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2000 Hunter 320 Windlas Switch stewy at 5:44pm 05.31.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1074 I'm looking at buying a specific 2000 Hunter 320. It seems like an amazing boat. Haven't seen it yet
lightning protection LordMorham at 5:41pm 05.31.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1212 what is the best defense agianst lightning while out on the water? Thanks. :)
Boom Attachment to Mast JRoser at 4:11pm 05.31.13 Catalina 30 17/7421 I have a 1980 Catalina 30 and I'm also a novice. I need to raise the boom a few inches to take pres
Do you empty the fuel line on your outboard foursail22701 at 1:47pm 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 22/16245 In another thread, several posters mentioned disconnecting the fuel line from your outboard and empt
Through haul transducer frankwilliam at 12:00pm 05.31.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1231 Thru-hull transducer I will install the hummingbird 598 hd si fishfinder on my h240. What is the be
Whale Flipper Pump Rebuild grinder at 11:44am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 2/2007 When replacing the rubber parts on a Whale Flipper sink pump faucet what is the best lube to use on
old SR Mariner knotmeter: refurbish or replace? JonnyQuest at 10:16am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 11/11409 I'm looking for recommendations for where to best spend money on my knotmeter, as I have no idea abo
Apalachicola Fl. info sailaway78 at 8:49am 05.31.13 Destinations 1/3200 We were in Carrabelle, Fl, couple days ago. Wanted to go to Apalachicola via the ICW, and ended up
New to the forum 1973 (1) Johnny Sailboat at 8:26am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 10/1962 I am essentially new to sailing the admiral and i purchased a 1973 22 last year locally after sailin
Which is best VMG... weinie at 8:03am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2824 Sailing close hauled, wind speed is increasing. Say you have only about 15 or 20 minutes to the mar
Mold on rub rail harv at 8:00am 05.31.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/5195 Is there a solution to taking off the black mold accumulating on the vinyl rub rail. Fiberglas clean
New Turnbuckles Andeleen at 7:55am 05.31.13 Catalina 22 5/1912 Greetings all! Andeleen is a 1974 swing-keel C22. I am starting to replace the old-stye closed sh
Hopefully a little help please? WCW87 at 7:47am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 4/1982 I haven't been sailing in about 10 years but I'm dieing to get back on the water. I don't have a lot
Best time to bareboat charter BVI? caprice at 7:17am 05.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2310 Are the months of October/November good for sailing the BVI? When is the best time of year to visit/
Midnight Sun racing Blaise at 7:03am 05.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/814 Just wanted to let you guys know that Midnight Sun finished first overall and first to fininsh in th
Do you use the in counter trash compartment for trash? zigracer at 6:49am 05.31.13 Big Boats 9/2040 On my H260, there was no in-counter trash option, so I had a small can near the companionway steps.
Installing an additional rope clucht - how to Phyxius at 6:10am 05.31.13 Bavaria 2/4531 I have a 2001 Bav 34. As you know, there is no access to below for through bolting additional rop
Can I change my Long Shaft to Extra Long? RonRock at 6:10am 05.31.13 Ask All Sailors 15/2679 That just sounds funny. But I have a Yamaha 9.9 Long Shaft, at least I think it is a LS. How to te
Finally brok the inlet (1) Hydro Therapy at 5:54am 05.31.13 Day Sailers 0/751 Finally broke the inlet Went out yesterday for a peaceful solo sail. I decided to sneak out the inl
Battery placement in c-22 Rschoolm at 5:25am 05.31.13 Catalina 22 9/5560 I am about to epoxy a new board to the bilge in my 22 to mount my battery hold down and had a though

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Yamaha 33 MAINSHEET traveler sailmandan at 12:29pm 05.01.23
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 Richard19068 at 12:29pm 05.01.23 @Richard19068 and @shank that article by MaineSail brings three issues to light. The lack of prope
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Terry Cox at 12:18pm 05.01.23 one way or another I should be sailing in June Hmm. One way he will get your engine running, unsur
1990 Catalina 28 tall rig reefing line length? jssailem at 12:16pm 05.01.23 Sure.... Can you tell us the type of reefing you are using. The distance from the reefing cringle
Fortress anchor jssailem at 12:08pm 05.01.23 There were test results published about anchors that hold in the Chesapeake bottom. As I recall the
Yamaha 33 MAINSHEET traveler jssailem at 12:00pm 05.01.23 Check Fisheries in Seattle to see if they have something that can fit your track. That is where I fo
Will a Raritan fit? Hunter 31 jssailem at 11:58am 05.01.23 I kinda just assumed we would ignore its existence, but that was definitely wrong. :facepalm: Ther
Replacing Sheaves on a Catalina 27 jssailem at 11:50am 05.01.23 Is dropping the mast and replacing the sheaves a difficult job? Yes and No. First time experience
Alternative to bimini (2) jssailem at 11:46am 05.01.23 <p>
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Dalliance at 11:24am 05.01.23 I have a pretty basic first aid kit on the boat. To date, have never opened it for any more than a b
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Timm R Oday25 at 11:12am 05.01.23 How is my hand ? There is either tingling or numbness in my thumb . Somewhat limited range of motion
Alternative to bimini (1) Morgan donor at 10:49am 05.01.23 Maybe, add a solar panel to charge your devices. Seriously, Just buy a bimini for $500.
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 jssailem at 10:27am 05.01.23 @Richard19068 and @shank that article by MaineSail brings three issues to light. The lack of proper
New Rug MattieJo at 10:27am 05.01.23 It looks great! I didn't something similar, the non skid on the reverse side was rubber like. It c
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 10:18am 05.01.23 I hope the past beautiful weather has brought enjoyment and outdoor boating to all, replacing the we
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? jviss at 10:17am 05.01.23 What I didn't know about were "ZipStiches " . We have them several first aid bags that travel with
Sailing Movies? buddybear at 10:15am 05.01.23 You can find lots of movies, audiobooks, and ebooks from your public library. Especially ones you w
DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings Avi at 10:10am 05.01.23 Thank you all for the reply, I always learn something and get educated from all the feed backs
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? dLj at 10:07am 05.01.23 @Timm R Oday25 so my first question to you is how is your hand now? That sounds very bad. The second
Alternative to bimini Kingjim91 at 10:01am 05.01.23

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