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I finally installed new opening port lights! (4) jrowan at 2:22pm 11.16.11 Catalina 30 2/1827 I know that most of the posts on this site are for sailors trying to fix something broken. But it's
Which NavPod to Buy feltensteingw at 2:06pm 11.16.11 Big Boats 1/1167 I just purchased an 1984 Hunter 34 and was curious if anyone had a reccomendation to the best pedest
Stock Market advice on SailNet???? windsock1 at 1:56pm 11.16.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1869 I just received an email which purported to be from SailNet so I opened it and wow, did we (SailNet)
1st summer with 146 bripop at 1:30pm 11.16.11 Day Sailers 4/2148 1st summer with 146 was a success.:dance: Easy to sail and roomy for company. Got on edge a few time
time to upgrade alans at 1:02pm 11.16.11 Big Boats 4/1718 i have been sailing my hunter 310 for 6 years now and love it. lately been looking since annapolis,
ISOMAT Mast NG-70 openings exit plates (3) Apocalypso at 12:41pm 11.16.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/6654
How do read the hull # therobesons at 11:35am 11.16.11 Big Boats 12/1938 The boat we are looking at is Hull # HUN42103G899 Can anyone break it down for me. I assume the HU
1974 Pearson 26 P-O-S refurb?? Shep83 at 10:51am 11.16.11 Pearson 3/2533 Hi, I'm new to the list and to sailing. I built a 16' trailer sailer and had it long enough to be
Question about winterizing reverse heat cycle pump PrincessoftheLake at 10:48am 11.16.11 Big Boats 14/5091 I have the marine air reverse heat cycle unit on Emmanuel. When doing the winterizing chores I was
Important Selden Mast Update artboas at 10:40am 11.16.11 Big Boats 4/1806 Selden have agreed to pay for costs involved in the repair. As would any reasonable person expect,
Cushions JamesO256 at 10:25am 11.16.11 Smaller Boats 2/1214 Does anyone know how many yards of cloth it takes 2 reupholster the inside of a 1983 22 ft. Hunter
Keel Support jasagarf at 9:01am 11.16.11 Catalina 22 13/3153 Just put a lift in my slip. Was anticipating buying a larger boat in the future so I bought a lot m
How well does the in-mast furler work? therobesons at 8:55am 11.16.11 Big Boats 6/3171 We are looking at a 1999 Hunter 420 with in mast furler. We had a boat with an in boom and it was h
Capsizing? twodzusfittings at 8:41am 11.16.11 Smaller Boats 8/1930 How eay is it to capsize a 25.5 with a shallow fixed keel? Reason I ask is that this passed Monday I
Best new thru hulls and sea cocks? Ternang at 8:33am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/3724 We are new owners of a 1980 30' Hunter and have had an exciting summer of sailing after certificatio
1981 Hunter 30 side ports bommers at 8:12am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1608 Hi - was looking for replacement screens and gaskets for side windows for my 1981 Hunter 30, but not
Stern tube and Cutlass Bearing (1) Weasel at 7:26am 11.16.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/3927 I have a 331, 2004 vintage. I have 200 hours on her and she is lovingly kept. I am taking her out of
Lexan / Plexi thickness on Midship Hatch?? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 6:54am 11.16.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1066 We have noticed cracks on the midship hatch cover and have decided to get a replacement ready. Woul
More H37C battery wiring. (3) Ed Schenck at 6:22am 11.16.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/2070 Yesterday I took the alternator off of the motor to get a good look at the wiring. This project to
A Skipper's Dream Outlives His Beloved 'Petrel' Soundbounder at 6:08am 11.16.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3928

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Starboard & Port tack confusion! Scott T-Bird at 2:10pm 11.21.22 Having spent around eight weeks sailing on Nicholson 55' sail training cutters in UK, I don't recal
Starboard & Port tack confusion! Scott T-Bird at 2:07pm 11.21.22 This was shown in the sinking of the Titanic movie. They ordered "Hard a Port" to avoid the Iceber
Starboard & Port tack confusion! kappykaplan at 2:04pm 11.21.22 Having spent around eight weeks sailing on Nicholson 55' sail training cutters in UK, I don't recall
Starboard & Port tack confusion! JamesG161 at 2:02pm 11.21.22 This was shown in the sinking of the Titanic movie. They ordered "Hard a Port" to avoid the Iceberg
Keel crack Scott T-Bird at 2:00pm 11.21.22 See my trailing keel edge in my post #8 above. Easy to fix with right tools. Heat and Pounding. Ji
Clever Boat Names thinwater at 1:58pm 11.21.22 A local joke (or practice) amoung watermen is to name the boat after their daughter rather than thei
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:54pm 11.21.22 lead, but that split looks fairly serious to me. See my trailing keel edge in my post #8 above. E
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Crusty Ol Salt at 1:51pm 11.21.22
Painting over sanded non-skid surface JoeWhite at 1:37pm 11.21.22 And; testing it on a piece of plywood would provide how the fished result would look before performi
Painting over sanded non-skid surface PaulK at 1:37pm 11.21.22 The non-skid is going to wear down. It might be easier to be patient. The white glare is also goin
Keel crack Scott T-Bird at 1:27pm 11.21.22 If I didn't know that this keel is lead, I would say the crack looks like oxide jacking, also known
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement (1) Hayden Watson at 1:21pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:15pm 11.21.22 I think your radial may have been in better condition at the start of your restoration. Mine seems
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement Hayden Watson at 1:08pm 11.21.22 I wasn't planning on it as the cables and chains seem to be in good condition. Any pro tips on why
Keel crack JamesG161 at 1:05pm 11.21.22 It is unreactive, resists oxidation and corrosion in most environments, and forms a protective, imp
Keel crack (2) JamesG161 at 1:00pm 11.21.22 it looks like it's "antimonious lead." My guess too. Personal Protection Equipment need. Do not
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 12:59pm 11.21.22 One of the things I love to do on my boat is open the cupboards, voids, and hatches - just to look i
Companion Way Screens CrispyCringle at 12:55pm 11.21.22 I did the same with mosquito netting as well, for both the companionway and a ceiling vent/window. I
Keel crack rgranger at 12:51pm 11.21.22
Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings Stella Orion at 12:48pm 11.21.22 I have a Hunter Legend 37 (1988). Do either of you guys have the drawings for the Legend 37 rudder b

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