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What is this guy doing ? (1) Ron20324 at 7:53pm 09.06.16 Sails Call Lounge 32/2138 127849
1984 Hunter 31 - Port replacement Glenn2002 at 7:03pm 09.06.16 Mid-Size Boats 36/10860 We bought our boat a week or so ago, and knew we had one port leaking, no big deal, but we now know
Stainless - Getting Rid of Rust KZW at 6:56pm 09.06.16 Catalina 310 9/1409 I have some small spots off rust on the spokes of my wheel, and a couple of places on stanchions. W
Torn bolt from mast base (3) Jibrennan at 6:36pm 09.06.16 Catalina 22 2/1109 My husband and I have never sailed, but bought a Catalina 22 in hopes of learning to do so. We do n
Jib cars slapping gkmoore at 6:00pm 09.06.16 Catalina 22 21/2277 Hello all, been a while since I posted, have been enjoying sailing the boat this summer after doing
h260 bow roller gudiss at 5:37pm 09.06.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/465 hi all bought an 02 260 a few months ago and have been enjoying the boat this summer. the main reas
Anybody have problems with BoatsUS Marine Insurance? dennisp at 5:15pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 31/4474 (Hope this is on-topic.) I have a 2003 Hunter 306 Sailboat and sail the GICW and Choctawhatchee Bay
Hunter 50 AC alarm mcconkd at 4:54pm 09.06.16 Big Boats 9/872 on my 50, there is an engine alarm that sounds when you first start the engine and stops after the e
USCG cutter Eagle sailing ship history RussC at 3:48pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 7/480 After seeing a CG tall ship photo in the "favorite photo" thread I became curious about just why the
Is a crash landing ever 'normal'? LuzSD at 3:06pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 94/6996
favorite wind indicator fred1diver at 2:43pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 8/749 hey everyone, what is your favorite wind indicator? I need to replace my windex which I lost trailer
Outboard HP recommendations? Carter Mac 26 at 2:10pm 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 22/1562 Boat - 1993 MacGregor 26S purchased in April. Present engine - 1992 Honda 9.9 hp included with the b
Water leaking during healing/rain mpbeagle at 1:59pm 09.06.16 Pearson 12/2049 Over the last couple of years my 1986 39-2 has gone from bone dry to accumulating a small amount of
How big an asymmetrical spinnaker should I have made? TortugasRoyal at 1:29pm 09.06.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2788 How big an asymmetrical spinnaker should I have made? I added a bowsprit to my 26x and can run a la
Thinking of Grand Isle State Park, LA for December Adventure TortugasRoyal at 1:11pm 09.06.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/984 Thinking of Grand Isle State Park, LA for December Adventure. Stay in my RV in Park. Day sail the
Gel Coat Repair Apex at 1:05pm 09.06.16 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1223 Anyone have a good stock gel coat color match? I will be doing some minor fiberglass work , then co
Thermostat and Yanmar 2GM20f Seaglass28 at 12:45pm 09.06.16 Engines and Propulsion 9/6847 Where is the thermostat on a Yanmar 2GM20f diesel engine?
1983 Hunter 34 running rigging? zeek1234 at 12:01pm 09.06.16 Mid-Size Boats 4/1367 What are the lengths and diameter of lines needed for running rigging: Main sheet? Cabin Top Travele
1983 hunter 34 stability index? zeek1234 at 11:57am 09.06.16 Mid-Size Boats 7/1677 What is the "stability index" of a 1983 Hunter 34? This is a value put out by USsailing.org for blue
Recent(ish) experience with any Tampa Bay area charterers? isaksp00 at 11:55am 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 7/822 Thinking of doing a several day bareboat charter near Tampa or St Petersburg while visiting friends

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Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? jssailem at 5:39pm 04.13.24 I don't think it's going to help you as much as you want or think. I find this is an inciteful sta
Portlight Glare Question ggrizzard at 3:43pm 04.13.24 I've had those port lights for over 40 years. I can't remember an occasion where "glare" was a pro
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Don S/V ILLusion at 2:40pm 04.13.24 interestingly , according to tow boat USA 54% of toes are caused by mechanical breakdown, next is
New Genoa questions Richard19068 at 1:40pm 04.13.24 I think for the kind of sailing you plan to do and the type of sail you are planning on buying, the
Catalina 28 steering problem Richard19068 at 1:37pm 04.13.24 Try putting up a sail and see how it acts under sail alone. If for some reason you can't put up a
New Genoa questions dlochner at 1:36pm 04.13.24 I think for the kind of sailing you plan to do and the type of sail you are planning on buying, ther
Catalina 28 steering problem Steve_Catalina at 1:19pm 04.13.24 Is this a new occurrence since your sea trial? Regardless, try the international site. Catalina28.ne
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? dlochner at 1:00pm 04.13.24 This thread is going no where except in a circle. The "yes, but..." responses show the OP is not r
Hunter 23 teak slats on seats daydreamerh23 at 12:08pm 04.13.24 Replacing with larger ones sound good, even up top. Thank you for your reply, I do see how they can
What's on the underside of the stanchions on my 23-2? CaptainCr3ative at 11:55am 04.13.24
Lewmar wheel brake jammed sailcapt340 at 11:01am 04.13.24
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? pgandw at 10:07am 04.13.24 Great information. Thanks so much. I'm realizing now that if I do this I would be wise to do it wit
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Drinky Crow at 10:07am 04.13.24 This would be akin to putting truck nuts on a Mercedes.
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 9:57am 04.13.24 Curious minds want to know, what were the causes of engine failure in both of those cases ? intere
A fresh old gelcoat reveal (2) Drinky Crow at 9:51am 04.13.24 Putty? Please tell us not really. 224098 The one on the right. When Dremeled out turned grey. 5200?
Lewmar wheel brake jammed Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 04.13.24 As @Claude L.-Auger has mentioned, if you can't loosen from beneath the compass, see if you can disc
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ralph Johnstone at 9:42am 04.13.24
Replace just acrylic on bow deck hatch? MikeHoncho at 9:15am 04.13.24 I reset my panels a bunch of years ago with the Sitka system. This includes two primers (one for a
Entering Canade with children. MikeHoncho at 9:12am 04.13.24 https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/plan/border-crossing/#canada-usa-border-update minors need a bir
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? pgandw at 9:05am 04.13.24 I don't think it's going to help you as much as you want or think. But I don't have the experience

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