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boom vang attachment to mast Ben Albritton at 6:01pm 05.05.13 Catalina 30 5/6617 Does the rigid boom vang require drilling the mast? If so how about using the track to attach a non-
How to make a fast Hunter slow hi1cotton at 5:59pm 05.05.13 Racing 1/16495 The first race of the season we got a bullet. Then last week here in Denver we get a huge snowstorm,
37 cutter winglets alallen1 at 5:51pm 05.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 0/795 I guess the thought behind the flexible winglets on my 37 was to improve the flow but why wasn't the
Hunter 18 owners? Muffin12 at 5:49pm 05.05.13 Smaller Boats 1/839 Any Hunter 18 owners?
bow pulpit removal topside at 5:39pm 05.05.13 Catalina 30 2/1319 What is the best way to remove the pulpit without droping the roller furlong? She's a1988 30 catalin
Battery charging questions DAVA390 at 5:33pm 05.05.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1199 Bill Roosa, MS, et al.... Boat I brought home today came with a battery the PO said was "a couple o
Gunnel calking Fire Escape at 5:26pm 05.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/609 I have a Hunter 29.5 that had some old calking that I removed on the stern section of the gunnel. Wh
Cabin Windows Big Fish at 4:44pm 05.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/956 I own a 1978 Hunter 27 and the cabin windows need to be replaced, they are badly scratched. I've rem
In the Honolulu paper this morning, rgranger at 4:27pm 05.05.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1480 The Coast Guard is searching for four sailors who stopped communicating while sailing from Hawaii to
Gulfstrean Sailing for Novices capta at 3:56pm 05.05.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1486 Over and over again I see posts from those new to sailing (and some not so new) asking about crossin
keel bolt torque mydoor165 at 3:55pm 05.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2397 H34 1984 Hunter. Backing plate is corroded and needs to be replaced. Need the torque for aft keel bo
9,2a fuel tank replacement Swampyankee at 3:47pm 05.05.13 S2 12/3670 Prepping the boat for the season and discovered fuel dripping from the bottom of my fuel tank. Aww c
Cabin cushion covers (1) Hydro Therapy at 2:08pm 05.05.13 Day Sailers 3/1104 I just wanted to share what I had found. I've been wanting to cover my cabin seating cushions. The o
brokers in mystic area noanker at 1:33pm 05.05.13 Bigger Boats 0/657 does anybody know of a good broker in the mystic ct area ? I will be putting my O'day 31 on the mar
Broaching a C22 MacGreg at 12:28pm 05.05.13 Catalina 22 5/3248 I was out yesterday during a wind direction change. It went from ne to nw to n and then back to ne a
Renovation front bedroom O'Day 37 CC (5) R�gis at 11:58am 05.05.13 Bigger Boats 3/1390 Last fall I renovated my rear bedroom, and I just finished my front bedroom. Here are some pictures.
SunForce 600 vs AirBreeze? Al - s/v Persephone at 11:24am 05.05.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1302 I've been considering buying an AirBreeze for my 300ah battery set-up, due to its apparently good re
New questions after parking at a slip (1) Nrmlspeed at 8:24am 05.05.13 Catalina 22 7/1174 I have rented a slip locally at Lake Pleasant in NW Phoenix, Az. What a difference. I can park the
Garboard Drains (2) toddco at 7:45am 05.05.13 Trailer Sailors 4/2509 Hello All, I am considering replumbing the transom drain in my 1976 Oday 20. The previous owner gutt
fixed keel martnj32567substitute at 7:43am 05.05.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1049 I have an oday 23 it has a fixed keel an a thru hull mast the boat set under a tree 13 years im just

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Hunter 240 mast replacement rgranger at 5:04pm 05.07.23 Z-spar
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? (1) rgranger at 5:03pm 05.07.23 The original rigging on a v22 did not use a traditional traveler ope and the boom rotated to reef t
1980 Catalina 38 water heater location? SycloneDriver at 4:46pm 05.07.23
Custom screen hatch board DArcy at 4:45pm 05.07.23 That looks nice. How did you attach the screen to the frame, did you cut a groove and use a spline o
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff DArcy at 4:43pm 05.07.23 Whenever I cannot find something I have been looking for and finally find it (or buy a new one) I pu
Swing keel delrin rod stuffing box Marty_B at 4:41pm 05.07.23 Hello, This is my first post on this forum and I know that it is an old post. I have an Irwin 28 wi
No power at electrical panel on B331 Tally Ho at 4:35pm 05.07.23 Any thoughts welcome. when trying to turn on my engine this weekend there was no power from ignitio
Install galley faucet on 11/16" water lines Tally Ho at 4:32pm 05.07.23
1980 Catalina 38 water heater location? Tally Ho at 4:27pm 05.07.23
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff Tally Ho at 4:26pm 05.07.23 So, now I own three mini grease guns, and one big one. I don't know where the big one and one of t
No power at electrical panel on B331 Don S/V ILLusion at 4:23pm 05.07.23
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? Tally Ho at 4:22pm 05.07.23 I was unaware of the check ball assembly on the primary fuel filter, but I do see the slotted screw
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? (1) CowboyWay at 4:16pm 05.07.23
Install galley faucet on 11/16" water lines skunther at 3:47pm 05.07.23 Does anyone recognize the existing fittings pictured?
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch skunther at 3:33pm 05.07.23 I HIGHLY recommend the Whale IC for this application Here is why A regular sump box used cheap impe
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? jssailem at 3:29pm 05.07.23 Your thinking is sensible. "Know thy enemy", is one of the first requirements in preparing for bat
Life's Most Infuriating Moments jssailem at 3:11pm 05.07.23 Ralph... You know I am :poke:. My post https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/lifes-most-infuria
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? (1) DayDreamer41 at 3:03pm 05.07.23 There appears to be (2) shackles on the boom at the mast I am guessing that the larger one is for th
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch Johann at 2:59pm 05.07.23 Has anyone set up a shower drain pump with an automatic switch? I'm looking into installing a Whale
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch dlochner at 2:06pm 05.07.23 We have and Attwood sump box with a standard bilge pump and an electronic sensor. After replacing th

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