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Just wanted to say "so long" Tom at 3:06pm 11.24.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 17/2612 Too many changes on the web site. Phil, you do really good work and it has been fun over the years,
1993 Hunter 27 ryansk at 2:49pm 11.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1060 Hi, I'm looking for technical drawings/diagrams for my 1993 hunter 27. Running rigging specs such as
Considering a 94 23.5 Hunter dale4643 at 2:17pm 11.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/887 I am still somewhat new to sailing and looking at a 94 23.5 water ballast (which will be new to me).
Advice on Solar Trickle Charger JackK at 2:07pm 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 2/520 I need a simple solar trickle charger capable of keeping a 2 battery bank on my 272 charged while I'
November in the west (1) Meriachee at 12:41pm 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 20/1314 It had to happen. Sailing season may have been over for a few weeks, but last night the official ann
Photo album of my "new" 26S danphilgreen at 12:16pm 11.24.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1207 I've started a photo album on Facebook where I'm putting shots of my recently purchased 26S and of m
I guess it is a HAZMAT thing? rgranger at 10:59am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 16/1292 Oy vey I just tried to buy a gallon of denatured alcohol for my Orion stove. The shipping was more
hunter 41ds, 2008 dakno at 9:18am 11.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/709 My main cabin fixed windows/ports on both starboard and port, rear position, leak at the lower rear
New sailor, looking at boat to buy InlandNW at 8:57am 11.24.15 Catalina 22 22/2325 Good morning, new to forum and looking for good advice. '84 Catalina 22 w/dual axel trailer, looks w
Coronado 23' 1971 Robr0924 at 8:46am 11.24.15 Columbia 1/1773 Recently purchased a Coronado 23' sailboat. It is good to fair condition, need to update the wiring
Caulking side ports on a Catalina 36 SeaMonkey25 at 8:45am 11.24.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/818 With the threat of El Nino I need to re-caulk my side ports on the cabin, but I'm not sure how to ta
Refrigeration and battery life while on shore power markwbird at 8:00am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 28/11660 So, I've been posting about my plan to add 12V refrigeration kit to my H-34. I plan to leave it on
Was the backstay chain plate made stronger on later boats davidmhull at 7:17am 11.24.15 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1150 I am getting ready to haul my O'day 22 for the winter and would like to make a modification to the m
Calling caulk experts! Scott T-Bird at 7:16am 11.24.15 Ask All Sailors 5/575 This is not related to my sailboat, but I think this forum is a good source of information. I had S
Solar or generator? Deleted member 117556 at 6:43am 11.24.15 Catalina 310 57/7718 Looking for something everyone has: opinions! I have been researching a better way to recharge my b
Zinc Anodes-Universal 5411, 11 HP, O'Day 28, 1982 vmaks at 2:34am 11.24.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/2447 I took a marine diesel engine repair class, entry level class. One of the topics was zinc anodes.
Exhaust Vent Loop Squeaks Monterey385 at 9:36pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 5/602 Our exhaust vent loop is mounted on the forward bulkhead of the cockpit locker. When the boat idles
Dreaded rusty keel bolts on a fixed keel Catalina 22 partingclouds at 6:01pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 10/2725 Has anyone drilled cast iron with a hand drill with the boat in the water? I think it can be done,
Winterizing M25 engine ArkadiyS at 3:04pm 11.23.15 Catalina 30 15/2638 I am in the process of winterizing our M25 engine (on Cat 30) and have a hell of a time getting the
King Starboard Projects/Accessories, post your work or ideas! (1) CloudDiver at 2:58pm 11.23.15 Ask All Sailors 36/14677 I like materials that are low maintenance, high durability, and UV resistant (in this case nearly im

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Coronado 15 Rigging PaulK at 2:37pm 02.09.24 It's looking like I will have to fabricate one. I was thinking about using 1/2 electrical conduit
Sprit idea I found thoughts? Grotto at 2:22pm 02.09.24 I think the ring will keep the pole from flying forward, but a kite, especially when reaching, puts
Hunter 41 DS Fwd Head Sani Hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:43pm 02.09.24 1. Why the head outlets are not the normal 1-1/2" dia. discharge as found on manual heads ? You'll h
Sprit idea I found thoughts? Davidasailor26 at 1:19pm 02.09.24 The ring on the pulpit looks to only keep the pole down. The pole is attached to a ring at the side
Sprit idea I found thoughts? Grotto at 12:42pm 02.09.24
Coronado 15 Rigging rgranger at 12:38pm 02.09.24
Hunter 41 DS Fwd Head Sani Hose Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:38pm 02.09.24 Bleach is corrosive and damaging to rubber and plastics (parts in pumps, hoses etc)... and it reacts
Sprit idea I found thoughts? Stu Jackson at 12:09pm 02.09.24 Do you really want to "test" the strength of the ss tubing on your pulpit? How much "faster" could
Shaft Diameter, T3800 jssailem at 10:28am 02.09.24 Randy, that was a helpful response. As I have learned, with all things boat, it is helpful to learn
Getting into Boat Chartering tfox2069 at 9:26am 02.09.24 I'm realizing that there's two takes on the OP's question: 1. What qualifications do I need to cha
Hunter 41 DS Fwd Head Sani Hose jamesrbrown999 at 9:25am 02.09.24 Peggie, reading your book "Get Rid of Boat Odors", lots of good stuff in there!!! ...highly recommen
Builder's Plaque Hayden Watson at 9:13am 02.09.24 I think you posted this in the wrong thread. Perfect place for the pirate Arg! :hijack:
Builder's Plaque randydandy at 9:03am 02.09.24 I think you would want to redo that. I find that I need every last inch at times.
Shaft Diameter, T3800 randydandy at 8:59am 02.09.24 I bought a Tartan 3800 (named Sanguine) 1998, deep keel. I need to replace the prop but need to kn
Coronado 15 Rigging David Reinhart at 7:49am 02.09.24 Does anybody have the dimensions or specifications for "Spreaders" on a Coronado 15 sailing mast tha
Coronado 15 Rigging David Reinhart at 7:45am 02.09.24 David, If you can get an example of the spreader, then Ballenger Spars of Watsonville CA maybe able
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start. Scott T-Bird at 7:44am 02.09.24 Hello, My plotter is a B&G Zeus 3S. It supports forward scan, but those transducers are big $. Ins
My, how time flies! w4swk at 7:34am 02.09.24 You're making all these wild claims with no pics of the plane?? :biggrin: Actually, I have thousa
Electric Motors Scott T-Bird at 7:17am 02.09.24 I do!! It's a good option! Check the power ratings (volts amps). Unless you buy one of the b*
New Trolling Motor sbrogden at 5:27am 02.09.24 Looks good. Try to keep it out of the sun when not in use to extend the life of the plastic as it's

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