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Transducer frequency? bugaloo at 9:53am 11.06.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1704 Doe's any one know the frequency of a Pacific scientific depth recorder, I am trying to decide wheth
Rudder Post Question captainhappy at 9:47am 11.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1185 I have a Hunter 1990 30 foot sloop - can you tell me if the rudder post is stainless steel or fiber
Teak replacement hand rail Andreas.M at 9:36am 11.06.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/3295 To all, I cracked my port side deck hand rail on my Beneteau First 285, and am trying to find a repl
Bow eye advice Nursemnr at 9:05am 11.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2072 Hello Everyone I have a 1985 H25.5. I need to install a bow eye. I really need advice. My area is
Mast support littlescoop at 9:04am 11.06.11 Catalina 22 30/9030 When my mast is down on my boat the end is in a craddle at the back of the boat and the front hangs
Sequitur Blog - New Post Sequitur at 8:25am 11.06.11 Ask All Sailors 0/967 I have just added a new post to Sequitur's blog: High and Dry in Puerto Montt. While not yet about s
Cruiseair unit (1) BillyK at 7:33am 11.06.11 Parts Search 1/2407 9000 btu Free, come pick it up
Free galley oven (1) BillyK at 7:32am 11.06.11 Parts Search 1/1909 45170.vB Come pick it up.. It's out of a Catalina 30. Mays landing, nj
New Mainsail or Repair brians2628 at 5:53am 11.06.11 Lancer 4/1701 I was out sailing yesterday and ripped my Mainsail. The rip is fairly large, wondering, since I am
Close quarters manouvering sba55 at 5:05am 11.06.11 Day Sailers 20/4224 I am interested to hear some techniques on close quarter manouvering (like coming into or out of a c
Thanks Hunter Marine seadaddler at 1:27am 11.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1635 Well my shoulder surgery back in August is coming along slower than I wish it would only because of
Yanmar transmission repair bommers at 1:20am 11.06.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/3001 Hi - I am looking for a good reputable repair shop for my Yanmar 2gm, Kanzaki KM2a transmission f
New motor, batteries, and charger - help! (1) Brian D at 1:46am 11.06.11 Ask All Sailors 16/3565 As the subject line says, I am getting a new motor, new batteries, and a new charger for my Lancer 2
Coast Guard rescues sailor 160 miles off San Diego Brian D at 10:25pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3159 The Coast Guard on Saturday located a sailor and his damaged sailboat about 160 miles southwest of
Water ballast freezing? Mark H at 9:23pm 11.05.11 Trailer Sailors 7/5530 I own a water ballasted boat. I was told recently by a local sailor that many of these WB boats are
cracks in deck ? (1) Bob 04 H260 at 6:17pm 11.05.11 Big Boats 6/2829 I am looking at a Hunter 356 sailboat for sale. The deck has a few places with what appear to be cra
Manual head to electric head jmce1587 at 5:34pm 11.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/1646 I want to change out my old Jabsco manual head with an electric head. Has anyone done this on a H31
Windrose sailboats voltzwgn at 4:40pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 2/7171 I'm considering taking a look at a windrose 24 ft, except I know nothing about them anyone have info
replacement of cutlass bearing newboatowner at 4:08pm 11.05.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1532 Good evening everyone: I suspect that I will have to replace the cutlass bearing on my 1980 Catali
Recore side deck in winter? Cool Beans at 2:27pm 11.05.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2084 Is it possible? I have already recored. . .well, the deck isn't really cored but just has 3/8" plyw

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Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:18am 11.02.22 Have you isolated the source of the friction? From your post it seems you think it is everywhere. Th
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:16am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appro
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:10am 11.02.22 The only way to get the sail to unfurl completely is to release it suddenly in moderate winds and e
Fender covers- Yes or No? DaveJ at 8:02am 11.02.22 A friend uses Hockey socks, can buy them at a second hand sports store. They fit perfectly over the
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 7:49am 11.02.22 I believe it's 1/4". It jams no matter how fast or slow it's let out. The only way to get the sail t
Fender covers- Yes or No? (1) WayneH at 7:42am 11.02.22 That is why some of us call them "WalMartians". Definitely not living in the same world as us. Fend
Winterizing question RoyS at 7:34am 11.02.22 I drain the fresh water system, disconnect the freshwater pump hoses, sponge dry the main fresh wate
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 7:27am 11.02.22 What size line were you using? Letting the sail out too quickly will also cause the problem you are
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 7:17am 11.02.22 As a new boater do you know your susceptibility to sea sickness and that of your crew? Attempting t
Slip Unavailability RoyS at 7:14am 11.02.22 Another related problem around here, South of Boston, is Winter storage in a boat yard. Sailors who
What do you have at the top of your mast? David in Sandusky at 7:13am 11.02.22 VHF antenna, anchor light, Windex.
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? JBP-PA at 7:13am 11.02.22 I have seen boats where people replaced bulkheads with a steel beam to provide the support.
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? David in Sandusky at 7:01am 11.02.22 I'm an engineer. Davidasailor26 has a very valid point. Mid ship bulkheads often support hull shape.
What do you have at the top of your mast? JBP-PA at 6:55am 11.02.22 Cameras are becoming popular. I've also seen a flagstaff device that puts the flag above your mast o
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 6:52am 11.02.22 As a new boater do you know your susceptibility to sea sickness and that of your crew? Attempting to
What do you have at the top of your mast? RoyS at 6:46am 11.02.22 Windex is helpful to determine wind direction with a glance. Suggest removing the wings on the winde
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 6:45am 11.02.22 This is a good point. However the bulkheads are 8mm plywood Any engineer around ?
What do you have at the top of your mast? (1) kloudie1 at 6:37am 11.02.22 The basics here, windex, Wind instruments, VHF antenna, anchor light. For lines, port and starboard
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Davidasailor26 at 6:36am 11.02.22
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 6:03am 11.02.22 I would like to hear your assessment, John. When you get a chance. I still do not have a definite cl

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