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Boom Support Length??? Tim at 8:39pm 09.26.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/901 I just purchased a 1986 25 ft. It does not have the boom support that goes in the bracket for haulin
Marina Del Rey to San Diego Sail Terry Goodin at 3:08pm 09.26.01 Ask All Sailors 6/1221 I've bought a Hunter 31 and will be sailing it from Marina Del REy to San Diego next week. Can anyo
Rusty Keel....Help!!! Paul Megna at 1:42pm 09.26.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1199 I have an early 80's first 28' and am in a quandry as to my cast iron keel and how to seal/protect i
East River Mike at 1:18pm 09.26.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1132 My boat is currently in Staten Island
Keel pivot problem Steve at 12:02pm 09.26.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1238 I think the pivot hole on the keel of my Venture 25 has become enlarged enough that I'm not able to
31 vs. 32 Papon at 11:56am 09.26.01 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/1139 I am looking at the 31 and I am not sure why it seems to be rather unpopular compared to the 32. Wha
Forward Lower tension marks Ben at 11:11am 09.26.01 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1029 I tightened my Forward lowers to get mast bend, and I think I have it about 1000lbs and I am getting
Catalina 34 Cradle Plans Ian at 9:54am 09.26.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1951 Does anyone have the cradle plans or dimensions for Catalina 34?
Dockside Sunshade? Steve at 8:09am 09.26.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1090 I have seen a number of boats in my marina that have a canopy suspended over the cockpit for the pur
Oday? Daysailer?? WTF??? Chuck at 7:54am 09.26.01 Day Sailers 1/1362 I rececently purchased a small (17') daysailer. It resembles an Oday Daysailer II. But than again l
C-30 Main sheet Joe D at 7:14am 09.26.01 Mid-Size Boats 8/1084 I just bought a C-30 1990 about 2 weeks ago. Is it just me or is the main sail a bear to sheet in? A
trolling motor for venture 25 Nancy Thompson at 6:24am 09.26.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1327 Anyone have experience or advice on what size thrust for trolling motor for Venture 25'? Until I get
Weather Forecasting Bob F at 4:58am 09.26.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1059 Other than "marineweather.com", does someone have a good place to look or call for a 4-5 forecast? I
Need Cradle Specs Debbie at 5:17am 09.26.01 Ask An Oday Owner 1/970 I'm making a cradle for a 25' oday and am looking for any advice as to where to put the supports or
What do you think about Catalina Direct??? Matt at 4:08am 09.26.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1172 Am I the only person that has had bad experiences with them or is it a common problem? I am not try
C-30 staysail Mike at 3:37am 09.26.01 Mid-Size Boats 0/857 Has anyone fashioned a staysail for their C-30? I,m concerned about the structural aspect of the fo
Still On Alert Bob at 2:24am 09.26.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/895 Was out sailing last Saturday afternoon, on Lake Michigan, looking out over the beautiful Chicago sk
Prop Shaft Allignment Andrew Short at 11:31pm 09.25.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/902 Has anyone else experienced allignment problems? I have had my prop shaft alligned twice over the la
Tim Schaaf where are you? Steven Dion at 4:40pm 09.25.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1012 Tim:Are you out there? Hope all is well. Looks like the hurricane that is headed your way is ver
How Far Can You Go In a Mac 25? Dave West at 2:47pm 09.25.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1387 My '82 Mac 25 is a great boat on inland waters ... but how far have you or someone you know taken on

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New Owner Here... Leeward Rail at 4:55pm 06.23.20 and I can read a chart and have elementary school math skills. Hehe. Exactly
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 4:45pm 06.23.20 181433
New Owner Here... pclarksurf at 4:43pm 06.23.20 Cracked me up -- (but I get it...) "Do you have tidal experience?" Me: yes-- SF Bay Area from Bode
Structural? Replacing salon table. berner73 at 4:31pm 06.23.20 Checking back in to see the final result. Any pictures to share?
Furling line stanchion blocks SailingaS2 at 4:29pm 06.23.20 Is Tom the new Guido? ? Tom
Stuffing Box Adjustment bawlmer at 4:27pm 06.23.20 I repacked my stuffing box in 2016. I think I adjusted it twice since then. It is due for repacking
refinishing cabin foor boards berner73 at 4:24pm 06.23.20 I'm with Ken Cross - "it depends" - and in this case, largely on what you consider an acceptable res
STORM JIB Secondwind2008 at 4:17pm 06.23.20 I am trying to find the measurements for a storm jib on the 1982-22' Hunter sloop. Can you help me?
New Owner Here... Leeward Rail at 4:17pm 06.23.20 I had to spend the first hour getting my boat handling/ docking skills assessed. Yup. Location lo
Recommend Auto Pilot for a 1989 30 Catalina tall rig with wing keel Meriachee at 4:13pm 06.23.20 And for any ap installation, the rudder reference is a seriously understated and valuable accessory.
Furling line stanchion blocks Meriachee at 4:09pm 06.23.20 Is Tom the new Guido?
New Owner Here... pclarksurf at 4:04pm 06.23.20 Welcome aboard ! As for a bareboat licence... In spite of the "official" stance... I once was ask
Slow turning Yanmar ysm 12 on 1978 Hunter 30. dLj at 4:02pm 06.23.20 I think you'd have to stand on the side of the engine to actually start one of these engines by hand
Locking the CB pclarksurf at 3:55pm 06.23.20 @Gene Neill ... what about the so called side slap... would the keel bolt actually reduce the sidewa
Centerboard Housing problems BRGirard at 3:38pm 06.23.20 Yes the holes lined up. there are actually extra holes but they don't work either. Had to replace
Harken Traveler Upgrade H34 (1) ivieto at 3:26pm 06.23.20 I'm going to up grade my traveler to a new Harken system. I'm thinking of leaving the existing rai
Gelcoat- Color Match 1990 (1989 Hunter Legend 35.5) jviss at 3:19pm 06.23.20 Once I inquired at a Sherwin Williams storage they said if I brought in a tintable gel coat they cou
How to cool a 25 Macgregor on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida in the Summer,,, Zero Breeze? jviss at 3:16pm 06.23.20 Can I charge it with one day of charging with a 100w solar panel backing up a deep cycle battery?
Cotter pin sizes Claude L.-Auger at 3:14pm 06.23.20 Hi Allan, I also changed to rings years ago and have been happy ever since. I leave them on the turn
How to cool a 25 Macgregor on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida in the Summer,,, Zero Breeze? rgranger at 3:06pm 06.23.20 Here is another thread on the same subject from a few months ago https://forums.sailboatowners.com/

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