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standing rigging Gary Westberg at 7:38am 08.09.99 Smaller Boats 3/1498 When raising and lowering the mast how much of the standing rigging is needs to be disconnected othe
1994 Hunter 30' - Good Boat? Jay Meyer at 7:22am 08.09.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1623 I am looking at a '94 30ft for my family (two small kiddo's). Are their any quirks to this model tha
Catalina 22, winch repair Gill at 7:05am 08.09.99 Smaller Boats 3/3394 The winches on my '72 wonderful 22' are in much need of maintenance. How do they come apart and wha
Toe rails on 25.5 1984 sloop xtuxman@aol.com at 6:59am 08.09.99 Other Sailboats 2/951 Storm damage has messed up the toe rails on my boat. I need to replace them. Where can I get them
Catalina 400 steering adjustment Sam Clark at 5:33am 08.09.99 Big Boats 2/1628 While underway, reasonably heavy wind/sea noise in steering "clunk." couple times. Do steering cha
Engine Overheating Guest at 5:22am 08.09.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1372 I am currently purchasing an 1986 Catalina 30. It comes equipped with a 21 horse diesel. The motoe
Tuning the rig on a 33.5 Denis Embleton at 4:27am 08.09.99 Other Sailboats 4/1422 I have two questions:-1) Please define precisely prebend (as opposed to rake) and how is it measur
Finding a fresh water leak Terry at 3:34am 08.09.99 Mid-Size Boats 9/1431 I suppose that I have a fresh water leak as my water pump cycles every 10 sec or so and my tank is d
tuning the rig on a hunter legned 40 Daniel Zlotnick at 3:01am 08.09.99 Other Sailboats 1/1078 Looking for the proper way to tune the rig. Also, is it worth whileinstalling a backstay adjuster,
Dodgers and biminis BON Editorial at 2:44am 08.09.99 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1524 77% of responding Beneteau owners have either a dodger or bimini installed, according to last week's
Dodgers and biminis CO Editorial at 2:17am 08.09.99 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/5053 70% of responding Catalina owners have either a dodger or bimini installed, according to last week's
Dodgers and biminis HOW Editorial at 2:06am 08.09.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2943 79% of responding Hunter owners have either a dodger or bimini installed, according to last week's Q
Prop Pitch Jim Henderson at 2:03am 08.09.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1361 I was testing my prop pitch by seeing the RPM's I got at wide open throttle (about 3800 by the way).
Looking for a 310 Msammons at 1:44am 08.09.99 Mid-Size Boats 1/1494 Does anyone know of a dealer that has the new 310 available to look at or do we have to wait until t
Need Antigua / Guadaloupe weather and tips 08/99 Jim Oursler at 12:20am 08.09.99 Other Sailboats 0/968 We are committed to 10 days away from work with a bareboat charter next week . Can anyone suggest p
Just Purchased a 34 Mike Cummings at 12:03am 08.09.99 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1219 Thanks for all the help on information for the 34. I was well prepared to talk to the surveyor on d
adding keel Balast weight? Del, Ackels at 4:38pm 08.08.99 Other Sailboats 1/1268 I understand that the Hunter 23' boat could use some more ballast weight. Is it possible to add we
Hull contruction keel to chine, transom. Del, Ackels at 4:36pm 08.08.99 Other Sailboats 1/1063 I have an 86 23' Hunter. I would like to know the specifications for construction of the hull. Fro
sole replacement Seth Chandler at 2:01pm 08.08.99 Other Sailboats 2/1079 I have just purchased a 1983 Hunter 34. There is water damage on the teak and holly sole inside the
250 handling Greg Sweitzer at 1:25pm 08.08.99 Smaller Boats 7/1462 After sailing my '99 260 for the first few times I decided there is just too much time invloved to u

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Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? SG at 9:49am 01.05.20 Doesn't it also block actions against the captain, passengers, and crew of the offending boat?
This is why we cant have nice things. justsomeguy at 9:42am 01.05.20 Huh? Did you forget something? Actually it was directed towards the recently closed "Boat Babe" th
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? dlochner at 9:38am 01.05.20 I have had one experience with a waiver and going to court. At a regatta, one of the participants le
20 hp Beta as Repower for 1982 C-30 Sanfelice at 9:32am 01.05.20 I have a 1988 deep draft Catalina 30. I have the standard 2 blade prop with a Universal 25XP engine
In-Mast Mainsail question Don S/V ILLusion at 9:30am 01.05.20 The sail lofts with whom I have spoken and asked that question of, both in New England and in Florid
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Kings Gambit at 9:24am 01.05.20 The problem (escape) with waivers, my opinion, is that someone cannot really be held to consenting t
Hunter 340 running rigging. Which table is correct? Ed Caldwell at 9:24am 01.05.20 The first two tables are for the standard flaking main sail vs. in-mast furling main sail. The thir
Mast sidestays released on dry dock AndrejSail at 9:22am 01.05.20 Thank you all for usefull inforamtion! Regards
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? dlochner at 9:16am 01.05.20 In Canada we also have due diligence laws , where you as an owner took every step even above the la
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Mechone at 9:08am 01.05.20 In Canada we also have due diligence laws , where you as an owner took every step even above the law
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? FastOlson at 9:00am 01.05.20 On the part of this worrisome discussion about signing waivers, many years ago when I was on the boa
larger trailer sailor John6275 at 8:48am 01.05.20 please send me some pics. where are you located?
This is why we cant have nice things. dlochner at 8:48am 01.05.20 Sensitive new-age guys! :laugh: Huh? Did you forget something? Hope I"m not offending you by bri
Shore Power Inlet Location on a C-22 Jacktar at 8:23am 01.05.20 Well there is an advantage to my setup that it keeps the plug inlet dry all the time and lets me loc
Combo deck and steaming light wiring Jacktar at 8:20am 01.05.20 Just a reminder the steaming light is required when under power in a sailboat, see CG regs.
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Kings Gambit at 8:15am 01.05.20 On the Conception weren't the divers locked into the cabin? Even signing a wavier ,this action whet
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Mechone at 8:13am 01.05.20 On the Conception weren't the divers locked into the cabin? Even signing a wavier ,this action wheth
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell SG at 8:13am 01.05.20 Screen Saver, In response to your question, I'll relate what I was told and what I've done to util
Plaintiff-in-Limitation Law: Another Risk for the Underinsured? Kings Gambit at 7:48am 01.05.20
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell capta at 7:41am 01.05.20 It has been explained to me that LifePo4 batteries are not to be charged to full capacity, but opera

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