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How do I know what boat im buying. jleblanc31 at 4:22pm 02.11.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 24/2986 Im looking at a hunter to buy. its a basket case but I like a challenge. it seems to be around a 29
New C22 owner Jacomo Sailor at 3:23pm 02.11.15 Catalina 22 25/2618 Ahoy! Jacomo Sailor here, and new owner of an '84 C22. I've been a Clipper Marine owner for nearly
Easylock Rope Clutch handle replace chitradurga at 3:16pm 02.11.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/6830 I need to replace the middle lever on an old Easylock Mini triple. I assumed that the replacement wa
Gotta love this! (1) Solstice at 3:13pm 02.11.15 Ask All Sailors 9/1526 Well, as many of you know, it's been a brutal winter in New England and traffic has been a nightmare
Fuel vent Burping HonourWay at 2:27pm 02.11.15 Big Boats 5/1007 We have 2005 H460LE with a 76 hp yanmar turbo and a Panda generator. When fueling at the dock the d
Good music NSR sailaway78 at 2:14pm 02.11.15 Ask All Sailors 5/868 The people at playing for change have done it again. Give a listen. ww.viralnova.com/on-the-dock/?
Help!!! Rick486 at 2:03pm 02.11.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/686 Phil: What am I doing wrong? I can't post on Off Topic pages. I am constantly diverted to a login p
Quarter Berth plywood on '82 C30 Elysium_Van_Isl at 9:59am 02.11.15 Catalina 30 3/835 Hey, Does anyone know how the false bulkhead plywood is attached in the quarter berth? I'm talking
Spinnaker users ... Scott T-Bird at 9:50am 02.11.15 Ask All Sailors 2/801 First, a big shout out to Dave and his gang. I ordered a Selden telescoping spinnaker pole form th
Lifting a Javelin off a trailer Pipa at 7:36am 02.11.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3047 Hi, I'm a former reader new member. I have a question about my Javelin... I want to paint the bottom
Hunter 18 for Disabled Sailing ??? SailAnyWay at 6:59am 02.11.15 Smaller Boats 7/733 We are a non-profit sailing program located in Wisconsin that provides sailing for people with disab
Thru-Bolts on Deck Hardware??? Hunt45cc at 6:32am 02.11.15 Big Boats 1/648 Hello all, I have a 98 Hunter 45CC and I need to reseal some of the deck hardware. My question;
Another Great Article from Maine Sail! Solstice at 5:07am 02.11.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1183 Hi Maine Sail, Just read your article in Practical Sailor on Euro strips. It's funny because as I
catalina 22 sailtexas at 6:22pm 02.10.15 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/76 Does Anyone Have The Standing Rigging Specs For A Catalina 22 ??
catalina 22 80's version sailtexas at 6:13pm 02.10.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1188 Does anyone have the standing rigging specs for a catalina 22 ?? approx 1984
A metalurgical question. Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 5:16pm 02.10.15 Ask All Sailors 11/1920 My boat is outboard powered and the engine lives in a well full time Takes a wrench and about 30 mi
Coach Roof Lifts Up SWalker at 2:28pm 02.10.15 Pearson 1/730 Want to know how other owners of P 36mkII have dealt with the issues caused by the traveller being m
kitchen appliance power Richard Olden at 1:34pm 02.10.15 Ask All Sailors 50/5133 we will be moving up to a bigger boat for live aboard and travel along GICW, AICW, and over to Baham
choosing a Smart Charger Hayden Watson at 1:29pm 02.10.15 Musings With Maine Sail 18/2402 Maine Sail do you have a list of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly for marine Smart Chargers. I am loo
Selden Bowsprit tgrass462 at 1:25pm 02.10.15 Smaller Boats 9/2604 We are contemplating installing a Selden Bowsprit on our Hunter 260 to handle an asymetric spinnakar

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Considering a Catalina 27... Scott T-Bird at 11:11am 01.16.23 I didn't have a Catalina 27 but I had a Starwind 27 and in most respects it was equal and some respe
Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to? captcoho at 10:32am 01.16.23 Actually, don't keep liquor lying around too long. Best to consume ASAP and get more :biggrin:. Ab
Mantus 35lb too big for Hunter 34 in the Chesapeake? jon hansen at 10:19am 01.16.23 mantus recommends a 25lbs. weight above the waterline is a concern of those that also consider thei
Iron in saildrive oil Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 01.16.23
Funny Friday!!! BrianH at 10:09am 01.16.23 most commercial extension ladders have a load limit of 250lbs. That's me and my toolbelt, when I w
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Joe at 10:08am 01.16.23 I like the catamaran suggestion. Easy and comfortable, downside may be cost, but it may aippeal to
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? GrandPaw at 10:07am 01.16.23 Pilot house Motor sailer used with wife, and then sailing with other crew if you wish ? Some nice s
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Barnacle Bill at 9:58am 01.16.23 I would get rid of the plywood. That is old school. It would be better to have solid fiberglass un
Older sailers Barnacle Bill at 9:48am 01.16.23 I have had some customers who have sailed until 85 years of age and even 90. They are they and you
Mantus 35lb too big for Hunter 34 in the Chesapeake? Richard19068 at 9:47am 01.16.23 Assuming it fits on the bow and there is a windlass I don't think many sailors would ever say "I wis
Replaced Motor Mounts (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:46am 01.16.23 I will have to replace mounts at some point in the future, and would like to understand what you ha
Missing boom Barnacle Bill at 9:42am 01.16.23 Dwyer Aluminum Mast Company sells new booms for boats like yours.
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Rick Webb at 9:41am 01.16.23 My suggestion is to take smaller steps. Dip your toe in with something 26' or less. That'll be larg
Jibing The Mainsail Kings Gambit at 9:30am 01.16.23 m gybes you must reset the preventer to the other side of the boat; i.e. to the port bow strong poi
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Timm R Oday25 at 9:25am 01.16.23 Perhaps a smaller catamaran might be the answer . They sail fairly flat, shallow draft . Most everyt
Replaced Motor Mounts Ralph Johnstone at 9:22am 01.16.23 They are fine at the dock. What more could you ask for :laugh: ?
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Leeward Rail at 9:18am 01.16.23 You really do not need gauges except for the valves. Hehe damn hoses would hold more than the syst
Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to? Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 01.16.23 I'll look further or call them for info on how to store remaining goods. I can hear them now, lik
Jibing The Mainsail (1) Mifeo at 9:08am 01.16.23 212259
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 9:07am 01.16.23 212258 I watched these guys yesterday. I know that most commercial extension ladders have a load li

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