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Monitoring batteries jwieneck at 7:10am 05.22.13 Big Boats 13/2066 I have a Hunter 376 1998. I decided I need to monitor the house bank now that we are anchoring out.
Ideas for dock guard? (1) caprice at 6:35am 05.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1852 Any ideas to pad this corner of my dock?
Solid or cored dedeck mascadjon at 5:41am 05.22.13 S2 5/1356 Hi, I am a novice sailor trying to get some help. I am in a process of buying a 1982 26' S2, but as
doorhandle Jaap van der Velden at 5:14am 05.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/863 because of a failure of the portside-toilet-doorhandle I tried to remove handle to inspect interior
doorhandle Jaap van der Velden at 5:09am 05.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/837 because of a failure of the portside-toilet-doorhandle I tried to remove handle to inspect interior
1993 23.5 U-bolt Chainplates (4) polaris211 at 3:39am 05.22.13 Smaller Boats 1/829 Hey all - I've attached some pictures of the 'chainplates' on my darlin' Willadine. It appe
Fire! Roger Long at 3:18am 05.22.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/2131 Boat fire on the Newport waterfront at 0545. I think it was a stink pot. I don't usually call them t
Mainsail Battens autocad at 2:18am 05.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/795 Looking to replace the 3 partial battens in my 75 O'day 25's mainsail. The mainsail appears original
To furl or not to furl lbd at 11:30pm 05.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1148 2004 Hunter 33 with Selden furling main. New main required. Currently un battened. Looked at battene
AutoHelm ST3000 failure kevinmccowan at 11:16pm 05.21.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1555 my ST3000 comes on just fine, but as soon as I push the auto button to engage it, it shuts down comp
Running with the wind Sixgun77 at 11:12pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1648 I have one friend who tells me that running with the wind is the best way to go when possible, and a
H380 Propane Locker Brian147 at 10:01pm 05.21.13 Big Boats 0/789 I am worried about losing a propane lid overboard. One of the lockers has a propane tank and the ot
Dutchman Sail Brian147 at 9:52pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1017 My Dutchman mainsail is very difficult to put the cover on. The problem is the sail flakes normally
New to the forum and sailing otg23 at 9:44pm 05.21.13 Day Sailers 2/817 My Grandpa has offered to GIVE me his 1970 something O'day 23 and trailer. It has been parked in hi
In a 26x, whats a good speed to go... Tony E at 9:04pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4996 Hi, I just got my 1998 26x and I put it in the water for the first time last weekend. Me and my son
H34 accessing the Mast Wiring Question PGIJon at 7:32pm 05.21.13 Big Boats 2/826 I am in the middles of rewiring all the wiring in the mast. I am having a problem getting the remai
Bimini Top for H33 sailguy40 at 7:27pm 05.21.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2680 I am looking to get a bimini top for my 1979 Hunter 33. I am basically wanting to get the dimensions
Mast Stepping on a C250 c22sailor at 7:08pm 05.21.13 Smaller Boats 0/1993 I just bought a 1996 Catalina 250 fin keel model. I did quite a bit of research before picking up th
Anchor storage Gary1946 at 6:38pm 05.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/948 Hi, I have a 81 hunter 33 and was wondering where to store the anchor, I have a delta 22 and fortr
First ride of the season, Good and Bad.. DAVA390 at 5:58pm 05.21.13 Ask All Sailors 5/999 So, this afternoon, temps in low 80`s, off work a little early. Called the Admiral, "Let`s go out"!

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Need help to recognize a part jssailem at 3:50pm 04.23.23 The imaged Anchor roller design, as I understand. The fore pins allow the chain and rode to stay ove
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Tally Ho at 3:50pm 04.23.23 Three stories, three similar results. Fortunately all lived through the experience to share the tal
Crew finder dLj at 3:48pm 04.23.23 I am just trying to find options. What site did you use? Options to do what? Day sail? Deliveries?
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jssailem at 3:30pm 04.23.23
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power Davidasailor26 at 3:30pm 04.23.23 There is supposed to be an AC breaker within 10 feet of wire from the shore power inlet. Seaward may
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dLj at 3:07pm 04.23.23 It depends what you are sailing and how you want to sail. On my current boat I'll have two electron
Sunbird Battery Box Davidasailor26 at 3:07pm 04.23.23
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Tally Ho at 2:57pm 04.23.23 I'm paranoid about that sort of thing. My anchor is pinned to the roller with a fastpin, and I als
Crew finder Coboaters at 2:45pm 04.23.23 I am just trying to find options. What site did you use?
Crew finder dLj at 2:42pm 04.23.23 I've been using various web resources for finding crew. Depends what you are looking for: day sailin
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 2:39pm 04.23.23 I kept thinking that if the anchor grabbed the bottom, something crazy was going to happen. I was
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jviss at 2:21pm 04.23.23 I kept thinking that if the anchor grabbed the bottom, something crazy was going to happen. I was
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Tally Ho at 2:17pm 04.23.23 Sailed merrily along until the bottom came up and set the anchor for you. At which point the boat w
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty JamesG161 at 2:10pm 04.23.23 NAM uses certified Weather Stations within 5 kilometers of the point you set, as inputs. Also video
Crew finder Coboaters at 2:09pm 04.23.23 I think this one is good for all, casual day sailing and club racing.
Crew finder dlochner at 2:06pm 04.23.23 I like the option of using an autopilot! Did you hear about this crew finder club? There are seve
Crew finder Coboaters at 1:52pm 04.23.23 I like the option of using an autopilot! Did you hear about this crew finder club?
Crew finder dlochner at 1:47pm 04.23.23 Welcome to SBO. Several options, join a Yacht Club or sailing club. There you will find like minded
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 1:41pm 04.23.23 Luckily, my AP was hold the boat on coarse while I ran (more like crawled) up to the bow and dragge
Found a 2003 C310 BigEasy at 1:40pm 04.23.23 Abby and I entered our first race this year, truth be told this was technically our first actual sa

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