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Wind speed to reach hull speed Franklin at 11:00pm 06.11.16 Ask All Sailors 2/870 Just curious: At what apparent wind speed would you say it takes at 80 awa to reach hull speed on yo
Batteries, Isolators, Charging jmkinsfbay at 7:44pm 06.11.16 Ask All Sailors 7/3434 I have two House batteries, different sizes, capacities, and ages. They are both being charged from
Dropping rudder yamaha 33 rekkabell at 7:25pm 06.11.16 Yamaha 3/1940 Anyone here try to drop the rudder on a yamaha 33? If so id like to know what your experience was wi
What is this? (2) Robr0924 at 7:22pm 06.11.16 Catalina 22 16/1369 What is this? I think it's the release for the keel. The button is stuck, assuming it is a button.
Calling electrical gurus! Help! (4) Tim22 at 5:37pm 06.11.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1125 Hi all I have recently experienced the demise of my batteries at the hands of an unruly charger. As
Message for 31SEAHORSE (2) shumphries at 5:01pm 06.11.16 Ask All Sailors 6/698 Dear Sir/Madam, It is my understanding that you have had luck with the sailing of the Celebrity 20ft
Fresh water pressure issues FriscoRon at 4:36pm 06.11.16 Ask All Sailors 53/7571 I have a 1999 Hunter 376 Sailboat I bought in January 2016. I have one 75 gallon fresh water tank. I
Loos Gauge measurements for Hunter 29.5 standing rigging windsongsail at 1:06pm 06.11.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/818 I have recently replaced the standing rigging and stepped the mast (Isomat) on my 1995 Hunter 29.5 a
Hunter 34 '86 Transmission woes Yanmar 3GM30 Ilanortho at 12:43pm 06.11.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1677 After spending every single weekend this winter refitting her I took her out for a first run on an a
Battery condition..... NYSail at 12:42pm 06.11.16 Ask All Sailors 13/623 what does this mean. Green good?
How do I remove the furling genoa? Jwhy at 12:24pm 06.11.16 Catalina 30 10/7303 Blew out the very old headsail and need to replace it. How do I get it off the furler?
Lead keel Echo at 12:17pm 06.11.16 Sirius 21/22 5/2867 Hello all, We have been sailing our Sirius 22 for a few years and it seems a bit tender, especial
Last one for today.......I promise (1) mrudman850 at 9:03am 06.11.16 Catalina 22 5/494 What is this? It's a track about 3 feet long riveted vertically to the forward aspect of the mast.
Another Newbie Question (1) mrudman850 at 8:03am 06.11.16 Catalina 22 13/1052 What size jib is this? Raised for the first time since we acquired JULA. Only had 100% working jib
Anchor markers........ NYSail at 7:23am 06.11.16 Ask All Sailors 11/827 hello all, Anchor markers seem to be a good idea but I don't see many people using them. See one pr
Mast stepping? mrudman850 at 6:40am 06.11.16 Catalina 22 4/476 About to take my 1977 C-22 off the trailer for keel issues. Do I need to take down the mast? I'll
Who is in Charge Knuttle at 6:01am 06.11.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 43/3890 We have recently returned to NC. When my daughters were young under 10, I would frequently let them
How you use your boat andy creighton at 9:14pm 06.10.16 Trailer Sailors 17/4587 A couple years ago I bought a small minisail mkii sailboat on a whim so that I could teach myself to
Lesson learned the hard way DAVA390 at 4:55pm 06.10.16 Ask All Sailors 13/864 Thurs night my son and I went out on the bay for after work ride. W I nds had been sy up on Wed but
Lifespan of epoxy Texas Gun-Man at 3:11pm 06.10.16 Catalina 22 12/1237 I bought West System Epoxy 105 and Hardener 209 for some small repairs on my boat. When leaving th

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Considering a new Catalina 315 Scott T-Bird at 10:46am 03.19.24 I'm not sure I understand the need for a bigger slip? I'm next to a 315 in my marine and I'm prett
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' Prairie Virgin Sailor at 10:20am 03.19.24 Is a walk off transom a requirement? No probably not. ???
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 9:56am 03.19.24 I doubt this adds much to the bilge pump discussion, but hopefully I should be covered as far as bi
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' tfox2069 at 9:49am 03.19.24
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JohnBisMe at 9:48am 03.19.24 For what it is worth, this is a trailer sailor and won't be in the water overnight except on occassi
Polycarbonate Bimini Window servechilled at 9:09am 03.19.24 Hello All, I'm having a new dodger made, and have decided to go with the polycarbonate 60 mil for th
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42' rgranger at 8:57am 03.19.24 Is a walk off transom a requirement?
How to identify Lewmar pedestal model (H33) Hello Below at 8:20am 03.19.24 Possibly post a few pics here and also send them to Lewmar may provide the help.
Hull damage mac twenty five rgranger at 7:29am 03.19.24 I think you are okay. I've owned a few macs (and many other boats) and they will tend to sag if the
My last boat - probably rgranger at 7:25am 03.19.24 I also like "Last Call". But if you want a sailing term that means about the same thing you could g
What's the PRHF Rating? rgranger at 7:17am 03.19.24 Yes you did..... I have been in that bay the show on Molokai.... very beautiful spot.
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Paint TNCat22 at 7:08am 03.19.24 Currently restoring all exterior wood back to "classic" style. We will be cruising local lakes in TN
Squeeqy rudder post dlochner at 6:10am 03.19.24 Where is it rubbing? What kind of rudder bearing is there? Do you have a drawing or photo of the pro
Imperial or Metric ozoneman at 6:06am 03.19.24 Thanks Ralph. I'm taking tools thru checked luggage so trying to economize weight!
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install DMSea at 5:45am 03.19.24 We have a traveler on our B24. It's right where you were thinking of putting it (between the benches
Hunter Legend for Sale? cherwika at 5:42am 03.19.24 I don't know about pre 88 but both our Legends have/had winged keels. Interestingly, a Jenneau sales
Hunter Legend for Sale? cherwika at 5:34am 03.19.24 That seems to be the consensus! Seems Hunter found the sweet spot between a good family-cruising pr
My last boat - probably stickinthemud57 at 5:20am 03.19.24 The original post reminds me of all the reasons I chose my Mac26S. While it would be nice to have th
My last boat - probably twodzusfittings at 5:18am 03.19.24 "we have nothing to prove" You left out: "Got the Tee Shirt" Ha ha
Broken Rudder PaulK at 5:10am 03.19.24 If the setup is like it shows in the photo in post #11, it would be easy to bolt uprights on both si

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