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Core locations on C22 New Design ? Leeward Rail at 9:17am 08.13.16 Catalina 22 6/494 Good afternoon all ! I'm in the process of re-installing the teak on our C22 New Design and it has
Garhauer EZ Slide Genoa Car Control Line Set-Up jmce1587 at 6:13am 08.13.16 Ask All Sailors 8/3380 looking for info on running control lines. Info recommended diameters, 5/16 vs 3/8, suggested lengt
Another boat identity (1) Mark Maulden at 9:57pm 08.12.16 Ask All Sailors 3/437 I saw this boat in Deer Hbr on Orcas Is WA. I think its a cool looking boat especially if it were "
Glen Yarbrough, A Sailor's Sailor, Crossed The Bar Rick D at 7:43pm 08.12.16 Ask All Sailors 3/465 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/13/arts/music/glenn-yarbrough-folk-singer-with-the-limeliters-dies-at
"Flying" the jib on an H36 on Broad Reach Dan_Y at 7:37pm 08.12.16 Big Boats 2/616 So our '08 h36 is somewhat of a dog on a broad reach with the stock sails. A whisker pole or asym w
Loos Rigging Gauge Wanted SailMaster at 6:45pm 08.12.16 Ask All Sailors 2/343 Does anyone have an extra for sale? I have never used one before and would like to try it on my rig.
Refridgeration JTR at 3:38pm 08.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/864 Hello, I own a 1999 Hunter 310 and am having problems with the fridge/freezer. It works fine on shor
1987 O'Day 272LE idle speed Chuck Powell at 3:19pm 08.12.16 Ask An Oday Owner 3/498 My 1987 Westerbeke 10-2 diesel is running at a hot idle speed of 1300 rpm. I don't think this normal
Reading light problems Reg M at 12:45pm 08.12.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/591 I am still doing upgrades and repairs to my recently acquired 1984 Hunter 31 and my latest project
Looking for a Macgregor on a trailer (so Cal) for film shoot Denise George at 10:12am 08.12.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/602 Would any 26 owner like to rent their boat for a one day shoot in the Oxnard area? need to know as
Identify this boat! (2) jimshipsky at 7:54am 08.12.16 Ask All Sailors 42/5283 126729 126730 I spotted this boat by the side of the road and am intrigued by her shape. I wonder i
Gross and Net weight Coddiwomple at 7:20am 08.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/937 Has anyone done a gross and net tonnage on their 40' Hunter legend 1986? I am trying to register my
Trailer Boat Launch timobrown at 3:33am 08.12.16 Trailer Sailors 39/5752 Hi: I just bought a used WWP 15. I hope it goes well. There are a lot of trailer boats I like and a
Brand-new Beta Transmission FAILS druid at 9:01pm 08.11.16 Engines and Propulsion 15/1548 What is WITH this boat??? I just put in a brand-new Beta 25 this spring - it's got 25 hrs on it. And
Loop (1) All U Get at 9:01pm 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 8/593 Hi all, We had some time at anchor when the fog rolled in too thick to sail away so I got some dyne
Headsail trim Ted at 8:37pm 08.11.16 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 4/1450 I was on a friend's boat recently and noticed an odd trim condition. There are three sets of telltal
Best sound insulation for a one-cylinder Yanmar? LakeMurraySailor at 6:04pm 08.11.16 Ask All Sailors 22/939 I've got a Yanmar SB12 in my Catalina 30 and running the engine is a headache if you want to go belo
So, a humpback whale and a seal walk into a bar ... Calif. Ted at 5:20pm 08.11.16 Sails Call Lounge 16/1086 Have you heard the story about Humpback Whales being the Vigilantes of the Pacific and saving seals
H340 mainsail cover and pedestal grab bar questions steph_sails at 5:06pm 08.11.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/511 can anyone share photos of their mainsail cover and/or describe installation to be sure we are optim
New Hunter 34 owner needing help identifying items (3) jwerkjr at 3:29pm 08.11.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/671 I recently purchased a 1984 Hunter 34 and have been going over it in an effort to learn all the syst

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trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 (2) RTsailsJ29 at 11:47am 04.22.23 Group, Hoping someone has the answer for where I can order a new tandem axle trailer for my 23.5. I
Anyone Grow Their Own Herbs Roland5048 at 11:27am 04.22.23 Do tinted windows let in enough sun for plants? Your query piqued my curiosity so I did a Google
Anti seize on coupler set screws? Tally Ho at 11:19am 04.22.23 It seems to be the way to go if you've got deep pockets, and in particular, if you've got a mechani
Corroding galvanized shackle twalker H260 at 11:16am 04.22.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? dlochner at 11:09am 04.22.23 Interesting - any thoughts on the pros and cons of a split coupler? It seems to introduce the poten
Corroding galvanized shackle Ralph Johnstone at 10:55am 04.22.23 I'd like to know who is making them. I don't know of anyone still doing it in shackles. But I'd sur
Drinking water filter (1) Hollyberry at 10:48am 04.22.23 We use a Brita faucet filter - avoids filtering non-drinking water (dishes etc). It seems to be quit
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity jssailem at 10:44am 04.22.23 I meant top of the flood tide, when water stops moving for a bit. So, the end of the flood cycle.
Wiring solar and ACR's (1) jviss at 10:35am 04.22.23 Thanks for the link @jviss , I just ordered one :) I have a 15A fuse in line with the AO Bus 2 whic
Corroding galvanized shackle dLj at 10:32am 04.22.23 Yipes. Even a more interesting observation on your part @dLj . It's not hot galvanized, it's not
Drinking water filter thinwater at 10:12am 04.22.23 I prefer a system based on industry-standard components. Filters Fast is a good source. Proprietary
Wiring solar and ACR's DArcy at 10:07am 04.22.23 Thanks for the link @jviss , I just ordered one :) I have a 15A fuse in line with the AO Bus 2 whic
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue dlochner at 9:57am 04.22.23 See posts #7 and #9. Sorry, skimmed over those posts.
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity Stu Jackson at 9:57am 04.22.23 The flood slack that you refer to - is that at the beginning or the end of the flood tide cycle? O
Bottom paints dlochner at 9:57am 04.22.23 Don Casey Replies A: You cannot put any paint over VC 17 except more VC 17. I was referring to the
Need help to recognize a part NYSail at 9:56am 04.22.23 The shank of the anchor gets pulled back onto the deck until the fluke /palm is typically snugged up
Corroding galvanized shackle (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:54am 04.22.23 Crosby 3/8" G-209A Alloy Screw Pin Anchor Shackle - 2 Ton WLL - #1017450 It is an interesting ob
Corroding galvanized shackle dLj at 9:33am 04.22.23 @dLj , also, found this: "In Short What Is The Difference Between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
Corroding galvanized shackle dLj at 9:24am 04.22.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? Ralph Johnstone at 9:23am 04.22.23 It seems to introduce the potential for more play in the coupler on the shaft as there are more mov

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