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To furl or not to furl lbd at 11:30pm 05.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1187 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 5/1567 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 9/1672 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 0/804 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 4/1039 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 2/856 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 12/5103 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 2/857 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 3/2720 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 0/2033 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 4/956 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 5/1005 So, this afternoon, temps in low 80`s, off work a little early. Called the Admiral, "Let`s go out"!
Callling all 222 Owners Odie & Tweety at 5:53pm 05.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1509 Bought a 1984 Anniversary Edition O Day 222 last summer. After a lot of TLC, got her looking pretty
Is it in yet? FourPoints at 5:48pm 05.21.13 Ask All Sailors 0/672 YES!!! I made it in the water today. A full month behind my normal schedule, but happy to have compl
Replacing P42 water & holding tanks rlamb at 5:37pm 05.21.13 Big Boats 5/902 My wife and I are looking closely at a couple 42 Passage boats we really like (1990 or 1991). A cou
putting new tale tales on sails martnj32567substitute at 5:18pm 05.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1254 Where do I get new tale tales to put on sails and the black stripe is also coming off can it be reg
Outboard bjmason at 4:55pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 38/4910 I have recently acquired a Venture 25 and wonder what size motor would you all advise I use?
Surge brakes Sailor 3269 at 4:42pm 05.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1543 Well here I go again,with a story and a question mostly story I guess. When I saw Sumner's single ax
Oceanis 41 growing list of issues zoya at 4:28pm 05.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/9312 B41 issues Hello, I have a 2013 Oceanis 41 that was put in service November 2012. Because of the wi
toerail on Oceanis 41? zoya at 4:12pm 05.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1374 Is the toerail on an Oceanis 41 teak or some kind of syntetic wood? not sure when looking at it.

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Buying new flares this year? thinwater at 8:45am 05.21.23 I considered that solution, but the electronic "flares" are really "LOCATE" devices with a range of
Buying new flares this year? (1) jssailem at 8:15am 05.21.23 Not all lasers are the same. The one James referenced is a Laser Flare. Federal Aviation Administra
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump davidjpio at 8:11am 05.21.23 I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump I was thinking this as well. But t
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump (1) davidjpio at 8:09am 05.21.23 Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip? I'm not entirely sure. It's possible it is a terminal str
Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block rgranger at 7:59am 05.21.23 Rivets are easy to replace. Drill out the old ones.. put some bedding down behind the latch ( lik
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump RitSim at 7:52am 05.21.23 Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip?
What used to be here? Vent in head. FastOlson at 7:51am 05.21.23 Someone added some ventilation. The former owner, if he can be found among the living, will know the
Buying new flares this year? Blitz at 7:46am 05.21.23 One of the key things with using the the 12 gauge flares is to shoot the first two within a minute o
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench JBP-PA at 7:43am 05.21.23 So, are you thinking of leaving it outside, or perhaps in a garage? Cedar? Building the top cabin
Santana 21 design info needed rgranger at 7:37am 05.21.23 Who manufactured your mast?
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump rgranger at 7:20am 05.21.23 I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench Crusty Ol Salt at 7:17am 05.21.23 Shoot I don't have the time to start either at this point. But, you are correct, it is best to do it
What used to be here? Vent in head. JBP-PA at 7:16am 05.21.23 The vent on top sure looks like a chimney for a heater. I suppose it could be some sort of mushroom
Buying new flares this year? JamesG161 at 6:42am 05.21.23 I'm rather liking the green laser idea Add that to your safety list @dLj $260 but... Who knows wh
Buying new flares this year? smokey73 at 6:29am 05.21.23 Great points @dLj These discussions let us refine our thnking. I have a ditch bag, but my spare f
Buying new flares this year? dLj at 6:19am 05.21.23 Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard bo
Holding tanks q's Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:18am 05.21.23 Filling the tank will try to pull the edges of a weld apart...which is why a successful heat weld re
Buying new flares this year? JamesG161 at 6:18am 05.21.23 12 gauge flares are really almost a joke. True if you watch Captain Ron Captain Ron or afraid o
2008 B43 Traveller Issue Dave9854 at 6:12am 05.21.23 Thank you all for the insight.
Buying new flares this year? smokey73 at 5:38am 05.21.23 Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard box

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