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Lake Barkley tgrass462 at 9:57pm 01.05.13 Smaller Boats 3/3726 We just returned from a trip to Kentucky - looking at lake front property. Initially we confined ou
Lehr Propane Outboards Jon Bastien at 8:49pm 01.05.13 Ask All Sailors 12/7526 Hello all, After much contemplation, I bit the bullet and bought a Lehr 2.5 HP propane-fueled out
built in exhaust tank on 1984 31ft Hunter leaks OceanDriver at 8:32pm 01.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1500 I have a 1984 Hunter 31 and all season my bilge would fill up with black/raw water. I finally found
272 or 280 stern starboard railing needed jsmo66 at 8:23pm 01.05.13 Bigger Boats 1/1058 Hi All- if anyone knows where I can get a stern starboard railing for a 272 (maybe 280) - please do
Liveaboard? Stu Ducklow at 6:28pm 01.05.13 C&C 2/2631 As a newbie sailor, I've just bought an ancient C'C 25 which marine surveyor assures me is solid and
trailer flat and broken springs today! doehunter at 6:06pm 01.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 38/4573 On a very busy freeway, everyone moving too fast, construction zone, and no shoulder. A guy pulls
Considering a Hunter 426AC 2003 PDReynolds at 4:54pm 01.05.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1130 Hi Everyone, Before I make a purchase I would like to poll the owner community and look for your
New member w/ O Day 27 RubyJean at 3:59pm 01.05.13 Pacific North West Cruisers 5/50329 Hi all PNW sailors.. Just bought a O Day 27 in fantastic shape, have sailed my Haida 26 from Canada
On a Roll Roger Long at 3:24pm 01.05.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/2545 I woke to early and stuck my head out the companionway into total blackness and a raw, damp wind. T
Water in bilge acox271929 at 2:40pm 01.05.13 Catalina 30 11/5850 My Catalina 30 accumulates about 2 gallons of water every 3-4 days. Water is perfectly clear. None c
No wonder my battery wont charge (1) drumbeater at 2:19pm 01.05.13 Ask All Sailors 21/4879 I think it may have been the original rectifier. Don't know what blew the wire in two. I may have ho
Bottom paint bjneeley at 2:05pm 01.05.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2575 I just bought a Pearson 26 and plan to paint the bottom and hull. How much paing should this take.
bottom and hull paint bjneeley at 1:45pm 01.05.13 Pearson 3/2252 I just bought a Pearson 26 that needs a bottom job. How much paint should it take to paint the botto
ICW info sailmaster39 at 12:47pm 01.05.13 Big Boats 9/3009 Looking for ICW cruising advice.I`m moving a H356 from Jacksonville,Fl to Crisfield,Md.The boat is n
Cockpit and Cabin Sound System chefjekyll at 10:00am 01.05.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/3034 We just bought a '99 Catalina 320 and are interested in upgrading the sound system. Currently there
Racing at the 2013 Havasu Convention (1) CaptDon01 at 9:57am 01.05.13 Ask All Sailors 0/693 For those attending, or thinking or attending, here is some information on the opportunities for rac
off load boat from trailer and rolling on side for bottom re sdugwyler at 9:47am 01.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1424 Have a swing keel 22 macgregor. Need to work on bottom blisters and keep work. Can I roll boat on si
Length of Boom Capt Strapfoots at 9:17am 01.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/744 Hey does anyone have the length of the boom for a Mac 25. I want to get a new Sail cover and need d
were to place a heater in a B 40 ocean Jolo at 9:01am 01.05.13 Bavaria 3/8842 Hi, We bought a Bavaria 40 Ocean last summer (2012). We will install a diesel heater in the boat, w
Winch overhall Chris Bogle at 8:41am 01.05.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1757 Thinking about winter projects on my boat. Anyone ever pulled them apart and cleaned them up? Mine l

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2 blade max vs 3 blade fixed for control jon hansen at 10:29am 06.14.22 i vote two bladed. three bladed solid props are for power boats only. :) just my $0.02 :laugh:
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:16am 06.14.22 37 year old boat that has never run aground? Somehow I doubt that. I don't think a grounding has cau
Where Is Your Battery Charger? captcoho at 10:12am 06.14.22 Well the aft bulkhead of the lazzarette is where the charger lives now. The cables should be here s
Hiring a skipper SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:08am 06.14.22 I hired a captain 2 years ago to move my boat from Long Island to Tampa Bay. Should have taken 2 wee
Where Is Your Battery Charger? captcoho at 10:07am 06.14.22 Hi Mike, the original on my 93 C30 was mounted in the compartment under the aft starboard seat. I'
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft Don S/V ILLusion at 9:53am 06.14.22 not an uncommon occurrence on an old boat. Hard to know without opening up some of the cracks to det
Spinnaker use "cruising style" DArcy at 9:52am 06.14.22 The bag says it's a 0.75 oz. so what kind of wind range should I consider hoisting this in? 3/4 oz
Traveler line diameter and type on 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331 AaronD at 9:35am 06.14.22 @thinwater makes a compelling case for dynamic traveler line: Dynamic Travelers E.g. thin climbing r
Grounding two isolated battery banks cagreen75 at 9:32am 06.14.22 Alternator will be getting sense voltage from AGM so that if LFP cuts out the alter will still be
Cockpit table material Ralph Johnstone at 9:12am 06.14.22 The table is made out of Corian. I stand corrected. Difficult to be correct without being there.
Hiring a skipper jssailem at 8:58am 06.14.22 On a trip like you are considering, you need to think about the "perceived need" go out in condition
Cockpit table material Daze at 8:49am 06.14.22 The table is made out of Corian. Here is a link to the table on the Hunter Sailboat Owners store H
Stress Cracking Along The Hull Just Below The Waterline and The Rudder Shaft jssailem at 8:42am 06.14.22 looking at... a 1985 Beneteau First 375 37 years old... There are bound to be some age lines. They
Vintage Yachts Leopotter at 8:14am 06.14.22 I will check that out thank you.
Vintage Yachts dlochner at 8:06am 06.14.22 Wood boat? Wooden Boat magazine has a forum.
Scary thought for all solo sailors! jssailem at 8:03am 06.14.22 It can happen so quick.. One minute your enjoying your boat:biggrin:, the next the boat is off on it
H34 Jib Halyard cleat jk kudera at 7:50am 06.14.22 In addition to the DO NOT TOUCH, just zip tie the lever on the clutch to the jib haylard so it can't
New jib sail ? h2o_snow at 7:35am 06.14.22 The H260 is a fractional B&R rig. Mainsail driven. Its not designed to handle a big foresail/genoa
2 blade max vs 3 blade fixed for control Sandy Stone at 7:17am 06.14.22 Completely agree with Hollyberry - I have a 2-blade Maxprop on my boat and that thing has more powe
Scary thought for all solo sailors! rgranger at 6:38am 06.14.22 There is a lot you can (re)learn from that story.:thumbup:

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