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Trailer Adjustment for h23 Ward Niffenegger at 2:56am 02.08.00 Smaller Boats 18/1270 I just purchased a 1988 h23 and trailered is 1000 miles home. I noticed that the keel sits on plywo
cruising chute Mark Gale at 2:49am 02.08.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/999 I am looking for an asymetrical spinnaker for my C30 standard rig. I want to dousing sock as well. A
need advice on changing keels jane klegman at 2:18am 02.08.00 Big Boats 1/1345 i would like info from anyone that has changed the keel on a 38 from a 7ft fin to a 5 ft wing.
All right - no furling main - how about dutchman.. Tom at 12:52am 02.08.00 Mid-Size Boats 5/1127 I had lazy jacks on my 280 and hated them. They always slid back and forth across the sails and nev
Peggy, how about this for a bizarre question Bruce Grant at 11:34pm 02.07.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1448 Peggy, I'm getting a new boat (H320) and was wondering if waxing the bilge would help to keep it cle
Changing Engine Wiring Harness Bert Lacey at 10:58pm 02.07.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1125 I have a 1983 C-36, and am experiencing problems with voltage drop. i have a battery bank of 4 golf
Slip Trading in the Pacific Northwest? Dave Brengelmann at 10:11pm 02.07.00 Other Sailboats 2/793 Are you interested in trading slips for a month this summer? We've got a 40 foot slip in Shilshole
Compass Hood Joel Swan at 10:00pm 02.07.00 Smaller Boats 2/1124 The hood over the compass on my 1987 Hunter 23 was broken by the previous owner. It has a crack wher
blisters and a dry bilge Ken Reed at 9:57pm 02.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 6/1436 We have blisters on our '81 27 for the second time in 5 yrs. 1st time yard used VC-Tar, so am assum
Head Grease Dan Ryder at 9:49pm 02.07.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1076 I tried to check in with the head mistress, but she's offline, so this goes to all of you who have r
Main Halyard Dan Ryder at 9:44pm 02.07.00 Big Boats 0/1037 My C-36 is rigged with a 3/8" halyard. That seems rather light for the job at hand and slips in the
Hard to flush on wet bowl Mitchel Stroh at 9:23pm 02.07.00 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1625 I know I've seen this question asked recently, but I can't find it in the archives. I have a 93 Hun
Hunter 28.5 Yanmar diesel John Sheppard at 8:59pm 02.07.00 Mid-Size Boats 5/2548 I'm considering purchasing a 1988 28.5 but am concerned about the condition of the engine. It appea
Hunter 380 or Catalina 380 Michael at 2:23pm 02.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/4750 I am looking at a Hunter 380 and a Catalina 380. I need some help on to making this choice.
Scratched Hatch Boards Harvey Small at 12:54pm 02.07.00 Smaller Boats 7/950 Having cut a piece of 3/4 inch plywood for winter storage, I have my hatch boards at home. The two
Americas Cup Richard Brahs at 11:42am 02.07.00 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1193 Did anyone watch the Americans cup race against the Italians? What did you think? Every time Paul Ca
Drilling through the deck Peter at 11:29am 02.07.00 Smaller Boats 3/1254 I'm getting ready to drill through the deck of my Hunter 18.5 in order to install a deck organizer t
Problems with the Diesel Larry Pelletier at 11:01am 02.07.00 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1155 I am new to sailing and diesel engines as I have always owned gaoline powered boats. I am having a
Autohelm Hooper at 10:47am 02.07.00 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1186 I am debating on whether to upgrade my catalina 30 with an autohelm. I am not exaclty sure how the
Moderator, Why did you Delete Michael Cohn's post Mike at 10:42am 02.07.00 Other Sailboats 12/1012 Michael Cohn , wrote a post in regard to needingt a new door, so he called Hunter and as typical of

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dlochner at 7:21am 01.27.20 28" sounds about right for a 28' boat. Any smaller and you won't have the leverage necessary to stee
Bilge turned black! JamesG161 at 7:18am 01.27.20 He recommended us cleaning it with some Mean Green I did a bit of quick research on that. Not on m
Rudder Problem? (And solution?) kloudie1 at 7:17am 01.27.20 Probably a thrust bearing that has slipped. Most likely accessible through the lazarette hatches..
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? tfox2069 at 7:13am 01.27.20 I leave an older CPAP on the boat, which has a direct 12v plug. I don't recall what it draws, but
Three Bridge Fiasco! Pirate Dave at 7:03am 01.27.20 I resemble that remark, I started out there. But how did you understand them, it's another language
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. jon hansen at 6:58am 01.27.20 singlehanded sailing in prams and lasers is great for kids of any age. i have a trinka for the littl
Bilge turned black! JamesG161 at 6:58am 01.27.20 You can do some simple tests that might give you a clue by putting some black residue in... 1) Vine
SycloneDriver at 6:48am 01.27.20 I think the wheel on my 28ft Beneteau is 32 inch. It really gets in the way, but I think even a muc
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? rgranger at 6:46am 01.27.20 There was a guy on here about 3 years ago who posted a very nice thread about how he hooked up a sma
Bilge turned black! Mark48 at 6:46am 01.27.20 It could be deteriorating insulation from the engine compartment. The foil covered material used by
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. Gary Ryan at 6:42am 01.27.20 We just purchased a 2002 Hunter 386 sailboat in October. We have limited sailing experience, althou
Summer Wind 1986 ODay Ted at 6:39am 01.27.20 You've received some good answers. if all else fails, attach a light line to the head of the sail th
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. rgranger at 6:39am 01.27.20 i agree, solo sailing is not a good idea for a novice. solo sailing should only be tried after the
Ken Cross at 6:34am 01.27.20 If you shrink the wheel, steering would be more difficult. based on your perception of steering effo
refinishing interior woodwork Justin_NSA at 6:33am 01.27.20 I'm up to 4 coats now, it doesn't seem to build up like teak oil does so far That brings up memori
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. rgranger at 6:27am 01.27.20 holding a martini You had me at martini...:thumbup:
refinishing interior woodwork rgranger at 6:16am 01.27.20 Depends on how cold your lemon tree is.:) Feeling a little slow today. I had to read it a few tim
Hello all, Dean here from down under looking forward to chatting with you all and listening to your advice happy sailing. Justin_NSA at 6:10am 01.27.20 It's a longshot, but maybe the Australian Yacht Winch Co could help? They supplied me with parts for
Hello all, Dean here from down under looking forward to chatting with you all and listening to your advice happy sailing. Scott B at 6:04am 01.27.20 We are having trouble getting a water pump for the boat as we life down under any suggesting would
Summer Wind 1986 ODay kappykaplan at 6:01am 01.27.20 McLube SailKote will do the trick.

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