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Hunter 33C side deck rub rail McKinneyH33C at 9:42am 12.20.19 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1427 Does anyone know where I can get a replacement for the rub rail on the cabin sides of my 1981 Hunter
New music sysyem Bob James at 8:54am 12.20.19 Catalina 310 26/2946 On my 2001 #118 C310 that I bought new, I have 2001 era stereo receiver, a 12 CD changer and 4 hard
What to look for in a 26S? robhaynes at 7:56am 12.20.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/833 I'm looking to buy a 26S that is 1300 miles away. I'm considering purchasing it sight unseen and ha
Looking for parts sources for an AMF Puffer Donij at 7:23am 12.20.19 Parts Search 4/2276 We need parts for an AMF Puffer, new/used/refurbished. Is there a "bone yard" in North Carolina? Any
does the fiberglass arch on a hunter 380 need to be removed for transit? planoron at 5:47am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 3/496 does the fiberglass arch on a hunter 380 need to be removed for hiway transit
New Prop question Hunter 450 passage Mattraney at 5:18am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1478 I was thinking about upgrading from factory prop to a feathering prop. Has anyone had success with
SWEET GALE has left a trail of broken dreams from Texas to Maine that has spanned more than 70 years. (8) TomY at 4:54am 12.20.19 Ask All Sailors 19/2606 I'm seeing to her safe arrival in Rockport Harbor this week. She arrived on a rickety cradle, on a r
Compression test on Universal MX-25. Fudsdad at 1:42am 12.20.19 Engines and Propulsion 1/542 I have a Universal MX-25 inside a Catalina 36. I have white smoke when the engine is under load and
Support for hatch missing (1) ScottySailor at 12:02am 12.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1211 Hi folks upon inspection of my 84 Hunter 31 it looks like one of the supports for the forward hatch
The Instability of the AC75s AlastairLC at 6:10pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1965 GepoP_VAG50
water tank questions fred1diver at 6:09pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 7/729 hey everyone, quick question regarding the water tank on my front 1975 grampian 26. the boat has bee
1989 Catalina 30 portlight updates? Newbie3 at 3:22pm 12.19.19 Catalina 30 3/914 My Catalina 30 has what looks like the original portlights and they need new gaskets and should be r
New NW hazzard. LeslieTroyer at 3:12pm 12.19.19 Pacific North West Cruisers 6/956 https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article238546348.html I thought birds were bad.
Shore Power joecool911 at 2:48pm 12.19.19 Smaller Boats 2/694 H26-Does the shore power system charge the battery, since the cabin lights etc run off battery?
Battery switch does not kill power Marrigoround at 1:44pm 12.19.19 Ask All Sailors 28/6068 HI all, I bought this boat a year and a half ago and noticed this problem while performing the initi
1980ish Hunter 22 Rick Webb at 1:23pm 12.19.19 Trailer Sailors 3/1171 The youth sailing program I am associated with are likely to take donation of a Hunter 22 tomorrow.
Wilcox Crittenden Head Parts (1) Shagdance at 1:02pm 12.19.19 Catalina 310 3/944 Parts and Pump for the original head. Pump has been rebuilt and was my spare. Decided to install all
How To Remove Letters from Sail? Yachtsman1686 at 9:24am 12.19.19 Big Boats 4/1330 Hi All, I picked up a used sail for my boat. it's off a Hunter 32. I know that because it says H 3
Small O'Day 20 mod (5) Noodat Lady at 9:16am 12.19.19 Day Sailers 17/3413 When I bought her last summer, the 6'3" previous owner told me of his struggles getting the battery
sliding companionway hatch tgrayson at 9:00am 12.19.19 Parts Search 5/919 looking for a sliding companionway hatch for a 1974 macgregor venture 17,any condition

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Alternator heat - how serious? Scott T-Bird at 7:30pm 08.09.24
Alternator heat - how serious? (1) Scott T-Bird at 7:26pm 08.09.24 How is the alternator disconnect switch wired? Yes, even if the ignition wire is connected to an
Backstay Split Rigging? isaksp00 at 7:23pm 08.09.24 My H23 has a pair* of the triangular plates to tie the three backstay wires together, like a sandwi*
Solar Voltage Davidasailor26 at 7:09pm 08.09.24
Concerned about keel bolt of Siren 17 shaant01 at 6:59pm 08.09.24 You are right about using the wrong terminology. The Siren 17 has a centerboard, so has no keel bo
Get my engine running. rardiH36 at 6:58pm 08.09.24 I don't check in the forum very much anymore. But I did today. Reading down from the moncerosin's o
Solar Voltage Davidasailor26 at 6:31pm 08.09.24 2. Assume a 30A MPPT controller. The output is wired to the DC bus with 10AWG and within the distan
Solar Voltage mermike at 5:52pm 08.09.24 ABYC Standard E-11, as amended July 2023: 11.10.1.1.1 Overcurrent Protection Device Location - Un
Taking/storing a 32 sailboat off a trailer, properly? (Im in over my head) Tally Ho at 5:31pm 08.09.24 What has anyone done for air conditioning and/or head while under way? Tractor Trailers have 12V A
Alternator heat - how serious? Hello Below at 5:30pm 08.09.24 So, the brown wire should be connected only to the keyed side of the ignition switch? Scott the ma
Looking for Solar Panel Battery Charging Kits Tally Ho at 5:28pm 08.09.24 I switch from OFF to #1, then I start the engine and keep it there whilst the engine is in use. Onc
Get my engine running. Tally Ho at 5:21pm 08.09.24 is the orientation of this photo how it is mounted, vertical? Nope. In the photo, which is taken
Get my engine running. monocerosin at 5:08pm 08.09.24 We also like to suggest things before they even come to your mind. It's annoying, but that's just
Are These Davit Mounts? heritage at 4:59pm 08.09.24 They do make davits that swing inward and effectively shorten the length of the boat so as to quali
Taking/storing a 32 sailboat off a trailer, properly? (Im in over my head) dLj at 4:20pm 08.09.24 DJ, the boat is ond Middle River Landing Marina. Essex? The standing rigging looks serviceable. No
New to me 216 - Cabin Seal - Deck Rot / Repair capta at 4:13pm 08.09.24 Some of the people who have hull blisters spend months drying the spots out, and that's on a vertica
Catalina 28 Cruising speed under motor Hard pull to port Fred at 4:06pm 08.09.24 My 2004 Cat 28 mkii also has a pronounced pull to port in forward under power only. Very annoying. S
Backstay Split Rigging? (1) ggrizzard at 4:04pm 08.09.24 You Got It! That's the three holes I mentioned. First, call "Rig Right" and ask them if they have it
Get my engine running. (4) Ralph Johnstone at 3:53pm 08.09.24 I'm sure I will have more questions. We here have the ability to read minds so I will anticipate
Taking/storing a 32 sailboat off a trailer, properly? (Im in over my head) Marty P. at 3:49pm 08.09.24 What has anyone done for air conditioning and/or head while under way? Tractor Trailers have 12V Ai

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