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Hunter 216 spinnaker inside or outside gybe preference Hunter216 at 7:41pm 10.06.18 Smaller Boats 28/7751
Hunter 39 Anchor LED Replacement Knotty Dog at 4:13pm 10.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/724 Hello, Can someone advise the size of the festoon bulb for the H39 anchor light? We removed ours to
Interior wood Voyager1 at 12:20pm 10.06.18 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1457 Does anyone know what type of wood the interior of the ODay 302 is. Mine is getting a bit worn, is
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:53am 10.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/496 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:53am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 6/602 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:52am 10.06.18 Big Boats 2/629 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
Battery gassing..... (1) NYSail at 9:35am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 8/1061 hello all So my lifeline agm 4ds are on their last leg. Probably 7 years old and p/o who has them f
International Catalina 30 Assn weekendrken at 8:55am 10.06.18 Catalina 30 0/631
quick bottom job question Ken Cross at 7:56am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 5/845 Would you put bottom paint on a new bronze shaft strut? The old one was bottom painted. If not, wha
2012 Tohatsu 6hp? rpludwig at 7:43am 10.06.18 Catalina 22 40/8484 Troops....going to look at a "lightly used" 2012 Tohatsu 6hp 20" long shaft next week being sold loc
Hunter 216 rudder blade Hunter216 at 4:02am 10.06.18 Smaller Boats 8/883 The rudder blade I have needs a little attention (winter project) as there are some nicks on leading
Larger Wheel MaxinCalgary at 9:52pm 10.05.18 Smaller Boats 15/1329 wanting to add a larger wheel to my H260 .? Anybody done this already Standard is 24. 28-36 ?
In gear or not under sail? 4sandybutts at 7:31pm 10.05.18 Catalina 30 9/2000 I have an 88 Catalina 30 TR no bowsprit. I was told that when under sail and motor not running I sho
Hurricane Michael old Invest 91 JamesG161 at 7:16pm 10.05.18 Weather and Forecasting 12/2286 We have be seeing this potential for a few days now. Heavy topical moisture in the warm South Cari
Fuel Gauge Type? (1) AlastairLC at 4:27pm 10.05.18 Ask An Oday Owner 37/3486 Does anyone know what type of fuel gauge was used by Oday on their 322s or similar models and how th
Recommended loft for sail inspection and recutting kveach at 4:18pm 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 41/4342 Finally, after over a year of repairs and setbacks we've dunked our 1987 O'day 222 a few times in lo
Soap in the boat (1) Brian D at 4:06pm 10.05.18 Sails Call Lounge 25/2114 https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/how-to-keep-mice-out-of-campers-2-680x6
How dumb could I be? Brian D at 3:30pm 10.05.18 Sails Call Lounge 11/1420 For 18 years I have looked at a fluorescent light in my kitchen that did not work. My wife called th
Hunter 380 Freezer problems planoron at 1:36pm 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 22/2478 I found that my refer unit had a blown fuse. Replaced it and popped again,,,disconnected the pump a
Peak Sierra pet-safe antifreeze. Hayden Watson at 8:17am 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 27/5852 Do any of you use the pet-safe antifreeze Sierra made by Peak Anitfreeze?https://peakauto.com/produc

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Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Tally Ho at 3:55pm 08.27.24 I've wondered about those. You're happy with yours? Very happy. Reverse thrust is really good.
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? kappykaplan at 3:50pm 08.27.24 You're happy with yours? I'm very happy with mine! :beer:
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Foswick at 3:47pm 08.27.24 With my new Max Prop I've wondered about those. You're happy with yours?
Catalina 30 - Not starting! Please help. (1) capta at 3:37pm 08.27.24 Stay in sequence and you might save yourself a great deal of work and perhaps, money. Start with the
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? (2) Tally Ho at 3:34pm 08.27.24 I usually figure if I am making better than half of the wind speed, I am doing OK ! With my new M
Engine removal? capta at 3:08pm 08.27.24 Removing engines from boats can be a job for a magician. I often construct an a-frame that fits belo
An A-Frame Question JoeWhite at 2:58pm 08.27.24 Here is my solution on my H25 1984. https://mei1970.org/saillavie/c36Album/index.php?album=Hunter-25
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Foswick at 2:57pm 08.27.24 The only way I approach breaking the wind-speed barrier is when being towed.
Install Air condition in hunter 38 quadrille38 at 2:33pm 08.27.24
Catalina 30 - Not starting! Please help. Tally Ho at 2:16pm 08.27.24 Great engines, at their heart, being a marinated Kubota engine. I just love the flavor of a goo
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Davidasailor26 at 1:45pm 08.27.24 I just want to point out, this notion of exceeding the wind speed is often misunderstood. Yes, it
Engine removal? markwbird at 1:25pm 08.27.24 I had a Hunter 34 with that same engine and I can tell you that it weights about 300 lbs with the tr
Pelican Hook specs for 1999 Hunter 280 FastOlson at 1:21pm 08.27.24 Are your lifelines at or near the 20 year mark? Replace them, and use the newer C.S. Johnson Over Ce
porthole gasket, 1974 Cal29 dLj at 1:20pm 08.27.24 I think I'd measure the size the seal needs to be and look for gasket/O-ring material and see if I c
Catalina 30 - Not starting! Please help. FastOlson at 1:18pm 08.27.24 If that '84 Catalina still has the OEM Universal M25 diesel, there is a good chance that the starter
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove justsomeguy at 12:35pm 08.27.24 That thing is a toaster? That's the only thing I figured it could be!
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove Richard19068 at 12:20pm 08.27.24 One of the other things I learned over the years is that shoelaces should be a reef (or square) kn
To charge or not to charge dlochner at 12:13pm 08.27.24 Keep it simple. Alternator to Start Battery. AC Charger to LFP battery DC-DC charger from Start t
Catalina 30 - Not starting! Please help. (1) Richard19068 at 12:05pm 08.27.24 If your "marine electrician" couldn't diagnose whether or not the solenoid worked I might not have t
ODay 25 - Relocating the battery Timm R Oday25 at 11:41am 08.27.24 Our 25 came with 2 batteries. I believe the original one ,is the one mounted under the cockpit . The

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