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Naming my C22. mark alba at 10:41am 09.04.01 Smaller Boats 5/885 Is it necessary to name a boat. I am about to put my C22 in the water and have not decided on a name
Follow-up trip report on "How far should you Sail" AL Shaffer at 2:46pm 09.04.01 Big Boats 3/939 Well, we made the trip from Ashtabula to Sandusky Labor Day weekend with our new Hunter 34 and we ha
Gooseneck for 240 O'day Alan Wiser at 4:47am 09.04.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1096 I just raised the mast for the 1st time and I need some parts for the goosneck. I have 3 out of pos
removing mainsheet traveller Del Wiese at 6:47am 09.09.01 Big Boats 8/1892 I have an 89 Legend 37 and need to remove the mainsheet traveller. Inspection of the headliner unde
Diesel replacement for Atomic 4? Bob Dianetti at 11:31am 09.03.01 Mid-Size Boats 4/1975 Hello.I have a toasted Atomic 4 in my Catalina 27. Does anyone know if one of the new Westerbeke
genoa for a capri 16? Boat Babe at 3:56pm 09.07.01 Smaller Boats 1/1262 I just bought a capri 16 with a fixed wing keel, 2.5 ft. draft. What is the advantage of buying a
Information needed. jswany711@aol.com at 11:33pm 09.06.01 Destinations 2/1326 I havejustacquired a Capri 13' and need a manual or brochure regarding this sailboat.
Help Inspecting and Maintaining Furler Skip Nelson at 3:22am 09.06.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/992 I recently bought a poorly maintained 26S. The 3 things that worked were the head, the motor and the
Moving main sheet fitting on boom Norm Lampe at 11:28am 09.05.01 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1190 I'm designing a bimini for my 25 O'Day and want toget as much length fore and aft as possible. I'm
CRACKLING SOUNDS Tom at 6:44am 09.04.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/992 As I have spent 3 nights on my H31, which I love, I hear a crackling noise towards the aft of the bo
Swing keel winch replacement ???? Lyn at 1:03am 09.05.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1175 The swing keel winch needs replacing on a 1971 22'MacGregor Venture,I was told a boat/PWC trailer wi
Poli glow vs Island Girl Vicky at 2:42am 09.04.01 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/928 A few months ago this feature article was being hosted by Island Girl products. How are Island Girl
Second HIN Peter Albright at 9:07am 09.08.01 The Cherubini Hunters 2/906 I understand that there are 2 Hull Identification Numbers. I know that one is at the starboard side,
catalina 22 ladder chip barnes at 9:03am 09.06.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1135 is there a catalina salvage yard any where?iam trying to locate a catalina folding transom ladder th
Solar Daylight Panels Barrie McDonald at 1:36pm 09.09.01 Ask All Sailors 3/993 I am planning on installing solar panels on my Hunter Legend 37 to keep my house batteries charged w
Best Roller Furler??? Steve at 6:14am 09.05.01 Mid-Size Boats 10/1990 I am considering upgrading my '86 Cat 30 SR/fin keel to roller furling. I do mostly recreational and
Hull blisters SailboatOwners.com at 2:51am 09.03.01 Ask All Sailors 21/4186 Have you had problems with blisters on your hull?Was it a mild case, or is your local boat yard mu
Reply to Bill Thiers H34 masthead photo Dick Hall at 4:03am 09.07.01 Big Boats 1/1026 Bill,That's a real interesting photo of how your main halyard is attached. Our H 34 any every oth
Where to put SSB antenna Scott at 11:14pm 09.05.01 Big Boats 5/957 We are looking at how we might best mount the antenna for SSB/HAM on the B
replacing cockpit floor Ben at 11:04am 08.28.01 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1425 Another thing, I've a problem with my cockpit floor softening up. Has anyone had this problem, and/

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Stern Rub Rail on Beneteau 323 Sippingsister at 6:24pm 05.08.20 Well gang, I did it. I reattached the stern rub rail - with 3M5200, per Ward Richardson's suggestion
Seemed like a good idea at the time? stickinthemud57 at 6:10pm 05.08.20 Ooo. Watch that mixing volatile fumes with alcohol. I heard a story about a guy who spent the day li
Supporting Hunter 170 for centerboard removal stickinthemud57 at 6:07pm 05.08.20 I'm not familiar with the setup on your boat but I know on both of mine, removing the centerboard w
Trailering Advise Needed Sledge62 at 5:54pm 05.08.20 Good advice tying upward. Former Hunter and Catalina dealer. If your Tohatsu is a four stroke with
Fridge dead? SG at 5:41pm 05.08.20 What type of refrigerator? Does it a "spill-over" system (i.e., the freezer "leaks-out" air and coo
Insurance question capta at 5:24pm 05.08.20 I asked them what happens in this hypothetical situation: My 1982 boat is hit at the dock by a pow
Trailering Advise Needed Crazy Dave Condon at 5:18pm 05.08.20 Good advice tying upward. Former Hunter and Catalina dealer. If your Tohatsu is a four stroke with
Catalina 18 Trail Rite Trailer MANUAL or Specifications: HELP PLEASE Crazy Dave Condon at 5:06pm 05.08.20 Generally there is a plate or sticker with the info at the front of the trailer. It would be near th
Funny Friday!!! Sailavie1 at 5:05pm 05.08.20 What we all know too well put to music. B3qkeDXxubo
Seemed like a good idea at the time? Rictifyit at 4:58pm 05.08.20 You're Welcome! Just finished the third coat on my cracks. That is, the boat's cracks! It seems
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair Rictifyit at 4:48pm 05.08.20 @BobbyFunn I saw on the tech sheet for that Rustoleum primer that it had acetone in it. That's pro
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair Rictifyit at 4:38pm 05.08.20 @Shorefun Well, that's not encouraging! What paint are you referring to? The Krylon? What paint doe
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair BobbyFunn at 4:29pm 05.08.20 plastic needs something called an "adhesion promoter". The plastic paints have it already. Rustole
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 4:29pm 05.08.20 after the struggle you are likely not going to want it back. But... if there wasn't a struggle, yo
Catalina 18 Trail Rite Trailer MANUAL or Specifications: HELP PLEASE rgranger at 4:16pm 05.08.20 Actually @Benny17441 has a good point. I did this once and it was at the advice of THE DMV LADY.
Trailering Advise Needed rgranger at 4:13pm 05.08.20 Im sure you could have found a nice 320 for the price you paid for that motor flusher. nly $10,0
Fore-deck Fun Johnb at 4:06pm 05.08.20 I would consider using G10 rather than plywood for the overlay.
1983 Hunter 34 threaded rod (3/4 s.s.) snapped at chain plate anchor jmce1587 at 4:02pm 05.08.20 Had a similar issue with my H31. Here is link to post with my repairs which was based on another hu
Fore-deck Fun DrJudyB at 3:55pm 05.08.20 Yup, you should be fine if you plan it in advance and put down plastic tarps to protect the rest of
1983 Hunter 34 threaded rod (3/4 s.s.) snapped at chain plate anchor markwbird at 3:53pm 05.08.20 If it was the threaded rod that broke why not just replace that? Why rebuild the base plate to whic

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