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H260 trailer surge brakes Bob Metz at 9:18am 07.15.00 Smaller Boats 4/1196 Does anyone know how to test/adjust the surge brakes on my new H260 trailer? First time moving the
Hunter 340 Arch Cracking Mal Trotter at 8:24am 07.15.00 Big Boats 9/2071 My wife and I are keen on purchasing a 340. The boat we are looking at has some minor cracking in th
1992 Catalina 28 Verus 1992 Hunter 28 Mike M. at 7:49am 07.15.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1904 Has anyone gone though what I am going though right now? I found two very clean boats, one a Hunter
1992 Hunter 28 Verus 1992 28 Catalina Mike M. at 7:47am 07.15.00 Mid-Size Boats 3/1501 Has anyone gone though what I am going though right now? I found two very clean boats, one a Hunter
Weather information Sources Tony at 7:11am 07.15.00 Smaller Boats 6/926 Where do you get your weather information for sailing? What are your favorite websites?
AB Optimus-Princess Inc. Stove Company? Jim at 6:03am 07.15.00 Ask All Sailors 1/4725 Anyone out there know what might have happened to AB Optimus Inc., manufacturer of liquid fueled Cam
Diesel HP of 1980 O'Day 30? Jim at 5:43am 07.15.00 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1421 Having a bit of trouble sorting out the HP of the diesel of my newly acquired O'Day 30. Just closed
Old Fuel Alex B at 4:58am 07.15.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1048 I have kept Diesel in a plastic jerry can for about a year. Should I use this fuel, or toss it(resp
New Buyer 1980 Models Don Ryan at 2:26am 07.15.00 Smaller Boats 0/886 I am looking for a Catalina 22 built in the middle to late '80s. Due to possible design problems and
Problems with MV-2 Throttle Robert at 2:22am 07.15.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/911 I am having problems with the shift disengage button on my MV-2 throttle. When attempting to move th
Boom Vang Scott A at 5:35pm 07.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 0/973 I will be installing a boom vang on my 1977 H30. What should the measurement be from the mast to the
Parts for Harken Series 1 Roller Furler Scott Donovan at 3:24pm 07.14.00 Big Boats 1/1851 I have a 1984 H34. I recently relocated from Cleveland to Seattle and my H34 was relocated too. On
Inboard Track Dave at 1:33pm 07.14.00 Mid-Size Boats 2/1287 I have been told that by placing an inboard track for my genoa that I can increase my pointing abil
Toilet paper: SPECIAL OR NOT Yves Langlois at 12:40pm 07.14.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1018 Are you using rapid dissolving toilet paper or some standard ones for household use ?
1980 O'Day 30 Engine HP? Jim at 11:13am 07.14.00 Bigger Boats 1/2014 Having a bit of trouble sorting out the HP of the diesel of my newly acquired O'Day 30. Just closed
Trailer support for a swing keel Don at 10:13am 07.14.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1036 What is the proper location of the swing keel support with respect to the pivot pin?
Thanks for your great advice guys! LISA C at 9:40am 07.14.00 Smaller Boats 1/889 We really appreciate everyone's immediate and uplifting advice. After talking to the marina owner an
Kenyon mast address- Information-parts. Herb at 9:23am 07.14.00 Day Sailers 1/2063 I have a 1985 26ft O'day with a Kenyon mast and I am missing the bracket or cover that holds the sai
Improving below-deck ventilation Wanderer138 at 8:31am 07.14.00 Smaller Boats 4/1102 It's HOT and RAINY here in the summer, and being belowdecks is a real test of my dedication to cruis
depthsounder and knotmeter Roberto Bisonni at 7:08am 07.14.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1067 I have a Hunter 23. The instruments don't work.What is better, to repair the old ones (SR Mariner)

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Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Self-Corrosion (Collier 5) DArcy at 7:53am 02.24.20 The Earth is negatively charged, a giant reservoir of electrons, but the ground is positively charg
Ready Made running rigging (2) jssailem at 7:50am 02.24.20 @DougM Depending on the diameter that was a smoking deal. @SailMaster perhaps it is time, as when r
Ready Made running rigging Tsuru at 7:48am 02.24.20 Defender, West Marine, Rigging Only,Jamestown, SBO among others will be happy to help. This is prett
acrylic window thickness Robert H. Wood at 7:36am 02.24.20
Tailpipe under water? Tedd at 7:34am 02.24.20 I suspect the "sucked into the engine" story has been embellished somewhat. There's no source of vac
Used Catalina 30 captcoho at 7:13am 02.24.20 I am considering buying a 1991 Catalina 30. The owner states that the engine has 4000 hours of use.
Thinking about working on interior dlochner at 7:12am 02.24.20 and the problem with the interior is? :biggrin: Get a basement sump pump and a pressure washer. Go
Tailpipe under water? Hayden Watson at 7:07am 02.24.20 Seeing the price of the spare tire carrier that Hayden posted I would give that a try first. I know
BOAT SERIAL NUMBER Davidasailor26 at 7:05am 02.24.20
C30 Rudder Removal dmax at 7:04am 02.24.20 You could drill and tap 3 holes and screw bolts into them and design a press to pull it off, maybe?
IN-MAST FURLING MAINSAIL tfox2069 at 7:03am 02.24.20 How do I Dunham a mainsail that is REALLY JAMMED into the mast? What's a Dunham? I don't claim
Thinking about working on interior rgranger at 7:01am 02.24.20 That will buff right out....:yikes:
Bilge Oil? rgranger at 7:00am 02.24.20 Sounds like a biological byproduct. Probably mold.
Tailpipe under water? rgranger at 6:58am 02.24.20 And congrats on your new boat.
Tailpipe under water? rgranger at 6:58am 02.24.20 Based upon the way the bottom paint has faded, it looks like she floats a little high on her water l
Ready Made running rigging DougM at 6:57am 02.24.20 Much of the cordage used in running rigging (unless one is an all out racer) is relatively easy to s
Thinking about working on interior Project_Mayhem at 6:54am 02.24.20 My first thought is to remove anything loose (wear a good mask made for mold remediation!), pressure
Table sealer (1) rgranger at 6:41am 02.24.20 I've used this with good results...
1981 Hunter 30 Packing Nut rgranger at 6:39am 02.24.20 The batteries on my version are located behind the engine and forward of the fuel tank. Batteri
Quick Release Lever C-22 Kingjim91 at 6:39am 02.24.20 I used the CD lever when I had a C-22. It can be adjusted to fit your existing forestay. It gives

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