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Mast step problems Peter at 1:50pm 09.05.01 Ask All Sailors 3/1243 As I am new to sailing, and this is my first boat, please forgive any mistake in terms that I may ma
looking for photographs Greg Jones at 8:53am 09.05.01 The Cherubini Hunters 0/800 I'm looking for a professional quality photographs of a Cherubini Hunter 25 and and Hunter 30. I can
Larger Headsails Tim Taylor at 3:23am 09.05.01 Smaller Boats 3/744 i recently damaged the standard headsail of my 18.5 and while it's patched now i'm looking to buy a
Naming my C22. mark alba at 10:41am 09.04.01 Smaller Boats 5/902 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 3/955 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 1/1112 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 8/1942 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 4/2039 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 1/1280 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 2/1348 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 2/1026 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 6/1231 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 4/1025 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 1/1194 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 4/982 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 2/929 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 2/1198 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 3/1004 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 10/2077 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 21/4356 Have you had problems with blisters on your hull?Was it a mild case, or is your local boat yard mu

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Propeller Seahawk25167 at 4:56pm 06.06.20 I just installed a 3 bladed max prop. easy install and also replaced the cutless bearing. Will updat
Alan Gomes at 4:40pm 06.06.20
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise (2) Michael Davis at 4:27pm 06.06.20 A mix of motoring,sailing and motor-sailing to get up to Porlier Pass this morning then a great sail
What is this? ggrizzard at 4:23pm 06.06.20 1. Rotate wind scoop to the wind in a current/wind conflict. 2. Awning over tether to fore mast.
What is this? capta at 3:55pm 06.06.20 Great idea, but I have yet to find one that works at all well at anchor. The boat swings and they co
Shift handles Don Guillette at 3:44pm 06.06.20 Unless you routinely remove and lubricate the shift cable, this is what usually happens. You can tr
Funny Friday!!! All U Get at 3:44pm 06.06.20 > Subject: Little brown bottle > > The other day I went over to a nearby CVS Pharmacy. > When I go
Claude L.-Augers compression post mod for Hunter 34 ggrizzard at 3:42pm 06.06.20 Check the cabin top area above the compression post for sagging. Not a big job to rebuild if rotted
What is this? ggrizzard at 3:30pm 06.06.20 aka "Wind Scoop" Still sold today: https://www.ebay.com/i/161836559048?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkri
What is this? Davidasailor26 at 3:17pm 06.06.20
Macerator Valve Thread Sealant jaysweet at 3:08pm 06.06.20 I strongly support @Stu Jackson 's suggestion. My old Jabsco looked like a, well ...............
Center board Pendent Stuck Waitewigmailcom at 3:05pm 06.06.20 You are very welcome. I'm glad it worked out! It worked really well, thanks, thanks. Enjoy the sea
Shape of fin keel dmmlyons at 3:05pm 06.06.20 Yeah, in the diagram on the data sheet you see a dashed outline of a keel shape. That's the shoal d
Center board Pendent Stuck Project_Mayhem at 2:57pm 06.06.20 You are very welcome. I'm glad it worked out!
Center board Pendent Stuck (2) Waitewigmailcom at 2:54pm 06.06.20
universal m25xp injector pump Mechone at 2:41pm 06.06.20 Well downloaded the service manual and parts manual ,removed side plate off governor and made sure
G-wind wireless Hunter216 at 2:40pm 06.06.20 The problem is that the sails influence the wind both in front and behind them. In front of the jib
Attaching furler Dave Groshong at 2:25pm 06.06.20 It looks like a CDI, are you sure it's Harken? You need the top swivel piece? Give me a call Mond
Ignition wiring danm1 at 2:21pm 06.06.20 Well, as usual, you guys were right. Strangely, the loose connection wasn't around the switch in the
G-wind wireless Davidasailor26 at 2:20pm 06.06.20

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