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Main sheet setup - my adjustemnt JohnVTX at 6:37am 10.30.15 Sirius 21/22 1/1347 Any of you do an alternate setup for the main sheet on a Sirius 21?
The changing dynamics of sailing clubs Scubagirl62 at 6:07am 10.30.15 Ask All Sailors 45/5351 I been sailing for many years and first learned to sail at the local "yacht club". This is on a lar
Fuel system hewebb at 3:11am 10.30.15 Ask All Sailors 4/589 I have a Universal M-12 and it appears that when fuel is pumped to the engine it goes directly into
Hunter 34: yet another sea hood removal nightmare Ilanortho at 7:59pm 10.29.15 Big Boats 9/2972 Took two of us 3 half days to remove. Was strongly bonded to hull along entire length with strong se
Experience with beta marine? Robert1224 at 6:05pm 10.29.15 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1172 Ahoy, Has anyone here had any experience with Beta Marine diesels or support? As I am looking at "b
Cleanout access for aluminum freshwater tank. (1) emergpa1 at 5:18pm 10.29.15 Ask All Sailors 9/2175 I want a cleanout access port for our aluminum freshwater tank because even after multiple cleani
Raymarine navigation trudic at 4:27pm 10.29.15 Ask All Sailors 1/281 Hi All, We are located in Western Australia and have a Hunter 41 fitted with Raymarine Navigation eq
1986 hunter main sheet travel car. aoversier at 9:56am 10.29.15 Big Boats 20/2844 I am searching for a main sail travel car for my 1986 Hunter 34. The original which broke is made by
Attention for those that have a cdi furler and want to help me. (2) allen-deckard at 9:03am 10.29.15 Catalina 22 7/753 Was discussing a CDI furler in another thread made me think of an issue I've had for 5 years now tha
272le wheel autopilot? Mickstr at 7:51am 10.29.15 Bigger Boats 1/547 Need to replace my autopilot on my 272LE. Seems the only game in town is the Raymarine EV-100. That
Westerbeke 4-91 or w30 gearbox choked Justin koh at 1:08am 10.29.15 Ask All Sailors 9/1039 Greetings. i am currently working on my boat a 1975 Aries 32 sailboat. im facing a issue with my eng
Launching/retrieving 272 from trailer agprice22 at 6:35pm 10.28.15 Bigger Boats 8/2303 Has / does anyone launch a 272 themselves each season? I have been getting my 272 lifted and having
Furling jib recommendations MaryEllaRose at 4:45pm 10.28.15 Catalina 22 32/9461 This winter I'm planning to splurge on a CDI jib furler from Catalina Direct. However I need advice
Hatch hinge pin bent; can't remove Ilanortho at 4:05pm 10.28.15 Big Boats 5/1353 Hunter 34 '86 One of the hinge pins was bent by the previous owner; hatch still works but would like
Perfect day (1) sailaway78 at 3:45pm 10.28.15 Ask All Sailors 10/658 What an absolutely perfect day for sailing today. Wind about 10 knots, temp not too hot. Lake c
Cup boats (1) Warren Milberg at 1:56pm 10.28.15 Ask All Sailors 1/330 We were recently in Bermuda and saw these Cup boats. Really interesting and different kinds of boat
Rebedding sail tracks atrometer at 1:55pm 10.28.15 Catalina 22 6/582 On my '76 C22 I'm trying to re-bed the sail tracks. It seems they are bolted on, but the nuts don't
Winchbit vs the cranker ? PKFK at 1:47pm 10.28.15 Ask All Sailors 5/3138 I have the M28 right angle drill, and am going to add a the bit to allow me to use on the boat (H36
1994 hunter 29.5 steering wheel shaft has 1/2in play Gravydon at 12:22pm 10.28.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/738 Hello, I'm looking to see if anyone else has had this problem. I see the Edson rebuild kit online bu
Dismasted donelanc at 12:21pm 10.28.15 Bigger Boats 14/2630 Hi I was on my last sail of the season; 2 ft seas, 5 to 10 kts w/ little gusts. Was on a starboard

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identify sailboat stickinthemud57 at 5:19pm 08.06.23 I think the word "unvarnished" answers the question. I can't imagine a regular boat builder not varn
Well, it's been two years.... stickinthemud57 at 5:13pm 08.06.23 Awesome! Let the heeling begin! ;)
Well, it's been two years.... Stu Jackson at 5:06pm 08.06.23 Welcome back to reality. Glad to see you thriving again.
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? flightlead404 at 5:04pm 08.06.23 Well, I don't have oil or diesel leaking into the bilge! That's what I'd consider a major problem.
Well, it's been two years.... Rick486 at 5:00pm 08.06.23 Just got the sails on today and took a short sail. Wow, what a feeling! It's been two years - div
Well, it's been two years.... Davidasailor26 at 4:29pm 08.06.23 Enjoy it!
Well, it's been two years.... kappykaplan at 4:14pm 08.06.23 But this is the life! Retired now, and living the life. I think I'll cruise for a week or two start
Flush Thru-Hulls replace with Mushroom Type rgranger at 4:05pm 08.06.23 I prefer mushroom fittings ... ... but but but.... that extra 0.001 kt/hr might be the difference
Hunter 30-2 T and G fbcoache at 3:57pm 08.06.23 There is now a Facebook group devoted to the Hunter 30-2 T and G if anyone is interested (we all ha
New Mainsail, sail loft in southern Maine jviss at 3:53pm 08.06.23 I highly recommend FX Sails. They made a beautiful, fully featured mainsail for my C36, cheap! Gre
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? kbgunn at 3:28pm 08.06.23 meh, I'm not putting another generator in. I don't see a purpose with the advances in lithium. I'
1993 Passage 42 waste tank replacement kappykaplan at 3:28pm 08.06.23 To directly quote @Peggie Hall HeadMistress : "I suggest you try Ronco Plastics...they make TOP qua
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank. Hayden Watson at 3:27pm 08.06.23 A friend had similar complaints about the Jabsco toilet not flushing, I told him replace the joker
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank. kappykaplan at 2:58pm 08.06.23 Here's a photo of the one he removed. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/1691357458148-
New Mainsail, sail loft in southern Maine kappykaplan at 2:57pm 08.06.23 Anyone have experience with Quantum? My loft here in southern Maryland did a great job with my new
New Campbell Sailer Prop Michael Davis at 2:48pm 08.06.23 So it might be a little under proped. Or you may have been over propped before. @Maine Sail did a
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank. (1) dlochner at 2:31pm 08.06.23 A friend had similar complaints about the Jabsco toilet not flushing, I told him replace the joker v
New Campbell Sailer Prop SycloneDriver at 2:03pm 08.06.23 The prop is on! Slightly smoother than the beat up old prop. Seems to have less prop walk. Looks
New Campbell Sailer Prop Tally Ho at 1:57pm 08.06.23 I ordered a new prop a few weeks ago from West by North. They are super responsive to email. The
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? flightlead404 at 1:56pm 08.06.23 meh, I'm not putting another generator in. I don't see a purpose with the advances in lithium. I'm

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