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MMSI distress calls Captn TJ at 9:51am 02.26.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1306 In the Florida Keys this month I heard at least 2 Pan Pan announcements from USCG that were distres
1984 34' Hunter Broken Mast captaincoconut at 8:57am 02.26.13 Ask All Sailors 21/10269 OK, so I got myself in way deep here, I couldn't resist buying a Sandy survivor with a broken mast.
Onboard AC Power Main Breaker (2) Styx at 7:22am 02.26.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2749 I have a triple pole main circuit breaker for my S2. It is an Airpax Part No: UPG666-4094-1. I know
Down the River (2) Roger Long at 6:44am 02.26.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 8/3772 If this were a novel, the first day on the river could not have been a better set scene. The run up
help with date of my o'day sprite (1) marthaj at 6:17am 02.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2334 Hello, Could anyone help me with the year my Sprite was built. Here is her hull number: 20390 and
ST-Lawrence rigalio at 5:17am 02.26.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1229 I did buy a sail boat in Bath near Kingston ont. I want to sail it down to Montreal, I wonder If ann
bilge pump stevieb at 5:16am 02.26.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1572 I have a manual bilge pump on my 24 foot sloop. I would like to install an electric automatic bilge
Chicago Area Sail Loft CABixler at 4:29am 02.26.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1688 Well I hope spring comes soon to Chicago after a mild winter. May get snow storm today but still not
alternator regulator Mark Maulden at 9:37pm 02.25.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1601 Looking at upsizing my little 35a alternator. Probably to an 80a as I won't change the existing sin
Oday 322 in light air? Bluemoon27 at 7:12pm 02.25.13 Bigger Boats 3/1257 I'm thinking about at buying an Oday 322, but I often find myself cruising in light air 5-10 kts, or
Oday 322 history Bluemoon27 at 7:08pm 02.25.13 Bigger Boats 19/4046 I'm looking at a 1990 model 322, but why did Oday only make the 322 for 3 years? Were there problem
The Bob Barker didn't do well.. Chris Patterson at 6:37pm 02.25.13 Sails Call Lounge 14/9465 http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/51124/dramatic+collision+in+southern+ocean+leaves+anti-whaling+b
Bottom paint on the hill. How soon/late before I splash? Chris Patterson at 6:29pm 02.25.13 Ask All Sailors 11/3402 I've gotta end this debate once and for all. I'm getting too many conflicting theories on how soon,
Leak In Anchor Locker? MikeR4740 at 6:17pm 02.25.13 Big Boats 6/2503 I am looking at buying an H340 but I have a concern about water on the floor of the v-berth. I think
Do I need a barrier coat? McZube at 6:02pm 02.25.13 Ask All Sailors 8/7474 Hauling the boat next month to redo the bottom and a few other things. We will be taking it down to
Lewmar ports Old Sailor 2 at 5:42pm 02.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1243 I have a '92 Passage with LEWMAR ports in the main stateroom and the windows are crazed. I think it
Windlass selection for 340 Windsong II at 4:58pm 02.25.13 Big Boats 7/2874 Thinking of an electric windlass and was looking for a recommendation on a 1997 Hunter 340.
H27 water tank removal fnuttersny at 4:47pm 02.25.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1015 Hi gang, thinking of removing the forward water tank by cutting the remainder out to allow for a lar
steering kailua at 4:06pm 02.25.13 Catalina 30 11/2372 my 30 ft 1977 catalina pulls to the starboard when i let go of the wheel? I just bought the boat . J
Furl Identification (2) Styx at 3:47pm 02.25.13 S2 15/1541 I have a new to me 1975 S2 8.0c. Can anyone identify the maker? Is it possible to still get foil sec

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Oh no, not that sticky! Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 12.11.22 I knew I found the right tape when a reviewer claimed it ripped off the finish of his table :biggri
Connecting dyneema core halyard to shackle jssailem at 10:18am 12.11.22 :plus: on @Joe 's recommendations.
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort Justin_NSA at 10:10am 12.11.22 You're a big guy. You make that V17 look even smaller that it actually is. I can't imagine 2 of you
Boat Smells! Hollyberry at 9:59am 12.11.22 Seems all boats have a distinctive smell, some worse than others, ill maintained ones worst of all (
Tell-tail windows in genoa Hollyberry at 9:49am 12.11.22 If the sun is hard on the windward sail surface it can be very difficult to see the leeward side.. I
Just had to show these off stickinthemud57 at 9:44am 12.11.22 Just placed an order for the LiteSkins with the "Big Jib." What kind of sailing difference have you
Tell-tail windows in genoa Joe at 9:29am 12.11.22 I am buying a new main and genoa this winter and am thinnking about adding one or two tell-tail win
On Hunter 36, where have you installed your solar charge controller? Patrikh at 9:13am 12.11.22 I have my placed in the port cockpit locket close to the batteries as recomended by a professional b
Connecting dyneema core halyard to shackle Joe at 9:08am 12.11.22 This is what I've been using. The Halyard Hitch I used to build a "luggage tag" eyesplice (long l
Side view line drawing of 386 Patrikh at 9:07am 12.11.22 https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/uploads/386Brochure.pdf
Tell-tail windows in genoa jssailem at 8:58am 12.11.22 Well there you go. One reason to question the benefits of having a crew with critical thinking abil
Boat documentation Sailor Sue at 8:37am 12.11.22 We're the 3rd owner of our current boat. The original owner had the order form from J Boats with all
House battery recommendations (1) Hayden Watson at 8:26am 12.11.22 I agree with @jssailem . The chemistry in a lithium pack is very important. I am a very big fan of
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort william24424 at 8:22am 12.11.22 Yes, camping gear is dual purpose, and removable from boat. A Jackery, it's lightweight & will run a
Tell-tail windows in genoa (1) dlochner at 8:20am 12.11.22 Sweet Dave... You must have been a good boy.... On the Nice List Not for me. :biggrin: Second Sta
Tell-tail windows in genoa jssailem at 8:03am 12.11.22 Sweet Dave... You must have been a good boy.... On the Nice List
House battery recommendations (1) Marmalade at 8:02am 12.11.22 @jssailem - thanks for the info on ternary lithium... I learned something. Most of these portable p
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort thinwater at 7:21am 12.11.22 Fans are great when it's hot and add tremendously to comfort. You can get rechargeable fans that w
Tell-tail windows in genoa (1) dlochner at 7:08am 12.11.22 Thanks for the replies. I know the theory and why the tell tales should be streaming evenly and brea
Tell-tail windows in genoa Sandy Stone at 7:03am 12.11.22 It is certainly possible for the outside, leeward telltale to not stream properly while the inside o

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