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Sails needed for 1983 Catalina 22 Hobart08 at 12:42pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 3/817 Hi All, I just moved my boat down to NYC and found out that among other things, my head and main s
Wanted: source for used sails jerseygirl at 11:44am 04.17.13 Day Sailers 9/1375 My O'day 222 sails are as soft as a bed sheet, but I don't want to spend too much money on brand ne
What a Difference an Inverter Makes Roger Long at 11:38am 04.17.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 12/4240 Since I don't have refrigeration and my electrical loads are modest, the largest draw on my boat see
Mast Wiring through haul / top deck (1) ChiTownSail at 10:31am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 15/3966 Curious to know what the best bet is on running (new) wires through the haul. Attached is a picture
hunter keel not uphauling lesleyaf at 10:21am 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/781 Hi , got a few of your hunter 23.5 over the pond in uk . My uphaul sheave has collapsed not letting
While you're sitting at work..... Rocket1 at 9:50am 04.17.13 Destinations 5/2724 ....you can take a peek at the conditions on Bellingham Bay (Bellingham, WA). This camera and weathe
New Fuel System (H27) FourPoints at 8:01am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/922 Just finished installing the new fuel system on my boat, I posted it in 3 parts, there is a lot of i
H25 Compression Post ChiTownSail at 7:54am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/761 I removed the Mast today, and need to run some fresh wires up. What is the BEST way to get behind th
H25 Deck Step ChiTownSail at 7:53am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/611 I would like to remove this and add a fresh piece of wood. I have a very small leak up there that dr
H25 Rudder ChiTownSail at 7:52am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/690 The rudder had some play in it, and I removed the collar today that holds it on and it appears to be
Bottom Sanders Dragon Fly at 7:46am 04.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/953 WHAT IS the best sander for bottom sanding? I have a 28' oday. orbital? variable speed yes? vac c
Automotive Clear on Teak?? (1) Sumner at 6:53am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 11/4190 I've noticed that one product (Honey Teak) and maybe more use a 2 part system on exterior teak. It
Lightning ground Isla-Mae at 4:36am 04.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 17/2341 On the starboard side of the keel on my O'Day 25 is a steel plate with the inscription "Do not paint
Edson pedistal guard feet installation NYSail at 4:31am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1355 Hello all, One of my projects this spring is the complete rebuild of the 26 year old steering...
Re-bedding Deck Hardware with Butyl-tape Dadrider at 3:51am 04.17.13 Catalina 30 5/1766 I was hoping someone out there with experience working with Butyl-tape might be able to offer some a
Where do all the old boats go? Chrisbee at 3:01am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1340 Question, What happens to all the old Fiberglass boats when they are ready for the scrap heap? There
Hunter 295 phrf? rlrmystic at 9:17pm 04.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1336 1995 Hunter Need rating does anyone know PhRF
Replacing the Mast fgg at 9:04pm 04.16.13 Ask All Sailors 12/1828 Hello to all, I am a new member, a new sailor and recently an owner of a used MacGregor M25. I bou
Missing Aft Railing LordMorham at 8:41pm 04.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/665 Looking to find the Aft Railing that surrounds the cockpit on a 77 model oday 25. For some reason or
H25 Rudder... ChiTownSail at 8:27pm 04.16.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/950 The rudder had some play in it, and I removed the collar today that holds it on and it appears to be

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Spinnaker Question jssailem at 2:08pm 07.07.22 :plus: What Mark said. Not more than 2 minutes bow time. End of arm to mid chest. About 1 meter.
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? jssailem at 2:06pm 07.07.22
Fuel tank size on a 1992 Hunter Vison 36 jssailem at 2:00pm 07.07.22 Explore the inside passage. Have fun with your new boat. Sail 90% so you only have to monitor a coup
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? kappykaplan at 1:53pm 07.07.22 Sounds like quite the refurbishment! Well done. Enjoy your time on the water. :beer:
companionway gasket JamesG161 at 1:51pm 07.07.22 You might look at these https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=27_EDGE&c=19&p=54890 or Hunt
Catalina -> True North Banooma at 1:49pm 07.07.22 Sure enough, Stu. As mentioned, Wikipedia is one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalina_Yachts Al
Considering a Purchase, Opinions/Things to Consider? (3) WanderingOnTheWay at 1:43pm 07.07.22 It's been a bit, and I thought it might be interesting to update everyone on what we've been up to.
Isla Holbox, Mexico BOSSailor at 1:36pm 07.07.22 I'm headed there in August as well, would love some suggestions!
Fuel tank size on a 1992 Hunter Vison 36 MPaul at 1:35pm 07.07.22 Thank you both Rick and Jssailem. The previous owner weighed in as well to confirm the 35 us gallon
Spinnaker Question markwbird at 1:27pm 07.07.22 Measure it. No need to be exact. Just do arm lengths.
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? shemandr at 1:10pm 07.07.22 Parachute.
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 1:04pm 07.07.22 Remember he has the 11hp diesel so in slack water 4.8-5.1 kts is about the best he can do. The floo
Shackle at base of retractable main Don S/V ILLusion at 1:01pm 07.07.22 Yanmar oil filter part number 119305- 35170. Do you need us to cross-reference the Fram equivalent?
Doyle H25 Sail Battens Crazy Dave Condon at 12:58pm 07.07.22 You can buy the 5/8 inch batten in long lengths and cut them to size. You can sand or bevel the end
Merit 22 owners dLj at 12:56pm 07.07.22 The only Merit 22 group I know of is located on Yahoo groups, which has announced it will be basicl
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? thinwater at 12:54pm 07.07.22 Safety can also be a factor. What items would you not sell or even give away, if they were in well u
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? jssailem at 12:50pm 07.07.22 10 Boat bucks. what is the life span? 3-5-10 years. Maybe not so bad. What will be the cost to get
Shackle at base of retractable main Davidasailor26 at 12:49pm 07.07.22 Do you mean a furling main? Do you know the mast manufacturer? I know US Spars furling mainsails d
A "green"dilemma. What would you do? DArcy at 12:28pm 07.07.22 LOL! Have you priced a new 910wh Torqeedo battery? That Tohatsu better be platinum plated. https:
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Nodak7 at 12:20pm 07.07.22 Nodak7, I got some parts from SL Spares in Scotland. Question, should there be a seal between the g

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