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Bimini practical for a Hunter 22 ? ?
Dave Groshong at 9:42am 12.17.19
That boat really is not set-up for a bimini, the mainsheet is right in the middle, no attachment r
Does this make ANY sense?
Head Sail at 9:40am 12.17.19
They make an adapter from a 15 amp extension cord to a 30 amp shore power cord. Wouldn't that be an
larger trailer sailor
Benny17441 at 9:36am 12.17.19
I find there are two types trailer sailors; those who want to sail a responsive boat and those that
Sound proofing.....
Brian D at 9:34am 12.17.19
Sound dampening, not sound proofing. No such thing as sound proofing unless you build a chamber with
Lost a good friend
markwbird at 9:34am 12.17.19
Very sad and something that should be brought up more often. We had similar incident here recently
Sound proofing.....
SG at 9:28am 12.17.19
What type of pumps? The issue is often vibration transmitted through the mounts. The sound proofing
Electric toilets ... like them or not?
OS2Dude at 9:26am 12.17.19
I ask because the holding tank in a MH33 is minuscule (15 gal) and I often wondered if electric hea
Anchor Locker Conversion
Popps at 9:24am 12.17.19
Attached is a link that shows a windlass on the deck of a P39-2. XLzz3qNiLNA Thanks for this! I
Anchor Locker Conversion
Popps at 9:22am 12.17.19
Brian, not sure if our 39-2 was modified or not. We have a vertical windlass that feeds (with my h
Lost a good friend
Head Sail at 9:21am 12.17.19
So sorry to hear. This points to an issue I have noticed among many boaters...alcoholism. We often
New battery bank size, charging mods... AGM or Carbon Foam
Maine Sail at 9:18am 12.17.19
Thank you again for the in depth response. I just got off the phone with the battery salesman who w
Bimini practical for a Hunter 22 ? ?
Benny17441 at 9:13am 12.17.19
Anything to be able to stay out of the sun is worthwhile. You may have to seat while under it and c
Refrigeration - My big off season project
Bob J. at 9:10am 12.17.19
I don't recommend the energy conservation module Isotherm offers. Went through 2 of them on instala
larger trailer sailor
DrJudyB at 9:04am 12.17.19
That will be a big problem. I was in the same market a year and a half ago. The problem I found was
larger trailer sailor
DrJudyB at 8:45am 12.17.19
so, started out with an 18.5 ft but looking to upgrade to no smaller than a 24 but open to 28 ft. I
New battery bank size, charging mods... AGM or Carbon Foam
Good Vibes at 8:38am 12.17.19
This is a non issue provided you are charging them properly. The idea that AGM's or GEL's can't ven
Attachment points for hoisting off trailer
AaronD at 8:28am 12.17.19
...With a smooth, faired surface I picked 1 knot in top speed, and much better in to the wind perfo

Brian D at 8:07am 12.17.19
I noticed a different result on my laptop touchscreen. If I touch and hold then, like stated above,
larger trailer sailor
John6275 at 8:03am 12.17.19
I appreciate the advice and experience. trying to do that now within a reasonable budget.

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