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Lines Aft on O'Day 25 Paul Palmer at 8:42am 09.09.01 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1259 I just posted pictures on the photo forum for running lines aft on an O'Day 25. There is very littl
Want to buy 31 Hunter! Nick at 10:28pm 09.03.01 Other Sailboats 4/924 Looking for Hunter 31should draft. North east area.Please email fermannr@dadebehring.com if anyone
Removing the Furling Mainsail Henry Rozanski at 7:07am 09.09.01 Big Boats 6/2126 Has anyone found removing the furling mainsail to be difficult. I have a Passage 42 and I just inspe
Spreaders for a Venture 21? Josh at 6:37am 09.09.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1432 This is probably a silly question, but I recently purchased a 1971 Venture 21, without spreaders on
stuck centerboard Tykolle@aol.com at 8:41pm 09.03.01 Day Sailers 2/1263 Does anyone know a good way to get a centerboard that is stuck up, down when the boat is in the wate
Spinnakers on H450/460 Chuck Drake at 3:50am 09.09.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/996 I am shopping for a late model H450 or H460 and am curious about using cruising chutes on the B
Smell in boat Phillip Givens at 11:22pm 09.08.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/764 I have a cal 27. There is either a bilge smell or a toilet smell that I am having trouble getting ri
Rudders Kevin Claffey at 1:13pm 09.03.01 Mid-Size Boats 3/947 I ran aground today on a sand bar. The boat pivoted on the rudder before we came free. Since then
Need instruction book for 1977 Catalina 27 Phillip Givens at 9:46pm 09.08.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/981 Need packet
Wave Richard at 12:17pm 09.08.01 Smaller Boats 0/933 I have had a 22 and now own a capri 14.2 (got tired of cleaning).I now have a grandson who is inte
depth John Farrugia at 12:15pm 09.03.01 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1207 I have depth and speed guages on my boat , both with knobs then tend to slip and just spin around.
2 Questions Joe M, at 11:36am 09.08.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/870 I have a 75 Hunter 30 and have 2 questions.1)How do you remove the centerboard for repairs ??I've
Buying a '98 376 Bob Frye at 10:35am 09.08.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1145 I have just signed the contract on a lightly used 1998 376. I have survey's and sea trial scheduled
yanmar 3gmf overheating-need help jim oursler at 11:49am 09.03.01 Big Boats 9/1250 Has anyone had a problem with the rubber sea water pump working fine at low speed, then failing at h
Fiberglass care Rick Milam at 9:21am 09.08.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/951 How is the best way to care for topside fiberglass. Have been using a cleaner / wax but still can't
Warta Insurance Gaston at 8:29am 09.08.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1266 My insurance broker is refering me to a Polish Insurance called Warta Ins. Anyone have experience wi
water coming in from hole under steps in galley Dottie Cox at 10:29am 09.03.01 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1329 Can anyone tell me why water keeps coming in the hole under the steps in the galley? I have to take
Boom Vang Attachment Bob Zanowicz at 6:51am 09.08.01 Smaller Boats 1/1109 I want to install a boom vang. I have the vang, now I have to figure out on to attachit to the bo
Exactly how much sail is Too Much ? Mike Nelson at 4:23am 09.08.01 Smaller Boats 3/943 I am searching for a new main sail for my Hunter 23 and have found a pretty good website that specia
starwind223 T.Wright at 10:03am 09.03.01 Ask All Sailors 2/2925 Does anyone know where I can find information on the starwind 223. website address etc.

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Stanchion Leak rpwillia at 7:41pm 06.07.20 There seem to be a mix of connections with the stanchions. I have re-bedded the forward ones and not
New Macgregor 26d owner - How do I rig the sails? rgranger at 7:38pm 06.07.20 Yes A pic would be helpful
We need emojis to go with the like button! Phil Herring at 7:26pm 06.07.20 Hi Peggie! I've thought about that too. The forum is already set up to do that so I turned them on
Mast wiring DayDreamer41 at 7:21pm 06.07.20 Connect and verify, after all there aren't that many connections are there? Now if there is a wind t
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin: (2) pclarksurf at 7:13pm 06.07.20
Tiller delaminating now cracked pclarksurf at 7:06pm 06.07.20
Battery Issue possibly? dlochner at 6:54pm 06.07.20 Before spending any more money on batteries, it is time to think about and assess your electrical ne
Macerator Valve Thread Sealant jaysweet at 6:49pm 06.07.20 Very, very interesting. It was just fine, but I had to rebuild it to make it work. Fascinating logi
Mast wiring Gene Neill at 6:36pm 06.07.20 Might not be factory though, now that I look at it. Sorry. I have a feeling someone will have it in
Mast wiring Gene Neill at 6:34pm 06.07.20 Here's one ...
Key Buzzer Doesnt Buzz Ron20324 at 6:26pm 06.07.20 "We have met the enemy and he is us". Pogo
Socially distant racing? Davidasailor26 at 6:14pm 06.07.20
Battery Issue possibly? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:59pm 06.07.20
Battery Issue possibly? Ken Cross at 5:53pm 06.07.20 Your description of the charger sounds like an automotive charger. Not good considering the demand o
Battery Issue possibly? quadrille38 at 5:52pm 06.07.20 you might want to consider a more modern appropriately sized current technology battery charger that
Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 5:42pm 06.07.20 Missed the Peanut Regatta today, so I got knocked out of first place in that series. Did the GBCA Ru
Cristobal Wind Info jmce1587 at 5:39pm 06.07.20 thanks for sharing. Hope the boat rides it out well.
1991 Hunter 28 rudder shaft leak jeffreymccort at 5:23pm 06.07.20 Thanks for the reply. That is not the issue. There are openings where you see the cables & quadrant
Battery Issue possibly? Davidasailor26 at 5:21pm 06.07.20
Battery Issue possibly? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:19pm 06.07.20 Are these deep cycle batteries?

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