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cb32863 at 6:45pm 10.11.11
8/1861
Had a pretty decent sail today and over the first weekend of the month.... Posted my ramblings in my
KJH at 4:53pm 10.11.11
2/1537
For the first time since I have owned her, my C-22 will be stored in a boatyard with the mast up. A
Mike Gunning at 4:38pm 10.11.11
1/1533
We are installing an Electric Yacht propulsion system on a 1981 Catalina 27. We want to install the
pullark at 4:31pm 10.11.11
5/2542
Hi, I have a Catalina 30 Mk11 1989. I have some issues with the engine instruments and am hoping som
Charles Ranck at 4:17pm 10.11.11
4/1941
What are the pros and cons of using grey water for flushing ?
Becka Anne at 3:18pm 10.11.11
10/3630
I'm new to this forum and have a question. Does anyone know where we can find a dodger for a 1985 C
njl at 2:44pm 10.11.11
4/2581
I'm noticing that my oiled teak has dark spots in certain areas. It's raw linseed oil rubbed on ever
vweedon at 1:45pm 10.11.11
9/6737
Can anyone tell me their opinions of which one to go with? I have done lots and lots of reading and
Hermit Scott at 1:45pm 10.11.11
9/3379
Some of you know about me rebuilding the YSM12 for my C30. I ran it for a couple of years, put about
H33CRich at 12:49pm 10.11.11
6/2359
Sunday, I had the pleasure of meeting another H33 owner at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis and dur
JeremyH at 12:26pm 10.11.11
S2
1/1271
I am in the USAF and am being re-stationed in Tampa this January. Despite the fact that Tampa is a
H33CRich at 12:02pm 10.11.11
12/2487
I have the shoal draft H33. Does anyone know what I would be drilling into from the tip underside?
Sea22 at 11:52am 10.11.11
10/2368
Has anyone done this or have any suggestions for an elegant solution? We have finally been getting
jknappsax at 10:46am 10.11.11
4/1601
This summer, I finally tackled replacement of the rotted core around the mast on my O'Day 32' center
rachelmackenzie at 10:05am 10.11.11
4/2841
Our 1995 Hunter 336 weathered hurricane Irene pretty well except for a number of new leaks--no leaks
jaronson at 8:20am 10.11.11
C&C
2/2872
Does anyone know who made the hatches and the porthole in the head? I need a new gasket for the por
Technodad at 8:05am 10.11.11
5/5116
I am going to install a new Furlex 55-10 furler, it comes with a new forestay so I am going to upsiz
sailaway78 at 7:52am 10.11.11
10/3985
Does anyone have any good tricks for changing oil without having to pump and bend down, and making a
Benny17441 at 7:50am 10.11.11
19/3206
Squidd's post of "How often, how far" brought back a topic I have been thinking about for a while.
Bryce22345 at 7:42am 10.11.11
2/1150
need to replace my Freedom 458/30 inverter charger and Link 1000 on my H410. I have a 460 AH wet cel

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4.108 winterizing
Leeward Rail at 6:55am 10.31.22
Be certain there is no alcohol in the AF, the alcohol can cause problems with any seals or the impe
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase
artleyt115 at 6:27am 10.31.22
Congrats on buying your new boat! Now the fun begins. Nothing better than messing around with bo
4.108 winterizing
kloudie1 at 5:01am 10.31.22
From a fellow Forum member: Engine Winter Freeze Protection - Marine How To Put the "Marine How To"
First time sailboat owner
Terry Cox at 4:45am 10.31.22
Opinions? Rather than removing the house batteries I do all the work from the engine side. Hanging
4.108 winterizing
dlochner at 4:45am 10.31.22
I run the engine until no AF comes out the exhaust and then leave it. Be certain there is no alcohol
Furling genoa cover seems too small?
sailme88 at 3:27am 10.31.22
My understanding is that the foresail covers are made for boats with performance sails that aren't
Furling genoa cover seems too small?
All U Get at 3:09am 10.31.22
Steve from Sailrite always makes it look easy, they have some very good ideas.
Furling genoa cover seems too small?
jssailem at 11:07pm 10.30.22
taking this one down once we get into the more unlikely sailing weather. Not there yet, though. :b
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't?
Head Sail at 10:29pm 10.30.22
I have had a person interested in possibly buying my boat that wants to know the Hull ID Number pri
Furling genoa cover seems too small?
Qorgyle at 7:49pm 10.30.22
Maybe a stepladder to get above the thickest part of the wrap, does your cover have a wider section
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit
Kings Gambit at 7:05pm 10.30.22
I have a Hunter 38' with a double anchor roller. I carry a 25kg Rocna as my primary. I have a 16l
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't?
kappykaplan at 6:53pm 10.30.22
There is a BoatFax. It's BoatHistoryReport.com: Boat VIN Lookup / Hull Identification Number Look
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't?
kappykaplan at 6:51pm 10.30.22
I realized I give out my routing number on every single check I write :plus:
First time sailboat owner
Kings Gambit at 6:36pm 10.30.22
sage advice and thank you. I am going to wait until I get the full survey back and then negotiate w
O'day 28 Head/Hanging Locker Pan - What is under here?   (3)
Clutch Cargo at 6:24pm 10.30.22
It cleaned up easier than I thought. This grid piece was actually tabbed versus stuck on with bondo
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit
Sailgunner at 6:23pm 10.30.22
I store my fortress on my second roller next to my #25 Rocna. Could send you a pic if you like.
Refilling CNG Tank
smokey73 at 6:01pm 10.30.22
We don't "campaign" the boat so our usage is limited. We also have a generator and microwave, which
Recommended anchor for Hunter 50
Georgedoyle at 5:56pm 10.30.22
We have the 73 pound Rocna with 250 feet of 3/8 chain. We started out with the Lewmar Delta anchor.
Refilling CNG Tank
jon hansen at 5:30pm 10.30.22
back in he day when we would campaign aeolus pretty hard all over the the great lakes, with 5 to 8 o

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