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Heeling angle Hellevi 18 at 5:05pm 09.30.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/3414 Do any Hunter 41 DS owner know maximum heeling angle on this SV.
Winterize a Universal M25XP Jac123 at 3:57pm 09.30.19 Engines and Propulsion 4/1304 I'm gathering winterizing products for a new to me 1989 Catalina 30. Saw an add for engine descaler.
Hour meter mavourneen at 3:45pm 09.30.19 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1222
NOAA more currents? SoSound at 10:21am 09.30.19 Ask All Sailors 19/2719 What's up with the NOAA Tides ' Currents web site? I've had problems before, but this one makes me
Awesome Tall Oaks - Windjammer Challenge on Saturday! Scott T-Bird at 8:47am 09.30.19 Racing 7/918 11 boats started, 6 from Tall Oaks and 5 from Windjammers. One boat from Tall Oaks didn't finish du
Windlass 356 Patrik at 7:18am 09.30.19 Big Boats 7/1530 I about to install a windlass in the bow of my Hunter 356 this coming winter. I have looked on two d
Hunter 19 ('93) jib pole to step mast, 1 part or two? (1) Gerald Jarreau at 6:44am 09.30.19 Smaller Boats 5/981 I have one pole to raise the mast but the manual shows it in two pieces, I think. Does anyone know i
Looking for a trailer nimwegen at 6:25am 09.30.19 Catalina 22 11/1184 I have a 1983 catalina 22 with swing keel and it seems my trailer has gone missing. I will have to p
New (to me) cleaning product (1) Justin_NSA at 6:24am 09.30.19 Ask All Sailors 6/697 I've been using the recommended Collinite Fleetwax with great results on my fiberglass. I decided to
Which one is faster Oday Widgeon or a Sunfish? Colo-pr at 6:15am 09.30.19 Ask All Sailors 8/2422 Hi guys, I am trying to take a decision of which one "keep/go for it" considering my actual interes
Salon bed help Mama Perdita at 6:13am 09.30.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/611 We have a 420 Passage with a center cockpit from 1999 and wonder if there is a way to configure the
Tips on buying from a broker Drinky Crow at 11:12pm 09.29.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1285 Although it is listed on Craigs List. hmm... I figure less wriggle room he gonna' fight for ever dim
How to re-bed the shrouds (2) rpwillia at 8:12pm 09.29.19 Catalina 310 27/4051 Hopefully there is a simple way to do this.
What is this port? (1) rpwillia at 8:04pm 09.29.19 Catalina 310 9/2021 I need to replace the gaskets, screens and lenses on these ports, but have no idea what they are. Pr
Trailer for Catalina 270 (6) cdmgew2464 at 7:38pm 09.29.19 Trailer Sailors 2/1624 Earlier this year I purchased a Catalina 270 in Santa Barbara and moved it to Monterey, CA. I could
Lazy jacks for 26S nickl1218 at 5:52pm 09.29.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1216
Hunter installed winch improperly from factory (2) tfox2069 at 5:36pm 09.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1430 Went to service my Lewmar 40 two-speed cockpit winches today on my 2009 H36. Starboard winch - no pr
2006 hunter 36 salon table size just a dream-er at 5:35pm 09.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/602 The salon table is too large to lower for flat sleeping position. Has anyone cut it down and how?
is this non-skid part of the fiberglass? (6) Erbardy at 4:01pm 09.29.19 Ask All Sailors 2/509 in the pictures below you will notice the non-skid surface. it looks like it is part of the fibergla
Windward Mark Question... Zobi1 at 3:47pm 09.29.19 Racing 19/2798 There are multiple one-design fleets racing... as I approach the windward mark, a boat in another fl

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Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 Rich 35.5 at 1:10pm 01.03.25 I have shore power Incandescent bulbs are getting hard to find in the US, and the 200W heat lamp
Shore Tender dlochner at 1:10pm 01.03.25 Interesting, it was only $329 when I looked at it on Amazon. It is far better than the first on you
Another race? Jules Verne Trophy 2024 PaulK at 12:55pm 01.03.25 Sodebo now approaching Kerguelen Islands in the Southern Ocean at about 34 knots, 200-some miles ahe
Shore Tender (1) jpiombo67 at 12:52pm 01.03.25 Saw this one on Amazon. $350 Thoughts? Just using it to go from anchorage to shore.
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 jssailem at 12:34pm 01.03.25 will set up a light on a thermostat Use an Incandescent or a halogen light bulb. LEDs do not put o
Rotating Furling Drum jssailem at 12:30pm 01.03.25 I think you can hold the mast in place, tying the jib halyard to the bow, undue the forestay and rot
Knot for Docking in BC jssailem at 12:26pm 01.03.25 Happy New Year Stu. Happy New Year to you as well, Ted. I'm looking forward to doing some docking t
Knot for Docking in BC jssailem at 12:25pm 01.03.25 Yes
Knot for Docking in BC Stu Jackson at 12:01pm 01.03.25 Do an internet search on docking with bull rails. There are many video how-tos out there.
Any info on Revatek alternator regulators? grevelle at 11:23am 01.03.25 Hi Mark - The efficiency improvement is ~5-8% of the field amps, so about 5 watts savings for a typi
Rotating Furling Drum BAD ORCA at 11:08am 01.03.25 Try just rotating the drum and leave everything else. You'll have to do this before you run the fur
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 yelkenli at 10:54am 01.03.25 I have shore power and will set up a light on a thermostat. I will also re-install two access covers
Knot for Docking in BC Tedd at 10:19am 01.03.25 Thanks, John, I'll try that. It sounds a bit like a trucker's hitch, is that right?
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working (1) Irish NC at 10:14am 01.03.25 Thanks for the welcome and quick response. I ran 12v directly to the solenoid and it ran the motor.
Freeze protection for small keel boat Universal M18 BarryL at 9:57am 01.03.25 Hi, Do you have shore power? If so, hanging a 60W incandescent light in the engine compartment shou
Perkins M30 Fuel Supply Issues challenger at 9:55am 01.03.25 Update: There were two main culprits. 1. I replaced the fuel pump and even with some air leak some
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access (1) DHembree at 9:51am 01.03.25 Well, I answered this for myself, but just in case anyone else has the same question, the area behin
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 01.03.25 Hi @Irish NC and welcome to the site. May I suggest you start a new posting with this item to ensur
H340 'Wobbly Wheel' sailcapt340 at 9:18am 01.03.25
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) Indysailor at 8:54am 01.03.25 Thank you. i think we will anchor out at Haserot, sail around Old Mission and then anchor in Bower

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