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Would you run? keester03 at 2:14pm 04.17.13 C&C 8/2988 What would be the potential structural damage to a 33MKII if it had water standing 6 inches above th
What size zinc for S2 9.2 A ? JIvories at 1:41pm 04.17.13 S2 5/1989 Anyone happen to know the size of the zinc anode on a 9.2A ? I don't have a real manual for the boa
Weight of a 1987 Catalina 22 Stormwatch at 12:57pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 5/3998 does anyone know the weight of my 1987 catalina 22 ? not the displacement not boat and trailer not
Sails needed for 1983 Catalina 22 Hobart08 at 12:42pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 3/882 Hi All, I just moved my boat down to NYC and found out that among other things, my head and main s
Wanted: source for used sails jerseygirl at 11:44am 04.17.13 Day Sailers 9/1708 My O'day 222 sails are as soft as a bed sheet, but I don't want to spend too much money on brand ne
What a Difference an Inverter Makes Roger Long at 11:38am 04.17.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 12/4549 Since I don't have refrigeration and my electrical loads are modest, the largest draw on my boat see
Mast Wiring through haul / top deck (1) ChiTownSail at 10:31am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 15/4227 Curious to know what the best bet is on running (new) wires through the haul. Attached is a picture
hunter keel not uphauling lesleyaf at 10:21am 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/851 Hi , got a few of your hunter 23.5 over the pond in uk . My uphaul sheave has collapsed not letting
While you're sitting at work..... Rocket1 at 9:50am 04.17.13 Destinations 5/3006 ....you can take a peek at the conditions on Bellingham Bay (Bellingham, WA). This camera and weathe
New Fuel System (H27) FourPoints at 8:01am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/967 Just finished installing the new fuel system on my boat, I posted it in 3 parts, there is a lot of i
H25 Compression Post ChiTownSail at 7:54am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/801 I removed the Mast today, and need to run some fresh wires up. What is the BEST way to get behind th
H25 Deck Step ChiTownSail at 7:53am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/643 I would like to remove this and add a fresh piece of wood. I have a very small leak up there that dr
H25 Rudder ChiTownSail at 7:52am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/732 The rudder had some play in it, and I removed the collar today that holds it on and it appears to be
Bottom Sanders Dragon Fly at 7:46am 04.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1050 WHAT IS the best sander for bottom sanding? I have a 28' oday. orbital? variable speed yes? vac c
Automotive Clear on Teak?? (1) Sumner at 6:53am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 11/5028 I've noticed that one product (Honey Teak) and maybe more use a 2 part system on exterior teak. It
Lightning ground Isla-Mae at 4:36am 04.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 17/2911 On the starboard side of the keel on my O'Day 25 is a steel plate with the inscription "Do not paint
Edson pedistal guard feet installation NYSail at 4:31am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1418 Hello all, One of my projects this spring is the complete rebuild of the 26 year old steering...
Re-bedding Deck Hardware with Butyl-tape Dadrider at 3:51am 04.17.13 Catalina 30 5/1997 I was hoping someone out there with experience working with Butyl-tape might be able to offer some a
Where do all the old boats go? Chrisbee at 3:01am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1415 Question, What happens to all the old Fiberglass boats when they are ready for the scrap heap? There
Hunter 295 phrf? rlrmystic at 9:17pm 04.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1569 1995 Hunter Need rating does anyone know PhRF

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Replacing Cabin Floor Tips bonkle at 3:31am 04.27.23
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips rgranger at 3:29am 04.27.23 His dashboard tile says it is a Hunter 31
Keel material rgranger at 3:26am 04.27.23
1993 Catalina 18" Battery? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:50am 04.27.23 Capri was purchased by Catalina yachts years ago. The Capri 18 later called the Catalina 18 was desi
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips Crazy Dave Condon at 2:37am 04.27.23 Was this boat built by a manufacturer and if so, can you provide manufacturer, model and year of boa
Where are the sea cocks on my 1991 Hunter 28? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:28am 04.27.23 If the manufacturer, PSS Dripless Shaft Seal is still in business, may I suggest you call them for a
Hunter 295 1996 model Crazy Dave Condon at 2:20am 04.27.23
Keel material Crazy Dave Condon at 1:52am 04.27.23 The 25.5 keel is cast iron made by Mars Metals out of Canada. Former Hunter dealer I still own my b
trailer info, Hunter 23.5, 1994 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:43am 04.27.23 @patbratton the 240 was introduced in October, 1997 for model year 1998. I am not sure if you had
How long can a diesel sit idle? cagreen75 at 11:25pm 04.26.23 Two things can happen. The batteries can go dead and the diesel tank can get moisture in it. You sho
Problems with early 310s Clydo at 10:39pm 04.26.23 Clyde ...... I have a 310 2003 also. The pad your using, what is it made of. Like top of shoe box
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Hayden Watson at 10:28pm 04.26.23 I have an AP and it is interfaced with the chart plotter and the wind instruments so it can steer a
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Hayden Watson at 10:21pm 04.26.23 ...Here is a video that happened a couple of years ago here in the PacificNW. It shows what happens
rebedding fiberglass arch fittings Ralph Johnstone at 9:17pm 04.26.23 I would (if I had them) unscrew one (possibly) sacrificial machine screw and see what comes out. Ca
Advice for a Solo Sailor? capta at 9:02pm 04.26.23 You did a circumnavigation? Solo? Only some of it was solo, if you don't count a 6 year old girl
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Alan Gomes at 8:52pm 04.26.23 In general I think you are correct. But I would also say that not all auto pilots are created equal.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Kings Gambit at 8:43pm 04.26.23 In my experience, with the AP I have, it does not sail the boat better than my first mate or I on a
Slippery floorboards Trent Tidmore at 8:25pm 04.26.23 Carpet (I like rubber backed runners). IMO varnished floors on a boat are simply stupid, and I have
De-winterization xavpil at 8:14pm 04.26.23
De-winterization Don S/V ILLusion at 7:59pm 04.26.23 Great info. I am wondering now about the engine. I guess reconnect batteries, give it a go and let

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