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furling improvments? saylor521 at 12:27pm 08.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1134 I have a 94 Hunter 33.5, the furler is "buried" in the anchor locker, having some problems furling,
Anchor Drag - apps for iPhone Rob19574 at 12:19pm 08.17.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2385 Its always a bit concerning that first night on the hook wondering / hoping you will not drag. I ma
Bilge Strainers (1) tcwaltz at 11:47am 08.17.12 Bigger Boats 0/1277 So my O'day 28 has the original bilge strainer in it. I nice cast bronze item that even had a cast
Where to Go on Vacation in October? GorillaToast at 10:26am 08.17.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1933 Ive got a couple of weeks vacation I can take in late October, and I'd like to spend it scouting pos
new owner need some help lost jigger o salt at 10:15am 08.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1146 hi im timjust bought oday tempest for only 400.00 im disabled veteran but am able to refurbish my bo
new(used) sails for Hunter 34 (with a shortened mast?) Mickey84H34 at 9:33am 08.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2398 I'm hoping to save some $ by going with a used sail for our Hunter 34 and I'm wondering how the B'R
Anyone parting out or have spare 2-22 parts? tidal9 at 9:29am 08.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1534 I'm refurbing a 1974 (I think) Venture 2-22 and am looking for some "stuff" and info. First, I'
2008 Hunter 25 troutsmustang at 9:19am 08.17.12 Smaller Boats 6/2121 I have always wanted to put a head in the boat. Can I use the same seacock that discharges from the
tacking 19jib39 at 9:11am 08.17.12 Catalina 22 3/1142 what would be my problem at my lake the wind is mostly out of the S/W and have to tack most days the
Strut for O'Day 28 kentsmall at 9:03am 08.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/821 HI All: I am told that my strut on my O'Day 28 has a lot of electrolysis with cracks going all the w
Cayalina 22 in a container Davidchile at 7:22am 08.17.12 Catalina 22 4/2350 I am searching for information, as I bought a Catalina 22 1983 swing keel, at the moment in Miami an
What is a good versatile sailing dingy rowesurfs at 5:27am 08.17.12 Ask All Sailors 11/5021 I used to own a Catalina 25 and sail out of Marina Del Rel Ca. I would single hand sail her all the
Beckwith or Giants Tomb island - georgian bay Chris Bogle at 4:50am 08.17.12 Destinations 0/3245 My boat is moored at Hindson Marina in Penetanguishene. I am looking for other sail boaters in the a
Beneteau 331 Main sheet Traveller lbess at 1:12am 08.17.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1848 Hi, Any one installed or having a Main sheet traveller on their B331. looking forward to any reco
Mast question lakebum1716 at 10:15pm 08.16.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/4455 OK, here's the part that will frustrate everyone: I can't say exactly what model of Daysailer I have
plastimo 101bulkhead compass... re-fillable? centerline at 7:31pm 08.16.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1761 I have about an inch of air in my compass yet I dont see any leakage.... but my question is, can it
re-coring or filling... is filling possible? centerline at 6:41pm 08.16.12 Ask All Sailors 8/3275 I have been following the post about recoring the cabintop from the inside and it got me to thinking
Thru Hull Corrosion (2) zds at 6:04pm 08.16.12 Ask All Sailors 10/7387 How scary is this? The white powder at the base of the thru hull is salt (from, I assume, an incredi
H 25 deck organization Db421 at 6:00pm 08.16.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1827 Has anyone tried to run halyards through deck organizers to rope clutches to the cockpit on an h 25?
Mast needed, complete Cpt. Creekbed at 5:16pm 08.16.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/3041 Hello all, I am in need of a complete used mast, spreaders, stays and all hardware for my 1988 26d.

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Rainwater leak under cockpit deck jssailem at 6:15am 02.28.23
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck Scott T-Bird at 6:10am 02.28.23 Wow, you really do have a mess of cables! I am first thinking that it would be so much better if th
Funny Friday!!! (1) Will Gilmore at 5:58am 02.28.23 Improves the aerodynamics of the rudder by giving more rake to the skeg. https://i.imgflip.com/pslw2
Advice on choosing keel lifting rope kloudie1 at 5:41am 02.28.23 Looks like a 7 part tackle so the rope load is around 100 pounds.. so a good polyester double braid
Proper way to attach spare tire as working tongue wheel rum_nab at 4:03am 02.28.23 Thanks everybody. Looks like I'll be alright using the tongue jack. I'll probably replace it since i
Advice on choosing keel lifting rope justsomeguy at 3:00am 02.28.23 Dyneema.
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Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 8:31pm 02.27.23
Mounted vhf radio q's captcoho at 7:46pm 02.27.23 If you get in a situation were you really need help, not only having a fixed station with an antenna
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Replaced all my sanitation hoses artboas at 7:32pm 02.27.23 Thanks for the information about Type 1 treatment devices, but unfortunately - well actually very f
bottom paint Dalliance at 7:32pm 02.27.23 I mix mine in a clean, large mouth plastic container. Makes it a lot easier to mix in the copper p
bottom paint Tally Ho at 6:38pm 02.27.23 2 quarts is probably about right. I use the same color, and I only do a full paint job every other
bottom paint Tally Ho at 6:25pm 02.27.23
What is this? Ralph Johnstone at 5:35pm 02.27.23 Depth sounder transducer? Of course it is ! Tie a string to it, throw it over the side, then fee
Engine oil drain hose adapter Ralph Johnstone at 5:19pm 02.27.23
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bottom paint quadrille38 at 5:01pm 02.27.23 Two quarts per coat is what it takes to cover my 30 foot boat. Mix it in a jar or bottle you can ke
Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question CaptBob at 4:49pm 02.27.23 Okay. Thanks again John. CaptBob
Bilge pump replacement time. SycloneDriver at 4:38pm 02.27.23 I will say that I am not a fan of Defender's new website. I'm also disapointed that my order histo

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