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Dodger for 30T Rxsail at 9:34am 04.03.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/438 We are on a lake in NC, only canvas shops that cover pontoon boats and runabouts. Where can I find
J-flag when C22 racing. Is this a thing? Jackdaw at 6:32am 04.03.18 Catalina 22 30/2201 Saw this report on the 2017 C22 Nationals. Never heard of a J-Flag, which seemingly requires boats t
Pre purchase condition ElMico at 1:13am 04.03.18 Catalina 30 18/2041 Hi everyone, first post here, looking for some advice on the condition of an early 80s Catalina 30 t
Folding prop gtrigger at 7:23pm 04.02.18 Catalina 30 2/750 Where are the best places to buy a used 14 RH 12 folding prop?
Stability Index of 110 per ISO 12217-2A Hayden Watson at 6:39pm 04.02.18 Catalina 30 1/1028 Does anyone know or know where to find the Stability Index for a C30 per ISO 12217-2A. It is the an
Beneteau 361 green boot stripe tnathan at 5:15pm 04.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/2151 hello, I have beneteau 361 with the forest green boot stripe. I have a little hairline crack at the
Samson line question Whatsit at 2:44pm 04.02.18 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1347
Chatter underway with engine Lake310 at 2:40pm 04.02.18 Catalina 310 27/2701 Our 2002 310 (#175) makes a noticeable "chattering" sound when underway via engine. It has somethin
First 50 fridge drain Julian Bell at 2:38pm 04.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/392 We have recently purchased a Beneteau First 50 and can't locate the drain valve for the lower fridge
Sail care and handling for trailerables Grotto at 2:07pm 04.02.18 Catalina 22 49/3553 Ok so going to buy a new suit of sails as the roller furling Genoa I got with the boat is toast. So
Jack Lines Far Away at 1:40pm 04.02.18 Catalina 309 Group Forum 10/2950 Hello all, new to this forum, very interesting so far. I've been trying to figure out how to rig jac
Boat stand alternatives? (3) Bartman99 at 12:12pm 04.02.18 Ask All Sailors 12/4036 I have a Sirus 21 (21 ft ~2000lbs) that I want to get off the trailer to work on the bottom and the
Beneteau 49 Bow Thruster Battery Shelf (1) CaptainSV-SecondStar at 11:54am 04.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1169 Greetings all, I had noticed this before and on checking it out again recently I've decided to remov
install air conditioner Reproffitt at 9:29am 04.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/975 Has anyone ever installed and air conditioner on a Beneteau 345 ,1985 '
Recommendations Needed-Bow Roller Mods rgranger at 6:36am 04.02.18 Smaller Boats 24/2554 Hello fellow hunter owners. I have an H26 and would like to add an anchor roller. If any of you ha
Stink Pot Humor (1) rgranger at 6:28am 04.02.18 Sails Call Lounge 5/1998 Was at the boat this weekend, pulled the headsail off and plan to send it in to have a new one built
Adding Second Bow Anchor on Hunter 44DS Rambunctious1 at 6:27am 04.02.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/502 Has anyone added a second anchor on the bow so both anchors are readily deployable? If so, please d
Faux Wooden Transom Plymouth Sailor at 5:39am 04.02.18 Ask All Sailors 23/1396 Dear Fellow Sailors: I have a Lloyds of London certified eighth of a inch teak plywood I want to pl
Cabin Access Security Loophole (1) dkerphunter at 5:31am 04.02.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1159 On two cabin versions of certain recent Beneteau cruisers (e.g. 41.1), the larger under-seat cockpit
Snow (1) seadaddler at 5:00am 04.02.18 Ask All Sailors 191/11391

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West Marine BOGO on winches this year? dLj at 9:14pm 02.20.24 perhaps ask @The_Sailing_Pelican dj
WINDLASS dLj at 9:10pm 02.20.24 Contrary to what 99% of the world would tell you and Im sure there will be much opposition to my st
New Engine for 23 foot O Day (1) danooxnard at 7:51pm 02.20.24 Forgot to add the picture! Dano
New Engine for 23 foot O Day danooxnard at 7:51pm 02.20.24
(re) location of hot water heater JRT at 7:37pm 02.20.24 What tank did you buy to replace? Mine leaks too and would be nice replace.
WINDLASS Screen Saver at 6:56pm 02.20.24 Contrary to what 99% of the world would tell you and Im sure there will be much opposition to my sta
Looking to replace my 6 gal water heater on Hunter 320 Scott T-Bird at 5:59pm 02.20.24 I am looking to replace with a Kuuma 11811 6 Gallon 120v Front Exchanger Stainless Steel Water Heat
WINDLASS Alan Gomes at 5:35pm 02.20.24 While the catenary effect becomes less important as the forces increase, as you point out, it is ve
WINDLASS dLj at 5:23pm 02.20.24 This is doubtful. It would appear that the weight contributes little to holding when the conditions
Looking to replace my 6 gal water heater on Hunter 320 Stu Jackson at 5:12pm 02.20.24 I'm talking about Kuuma and the Parts Pac (false advertising) ad displayed in the opening of the th
Western L.I. Sound marina shemandr at 5:10pm 02.20.24
WINDLASS Alan Gomes at 5:07pm 02.20.24 A major advantage of an all chain rode is simply weight. In 10' of water with 5:1 scope I have abou
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina stickinthemud57 at 5:02pm 02.20.24 ...Marian was tight lipped for a long time before they told me what happened... I hate it when M
Western L.I. Sound marina JCH4 at 4:48pm 02.20.24 Do you want to spend an hour sailing or an hour driving? Don't forget the return trip! If you play
Bilge Wire Size Question. BAD ORCA at 4:20pm 02.20.24 I would use 12 awg not 10 awg. 12 awg will be much easier to work with and easier to connect to th
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification KelToy at 4:13pm 02.20.24 The finish was sprayed on at the factory. I attached a description for repairing damage to interior
Bilge Wire Size Question. LakeOntario270 at 3:34pm 02.20.24 I would use 12 awg not 10 awg. 12 awg will be much easier to work with and easier to connect to the
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification (2) kbgunn at 3:31pm 02.20.24 The finish was sprayed on at the factory. I attached a description for repairing damage to interior
Running cables through the headliner on a 2001 Hunter 380 CAVU at 3:16pm 02.20.24 Ok, mystery/problem solved! The tunnel in the headliner has three corrugated conduits embeded in it
WINDLASS dlochner at 3:08pm 02.20.24 There is no one right answer when it comes to most things sailing. Anchoring is no different. The an

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