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SeaFoam sailnoproblem at 6:52pm 05.23.19 Ask All Sailors 13/2685 Well I have a atomic 4, which means I have to always clean my carb jet. She has been running rough l
Memorial Day Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:12pm 05.23.19 Ask All Sailors 11/1017 If you've ever wondered why AMVETS sell poppies on Memorial Day.... John McCrae was serving as a Maj
Legend 40.5 - position of travel lift straps fero at 11:42am 05.23.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/366 I would appreciate if someone could post a side picture of a sister ship in a travel lift showing th
Who Designed Hunter Vision? Broadman at 10:41am 05.23.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/552 I have a 1993 Hunter Vision 36. After some years getting comfortable with it I'm having fun particip
South Shore Harbor Marina, League City, TX BobHorn at 9:59am 05.23.19 Destinations 2/1022 Bringing a new to us boat home to South Shore. The #1 and #2 markers for the channel into the marina
Difficult time raising the main Dhamil6490 at 7:22am 05.23.19 Trailer Sailors 46/5487 I have a Seaward 17 with an oversized mast. My main has a bolt rope that likes to get stuck about 1/
SS Spring Snubbers (3) Ken13559 at 9:47pm 05.22.19 Ask All Sailors 0/392 I've switch from Rubber Snubbers to using SS Spring Snubbers. Could anyone advise me what knot to us
Why did you poke the frog? Brian D at 9:45pm 05.22.19 Sails Call Lounge 20/4363 9dd_L7gL5ms
Backstay Chainplate (4) higgs at 7:49pm 05.22.19 Ask All Sailors 11/1765 I am interested to hear comments on my situation. Photos are of the aft chainplate bolts on the out
2001 420 Passage Maintenance on Steering System Stephen M at 5:25pm 05.22.19 Big Boats 3/616 We have a 2001 420 Passage that is new to us. I want to do maintenance on the steering system and wo
Edging for bathroom cabinet Catalina 42mk11 (1) macandmor at 5:16pm 05.22.19 Parts Search 2/528 I am trying to get some of the edging. It is 7/8" wide, white with a rib down the centre. The outsid
Sailing to Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Paul Mermelstein at 4:37pm 05.22.19 Ask All Sailors 3/537 Anyone sail into Tangier Island recently? Any experience docking at Parks Marina? I am wondering abo
Swing keel protection astevens at 2:27pm 05.22.19 Catalina 22 9/1357 I am going to put my Catalina 22 on a mooring for a few months per year to avoid the hectic boat lau
Flex Seal Plymouth Sailor at 12:27pm 05.22.19 Ask All Sailors 11/6631 Recently I've been searching for less expensive products that mimic or replace expensive marine prod
Efficient Fiberglass Repairs Project_Mayhem at 8:56am 05.22.19 Ask All Sailors 10/2661 I've been doing a lot of fiberglass work lately and I've come to the conclusion that I am not going
swing keel on mooring astevens at 7:19am 05.22.19 Ask All Sailors 3/991 I am going to put my Catalina 22 on a mooring for a few months per year to avoid the hectic boat lau
Honda generator use/operation on 2001 Hunter Don Lucas at 6:18am 05.22.19 Big Boats 26/4798 I just got a Honda EU2200i for use on my 2001 Hunter 410. Some things and questions I've found I wou
Full screen enclosure. 356/36 seadaddler at 4:29am 05.22.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/888 I would like to see how you did your full screen enclosure on your 356/36. I just made shade screens
Spreader Sizes on Hunter 42 Passage? Sailingbum at 4:03am 05.22.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/593 I'm needing to order some spreader boots, but Hunter sells them in sizes from 1//4" to 3/4". Before
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New member--where to start? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:09am 12.30.24
New member--where to start? sailme88 at 4:51am 12.30.24 Welcome aboard..... If I were to make a recommendation to you as a new to sailing boat owner, it w
New member--where to start? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:07am 12.30.24 @Jughead135 I am a former sailboat dealer. If you have never sailed before, may I suggest you go s
Galley . . . comforts of home? Michael Davis at 9:14pm 12.29.24 A small bottle lasts more than 1 season with decent use I usually go through 2x20 pounders per sea
Galley . . . comforts of home? BarryL at 7:27pm 12.29.24 Hello, Thanks to all for great comments and advice. Just a few comments from me. I do day sails,
Tach rpm sender location on engine (1) LydieBP at 6:47pm 12.29.24 Now, I know that YOU know that WE need to know the make, year a hint, a clue, a suggestion, maybe a
Galley . . . comforts of home? dLj at 6:46pm 12.29.24 Baking cookies in the oven on a boat during cold nights is fantastic. Will that "warm up" the boat
Tach rpm sender location on engine dlochner at 6:23pm 12.29.24 The reason you are getting confusing answers is engine manufacturers have different methods of obtai
Tach rpm sender location on engine Ralph Johnstone at 5:38pm 12.29.24 Now, I know that YOU know that WE need to know the make, year and HP of your engine before we can ev
Cracks in 32 Vision mast step (1) SeaDogGo at 5:03pm 12.29.24 Hi All, Was able to get a good pic of the fwd mast bolt coming down thru the glass with a boroscope.
Galley . . . comforts of home? madmax at 4:59pm 12.29.24 Baking cookies in the oven on a boat during cold nights is fantastic. Will that "warm up" the boat
What is the best size headsail for beer can racing on Tampa Bay, for my Hunter 31 shoal draft boat? Drinky Crow at 4:58pm 12.29.24 With that little main I'd go with an all purpose 135 and reef to keep the boat on it's feet. Remembe
Anyone heard of or planning to follow the Mini Globe race for 20 foot boats! danooxnard at 3:37pm 12.29.24 The boats are in the water, and there way in the qualifier part of the race , so far it is pretty in
Bimini tubing chafe twodzusfittings at 2:54pm 12.29.24 I use a piece of "Noodle" like the ones kids use in the pool. In my attempt to learn how to use my w
Differing shroud tensions affect sail? jssailem at 1:48pm 12.29.24 Based on your boat being a Mariner 36 masthead sloop designed by Philip Canning. Your sailing rig
Reverse diagonal shroud disconnect for winter cover? Gillfowdy at 1:27pm 12.29.24
Mini Globe Race 2025 Drinky Crow at 1:27pm 12.29.24 The qualifier begins..... SNOGaKErepY
Differing shroud tensions affect sail? dlochner at 12:29pm 12.29.24 Just curious. when i removed shrouds i noticed forward lowers were equally tensioned but tensioned
Galley . . . comforts of home? FastOlson at 11:20am 12.29.24 I feel the 30 foot size to be about perfect. There seems to be almost a quantum leap from under 30
Need help refinishing interior wall Ralph Johnstone at 10:20am 12.29.24 I have the same issue as you for my VHF radio at the pedestal. Now THAT is the perfect solution.

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