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mast step bolts Hunter 30' Tie the Knot at 10:28am 04.03.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/533 The mast step bolts are stainless on an aluminum step. Despite numerous attempts w/ PB Blaster and
Anchorages on west side of cape may nj canal spadaforaj at 9:58am 04.03.18 Ask All Sailors 2/1015 Have to take a sailboat to the Chesapeake from Atlantic City NJ. Mast is to high for the bridges on
Ericson 25 Centerboard Plans/Drawings Hollymae D at 9:36am 04.03.18 Ask All Sailors 6/1245 I need to have a CB built from scratch. I am looking for a diagram/schematic I can use, borrow, or
Dodger for 30T Rxsail at 9:34am 04.03.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/481 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 30/2668 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 18/2448 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 2/845 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 1/1176 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 11/2580 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 7/1681
Chatter underway with engine Lake310 at 2:40pm 04.02.18 Catalina 310 27/3206 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 0/446 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 49/4102 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 10/3633 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 12/4777 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 8/1504 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 5/1100 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 24/2942 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 5/2372 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 6/570 Has anyone added a second anchor on the bow so both anchors are readily deployable? If so, please d

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Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Stu Jackson at 7:51pm 08.25.24 Now you're just being contrary. For example, if someone tells me "go to "A" dock and tie up at sl
Looking to hire help on a Catalina 25 in (Woodland, WA) hour away from Portland, Oregon higgs at 7:29pm 08.25.24 Another reason to join a yacht club.
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? higgs at 7:27pm 08.25.24 Going downwind a lot of centerboard boats go a bit faster by raising the center board. When day sai
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove JBP-PA at 6:38pm 08.25.24 A telescoping marshmallow fork works well. It's flat so it doesn't warp your toast. When collapsed i
Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage jssailem at 5:59pm 08.25.24 It is true. Clean fuel supplied to a diesel engine that has a source of air and compression will run
Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage (1) Ralph Johnstone at 5:15pm 08.25.24 I went to shut off the fuel line before pulling the line and it was in the 90 degree position. Nooo
Its funny Friday! Ralph Johnstone at 5:02pm 08.25.24 awww good times :laugh::laugh: .................................. to be followed by about 6 mont
Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage ManicFarmer at 5:01pm 08.25.24 I just got back from the boat so I figured I would report back, despite the embarrassment. I went a
Its funny Friday! RussC at 4:37pm 08.25.24 More Funny signs siness where large crates came in from time to time that were only to be lifted w
Atomic 4 1978 carburetor Peter Cashin at 4:33pm 08.25.24 Well I do currently shutoff my fuel tank when I leave the boat. That's not a problem. I guess I ha
Garmin Fishfinder 240 jssailem at 4:27pm 08.25.24 Put the boat in the water and power it up. The transducer needs a water medium to work.
Electronics O'day 22 jssailem at 4:24pm 08.25.24 if I really need it. Only you can answer the question. You will be sailing in a lake. Is it import
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Tally Ho at 4:20pm 08.25.24 In my area on the South end of Michigan, it seems people only monitor channel 16. And that is prima
Atomic 4 1978 carburetor shemandr at 4:15pm 08.25.24 As I remember from my A4 on my Ranger 29 that is normal. Not to be confused with OK. If the fuel t
What's inside the VHF antenna can Mark Maulden at 3:57pm 08.25.24
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Scott T-Bird at 3:38pm 08.25.24 If you are ever in Barnegat Bay, Channel 78A is the Windjammer channel (now channel 1078). :cool:
Why is it so hard for me sail downwind? Scott T-Bird at 3:22pm 08.25.24 It gets a bit more complicated. It depends upon hull design. dj Yes, actually my point is that it'
Garmin Fishfinder 240 drgbanks at 3:14pm 08.25.24 How can I test this fishfinder?
Garmin Fishfinder 240 ShawnL at 2:32pm 08.25.24 I have a fish finder on my catalina 22 -- only use it for depth, but it was inexpensive and works we
Garmin Fishfinder 240 dLj at 2:18pm 08.25.24 I don't fish! Maybe I should, but I'm not into it. In the future I'd want a navigation system. I

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