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Catalina Big Hook at 9:03am 10.30.11
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My second thread. Yee Haw. Looking for someone with same engine as mine and the low rise exhaust/
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Am upgrading my Pearson 36-2 (love the boat!) Any advice on replacing all ports. Are drop in replace
r.oril at 8:02am 10.30.11
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We are taking our 26D on it's first sleep over at the After Turkey Day Sail Mission Bay. I have the
Ariadna at 7:49am 10.30.11
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Hi, As a new owner of old Hunter 35 Legend 1987 with deep lead keel I got concerned about design how
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So a boat I am probably bringing home has 2 banks of one battery each. Wired for shore power as well
JeffThompson at 6:57am 10.30.11
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I'm in the process of installing a radar on our 38' Hunter and wonder if anyone has performed this f
Shoaldrafter at 6:37am 10.30.11
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Hey Joe, I looked at: http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/KWST.html It is a lot different
geontemt at 4:57am 10.30.11
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I am looking at getting my first fixed keel boat. Can anyone tell me if these cracks are structural
Phaedrus at 9:34pm 10.29.11
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I am planning to replace the scupper ball valve and associated thru hull fitting this winter. I plan
AtlanticAl at 7:56pm 10.29.11
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Where is a good place on the 28 to mount a compass, i dont want to have to use two, one either side
Maine Sail at 5:23pm 10.29.11
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Wind is moving this way. Station Buzzards Bay buoy is steady at 43 knots gusting to 48 knots or stea
Squidd at 5:13pm 10.29.11
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We're getting closer... This is the first chance I had to spend a little time getting to know he
Northern Waters at 3:18pm 10.29.11
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Hello, I have a 1973 30ft Pearson. I want to replace the hatch. Should I flatten the crown or build
Russ1964 at 2:00pm 10.29.11
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I purchased a Catalina 309 last spring, hull #190. We had the boat hauled out in late August for hur
iwillmott at 1:57pm 10.29.11
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I have a 40.5 legend and the horizontal drive windlass seems to have packed it it. It barely turns w
brian3820 at 1:55pm 10.29.11
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For those who don't know, we are restoring and refitting an 1984 Hunter 34. Today, started at 31 deg
Cool Beans at 12:27pm 10.29.11
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So my Ranger33 has a factory custom panel at the companionway, and the PO installed a second panel i
odaydokay at 9:05am 10.29.11
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So I go to winterize my brand new (June 2011) used 5 times Honda 2 HP outboard. Gotta get the fuel
r.oril at 8:17am 10.29.11
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I have located a used Pop Top cover for a 25 Mac. I have a 1988 Mac 26D. Question: Is there a differ
Catalina Big Hook at 5:47am 10.29.11
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My first thread so bear with me. I will soon be hauling my boat out and intend to do some work on th

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Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
Tally Ho at 3:13pm 10.09.22
I bought a new sail 2 years ago, and it is my first loose-footed sail. i like it as it can carry th
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
leo310 at 3:12pm 10.09.22
I have been to the US many times. My MMSI # is registered to the vessel, as for the VHF you need a r
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24
sail sfbay at 3:11pm 10.09.22
Assuming you will have a marine survey: 2. Surveyor to confirm holding tank and pumpout fitting. 3
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
kappykaplan at 2:52pm 10.09.22
2 clamps at each end where it connects. :plus:
CDI FF2
kappykaplan at 2:52pm 10.09.22
Local sail loft....that way they will measure, modify it and install it to be sure it fits properly
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 2:35pm 10.09.22
Common I believe. Hopefully a early C22 owner can advise which fitting to use. At the very least
CDI FF2
sail sfbay at 2:03pm 10.09.22
Local sail loft....that way they will measure, modify it and install it to be sure it fits properly
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 1:53pm 10.09.22
Make sure the part of the clamp that tightens are on opposite sides, like that in the photo at the
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
dlochner at 1:16pm 10.09.22
Loose footed, easier to adjust the outhaul and cheaper to build.
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
jon hansen at 1:16pm 10.09.22
my %S have been much better with kroil. my friends report the same. of course, could be dumb luck.
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Leeward Rail at 1:05pm 10.09.22
Got it. Makes sense. Make sure the part of the clamp that tightens are on opposite sides, like tha
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 1:02pm 10.09.22
2 clamps at each end where it connects. Read the link I posted. Got it. Makes sense.
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Leeward Rail at 12:59pm 10.09.22
As in use 4 clamps per hose instead of 2? 2 clamps at each end where it connects. Read the link I
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
PaulK at 12:58pm 10.09.22
What about applying a little heat? The differing expansion rates might crack the bond.
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
PaulK at 12:55pm 10.09.22
Having a loose foot allows the sail to set better along the foot. It isn't twisted by the boom, so
Tongue Extensions
JoeWhite at 12:48pm 10.09.22
My H25.5 extention that I built was 13 feet long total with its own hitch. It had a wheel near the t
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 12:34pm 10.09.22
Double clamp . . . As in use 4 clamps per hose instead of 2?
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
kappykaplan at 12:32pm 10.09.22
My main is loose footed - works fine. :beer:

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