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Java - finally home Jim Seamans at 4:41pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1171 Greeting All, Well after a 3200nm trip down east coast and to the Bahamas and back, we are tired.
FREE 1975 Hunter 25 (3) Stilettobob at 4:38pm 04.28.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/2072 Here's the deal. This boat is owned by a family member. They just want it off the property. The boa
H336 forestay adjustment - mast rake -B&R curtdo at 4:12pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/2072 I recently measured the prebend and rake in my 336 mast. Per some other posts on this board, I thin
Might be moving up DAVA390 at 3:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2253 After 3 yrs in outr first boat (P18), we might be moving up. I`ve had my eye on2 p23`s in our marina
lazy macerator iwillmott at 2:31pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 9/1802 Has anyone with a 40.5 had problems with the macerator priming? I have replaced mine but even the ne
Come join us in Sweden on the Midnightsun Race and flotilla saltwaterlakey at 2:01pm 04.28.13 Destinations 0/1124 Ever sailed the midnight sun? The Midnight Sun Race will take place this July in Sweden. Sail in eit
Water Line Connector for Hot Water Heater (2) SwanAround at 1:59pm 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1260 The cold water input connector for the hot water heater seems to have failed. It is no longer gripp
I'm allergic to my cabin cushions Cat25Kate at 1:53pm 04.28.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2567 Hello All, I just bought a 1978 Catalina 25, swing keel. The cushions are temporarily housed in t
Seat Cushion ? Hydro Therapy at 1:47pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 23/5422 I took my dog out sailing in my 22 yesterday. She had a good time but the seating area was like an i
Yanmar YSB12 pushrod question. Horatio at 1:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1371 ? Avast mates! I am shouting out for some advice re. my Yanmar YSB12. I blew the head gasket and am
CNG Questions BluePelican at 12:43pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 24/5064 There are several threads discussing CNG filling adapters and the incompatibility between the tradit
Do you stop the prop when your sailing. Pilotocopilot at 11:17am 04.28.13 The Cherubini Hunters 25/3683 I noticed on a recent thread someone was asking whether to rebuild or replace the tranny that had f
Widgeon rigging Felicita at 11:10am 04.28.13 Day Sailers 2/3288 Anybody have a rigging manual or a photo of how to rig the mainsail of a Widgeon? Thanks!
I love your bottom dennisv at 8:35am 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1682 OK. So I have a new to me ODAY 28. Love it. The previous owner left a lot of records, but no menti
Porthole curtains McZube at 8:26am 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1610 Hi all, We have a 1984 Hunter 31, and we just got her last spring. I'm trying to find ideas to make
H40.5 Holding tank removal - HELP!! davidpackwood at 7:21am 04.28.13 Big Boats 11/1511 I know I have seen this post/article somewhere, but now when I need it I cannot find it! I have tr
a big "Cat Boat" step down. Mike again. mdsdurango at 6:21am 04.28.13 Trailer Sailors 6/8934 Yes, It's Mike - again. This time asking for general impressions on the Com-Pac Cats. Beautiful boa
Playing Carnegie Hall Roger Long at 5:55am 04.28.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/1918
Sandy to New Paint (6) rajhnsn at 5:05am 04.28.13 Bigger Boats 13/1546 Graceful-lee has the finish coat of paint on. Boot stripe, rub rail, name/registration numbers, bott
Replacing jib halyard cymeyer at 5:04am 04.28.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/2249 Need to replace the jib halyard. What is the best way to estimate length needed without taking d

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Replacing Cabin Floor Tips dlochner at 3:20pm 04.24.23 There are 2 fundamental ways of building a boats interior, stick built and pan built. The interiors
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Tally Ho at 3:18pm 04.24.23
Shroud Protector Installation dlochner at 3:04pm 04.24.23 Shrouds do not need covering and should not be covered. Covered shrouds are prone to crevice corrosi
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? BarryL at 2:45pm 04.24.23 Hi Dave, I understand your scenario. IMHO one of the crew should be the watch captain or navigato
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? dlochner at 2:35pm 04.24.23 - ReLion LiFePO4 100ah batteries x 4 - Balmar MC-624 regulator - Balmar SG-200 Battery monitor with
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 2:31pm 04.24.23 Hello, One comment: While the Autopilot (AP) does relieve you from steering duty it does NOT relie
Hunter 295 1996 model sailaketch at 2:24pm 04.24.23 no the part is available but i need to know what it looks like because there are hundreds of toggles
What to do above the water line??? Barnacle Bill at 2:12pm 04.24.23 It seems to me there is some confusion here. The hull, for practical purposes, has two portions. T
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? rgranger at 2:03pm 04.24.23 docking like a boss I've seen this one before... makes me laugh every time.:beer:
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips ggrizzard at 2:03pm 04.24.23 Pull up the grate. Sweep floor debris into grate well. Vacuum the well. Smile, you've got a clean
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? rgranger at 2:02pm 04.24.23 Hello, One comment: While the Autopilot (AP) does relieve you from steering duty it does NOT relie
Hunter 295 1996 model rgranger at 1:56pm 04.24.23 :facepalm: I learned a new word. Imma guessing it is sold as a set and you will have to drill ou
Lewmar window gaskets rgranger at 1:53pm 04.24.23 You might try warming it (agressively) with a hair dryer. Once it is soft, you may be able to pry i
What to do above the water line??? Siamese at 1:42pm 04.24.23 What?
Water in rudder? east coaster at 1:35pm 04.24.23 If you can get your hands on a vacuum pump, it will help a lot in water removal. It's what the pros
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? thinwater at 1:29pm 04.24.23 I have mine programmed to dock my boat. docking like a boss
Keel material mhbelser at 1:08pm 04.24.23 Thank you!
Hunter 295 1996 model sailaketch at 12:51pm 04.24.23 and the part that attaches both parts of the goose neck is called the toggle thats what im looking
Shroud Protector Installation Project_Mayhem at 11:59am 04.24.23 I had a similar issue after trying to replace my shrouds. As an architect, I'm used to solving pro
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Daveinet at 11:58am 04.24.23 I have mine programmed to dock my boat. Tesla? But serisously, there are some conditions where the

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