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Enclosure Pete at 9:42pm 07.24.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1016 Has anyone put a canvas enclosure on the rounded stern Hunters? I have a 336 and would like to enclo
First boat size? Thanx, but I must . . . Geo at 8:54pm 07.24.00 Ask All Sailors 8/1380 have misled some of you. I've been on sailboats as a passenger, but have NEVER actually sailed the
regging a 23' 0day Guest at 8:52pm 07.24.00 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1881 Hi,I'm looking into buying a 1982 23' oday and would like to know what sort of job it is to step th
Wiring Diagram Rod Leonard at 8:39pm 07.24.00 Big Boats 2/1046 Looking for a detailed wire diagram for battery system to charger to switches. After smoking 3 batte
Kudos to Icom Bob Camarena at 3:50pm 07.24.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1084 The plastic tab that holds the battery pack to my Icom M3-A handheld radio snapped off. I called Ic
Engine Heat Bob Camarena at 3:43pm 07.24.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1005 On long motoring trips, a C-30's engine heats up everything below, from the icebox to the galley dra
Need Advice on a Leak Repair Garry at 2:25pm 07.24.00 Smaller Boats 3/932 Our '94 Hunter 26 recently developed a leak. We've gone through the standard check lists of thru-hu
I need a new mainsail ES at 2:23pm 07.24.00 Big Boats 1/1038 Anybody have a used mainsail for a 1986 40ft Legend they'd like to sell? Looking for either a real n
Renault Cooling Pumps Wayne Oastler at 1:28pm 07.24.00 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1200 Has anyone tried to replace the cooling pump on the Renault Diesel. It would seem that a replacement
Mast lowering & raising P.F.Johanson at 1:09pm 07.24.00 Smaller Boats 4/960
Looking for Hunter 28 89-93 to Purchase Carl Madzey at 12:55pm 07.24.00 Mid-Size Boats 1/1047 I am interested in buying a Hunter 28, years 89 through 93. If you know of one, please email me at
Leaking bow water tank Bill Greenberg at 12:38pm 07.24.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1095 We recently purchased a 1991 Catalina 28.We love the boat but are slowly discovering minor problems.
Engine Parts Gordon Myers at 12:38pm 07.24.00 Other Sailboats 2/1838 I was in your web page but did not see information, including part numbers on the new 75 hp Yanmar e
Bukh Diesels in Bristol Yachts Ken Osborne at 12:30pm 07.24.00 Other Sailboats 1/939 My son has a Bristol 32 Yawl with a Bukh 2 cylinder 18hp diesel in it. I believe it was manufactured
Rough running Westerbeke Peter Ross at 11:24am 07.24.00 Trailer Sailors 1/2746 I have an older (not sure actual year) Westerbeke 13(two cylinders), It sounds like it's only runnin
anchor windlass Mike at 11:23am 07.24.00 Big Boats 2/1066 does any one have any experience with fitting an anchor windlass in the center of the deck just aft
tuning standing rigging Bob VonDrachek at 9:32am 07.24.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1281 Can anyone tell me what the proper tension in the backstay and shrouds should be on my '91 H30? Any
TO TALL TO FIT HAROLD at 8:59am 07.24.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/944 i am moving up and moving out.the problem is im 6ft 6in.250lbs and the aux.rutter case in the middle
MAIN FIDDLE BLOCK John J. Brady at 8:09am 07.24.00 Mid-Size Boats 5/1140 I HAVE A 1984 27. THE FIDDLE BLOCK ON THE MAIN BROKE THIS WEEKEND. WHAT IS A GOOD UPGRADE SINCE I AM
Spider Poop Removal Aldo at 7:17am 07.24.00 Smaller Boats 3/2566 What removes the little black dots that appear on the white fiberglass? They are a little less that

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hit a rock in the keel jssailem at 6:51am 02.27.20 Does it need repair? Yes. The fin design affects the movement of water over the keel. The bent fin
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Self-Corrosion (Collier 5) JamesG161 at 6:36am 02.27.20 You've brought up Titanium a couple times The Russians have Titanium hull submarines. Many Titani
Hot controller capta at 6:34am 02.27.20 I would contact the manufacturers. 160 degrees sounds overly hot to me.
Spinnaker Halyard for a Beneteau 311 jssailem at 6:29am 02.27.20 Often a skyhook is used. A hoop attached to the mast head and extending forward. A block is suspend
That awesome moment when... (1) capta at 6:25am 02.27.20 I didn't find it, but my parents did, and sent it to us somewhere in the SoPac. It was a two page ad
More January racing in Texas Bill19233 at 6:20am 02.27.20 Made the next race, eighth in a row. Ten boats on the bay for this Peanut Regatta. A real mixed bag,
Replacement trailer for an 85 Mac 25 (1) THECUSCUS at 6:10am 02.27.20 I converted a powerboat trailer. It had V-shaped crossmembers, which gave room for the keel. I add
88 mac 26D Replacing shroud tangs with turnbuckles (1) THECUSCUS at 5:57am 02.27.20 StaLok fittings attached to the bottom of your old shrouds. Easy to do, no special tools required.
88 mac 26D Replacing shroud tangs with turnbuckles Project_Mayhem at 5:53am 02.27.20 I'm guessing your outer shrouds are loose and inner ones are tight? It might explain why the mast fe
Keel up or keel down Benny17441 at 5:44am 02.27.20 Depending on the marine growth in your area and the frequency of use you may end up with a stuck kee
That awesome moment when... Project_Mayhem at 5:40am 02.27.20 Is that in Vermilion? Judging by old paperwork I got with the boat I'm guessing it's somewhere in
Kubota P/N for Universal M18 Starter Solenoid P/N 300538? Benny17441 at 5:40am 02.27.20 Check the wiring leading to the solenoid. A simple voltage check can tell you if adequate voltage
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Self-Corrosion (Collier 5) dLj at 5:39am 02.27.20 Shall we move on to the next section, Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6)? -Will (Dragonfly) fine by m
Kubota P/N for Universal M18 Starter Solenoid P/N 300538? navybubblehead at 5:30am 02.27.20 Thank you for the help. I jumpered the solenoid, and the starter turned over the engine. When I tu
Its funny Friday! (1) lehighsail at 5:26am 02.27.20 175456
Its funny Friday! Meriachee at 5:08am 02.27.20 Do cockroaches get coroneeevirus?
Its funny Friday! Jim26m at 5:07am 02.27.20 Talk about modern tech. I've never seen a "selfie" before where the I-phone was in the picture. Ac
88 mac 26D Replacing shroud tangs with turnbuckles Ms Hope at 4:56am 02.27.20
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Self-Corrosion (Collier 5) Will Gilmore at 4:50am 02.27.20 Shall we move on to the next section, Galvanic Corrosion (Collier 6)? -Will (Dragonfly)
Catalina 315 JRT at 4:46am 02.27.20 The 315 has some interesting details and looks like it is nicely optioned. I wonder how it sails vs

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