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Prop Walk dancan51 at 3:25pm 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/3058 I have just purchased a 1984 Hunter 31. I cannot back the boat out the the dock and turn the stern t
minifish daggerboard Ferne Winborne at 3:09pm 07.17.13 AMF 4/9340 Anyone know the dimensions of a minifish daggerboard or where I can buy one. This is about a 1977 mo
removing prop shaft H27 (2006) afelkey at 2:35pm 07.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/1027 What is the easiest way to remove the prop shaft, drop rudder or pull strut? Ended up dropping the
main sail problems cgusto at 1:15pm 07.17.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/3073 I have recently purchased 2008 Beneteau 343. When pulling out the main sail it gets hung up at the
Angles through line organizers nestorph at 12:54pm 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1660 I'm about to install some line organizers on my deck and am working with some time spacing. Are the
What size boat? Udacha at 12:24pm 07.17.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1645 Hello All, I have been on a quest for several months to find the right size cruising sailboat. Hu
Reefing Setup on H310 KenK13623 at 11:37am 07.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1276 I have a 2000 H310 (bought it about 6 years ago) that has 2 reef points on the main with 2 reef line
Maine surveyor recommendation? Sailor Sue at 9:57am 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 6/2305 We are going to look at a boat in Yarmouth, Maine. If it passes our initial survey we will want a f
3gmf yanmar diesel engine oil and capacity specs deignan at 9:25am 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1799 What brand, weight, and capacity does this motor take?
Removing Centerboard cb32863 at 8:53am 07.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1168 Looking for information on how to remove the centerboard on a 25. I read some that said you unscrew
Looking for a used Hunter 27 mast Barnacle Bill at 8:52am 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/785 Looking for a used mast in usable condition for a Cherubini Hunter 27. Need the spreaders too. If
Forward Hatch (1) Bilbo at 7:50am 07.17.13 Catalina 22 6/1608 I'm going to post a suggestion that I've not seen so far anywhere else. This regards the forward hat
Looking for sails Odayinoc at 7:37am 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 3/938 I am looking for sails for an old daysailer. Does anyone have some sails for sale? OR can you advise
Peggy Hall's recommendations: Holding Tank ybrad at 7:23am 07.17.13 Big Boats 8/7917 Greetings all- Looking towards a Florida Keys trip after the Columbus Day Regatta which means it'
finishing the edge Pat at 6:51am 07.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/915 Where do I find 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch tape to finish the edge of a piece of plywood...as finished by
Outboard Weight EImarina20B at 5:54am 07.17.13 Day Sailers 6/1482 I have '78 O'day 23 with a 5hp 2-stroke outboard. I want to upgrade the engine to a 4-stroke. I beli
M-18 Correct RPM harv at 11:24pm 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1454 Universal M-18 Does anyone know what is the correct RPM is at idle without the transmission engaged.
Alternator repaired, now tach not working Coriolisbc at 10:25pm 07.16.13 Catalina 30 3/1595 Hi All; Recently my tach slowly quit working, then I noticed that the Voltmeter went below 12 V wh
Sell a boat lately? capejt at 9:33pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2955 Have you sold a boat recently? I'm in the process of trying to sell mine. Yes, it's listed here, as
Captains ( and Admirals) a Dearth of Proper Sailing Photos (1) Kestle at 8:45pm 07.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/3616 May I suggest we take a pause and provide suitable inducement for aquamarine transportation time, fo

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Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F Benny17441 at 9:50am 04.23.23 Benny, you have a habit of repeating things folks have already said. :) See my reply #2. I was l
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 9:47am 04.23.23 I've never bothered to network the autopilot and chartplotter to make like power boaters who, every
Maxprop Grease fstbttms at 9:45am 04.23.23 That said, I'm really just looking for the Zerk size! Based on some internet searches I think the
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Ralph Johnstone at 9:42am 04.23.23 We have long straight runs up and down the West Coast and very few of them with any wind. It's most
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Wm. Gill at 9:41am 04.23.23 I think you have the main advantages down, but the temporary hands at the helm is, to me, a very bi
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Kings Gambit at 9:36am 04.23.23
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 9:34am 04.23.23 The AP serves as another crew member who doesn't complain much and does not touch the beer supply.
What to do above the water line??? Joe at 9:31am 04.23.23 I am getting ready to redo the bottom of my 1991 Hunter 30, there is a lot of info on this and prod
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? arf145 at 9:24am 04.23.23 I think you have the main advantages down, but the temporary hands at the helm is, to me, a very big
Corroding galvanized shackle (2) Hello Below at 9:24am 04.23.23 Have a "Bold black colored pin". Is that marketing speak for "Painted Pin"? John (Ooooops, edited)
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Davidasailor26 at 9:22am 04.23.23
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? FastOlson at 9:21am 04.23.23 Noticed your Cool emblem for your site picture. Have not seen that for a while. I was not a member o
Is BoatUS membership worth it? dlochner at 9:13am 04.23.23 Thanks, but the question is does the yacht policy normally permit dispatch to recover a boat at anc
Corroding galvanized shackle jssailem at 9:05am 04.23.23 Those High Strength, Forged, Hot Dipped Galvanized Shackles Have a "Bold black colored pin". Is that
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Kings Gambit at 9:05am 04.23.23 This is standard for those who have insurance and towing under a Boat/US insurance policy. It is no
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Kings Gambit at 8:56am 04.23.23 Right. I know exactly where that is. I was thrown off by the "5.1 n. miles." I believe you were mor
Corroding galvanized shackle jssailem at 8:50am 04.23.23 when I wander through out local supply shop, Martin Marine, it seems like every time I come across
Maxprop Grease Hello Below at 8:46am 04.23.23 I have looked online to replace these things, but at this point I'll be damned if I'm going to spen
Corroding galvanized shackle skunther at 8:46am 04.23.23 The maker of Rocna anchors, Canadian Metal (Pacific), also world class marine anchor chain, anchor
Corroding galvanized shackle dLj at 8:34am 04.23.23 And Amazon: MarineNow 3/8" US Type Drop Forged Galvanized Bow Shackle with Over Size Screw Pin for

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