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Tillerlock Squidd at 9:11am 02.10.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3824 Without going to the expence of a full blown "Autopilot"... Does anyone use a "Tillerlock" or spec
Moving my sailboat from the west coats to the east coast Tony Bravado at 8:46am 02.10.12 Ask All Sailors 37/6995 Hello, My wife and I live on our Islander 40 in Everett, WA. We may have to move next year to New Je
construction detail sheet (1) rgchak at 7:46am 02.10.12 Smaller Boats 0/872 I came across this in my H22 documents but it may be from a different model, I've had a few Hunters
A handy tip ShotgunSlim at 6:53am 02.10.12 Catalina 22 2/1149 If anyone is missing the over for their deck plug for the mast wiring harness, I found out a lid off
Hunter 33 Cockpit modifications (4) dcollinge at 5:50am 02.10.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/6010 I have a 2009 Hunter 33, and after a couple of years of frustration, have decided that it's time to
420 Anchor size Barny192 at 5:01am 02.10.12 Big Boats 9/2397 Hi Guys, We have recently purchased our H420 (which as yet we have not managed to get back to, It
Tack not Working seadaddler at 4:32am 02.10.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1557 Well I am still trying to find why the tack not working,can't find the the sending unit for the tack
New 311 owner Lead Ingots ?? reworb at 2:39am 02.10.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1304 Just bought a 2004 311 swing keel. The boat is a long way from me and I hired a delivery skipper. H
radar installation on mast Mark Maulden at 10:45pm 02.09.12 S2 2/1435 assuming I get my engine running, my next project is to put a radar at spreader level. Any ideas on
How to check if rings are wore? Ken13559 at 10:12pm 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 25/6047 Without use of compression gauge, how can I tell if my pistion rings are wore? I do see some/little,
Replacing centerboard line bhhltf at 9:55pm 02.09.12 Smaller Boats 6/4214 Just bought a Hunter 26 from its original owner. He has never changed the line which hauls the cent
400w Inverter Show Fault with TV Plugged In... GorillaToast at 8:28pm 02.09.12 Musings With Maine Sail 29/7905 ...but not even turned on. If I have the charger on the battery bank (two 6v 230a/h in series), ev
Hank on Storm Jib rigging question Kestle at 8:13pm 02.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/4572 I bought a storm jib, that is hank on and therefore won't work on my furler. I'm considering mounti
deck solar (1) Navicula at 6:55pm 02.09.12 Big Boats 9/5724 I am in toronto and I want to replace this solar panel.................where can purchase one that m
Forward water tank issue CHM at 6:31pm 02.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2262 Have a 1988 oceanis 430 which I recently purchased. The previous owner never used the forward water
1000 watt inverter / 120v = >8.3a 12v load? Jared1048 at 5:43pm 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 11/3949 I'm new to inverters and I'm trying to figure out how big of one I'd need. Does a 1000 watt inve
Daggerboard JasonC at 5:26pm 02.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1389 How safe is the 26M to sail without the daggerboard?
Sabre 34" companion stair redhead78 at 4:34pm 02.09.12 Sabre Sailboats 0/2172 Hi all, I am posting a ? here in reguard to measurments on a Sabre stair. I have a 77 Jeanneau,and I
Companionwaw doors schematic Solemn Silence at 4:26pm 02.09.12 Big Boats 0/1081 Under Hunter modification articles for a 356 by Ron Wilson is a schematic for a pair of well-done co
ST60 Speed Transducer cleaning question jack boats at 2:39pm 02.09.12 Ask All Sailors 14/6274 How do I pull an ST60 Speed Transducer while in the water for cleaning and testing? I'm currently n

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Roller furling rigs Messing About at 3:38am 11.17.22
Roller furling rigs kappykaplan at 3:33am 11.17.22 Your local sail loft should be able to convert your hank-on foresail to one with a luff tape once yo
Mystic to Quincy Captain Larry-DH at 3:04am 11.17.22
Mystic to Quincy Russell26 at 2:45am 11.17.22 All the suggestions are great. I do like Newport but would certainly try elsewhere. I will not be i
Clever Boat Names nightowle at 12:25am 11.17.22 Don't Panic! (Upside Down on the transom). Wetever.
Clever Boat Names Kings Gambit at 8:57pm 11.16.22
Clever Boat Names mermike at 8:55pm 11.16.22 My favorite: Tender - Original Contract 100' yacht - Change Order
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel Joe at 8:50pm 11.16.22 Smear some Desitin on it. i.e. baby diaper rash ointment.
Insurance for older boats Project_Mayhem at 8:40pm 11.16.22 I have Progressive. There's some threads with positive feedback from owners who submitted claims. I
Do you like Pocket Yachts Project_Mayhem at 8:37pm 11.16.22 I had a Starwind 19 that we now regret selling. Great little boat. Could comfortably sleep 4
Freeing rusty bolts - best penetrating oil Project_Mayhem at 8:30pm 11.16.22 I read a test (don't remember where) but their first pick was 50/50 acetone and transmission fluid.
Clever Boat Names Project_Mayhem at 8:22pm 11.16.22 The best I've seen was Sloop Dogg. I might have to steal that one someday As for terrible names we
Three way electrical connections Project_Mayhem at 8:20pm 11.16.22 Levernuts with dielectric grease are my personal favorite because they're serviceable. I'm sure some
Buying used C22. Fresh vs salt water boat? w4swk at 8:19pm 11.16.22 Cheaper to keep 'er :( I'm keeping mine forever!!!:)
H26 Trailer Keel Tray Project_Mayhem at 8:16pm 11.16.22 If you use thicker wood, be sure to adjust the supports. Use self drilling screws when attaching the
Miss sailing capta at 8:08pm 11.16.22
Clever Boat Names capta at 8:04pm 11.16.22 I was always partial to "Stuck in Traffic", but I've never had a job I had to commute to work, so it
Buying used C22. Fresh vs salt water boat? Gene Neill at 8:00pm 11.16.22 Cheaper to keep 'er :(
Racing Boat ID Project_Mayhem at 7:40pm 11.16.22 No rig so can't be sure... if it's masthead its a Schock 35, if it's fractional it's a Santana 35.
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 7:36pm 11.16.22 Watching those images in sequence, I agree with @dlochner observations. The spring block is not hel

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