.20 They are two completely different instruments and give you different data to work with. Maine Sail
86 Companion Way Hatch Leeward Rail at 10:40am 05.09.20 Both the original and the "new design" C22 have companionway hatch cracking issues due to age. The
Making new boat cushions... vinyl bottom or not? Dalliance at 10:40am 05.09.20 When I had new cushion covers made I chose vinyl for ease of cleaning and the shop recommended using
Trailering Advise Needed Aarrrgh! at 10:30am 05.09.20 And now this newby looks up and sees that it is 4 cycle, which limits your storage options. However
1983 Hunter 34 threaded rod (3/4 s.s.) snapped at chain plate anchor jmce1587 at 10:28am 05.09.20 I had a new rod made to length and had it welded to the turnbuckle attachment at the deck with the t

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