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End of an era Old Skool Neil at 5:31pm 04.24.13 Trailer Sailors 7/3018 I had a brief meeting with Roger MacGregor today on an unrelated matter but I can report that the Ma
Roller Furler mlange at 5:04pm 04.24.13 Catalina 22 24/3655 Hi - just bought a used 1984 Catalina 22 and would like to equip it with a rolling furler. I'm very
Cabin Curtains doc2949 at 3:51pm 04.24.13 Day Sailers 3/1051 I need to replace the curtains in my O'day 26, mildew just won't come out anymore. I tried Googling
Stepping Mast on 23.5 Gina Hopen at 3:37pm 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/701 I'm still trying to find an easier way to step mast without brute force crew. Thanks, Gina
Bleed valve to bleed air out of fuel system c130king at 2:42pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 11/1910 Another question. Is there a source to order a new bleed valve for the fuel system? The head on my
Galvanic Isolator pk104 at 2:38pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 4/1105 I see in the stereo pictures that show inside the nav station and the Zinc Saver 2. Have any of test
Alternator Output/Testing Question c130king at 2:38pm 04.24.13 Catalina 310 9/2353 All, You have been most helpful in answering my questions. I have some more but to simplify I will
Fuel Tank Update (4) jibes138 at 1:45pm 04.24.13 Bigger Boats 15/1968 Last year my fuel tank sprung a leak, a very slight seepage, so I pumped it dry and while agonizing
M40 (O'Day 37) engine stop johnausen at 1:32pm 04.24.13 Bigger Boats 5/1113 Recently I changed the standard dual control to a single control lever. Everything went fine except
Moonlight Sail Tonight Kermit at 1:30pm 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 16/1699 Dang I'm excited. First Mate and I are heading up to the lake shortly for our first moonlight sail.
Changing raw water impeller on 4JH3-TE Hunter 450 larrydynamic at 1:24pm 04.24.13 Big Boats 7/5660 I spent the weekend losing blood and bruising knuckles changing the impeller on my Yanmar 4JH3-TE. M
9.9 or 15 HP Outboard on 25' Boat? ChiTownSail at 1:00pm 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 25/18013 I am looking and replacing my outboard Johnson (15 hp) and am debating between a 15 horse power 20 i
9HP vs 15HP outboard on 78 H25 hubbardo at 12:45pm 04.24.13 The Cherubini Hunters 4/993 I am looking and replacing my outboard(15 hp) and am debating between a 15 horse power 20 inch shaft
want to step my mast h23 need details gutsgolf at 12:38pm 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/613 photo of top of h23 mast where to hook backstay and forestay
Anchors redhead78 at 12:29pm 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 17/2582 Hey guys, I am going to buy an anchor, how r these manson and rocnas with the roll bar, as to like a
Where and Who to broker our Hunter? romantasea at 12:08pm 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/793 Looking for the best broker to sell our Hunter. We are in Bahamas currently but want to move her any
LED Spreader Lights ChiTownSail at 11:59am 04.24.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1736 Hi All, I am interested in adding LED spreader lights to my 25' boat. I have found several diffe
Registration question Joe Roc at 10:51am 04.24.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/842 Hypothetically if one buys a boat in a different state. Do they need proof of registration in their
Loose Lifeline Stanctions pfaffk at 10:39am 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1422 On my 2001 Hunter 290 several of the Lifeline Stanctions are loose and need to be tightened. From th
Main Halyard mikefin at 10:36am 04.24.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1271 I need to replace the main halyard on my 1985 H34. It appears to measure 1/2" in diameter. Is there

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Funny Friday!!! (1) jssailem at 10:00am 07.09.22 207092
Sailing from Potts Harbor to Ports Harbor (approx. 160 nm) on the 1975 30 ' Albin Ballad dLj at 9:59am 07.09.22 It seems to me like you are running this trip more as what I call a "delivery" trip rather than a "p
Catalina -> True North Calif. Ted at 9:55am 07.09.22 I notice the same wording is used in both the Wiki and on the Vid which suggests to me they are from
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim patagoniadave at 9:52am 07.09.22 What you are discussing has affected sailors for millenia. The working boat had a destination. The
View From the Top o' the Mast - H41DS jssailem at 9:42am 07.09.22 Which side of the I5 Columbia river bridge do you have your boat. You'll be one of those boats stopp
Ignition Switch JamesG161 at 9:38am 07.09.22 I guess I can live with the oil pressure alarm and just muffle with a rag Fix the Alarm issue. Yo
Ignition Switch JoeWhite at 9:37am 07.09.22 Turn the battery switch to 1. Then disconnect each wire one at a time until buzzer stops sounding. T
Ignition Switch jssailem at 9:23am 07.09.22 There is a wiring / connection issue. The starter solenoid may be wired to a connecttion tha tis hot
2006 Beneteau 423 - Volvo engine / prop shaft vibration Ralph Johnstone at 9:18am 07.09.22 Suggest having a marine Volvo Pentax engine mechanic inspect and check the motor mounts. I would
2006 Beneteau 423 - Volvo engine / prop shaft vibration Ralph Johnstone at 9:15am 07.09.22 It looks like no water flow through the Cutlass Bearing. Some sort sealant against the strut. Loo
2006 Beneteau 423 - Volvo engine / prop shaft vibration JamesG161 at 9:12am 07.09.22 It looks like no water flow through the Cutlass Bearing. Some sort sealant against the strut. But t
Low oil indicator fading in and out jonelli at 9:11am 07.09.22 And you'll be sure to let us know if that solves the alarm problem, Right? Of course! So far, aft
Have you ever played the game something doesn't match the others dLj at 9:11am 07.09.22 I have a several of questions I haven't seen answers to all your questions.... 1. Does anyone hav
45DS mainsail furling Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 07.09.22 I do a lot of single handed and short handed (2) sailing. I would never want to leave myself or any
2006 Beneteau 423 - Volvo engine / prop shaft vibration sail sfbay at 9:03am 07.09.22 Suggest having a marine Volvo Pentax engine mechanic inspect and check the motor mounts.
Found a 2003 C310 jssailem at 8:59am 07.09.22 Thank you for sharing John. I know it hurts.
Have you ever played the game something doesn't match the others dLj at 8:55am 07.09.22 The other blocks shown in that photo don't look to be in the best of shape either. You may want to s
Single Handing vs apparent wind and trim patagoniadave at 8:43am 07.09.22 That is SOP for sailing. Keep in mind, you are sailing, as you pointed out, in the Sea of Cortez.
What's your required electronics aboard a 31 hunter jssailem at 8:42am 07.09.22 Yes. But to work, there needs to be someone skilled to use it, and someone at the helm to stear the
Have you ever played the game something doesn't match the others jssailem at 8:37am 07.09.22 Ask Mike if he as bank account where you can direct deposit your retirement check. It saves a lot of

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