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Under Deck Auto pilot emilbec at 7:04am 08.25.13 The Cherubini Hunters 0/1132 I am considering installing an under deck auto pilot on my Hunter 37c. Reviewing offerings by Garmi
Safety holding up the mast Ready2Sail at 5:40am 08.25.13 Day Sailers 4/1714 I have acquired a major fixer O'Day 23 with cast iron keel and stuck centerboard. While trying to r
Engine problems Bertus at 3:34am 08.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1674 I have a Hunter 33, I've recently started to encounter my engine starving/cutting out under load at
My first boat (5) StevenL at 8:33pm 08.24.13 Ask All Sailors 63/12049 Hey everyone, I just picked up a 1974 O'day 20. She was unloved by her previous owners sitting under
The CONE of Alcatraz Stu Jackson at 8:33pm 08.24.13 Ask All Sailors 9/3111 I just watched the "replay" of the LV Cup Race #7 on TV, where the Kiwis beat the Italians to go up
sailing san Diego jimmac99 at 4:52pm 08.24.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2405 Just launched my mac 26m. Anchoring near the sd yacht club. Any suggestions for interesting destinat
Verticle Axis Wind Turbine VAWT (1) Jep17 at 4:49pm 08.24.13 Sails Call Lounge 0/3821 Does anybody recognize this VAWT or know one you would recommend?
Hunter 23.5 Replacing/Repairing Internal mast halyard pulley Gardnera at 3:04pm 08.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/4856 Help. I just bought a 1993 23.5 Hunter and after raising the mast I had a very difficult time raisin
rehabing old cal 25 (1978) viking2 at 2:22pm 08.24.13 Cal 10/5296 I got this boat for free on her side with 2 ft. of her bow missing. replaced that in my back yard an
Flags Doc_holiday at 1:53pm 08.24.13 Ask All Sailors 33/6355 This is probably going to be. Stupid question but i got nothin' to loose. On my clipper I had a sm
Gel Coat Color Match unbusted67 at 1:09pm 08.24.13 Cal 2/2207 Does anyone know of a gel coat company that has CAL in its database for a color match. I've got a Wh
Inaccessible leaks hombal at 1:09pm 08.24.13 Smaller Boats 6/1479 I recently purchased a hunter 19 and have been doing some maintenance (its on hard-standing at the m
Oday 27 Update (3) casualemt at 1:06pm 08.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1299 Just thought I would post an update to my original thread. This summer I bought a 1978 Oday 27 for $
Have new/old '74 O'day20 Martywith20footer at 12:25pm 08.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2244 Just got 20 foot daysailer and am having problems rigging the block because it does not seem there i
Helm Brake Steve21992 at 11:20am 08.24.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2333 I have a 1992 Beneteau 440. The helm brake no longer holds the helm secure when I tighten the three
West Coast anchorages Perfect Excuse at 10:07am 08.24.13 Big Boats 5/2038 Perfect Excuse is heading south from Vancouver to join the Baja Ha Ha. Any suggestions for anchorage
26.5 radar Hickdog at 9:47am 08.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/844 has anyone installed a radar on their boat? i sail on the coast of Maine and the fog can set in very
Perfect match- Blue Stripe (1) Hydro Therapy at 8:42am 08.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1524 I had a few spots on my lower boot stripe that I had repaired. I wanted to shoot the area with gelco
Yanmar Starting Issue Solved DougM at 5:28am 08.24.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1958 Thanks to this forum which has substantial information on the subject. My Yanmar 2GM20F always acte
As the World Turns (And Crew Call) Roger Long at 4:49am 08.24.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 9/6830 If you have been following this since last winter, you know that a lot of my plans and schedule then

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Help finding the right boat Scott T-Bird at 8:37am 06.20.23 but my curiosity is more along the lines of who makes a boat about that size, but cuts out the beds
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? (1) rgranger at 8:14am 06.20.23
Help finding the right boat jssailem at 8:08am 06.20.23 I saw the 33' Alerion at the Annapolis boat show. It was a stunning boat. Dressed up as an elegant d
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Dnea at 8:04am 06.20.23 js - I will look more into that Boatworks Today site, thx!
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Dnea at 7:58am 06.20.23 Thank you both for your input - so this is a project boat candidate for me, havent acquired it yet.
Batten Lengths H26 jssailem at 7:56am 06.20.23 With your sail spread out in a loft/on the grass/ in your basement... you can use a ruler to measure
Oday 25 Swing Keel Rigging jssailem at 7:50am 06.20.23 If it is not in a boat yard on stands, you will need to haul it out. You need to drop the centerboar
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? Scott T-Bird at 7:43am 06.20.23 Not sure what your question is ... can't even tell if you are considering this for purchase or if yo
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? jssailem at 7:42am 06.20.23 From what you show in the images, I would guess a previous owner (PO) had deck cracks or damage and
34 Hunter Anchor Locker Question (1) jssailem at 7:30am 06.20.23 Now that you show the horizontal windlass, other options come to mind. With the shelf gone I suspe
Mast rewire JamesG161 at 7:18am 06.20.23 the channel for the wires is tight Then test the old wires for Impedance and short circuits. Ins
Mast rewire jssailem at 7:16am 06.20.23 BBC30... Is the mast down on the hard or standing on the boat? Do you have lights on the spreaders?
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels jssailem at 7:13am 06.20.23 Great writeup @Brians Mast :beer: Detailed diagnostic approach and clarity in the discovery process
Mast rewire BBC16385 at 7:03am 06.20.23 www.marinebeam.com. All of their LEDs have been tested and will not interfere with other electroni
Tropical Depression 3 JamesG161 at 6:57am 06.20.23 Jim, Why is that a good thing? A slow trek over HEAT filled waters, allows a storm to build up Vo
Rub Rail Adventure jdrutten at 6:57am 06.20.23 JD, easiest way is to take the panels out at the back of the cabin so you have clear access to the
Furler q's jssailem at 6:40am 06.20.23 What is the query @fred1diver ? Installing a new one is an option. On an old boat some might not wa
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43 jssailem at 6:37am 06.20.23 No Hugs.. But a real strong LIKE... @Ralph Johnstone :beer::biggrin:
Tropical Depression 3 jssailem at 6:29am 06.20.23 Jim, Why is that a good thing?
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 6:18am 06.20.23 There are very few boring days. Maybe say Dec 7th, 2023 :laugh: Jim...

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