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373 Shallow Draft Depth
JDW at 9:31am 12.12.22
Thanks, So this is the standard Keel then, I just expected there to a more pronounced Bulb along the
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard
WayneH at 9:23am 12.12.22
My daughter is getting remarried and decided to have a destination wedding. The Admiral and I get to
Coasta Rica - Where to charter lessons and days aboard
jssailem at 9:19am 12.12.22
The Caribbean is not really an option for sailing in Costa Rica. Can you share why that is so?
373 Shallow Draft Depth
BigEasy at 9:05am 12.12.22
I have recently purchased a 2004 373 in the photo she did not appear to have a bulb or much of a b
Hunter 376 Halyard Sheaves
mgg at 8:50am 12.12.22
Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like my best bet is to pull them all down and take measurements.
CDI FF2   (1)
patbratton at 8:48am 12.12.22
Yesterday, I saw another hunter 240. I did not have my cell phone with me but I am correct on the
Wacky Wednesday comes early....
stickinthemud57 at 8:46am 12.12.22
Cute. My wife, while able and willing to work the jib sheets (and knows where they are positioned ;)
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum
WayneH at 8:46am 12.12.22
Gravity sucks.. When the moon deorbit burn occurred, it was traveling about 670mph. It slowed down t
Leach Telltales on the Jib
stickinthemud57 at 8:41am 12.12.22
I recently had a veteran sailboat racer come sailing with me on a few outings to help me tune my rig
Leach Telltales on the Jib
PaulK at 8:35am 12.12.22
Jib telltales a bit aft of the luff are prevalent on most classes. If you don't see them, perhaps it
Boat Smells!   (1)
Tin Kicker at 8:31am 12.12.22
Cut and paste from the website. Hehe A computer muffin fan that @Tin Kicker mentions, uses little
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Leeward Rail at 8:26am 12.12.22
Shouldn't that be 1.7 amp-hours in 24 hours ? ? ? Cut and paste from the website. Hehe "Electric
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jssailem at 8:22am 12.12.22
may see a hazard and should be allowed to point it out before an accident. Culture plays a large p
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Kingjim91 at 8:21am 12.12.22
211597211598Our first boat was a Mac 21, which had minimal accommodations. But the V-berth was OK f
Boat Smells!
Leeward Rail at 8:21am 12.12.22
Put the cushion into a garbage bag and suck down with a wet-vac. The cushions are now dewatered eno
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jssailem at 8:20am 12.12.22
Even though that report was from a 1997 event, the discussion leads me too wonder about the safety o
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:19am 12.12.22
Website says 1.7 amps at 12 volts over 24 hours to run a fan. Shouldn't that be 1.7 amp-hours in
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:19am 12.12.22
Using the close-up lens on the phone camera must have distorted things That has to explain it...'cu
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Leeward Rail at 8:18am 12.12.22
I repeat the process about once a month. Seems like a lot of work when replacing the hose would so

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