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Catalina 270 versus Catalina 250 jeangeorg at 11:26am 03.14.18 Mid-Size Boats 22/8243 Hello. I an considering a used Catalina 250 with an 9.9hp outboard , however I saw an advertisement
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Forum Newcomer! 1991 Catalina 30 mkii - need upgrade/repair advice (2) elliotth27 at 9:35am 03.14.18 Catalina 30 14/6548 Hello friends! I've been sailing my whole life but just purchased my first cruising sailboat, a 199
Instruments and Interfacing them Ward H at 8:50am 03.14.18 Ask All Sailors 8/965 I've been reading Jesse's thread on an auto pilot upgrade for his C310 and other threads on interfac
PHRF for Hunter 40.5 and adjustments smokey73 at 7:51am 03.14.18 Ask All Sailors 21/3362 I'm planning on some club racing this weekend. Do you happen to know the PHRF for a Hunter 40.5? I
Old sailing ship uncovered All U Get at 5:53am 03.14.18 Ask All Sailors 13/958 Hi all, Once again an old wreck is found in Maine. It was in York Beach and uncovered by one of th
Stephen Hawking, 1942-2018 Brian D at 5:47am 03.14.18 Sails Call Lounge 9/909 Such a brilliant mind stuck in a broken body. Now cracks a noble heart; Good night sweet Prince, and
What do you tow your 21/22 with? Bartman99 at 4:55am 03.14.18 Sirius 21/22 8/3428 What kind/size vehicle? How far do you tow? Do you have brakes on the trailer?
Hood 810LD assist Justin_NSA at 8:23pm 03.13.18 Ask All Sailors 4/365 Launch prep is not going well for me. After I dropped my rudder and propshaft as part of my dripless
Hunter Legend 37.5 1993 - Leak in cabinet? (1) aybabtme at 7:25pm 03.13.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/556 Hey there! I just came from a sea trial/survey for a very nice Hunter 37.5 and I'm very interested i
Add Electric Winches 36/356 seadaddler at 6:38pm 03.13.18 Big Boats 5/839 Has any body added jib electric winches the ones next to the helm to your H-36. I am thinking of ad
Well, for better or worse, I'm on board. (2) Beardedoneder at 5:34pm 03.13.18 Catalina 22 28/2371 To follow up on my previous post, here; https://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/purchasi
What's wrong with this picture? (1) Kermit at 5:19pm 03.13.18 Trailer Sailors 16/2555
Costco GC Batteries now in stock Macboy at 4:32pm 03.13.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1285 I just returned from Costco with two 6V, 200+Ah batteries for a whopping $140 each. Ten dollars for
VIN number? tadd5181 at 3:47pm 03.13.18 Big Boats 10/1240 My city property tax bill on my boat arrived with my Hunter vessel number but it also included "VIN"
Feast of Saint Patrick (1) Gunni at 2:49pm 03.13.18 Sails Call Lounge 51/2923 As we prepare for the feast (served popularly in generous flagons, and cups). Let's raise a glass t
Sealing keel bolts in epoxy MightyMike at 1:33pm 03.13.18 Ask All Sailors 26/6954 Whiling away the hours of the third New England Nor'easter in 12 days.. I purchased a Pearson 10M a
Shakey shakey Prop Mystery -Hunter 34 markwbird at 11:41am 03.13.18 Ask All Sailors 3/376 I have a mystery. Recently a crew member slammed the tranny into gear while it was running fast. In
JEN'-oh-uh or je-NOH'-uh? PotomacDaysailer at 10:59am 03.13.18 Ask All Sailors 64/4017 I've always pronounced it JEN'-oh-uh, but heard it the other way too. Is one more correct than the o
Stem Repair (1) thetone at 8:11am 03.13.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/421 Hello, Can anyone give me some advice on repairing the hole in the stem of my 1987 Hunter 28.5. She

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Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 8:36pm 04.07.24 Single Handing 101.2 HOPPING OFF THE BOAT IS UNNECESSARY Single handing & Bull Rails - Page 2 al
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 8:29pm 04.07.24 We have a slip with pilings at the back, a finger pier along the front port side, and a bulkhead at
Refrigerator thermostat wiring danm1 at 8:09pm 04.07.24 Easy is relative. Are the green wire and the connection wrapped in red the "existing thermostat wire
Mast for plastic Walker Bay 10 FTPartridge at 7:58pm 04.07.24 Thank you both!
Refrigerator thermostat wiring (1) Rich Stidger at 7:39pm 04.07.24 I have wired this same controller to my refrigerator and I have a second one to connect to my freeze
Refrigerator thermostat wiring marcham at 7:35pm 04.07.24 Tstat is a simple on/off circuit, there should only be 2 wires. http://sailing.mit.edu/wikiupload/7
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Stu Jackson at 7:31pm 04.07.24 Single Handing 101.2 HOPPING OFF THE BOAT IS UNNECESSARY Single handing & Bull Rails - Page 2
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: jssailem at 7:05pm 04.07.24 if the engine is being used to push against that line and hold the boat stable against the dock. T
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Davidasailor26 at 7:02pm 04.07.24 are you jumping off the boat single handed with engine on? I would not have a problem stepping (no
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: jssailem at 7:01pm 04.07.24
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: dlochner at 6:58pm 04.07.24 sure put my situation is when you can't mosey up parallel to dock because of high wind The point
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: shemandr at 6:37pm 04.07.24 ...are you jumping off the boat single handed with engine on? I would certainly prefer to jump o
Mast conduit capacity questions, how many and how much Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14pm 04.07.24 Call Dave with US Spars in Gainesville, Florida as Z Spar is synonymous with US Spars
Do I need a grounding plate? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:10pm 04.07.24 If you feel a need to ground anything electrical, an existing thruhull will suffice.
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Davidasailor26 at 6:08pm 04.07.24 I'd love to see a picture of your lines all ready to be snagged by a boat hook? We have a slip wit
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger higgs at 5:53pm 04.07.24 If most of your cruises are weekenders any size with bunks will work, but if you want to do longer c
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 5:52pm 04.07.24 solo or not you want to make it as easy as possible and pulling the lines on board seems to do that
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: Ted10028 at 5:48pm 04.07.24 Not that I've observed. I believe I'm the only solo sailor on the dock. solo or not you want to ma
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: kappykaplan at 5:42pm 04.07.24 Thanks. Do most folks at your marina use that technique? Not that I've observed. I believe I'm the
Do I need a grounding plate? higgs at 5:39pm 04.07.24 I have had several experience with lightning and the bottom line is there is no guaranteed protectio

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