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West Coast Space Launch Brian D at 7:28am 11.17.22 Sails Call Lounge 7/1594 For those in the Southern to Central California, and western Arizona, there will be a Falcon 9 launc
Where, or where? (1) Brian D at 7:19am 11.17.22 Sails Call Lounge 4/964 210993
Roller furling rigs Messing About at 3:24am 11.17.22 Ask All Sailors 11/1251
Do you like Pocket Yachts (1) jssailem at 5:58pm 11.16.22 Ask All Sailors 64/8269 What is a Pocket Yacht? It is, in the eyes of the owner, a small sailboat that serves the needs of
Engine replacement Oceanis 411 Clipper Bene toes at 4:56pm 11.16.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1276 Hello everyone. I have an Oceanis 411 Clipper. Originally I believe the engine was a Volvo Penta, b
Hunter Sailboat Salvage Yards? bigchief at 3:38pm 11.16.22 Parts Search 14/3932 Does anyone know of a salvage yard for sailboats?
Passage 42 bulkhead Dan Kelly at 2:47pm 11.16.22 Big Boats 11/1387 Looking to do some extensive engine work. Does anyone know how to remove the bulkhead in the port pa
Clever Boat Names rgranger at 11:29am 11.16.22 Ask All Sailors 53/11969 It is winter... and there seems to be a lot of desire for randome stuff on here.... There was a 201
Three way electrical connections (1) arlouper at 11:19am 11.16.22 Mid-Size Boats 10/2487 I'm putting half my house lights (ultra-low draw led's) on one circuit and the other half on another
Electric dinghy engines william24424 at 10:50am 11.16.22 Ask All Sailors 29/3399 I bought an 3HP e-propulsion outboard for my dinghy. Works great, battery lasts about 9 hours, very
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel NCBrew at 10:43am 11.16.22 Ask All Sailors 15/2411 which anti-fouling paint for speed wheel
40 ft hunter electrical Rick.johnson at 10:42am 11.16.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1797 Hi Guys i just purchased a 87 40 ft hunter legend An am in need of the original electrical diagram
Ericson keel (2) ALROU77 at 10:24am 11.16.22 Ask All Sailors 6/1652 Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy an ericson 1990 38'. The photos we have on it shows some painting jo
Miss sailing fred1diver at 5:00pm 11.15.22 Ask All Sailors 33/3520
Video of the Iron Duck story (land sailing speed record) walt at 4:03pm 11.15.22 Sails Call Lounge 1/939 The Iron Duck held the land sailing speed record for over 10 years. Great video, I think it was jus
423 saloon dinette conversion to bed Riverdaze at 2:36pm 11.15.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1038 I just took ownership of a 2007 two cabin 423. There is no filler cushion on board but I do see the
Hunter 49 Spreader Height tkwhalen at 1:50pm 11.15.22 Big Boats 0/483 Hoping to get an answer with driving 2.5 hours to the boat. Does anybody know how far off the deck t
Racing Boat ID (5) Project_Mayhem at 11:32am 11.15.22 Ask All Sailors 9/1352 I spotted this at the yard. Sharp looking boat. Anyone know what kind it is? The one next to it is m
Boat Launch and Trailer Parking (1) hattha at 11:17am 11.15.22 Trailer Sailors 2/21 I have a 3BR / 2BA unit available for rent that is on the gulf side in Perdido Key. We have a privat
Shirt Exchange (4) Marmalade at 11:11am 11.15.22 Ask All Sailors 0/495 Have some leftover crew shirts from this year, and was wondering anyone would be interested in a shi

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Bring the heat: ShotgunSlim at 7:47pm 06.26.25 Of all the things I've added to my boat, I count the bimini as the best thing ever. Of course, I do
Constrictor Clutches fred1diver at 7:41pm 06.26.25 The advantage of constrictor clutches are that they are easier on the rope, can be used with bare d
Constrictor Clutches Tally Ho at 7:39pm 06.26.25 I always 1) cut the motor 2) raise the jib before the main, 3) then raise the main last. My reasoni
Hunter 18....pointing problems?? Mainsail too low or weeds on rudder or centerboard? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:14pm 06.26.25 Are other daysailors experiencing the same thing? Hydrilla in the water?
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island Michael Davis at 7:08pm 06.26.25 wonder if they charge you there to use that spot? I talked to the skipper and he told me the cost
Weight of Hunter 23.5 trailer plus boat i.e. including boat, mast, furling jib, single axle trailer and 5HP motor Crazy Dave Condon at 7:08pm 06.26.25 The 23.5 dry weight is 2000 lbs. trailer weighs appx 980 lbs. 8hp motor 2 stroke engine weights ap
Is this gelcoat or paint marcham at 7:07pm 06.26.25 whatever you do, don't forget to fair the whole hull first, otherwise all the scratches and gouges a
Slow and sloppy fueling on 2004 Hunter 41 marcham at 7:02pm 06.26.25 What's above it? Might be able to remove the fill port, shorten the hose just a little, and then ch
Columbia 36 parts JLBrackett at 6:55pm 06.26.25 This seems to be too hard to be pine. I have access to Cypress, White oak, and Teak but I don't have
Columbia 36 parts dLj at 6:48pm 06.26.25 I have the starboard spreader and it is good enough to use as a pattern. You can use the existing
H23.5: can the mast be lowered stepped after the rigging is tuned? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:40pm 06.26.25 @FWBpilot I designed the mast raising systems for the hunter water ballast boats. There is a deta
Columbia 36 parts JLBrackett at 6:37pm 06.26.25 I have the starboard spreader and it is good enough to use as a pattern.
Does anybody have a speed table for the Hunter 23.5 Crazy Dave Condon at 6:16pm 06.26.25 @rgranger puchased a hunter 26. Rgranger has helped me at times but most important has helped many
A SMALL ITEM ON A UNIVERSAL DIESEL 5614 Richard19068 at 6:08pm 06.26.25 Can you just go with the appropriate max size (or less) fuse for the size of the wire you are trying
Dock lines high on piling Danno 1914 at 5:56pm 06.26.25
2001 Hunter 240 small amount of water in bilge - possible sources? And, help with ballast rod and plug. Thank you! Crazy Dave Condon at 5:54pm 06.26.25 The first mentioned was water found in the rear berths or more specifically the bilge area. There a
Crazy Dave not taking phone calls ATM Crazy Dave Condon at 5:34pm 06.26.25 @jssailem You win the cigar
Slow and sloppy fueling on 2004 Hunter 41 JoeWhite at 5:19pm 06.26.25 Just getting back to this one - wow - how on earth to get in there and correct that ! Disconnect h
Slow and sloppy fueling on 2004 Hunter 41 spadaforaj at 5:00pm 06.26.25 Just getting back to this one - wow - how on earth to get in there and correct that !
2001 Hunter 240 small amount of water in bilge - possible sources? And, help with ballast rod and plug. Thank you! Rick Webb at 4:57pm 06.26.25 One source I found on my 23.5 and I believe the 240 has the same set up. The anchor locker slide bol

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