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Mast Step/Sirius 22 (1) Baysailor6 at 5:49pm 09.20.14 Sirius 21/22 5/5577 Hi I'm new to the forum. Been sailing small boats like hobie's and lasers. Recently decided to tr
Accessory zincs to prevent corrosion drmendbone at 5:21pm 09.20.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1816 I have the small suggested zinc on my prop. The fellow that cleans my hull suggested adding extra p
Topping lift awerman at 5:03pm 09.20.14 Smaller Boats 3/2461 Having problems gathering/flaking my main alone after I drop it. Want to add lazy jacks and not sur
Flags (1) Barnacle_Bob at 12:10pm 09.20.14 Catalina 22 12/1535 Any ideas on where to get a nice flag, flagstaff, and flagstaff holder like this character :) has?
hunter 40 legond donalds9 at 11:24am 09.20.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1168 does anyone know the length of the prop shaft in a hunter 40 legond ?
Seafoam in crank case NYSail at 10:13am 09.20.14 Ask All Sailors 23/7406 Hello all. Use sea foam in fuel and was wondering what people thought of using in crank case before
Cat 22 Swing Keel Dimensions-Same for All Models? (1) econnors at 9:33am 09.20.14 Catalina 22 0/870 I'm replacing the swing keel for my 1987 Cat 22. I found a couple of used keels from folks who say
Brazing or welding cracked bronze strut kito at 7:48am 09.20.14 Ask All Sailors 18/7151 Well the bad news continues with my project boat. I took off yesterday with a goal of getting my eng
Another Jiffy Reefing Question Ken Cross at 7:35am 09.20.14 Ask All Sailors 19/2127 Our boat currently has two lines for reefing. One for the forward and one for the aft reef points. I
Maiden Voyage! Diver960 at 8:33pm 09.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/2135 Well gang...we are all packed and ready. Tomorrow morning, we wake up early and head to the nearest
Cal25 trailer conversion... a67429 at 7:46pm 09.19.14 Cal 0/1076 So I am going to take possession of a Cal25 tomorrow morning that's being given to me for free, howe
1979 H30 Teak handrail removal. Robert1224 at 7:36pm 09.19.14 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1146 Hello, Curious on how the removal of teak handrails has been accomplished on an H30 or other early
Jiffy riffing line size Leprecaun at 5:35pm 09.19.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1959 Hello, I am installing jiffy reefing on Newport 28 sloop. What is the smallest line you would rec
350 reefing lines Richard Vallee at 4:23pm 09.19.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1011 New to boating, we bought the boat last year. This past weekend I went to reef the main and I could
the main is jammed up inside the mast lookoutmcg at 3:49pm 09.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1398 on our first outing with our 2006, 35.5 hunter, I managed to jam the main sail inside the mast whil
Catalina 25 mainsheet traveler relocation alfreddiaz at 2:50pm 09.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/5028 I have a 1980 Catalina 25 and want to relocate the mainsheet adjuster/traveler from the back of the
Hook up with hunter 22 owners, not 216! jander31 at 2:48pm 09.19.14 Smaller Boats 4/930 Just bought a like new 22, not 216. I'd love to hookup with other owners. Reality excited after be
Barient winches Jackflash at 1:59pm 09.19.14 Ask All Sailors 6/2573 Does anyone know if I can replace my Barient 24 size winches with a 27 without modification of the m
411 Blue Hull chicagodave at 1:44pm 09.19.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1216 I am considering purchasing a 2002 411 Limited Edition that has a blue hull. the broker has informed
Hunter 280 Ice Chest dguyll at 1:36pm 09.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1008 Ice chest on 1996 Hunter 280 drains slow - I believe into the bilge. Have plunged it but no change.

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Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean xavpil at 7:41am 08.14.23 Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. T
Weather vane WI Rigger at 7:33am 08.14.23 Your comment on a missile waiting to be launched is something I had not considered. I will note that
Bedding Genoa Track Project_Mayhem at 7:30am 08.14.23 This isn't an ideal situation but here's what I would do Before removing the track, apply masking
Looking for insurance for winter sailing Bahamas Caribbean PJL at 7:17am 08.14.23 Have been using these folks for many years. No problems with coverage locations. Th
Weather vane jssailem at 7:11am 08.14.23 the Windex is very small, minimal mass I have a boat rule. Never put something up on the mast that
Weather vane kloudie1 at 6:44am 08.14.23 I think it needs more verticle tail area .. The bearing will work but it won't be as sensitive as t
Check my wiring diagram? dLj at 6:42am 08.14.23 Enjoy! Great feedback! dj
Weather vane dLj at 6:40am 08.14.23 I agree the windex is an awesome apparent wind indicator but a few years back I had trouble convinc
Check my wiring diagram? Beth G at 6:35am 08.14.23 Hi everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that we have finished the rewiring project and it was
Weather vane barnstormer at 6:35am 08.14.23 I agree the windex is an awesome apparent wind indicator but a few years back I had trouble convinci
Thoughts on chart tables? kappykaplan at 6:12am 08.14.23 Don't ya just love this forum for all the ideas and stuff people share on it. I do (smiley face) :
S2 9.2 head door sticking - compression post issue? jmf at 6:08am 08.14.23 I did not take any pictures. If the stringers have rotted once the floor is open I think they would
Thoughts on chart tables? Scott NIelsen at 6:00am 08.14.23 I like my chart table. I also like the idea of making more storage underneath it after looking at w
Has This Happend to You? jviss at 5:46am 08.14.23 Yes, but having a sewing machine capable of this kind of heavy duty sewing is required. dj I have
Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006 tfox2069 at 4:48am 08.14.23 Check out this thread - just went through this when I sold my 2009 H36: Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fir
Oday 20 Restoration Clutch Cargo at 4:17am 08.14.23 Welcome aboard. Please share pics of your new charge.
Has This Happend to You? dLj at 3:35am 08.14.23 It's not unusual at all to have the thread fail. Especially on roller furlers where some thread is
Has This Happend to You? JBP-PA at 3:25am 08.14.23 It's not unusual at all to have the thread fail. Especially on roller furlers where some thread is a
Weather vane dLj at 3:24am 08.14.23 I love my Windex. It's my main apparent wind indicator on the top of my mast. It works very well. L
trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 Crazy Dave Condon at 3:12am 08.14.23 Make sure bunk board supports are long and adjustable if you go that route with four supports on eac

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