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Fuel sloshing in flat tank druid at 10:59am 02.21.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1562 Hi I had a problem on my new-to-me Ontario 32 where the engine quit after the boat had been bounce
216 spinnaker pole and mounts mcpedersen at 10:31am 02.21.13 Smaller Boats 0/861 Can anyone help locate a spinnaker pole and mounts for the 216, I need it ASAP! Thanks
Dutchman flaking? agprice22 at 9:59am 02.21.13 Catalina 22 11/1505 Anyone use a dutchman flaking system on a C22? What was your experience with it? Was it good at reef
Pacific weather nohutii at 7:06am 02.21.13 Big Boats 4/871 Greetings, I am planing a trip going north from SanDiego to Juan de Fuca and Seattle. Is there som
Steer using rudder or outboard? paddy4699 at 6:43am 02.21.13 Ask All Sailors 11/9939 Does one steer with the rudder when outboard is running or should one raise the rudder and steer wit
External Bow Thruster cabayer at 4:29am 02.21.13 Big Boats 3/1189 I have a Hunter 426 aft cockpit 2003 sloop. My mooring space is extremely "tight." I am considering
Equalizing Energizer (Johnson Controls) batteries Jared1048 at 9:18pm 02.20.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1347 Reading on the web I've found a couple different pieces of info that conflict. I'm mainly trying to
new or used sails tkinler at 9:01pm 02.20.13 Lancer 1/1382 Hello all, Newly registered and a new owner of a Lancer 25 mkv. I am in desperate need of a new o
Inverter wiring Team118 at 7:43pm 02.20.13 Catalina 30 8/2809 While re-doing the batteries, I am going to install a few 12v recepticles for my computer and cell p
West Marine - New Price Matching Policy carboman at 6:15pm 02.20.13 Smaller Boats 11/3001 was at my local evil empire today looking at PLB's. a sales person told me that they are only going
C&C 29 owners Ted at 6:09pm 02.20.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1577 If there are any C'C 29 owners on this site, please send me a private message or e-mail. I would lik
1977 islander 37 bolt on keel? cheechako2 at 3:29pm 02.20.13 Islander 1/4039 are these a bolt on keel or encapsulated? thanks!
HAPS events for March, April and May Mikem at 3:17pm 02.20.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 0/2059 Hi Folks, This is a reminder of three events and some info on each. The first is our annual Char
hey guys looking for some help or ideas rickdanger27 at 2:13pm 02.20.13 Trailer Sailors 31/7588 im thinking about buying a catalina 22 and it has no trailer. so im wondering if any one in the wil
Icom IC-7200 For Sale Forrest15112 at 11:24am 02.20.13 SSB and Ham Operators 1/18984 My amateur radio club is selling a brand new, in the box, full warranty, Icom Ic-7200. We had our an
Hunter 260 measurements needed dockeradz at 11:03am 02.20.13 Trailer Sailors 8/3216 Hello, I'm considering a Hunter 260 but need some measurements. Hopefully someone is trailered right
sailing in stronger winds newsailor72 at 10:42am 02.20.13 Ask All Sailors 20/4501 I want to get some sailing-in-stronger wind (say 15 knots ) experience under my belt. what are some
H-30 Mast Base / Boom Vang (1) newage1461 at 10:23am 02.20.13 The Cherubini Hunters 15/5270 Well, my first year with my 81 H-30 is officially done, and am hoping to have a second year but the
C34 Tabernacle Mast? SimiSAilor at 10:14am 02.20.13 Big Boats 2/1926 I found a 1988 C34, that I may make an offer on, that has a tabernacle mast. It appears to be a fact
Columbia 26 portlights willhamlin at 8:19am 02.20.13 Columbia 2/1707 Hello Everyone, I have acquired a 1964 Columbia 26 and am in the beginnings of a total refit. I

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Solar panel question/Recommendations artleyt115 at 10:53am 01.25.23 You're off to a good start. If you are unsure of your math, please post the spreadsheet so we can
Rust around rudder Pintles dlochner at 10:53am 01.25.23 That crack looked like a pencil mark to me too. If sand or use an abrasive polish on the SS, it wil
Rust around rudder Pintles rgranger at 10:51am 01.25.23 The photo may look worse then it is, after cleaning up the rust stains it looks fine, no cracks. Th
Boat ID LloydB at 10:46am 01.25.23 Irwin ketch comes to mind do you know how long it is?
Rust around rudder Pintles Sail22Capri22 at 10:43am 01.25.23 The photo may look worse then it is, after cleaning up the rust stains it looks fine, no cracks. The
Yamaha 30 / Scampi 30 gouldx at 10:41am 01.25.23 Interesting! I didn't realize there was another Y30, but your manual certainly suggests otherwise.
Solar panel question/Recommendations dlochner at 10:39am 01.25.23
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? 4Winds at 10:39am 01.25.23 On your size of boat, I would look at the designed (purchased unit). Either will work. I looked ha
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? 4Winds at 10:37am 01.25.23 It's field-fit. Start with a cardboard tube of approximate length and see where the ends fall. Ther
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? (1) 4Winds at 10:35am 01.25.23 It is nice to get the spin tack out in front of the headstay, but I have acceptable performance fly
Rust around rudder Pintles rgranger at 10:32am 01.25.23 yes use a sealant like butyl tape. If the area is sound then maybe not. I was also thinking buty
Marine Head to Water Ballast Tank? Crazy Dave Condon at 10:31am 01.25.23 @Sethic look behind the port rear locker to see if there is a 20 gallon holding tank. The hunter
Crazy? Mast, rigging for H26 rgranger at 10:29am 01.25.23 First, you need to provide pictures of both shroud chain plates and forestay chainplate to make sur
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? (1) kbgunn at 10:20am 01.25.23 It is nice to get the spin tack out in front of the headstay, but I have acceptable performance flyi
Rust around rudder Pintles shemandr at 10:18am 01.25.23 I think your concern is warranted. There seem to be cracks around the mounting area. Do you have a
Crazy? Mast, rigging for H26 Crazy Dave Condon at 10:15am 01.25.23 First, you need to provide pictures of both shroud chain plates and forestay chainplate to make sure
Solar panel question/Recommendations rgranger at 10:12am 01.25.23 You need to get a charge controller for the solar panel... then... yes... it would be okay to hook i
Rust around rudder Pintles rgranger at 10:10am 01.25.23 Not sure what to do about the metal... it should not have done that if it was quality stainless... b
Installing a Selden or Trogear Adjustable Bowsprit? rgranger at 10:07am 01.25.23 On your size of boat, I would look at the designed (purchased unit). Either will work. I looked ha
Crazy? Mast, rigging for H26 rgranger at 10:05am 01.25.23 The hunter mast was a Z-spars... which I think changed names (US spars?). So if your new mast was

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