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Asymmetrical Spinnaker size for h34 flasailor at 4:55am 02.28.14 Big Boats 4/2130 I'll be sailing an H34 on the Chesapeake this summer and, from experience, feel a real need for an a
Such a Cool Video caguy at 11:38pm 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1651 This is a video from a quadcopter of dolphins in a stampede off Dana Point. It also shows a pod of
sail choice for Lake Tahoe flyhigh203 at 10:06pm 02.27.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/906 I recently purchased a 1976 ODay 25 with the original sails. Main and 110 jib. I will be sailing on
Slab reefing Q's Blissedsailor at 2:47pm 02.27.14 Columbia 0/8307 Hello all. I'm a new member, own a 45' Columbia cc, and want to install slab reefing lines. Problem
GPS info to IPAD Mark Maulden at 12:02pm 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 36/4486 This has to have been discussed numerous times but searches don't come up with anything...I know sai
Screw Grabber, the perfect tool for boats StinkBug at 10:40am 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 25/3848 I hope this doesn't violate any rules but a friend of mine has invented a neat little tool that is a
My Re-designed Awning (1) dgreen1991 at 9:22am 02.27.14 Catalina 22 3/1505 I re-designed my awning. I made the rear flap longer and shorter in width. It provides shade when sa
Bogs classic Ultra boots Bigjer40 at 8:29am 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 10/4285 I just got an invite to crew this weekend for a winter race and I need gloves and boots. I noticed W
using relays to control high amp components??? centerline at 8:25am 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 18/7776 i have owned many boats in my lifetime but nothing newer than a 1990 model, or larger than what I ha
Edson Steering Wheel Brake (4) Regular Guy at 7:44am 02.27.14 Smaller Boats 23/8834 This may belong into the knowledge base but leave it up to others to decide. While taking off the
85' hunter 22 Forestay Chasemixon at 5:08am 02.27.14 Smaller Boats 3/741 I measured what is left of my forestay, and it measured 27' 3" but when I look at the manual on here
Change of Plans YOLO at 4:33am 02.27.14 Ask All Sailors 15/1591 I was considering a trip up the ICW from Norfolk to NY in my Catalina 22, but thanks to all of the g
Should I be worried about this? Internal fibreglass damage (4) Alctel at 10:10pm 02.26.14 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1661 Hi all, The following are some pictures taken from under the sofa where there is a compartment wh
Hunter 36 Engine sump drain Alctel at 10:03pm 02.26.14 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1575 Hi there, I have a new (to me) 1980 Hunter 36 and I'm trying to track down where the water in the
Any Lancer 38/40 CC Owners Here? okengr at 9:50pm 02.26.14 Lancer 5/2379 I recently purchased an '82 Lancer 38/40 CC and I'm int he process of fixing various things. Just w
Morgan 33PH cutless bearing jibsail5 at 9:03pm 02.26.14 Morgan 2/2374 I am ready to pull my Morgan 33PH and plan to replace the cutless bearing. I would like to have the
Leak detection--I-30 Bahama nestorph at 4:35pm 02.26.14 Islander 9/11779 Back in February of this year I purchased a 1983 I-30 Bahama. When I first saw the boat (in Februar
Packless Shaft Seal ChrisHunter at 4:01pm 02.26.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/1318 I have a recently purchased 1992 Hunter 30 that has a Packless shaft seal. I can not tell if it was
Oday 272 Mast Rigging (2) jdsevier at 3:33pm 02.26.14 Ask An Oday Owner 11/4729 Hello, I have a few questions regarding my recently purchased of a 1987 Oday 272. I have the origin
Oceanis 37 PE triumph250 at 2:36pm 02.26.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 34/7840 Any comments on the 2014 Beneteau 37 PE. Very close to " pulling the trigger" on one. Don't care fo

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Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top? capta at 8:50pm 04.30.23 Pouring a lubricant into the bowl is more effective than trying to do so from the top. I've had pret
Hunter vs. Catalina 22 rgranger at 8:42pm 04.30.23
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Kings Gambit at 7:57pm 04.30.23
Hunter vs. Catalina 22 schog at 7:48pm 04.30.23 Either would be fine. If they're for sale in your area, then go for the one that's in the best sha
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? nramsey at 7:46pm 04.30.23 The front panel in the galley doesn't have the usual plugs covering screws so I assume it is screwed
Mcgregor 25 at sea vs lake Roland5048 at 7:45pm 04.30.23 Just happened on this site. https://www.yachtdatabase.com/en/review.jsp?id=MacGregor+25
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? Johann at 7:33pm 04.30.23 Something is missing here. I know OPE prefers external BMS's over internal BMS's because all BMS ar
How to drain hot water tank with anode installed Blitz at 7:28pm 04.30.23 I've done the same as skunther, but gravity drain to bilge.
Hunter vs. Catalina 22 Siamese at 7:18pm 04.30.23 Either would be fine. If they're for sale in your area, then go for the one that's in the best shap
How to drain hot water tank with anode installed dlochner at 7:14pm 04.30.23 I have a different HW tank, however it did not have a drain valve. I installed a T at the outlet, on
Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top? dlochner at 7:10pm 04.30.23 I lubricate the pump when I change the joker valve, which I do every spring. Lubricate once with the
DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings (1) garymalmgren at 7:09pm 04.30.23 I have replaced standard fittings with Sta Loc because I was in a location with no swaging facilitie
Hunter vs. Catalina 22 Richard19068 at 7:04pm 04.30.23 Both are lake boats, not for ocean. I had 1984 H25.5 I was very happy with its strong constructio
Sailing Movies? Richard19068 at 6:57pm 04.30.23 I thought "True Spirit" based on Jessica Watson's nonstop unassisted circumnavigation was very good.
Refrigerator Insulation Upgrade? LouisMK at 6:44pm 04.30.23
Stinky Bubbly Hot Water skunther at 6:41pm 04.30.23 Unfortunately there is no zinc included by default for most marine water heaters. The manufacturer
How to rig double sided main sheet to helm Dalliance at 6:04pm 04.30.23
Alternative to bimini David in Sandusky at 6:00pm 04.30.23 Here is my solution: https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task=article&mid=16&aid=7416&mn=27_
Alternative to bimini garymalmgren at 5:54pm 04.30.23 That looks great! Thank Skob (?) I have a side panel that is about 2 foot X 3 foot that clips on t
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? jviss at 5:50pm 04.30.23 Amazon.com: Lightning X First Responder EMT/EMS Backpack Stocked First Aid Supplies Kit B (Navy Blu

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