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Keeping a 2 year old in the V berth Mark Juetten at 4:33pm 07.20.11 Big Boats 4/1247 On a hunter 376 what would you use to secure the V berth opening ,55" across, to safeguard a 2 yr ol
C28 Mkii Refrigeration CookiePrincess at 3:49pm 07.20.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1327 Does anyone know if the icebox on a C28 Mkii 2004 is insulated?? If not, how to?
Building a cradle flyella10 at 3:38pm 07.20.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/2711 I would like to have a cradle built for my 28.5 Hunter sailboat deep keel (1986). Can anyone help m
CD25 Cushions Pirata53 at 3:21pm 07.20.11 Parts Search 2/2631 Cape Dory 25 without cushions or cushion covers. What are the most comfortable for warm weather and
Autopilot Revenge sandpiper10471 at 3:20pm 07.20.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1565 I recently replaced my water pressure pump. Now, if I am on autopilot (Raymarine 4000) and I turn on
What'sit? davenlynn at 3:02pm 07.20.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2251 Below the (open) deck of my '81 Mac 25 is a tank, seemingly of fibreglass, about 2 X 2 X 3 feet with
hot water heater - advice on installing a tempering valve Victoria28 at 2:53pm 07.20.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2072 Hi again from the unseasonably cool Salish Sea, I have completed the replumbing of the entire potabl
420 Tender? Barny192 at 2:13pm 07.20.11 Big Boats 7/2012 Hi all, We are finaly getting close to having our hands on the cash we need to buy our retirement
Long story about a short rescue. saltysailor at 1:50pm 07.20.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2391 I went out on Prudence last week with extended family and had a great time. We were mostly there to
Cruising on a Hunter 23.5 tallswede at 1:41pm 07.20.11 Smaller Boats 7/6550 When I bought my 23.5, I did so with the idea I would do some cruising up and down the Texas Coast a
Loop / Vented Loop Keiffer at 1:33pm 07.20.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3604 I have an Ericson 31 Independence. Moving it from Virginia to an inland lake in GA I was required by
need recomendation for sailing simulator pgmp oldsalt70 at 12:50pm 07.20.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1731 So here I am with this new wiz/bang computer and it will not rum my (many years old) sailing simulat
Whistling rigging 48dodge at 12:44pm 07.20.11 Ask All Sailors 21/9244 I haven't had my boat out for a sail yet so I know there are tweaks to be made to the rigging still.
just got a Mac 222, have some questions newsailor72 at 12:33pm 07.20.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1783 just got a Mac/venture 222, have some questions Hi all, I'm fairly new to sailing and just got a M
drain hoses/ mast slugs and shakles teacher63 at 12:14pm 07.20.11 Smaller Boats 1/1208 Help, I have a couple of questions on a 1987 Hunter 23. Has anyone replaced the anchor drain and th
Pearson 36-2 deck leaks at support post BubbleCuffer at 10:44am 07.20.11 Pearson 3/2255 Just forward of the mast is a rod that supports the deck. It is thru bolted at the deck, and then bo
up the mast question reeder at 10:31am 07.20.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/2263 I'm a new Cat27 owner and need to go up the mast to replace the sheave for the main halyard, and pin
Salon Table for C320 gordonmclachlan at 10:28am 07.20.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1887 We just bought a used (1996) Catalina 320 with a broken dinette table. Where can I buy a replacemen
Any Catalina 30 MKII owners out there w/leaky chain plates? Blue Streak at 9:47am 07.20.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2139 We are considering purchasing a Catalina 30 and read in a review that many of these have leaky chain
1981 Catalina 27 Bulkheads tomlang63 at 9:25am 07.20.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/6152 Both of my bulkheads need replacing on an 1981 Catalina 27. The top bolt hole has sufferred from wa

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New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. thevoyager at 12:20pm 01.26.22 What would this mean... "GAIL WARNING is a shoal draft model with centerboard, allowing her to vent
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Rick Webb at 12:19pm 01.26.22 This may help as well Vessel Safety Checks, Classes and Auxiliary Information Requests (uscgaux.inf
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Rick Webb at 12:18pm 01.26.22 Thanks. I got phone numbers for my closest flotilla from the link contact. The flotilla web page li
Dufour 31, your thoughts Bob J. at 12:14pm 01.26.22 And they painted all the teak bulkheads. :( Around $12K is probably right. Oh my. In addition to
New shelf in the cabin waterman30 at 11:39am 01.26.22 Looks really good. Teak?
Hull Terry Cox at 11:38am 01.26.22 According to Hunter, solid FRP below the waterline, cored above.
Hunter 28 Terry Cox at 11:37am 01.26.22 We owned a 1989 H28 for three years. Nice boat, fun to sail and comfortable for two. Ten days was th
'76 Chrysler 15' twistedskipper at 11:30am 01.26.22 Which 15 are you talking about? There are more than one.
'76 Chrysler 15' sail sfbay at 11:27am 01.26.22 Between 1971 - 1980 Chrysler Corp built almost 8,000 so they must have been pretty popular SailboatD
Wind angle Davidasailor26 at 11:12am 01.26.22 +1 for trying to go in some circles. Also look for some powerboat wakes to swing the top of the mast
Oday Mariner 19 portlights (1) sail sfbay at 11:08am 01.26.22 Welcome to the forum!! Does it look like the one in the photo below? They look like framed and non
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Tater at 11:07am 01.26.22 Thanks. I got phone numbers for my closest flotilla from the link contact. The flotilla web page lis
Long way to check out trailer sailor Daveinet at 11:07am 01.26.22 It took me a long time to find the one I had. I'm afraid its taking me longer to find the replacemen
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint sail sfbay at 10:56am 01.26.22 Suggest checking with Interlux Micron WA Water-Based Micron Technology \| Interlux as they have an on
help cutlass bearing h41 question Valerio at 10:51am 01.26.22 i redo my question, the stern bearing is like the cutlass bearing, the shaft is touching that ?
Wind angle Justin_NSA at 10:44am 01.26.22 Could be a frozen bearing. If you go up, maybe consider changing out your anchor light with LED.
PNW Cruise Highlights 2004-2014 Stu Jackson at 10:42am 01.26.22 The cormorant shares my wife's name. Lovely. Thanks for sharing.
New shelf in the cabin shemandr at 10:32am 01.26.22 It certainly looks like it will reduce clutter.
Wind angle Serenity on Hudson at 10:16am 01.26.22 Try sailing in circles. The webs will break after 6 circles or so. beats climbing or dropping the ma
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint Stu Jackson at 10:15am 01.26.22 The quantity will depend on how many coats you intend to employ.

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