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Deal Island to New Bern Marc Bergmueller at 9:05pm 06.13.12 Destinations 6/3183 Would someone kindly help me plan the legs of a fall trip from Deal Island MD to New Bern via the Di
Star Line rules higgs at 7:49pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1455 I don not have a rule book, but I know that it states that if one's class is not starting one should
Going to Lake Pepin this weekend. Tom Hoffman at 7:45pm 06.13.12 Trailer Sailors 2/2006 Hi all, Well, we are going to try our hand at sailing again this year. We are going back to P
Ship Island this weekend sailaway78 at 7:37pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1289 Anyone else going to be out around Ship, Horn, Cat, islands this weekend. Gonna head out tomorrow m
Replacement Hull - Hunter 170? Fly_H23 at 7:35pm 06.13.12 Day Sailers 0/1766 I am wondering if anyone has purchased a replacement fiberglass hull from Hunter Marine for a Hunter
It is official Finally Free at 7:15pm 06.13.12 Big Boats 9/2038 The paperwork is done and we now own a 1995 42 Passage, number 161. We are renaming it Finally Free
Stay pin JasonC at 7:06pm 06.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1066 Anyone know the size of the stay Pin in the stay. It pop while underway today, was able to rig it,
Mast compression rust (3) rhythmsurfer at 7:03pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 16/3604 Anyone else replaced their rusted out compression foundation in the bilge? I am planning on using a
Bandit 15 Topping lift for Spinnaker rgroesbe at 6:28pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2749 Our friend recently purchased a Bandit 15. The lines for the topping lift are jammed in the sheaves
Flat Screen TV Installation xcyz at 4:35pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 20/11667 Any creative ideas on mounting flat screen televisions to the bulkheads without punching any holes?
AC rust Bob 04 H260 at 3:33pm 06.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2281 This is my first boat with AC on board, so my questions may be a little basic. I have the factory
What socket and bulb? survivor at 2:53pm 06.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/963 I have a 1976 Catalina 27 that needs the steaming light socket and bulb replaced. What standard bul
Slowly getting closer to the water (1) Jim Seamans at 2:10pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1860 Started buffing and waxing the hull today. Can hardly lift my arms but the starboard side is DONE. T
Another O'Day 22 Question PATBUZZARD at 1:38pm 06.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1741 I have started cleaning out the boat and have found the little cubby hole under teh V birth where th
27' foward hatch dimensions cjones at 12:47pm 06.13.12 Bigger Boats 5/1421 I am currently half way across the country from my boat, which is in Florida and did not get some di
Spreader Boots Jack19599 at 11:49am 06.13.12 Catalina 30 4/6278 I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30. Should spreader boots be installed, or are the curved ends
Halyard size lakepirate at 11:05am 06.13.12 Islander 1/2073 I need to replace the spinnaker halyard on my B-30. When I measured it the other day it appeared to
Where is Jorgefife? Ed H at 10:54am 06.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1150 He has been unusually quiet... Must be out sailing on a big trip.
VHF Radio cable Milton.Audas at 10:52am 06.13.12 Catalina 22 3/1479 G'day guys - does anyone know someplace (on-line preferably) that sells the VHF cable that hooks up
A little too late Tim R. at 10:36am 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1354 Garmin just came out with a multi instrument bundle that includes a mast top wind transducer, an Air

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The cycle of life (1) Ward H at 6:11pm 01.13.23 Phil, I'm another who greatly appreciates all you have done with this forum. SBO gave me a place to
VHF Cabling and Connectors Leeward Rail at 6:06pm 01.13.23 The dialectic in the cable, the braid, and the core wire also deteriorate due to moisture entering
Dock and Go Override How-to SycloneDriver at 6:00pm 01.13.23 That sounds like a very complicated system. Do you have a volt/ohm meter? Do you know how to use
It's never easy. Autopilot install. (1) SycloneDriver at 5:47pm 01.13.23 Look what arrived today. Now I h installing the wheel drive/motor.
VHF Cabling and Connectors Project_Mayhem at 5:18pm 01.13.23 Perhaps mine was abused by yard apes? it was broken in multiple places on deck
VHF Cabling and Connectors Don S/V ILLusion at 4:23pm 01.13.23 The ironic thing is that loom will break down in UV, at least most of them. I'll most likely use so
I fixed my GPS Rollover issue jssailem at 3:52pm 01.13.23 One day there will be a computer that types what our minds think... Tell then I just hope my finger
2008 H41DS w/ mixed Raymarine and Garmin dkinzer at 3:37pm 01.13.23 It can be powered by either the supplied power cable, or through the backbone. That is partially t
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Leeward Rail at 3:30pm 01.13.23 @Project_Mayhem,. You may have your problem solved, but another suggestion for people viewing this t
Looking for km3a or km3a shaft kanzaki Claude L.-Auger at 3:27pm 01.13.23 Hello Marc and welcome to the site. If you need info about someone who can rebuild your transmission
I fixed my GPS Rollover issue Brian D at 3:14pm 01.13.23 Yeah, I don't know why I do that and not proof read (I just made sure I didn't say 'now' in this pos
Dock and Go Override How-to brockfromwa at 3:00pm 01.13.23 Can you just physically disconnect the automatic system? Somethings, like throttle cables should be
VHF Cabling and Connectors Project_Mayhem at 2:54pm 01.13.23 UV damage? Can you cover the exposed portions of your replacement cable with a sleeve or wrap such
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Project_Mayhem at 2:50pm 01.13.23 Did you check with Crowleys? https://crowleys.com/the-ships-store Greg No that's a long drive fr
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 2:45pm 01.13.23 I've been there myself in feeling overwhelmed . Our boats are supposed to be a stress reliever ..no
Dock and Go Override How-to dlochner at 2:44pm 01.13.23 Can you just physically disconnect the automatic system? Somethings, like throttle cables should be
Looking for km3a or km3a shaft kanzaki (1) ksmax at 2:36pm 01.13.23 If it can help some people understanding. I am looking for a shaft because it's worn between the sh
Transmission Noise while at idle kloudie1 at 2:35pm 01.13.23 If you have to replace the damper, you'll have to pull the back cover off the bell housing and remov
Looking for km3a or km3a shaft kanzaki ksmax at 2:34pm 01.13.23 Hello Kloudie Thanks for the welcoming words! 1st: You don't know, but thank you so much for
Need a new boom for Hunter 336 Kiwidrew at 2:29pm 01.13.23 @Kiwidrew Sorry I can't help you with finding the replacement boom but hopefully you'll sort that

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