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Taps Cool_Change at 4:23pm 01.24.12 Big Boats 15/2663 So question (and our boat is covered for the winter otherwise I'd just go look), are the taps for th
Roller Furler Lines twodzusfittings at 12:46pm 01.24.12 Smaller Boats 2/1200 On my 25.5 the line to roll in the Furler is set up in a most uncomfortable way. It comes down the p
New Rigging rjarrell at 12:46pm 01.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/977 It.s time to replace the running rigging. How do I determine the correct working load for block repl
New Catalina 315 BoxedUp at 12:37pm 01.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1913 Looks like an updated 309, what do you think? http://catalinayachts.com/yachts.cfm?act=model'id=296
racing hunter 28 imre berecz at 12:35pm 01.24.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1327 Does anyone race a hunter 28 in PHRF ? If, yes, under what rating and what is the headsail size. Als
baby needs new glasses scott j at 11:52am 01.24.12 The Cherubini Hunters 21/4006 Hi all! My H37c was built in 1978, and the port lights (being plastic) are all worn and broken. and
Used boat checklist gleninst at 10:05am 01.24.12 Sirius 21/22 3/2825 I am looking to buy a Sirius 21 and would like to know what I should be looking for specifically. A
Deck crack repair? Hunter 140 phblum at 9:30am 01.24.12 Day Sailers 10/6888 I have multiple deck cracks and a soft deck under the mast step of my Hunter 140. There are multiple
Group hopes it can right the Amistad's Finances Soundbounder at 9:25am 01.24.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2343 A dozen years ago the recreation of the Amistad was launched at Mystic Seaport to great fanfare.
To re-rig or not? Endurance2010 at 8:10am 01.24.12 Big Boats 11/1851 I have a 1984 Hunter 34. I don't know when the last re-rigging job was done, but some wires look ne
Companion Way Hatch KevinMc at 7:27am 01.24.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1706 I am looking for a CompanionWay Hatch for a 1986 Hunter 25.5. Mine got blown off during the Tornados
Best thread sealant for exhaust coupler robertsapp at 6:49am 01.24.12 Engines and Propulsion 17/22909 I' d
Full Cockpit Enclosure for Passage 450 Bowedtoothdoc at 6:43am 01.24.12 Big Boats 16/6066 My Passage 450 has an existing dodger and bimini which are in need of new fabric and glass. With the
Dock lines? Dia. and lenght?? joes new addiction at 6:41am 01.24.12 Ask All Sailors 13/5122 I just sent in my check for my first slip rental. I've read all the post about being a good neighbor
Windlass retrofitted on H36 Andreas7699 at 1:34am 01.24.12 Big Boats 0/859 Hi. I have just had a windlass retrofitted on my H36 2008. Afther much consideration I ended up with
Bow Light teacher63 at 10:30pm 01.23.12 Smaller Boats 4/1506 I have a bow light mounted on the bow pulpit. Somehow it got destroyed and it is barely hanging on.
Detachable Sidewall Sun Protection for Bimini jimfrankelly at 9:22pm 01.23.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/7341 Our 2002 Hunter 270 has rectangular panels of sunbrella that attach to our Bimini to provide "sidewa
Strictly Sail Chicago trip Phil V25 at 8:04pm 01.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1138 Leaving for Chicago tomorrow. Taking Amtrack out of Osceola early on Wednesday. Looking forward to b
20 hp Merc. Too much? Chris Patterson at 7:54pm 01.23.12 Catalina 22 18/3429 Hey guys. And gals where applicable. I'm thinking about buying a 20 horse Mercury tomorrow. So an
Alcahol Stove DARMON at 5:54pm 01.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/4058 I Purchased A Used Macgregor 26m Without A Stove . Does Anyone Know Where I Can Buy A New Alcahol St

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New holding tank PK123 at 11:39am 10.30.22 Thanks Dave - its a pretty small capacity holding tank (but not a big boat) ...the thought process
Cable port replacement jssailem at 11:31am 10.30.22 There are a numbers of different cable glands that can address your need. Here is a link to ScanStr
How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? capta at 11:15am 10.30.22 It might cost a number of times the value of your boat to go carbon fiber. Wait until you have a two
New holding tank dlochner at 11:09am 10.30.22 may have misunderstood your point about a 'valve to prevent the gravity drain'? You have a Y valv
Stuck new genoa on Harken furler jssailem at 10:58am 10.30.22 I experienced a similar event with a new sail in the furler. The sail had a ripple in the cloth. Nee
New holding tank PK123 at 10:51am 10.30.22 Some quick thoughts. This will be a gravity drain tank. Keep it simple. There is no need for a dir
New holding tank dlochner at 10:26am 10.30.22 Some quick thoughts. This will be a gravity drain tank. Keep it simple. There is no need for a dire
First time sailboat owner Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 10.30.22 Welcome to the site @hatchclan . Be sure to read the link before embarking on this project. to fin
Furling genoa cover seems too small? sail sfbay at 9:26am 10.30.22 Consider sewing on a permanent sun cover.........then once furled your done.
How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? sail sfbay at 9:19am 10.30.22 Best answer is provided by a mast supplier. Standard mast: RigRite Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Sp
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 9:02am 10.30.22 We wonder how the PO (Previous Owner-or the devil incarnate) gets those instrument to work just for
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 8:31am 10.30.22
Anchor Chain (1) Kings Gambit at 8:23am 10.30.22
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 8:16am 10.30.22
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 8:00am 10.30.22
Plastic Teak Toe Rails - Looking for opinions and feedback jaysweet at 7:43am 10.30.22 Looks great. Thanks for the inspiration. Have you done anything with your eyebrows? Oh, man! You
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 7:25am 10.30.22 tightening the box a flat or two. Sailor speak for rotating the gland nut an eighth to quarter tur
O'day 28 Head/Hanging Locker Pan - What is under here? (1) Clutch Cargo at 7:06am 10.30.22 Thanks for the replies. I just got back to it was I had been traveling for work. Well, now we know
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 7:04am 10.30.22 Also, I am going to have to replace the packing gland; does anyone have a link to a how-to video fo
Furling genoa cover seems too small? jssailem at 6:59am 10.30.22 Your image shows one end of the wrap. How does it go up to the top of the sail? Could it be upsid

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