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Hunter 216 Cracks Judy Fegen at 6:20pm 08.31.11 Smaller Boats 2/2229 We are considering buying a 2004 Hunter 216. The boat has a large crack in the conpanionway. Is thi
Rigid boat models - tenders (1) galynd at 6:19pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2310 Does anyone have any knowledge of these Rigid (brand) tenders. I'm looking for a used RIB and have
Time to go up the mast tyson_troy at 6:16pm 08.31.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/2012 It's that time again, to head up the mast for an inspection of the rigging, the masthead, etc. In t
anyone planning a trip? blackjohn at 6:10pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1522 hey everyone just wondering if anyone is planning any fantastic voyages,like to hear about it.i wont
1976 O'Day27 in/out board question Thopper at 5:53pm 08.31.11 Ask An Oday Owner 12/2548 Did the O'Day sailboats come with the transom ready to accept an outboard even when the inboard was
H260 or Newer H25 troutsmustang at 5:13pm 08.31.11 Smaller Boats 9/2583 I am looking for a newer boat and wonder if anyone has experience with both. I now have a H26 that
C22 Measurments SailAway1 at 5:11pm 08.31.11 Catalina 22 3/1392 Hey everyone, I hate to be a bother but I'm a 90 minute drive from my boat and I need to get some me
garmin 235 Lost Parent at 4:38pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1906 I have an older Garmin235 chartplotter that i still use and was wondering if newer data sticks would
Swim Platform sunshinemartini at 3:45pm 08.31.11 Day Sailers 1/1829 Has anyone installed a stern mounted swim platform on an O Day 25. This particular boat has a factor
Changing antifreeze in my 2000 340 sailcapt340 at 3:39pm 08.31.11 Big Boats 2/1500 What antifreeze should I be using for my 2000 Yanmar 3GM30F. Any tips for flushing the system is ap
chartplotter no magnetic door med2463 at 2:36pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3607 Does anyone know of a chartplotter on the market that does NOT have a magnetic door? Apparently Gar
Can't keep the bowl empty Irene at 2:35pm 08.31.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/4620 I think I posted this incorrectly before. The gang at the Catalina 30 blog directed me to this site
Vent odor wchevron at 1:48pm 08.31.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 34/8533 Had gone out for a weekend with the family. Didn't have a chance to pump out on Sunday. Came down
What is the pump under forward v-berth? (1) Jared1048 at 12:16pm 08.31.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/1928 Boat: 1985 Hunter 31 See pic. This just a backup of the toilet pump? Thanks, -Jared
Getting on board a 26m Charlie Kittson at 11:54am 08.31.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1899 Hello folks I am looking at a 2006 26m and the Macgregor is tottaly diferant to what I am used to. I
Split Back Stay Sylvain at 11:40am 08.31.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/3999 I just completed a modification that I really wanted. The Back Stay on the H33C is split and anchor
New C30 Owner Ima90sJezus at 11:39am 08.31.11 Catalina 30 26/4563 Just wanted to say hi - I'm a new owner of a 1984 Catalina 30. This is the first sailboat I've owne
swaging an eyelet onto my headstay GDTRFB at 11:12am 08.31.11 Catalina 22 3/1789 My headstay doesn't have a turnbuckle on it, and my rake is pretty drastic. I measured the distance
1986 25.5 Hunter guage covers sailorkoop at 10:33am 08.31.11 Smaller Boats 3/1175 I bought a 1986 Hunter 25.5 last year. I was told the depth guage didn't work, but come to find out
The Annapolis Boat Show-First Time! PrincessoftheLake at 10:19am 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 38/7928 I am very excited because this year will be my first trip to the Annapolis Boat Show. Just wonderin

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Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? markwbird at 9:34am 07.12.22 I've done it a couple of ways: Use oversized bowlines where the sheet attaches to the clew so you c
throttle brake capta at 9:15am 07.12.22 A short strap with Velcro from the handle forward to the binnacle handhold? Ask me how I know. So
throttle brake Parsons at 9:09am 07.12.22 A short strap with Velcro from the handle forward to the binnacle handhold? Ask me how I know.
A tale of Engine Harness Maintenance - 87 mkII (1) jonelli at 9:04am 07.12.22
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options Mark Maulden at 8:48am 07.12.22 I'm in Anacortes and have no barnies. Just some slime that easily gets cleaned with a homemade hull
how to remove boat decals (registration certificates,etc) balao92 at 8:22am 07.12.22 thank you, all. i'll get to work on it.
throttle brake balao92 at 8:20am 07.12.22 You could try adding a cable clamp to the throttle cable to add some friction. yes, thanks. i thin
throttle brake balao92 at 8:20am 07.12.22 I am not sure how your's is, but on mine there is an adjusting screw just below the compass and on
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? Davidasailor26 at 8:10am 07.12.22 Just thinking out loud here, but wouldn't a spinnaker halyard be better to use than a topping lift
Paddle wheel thru hull dripping tfox2069 at 8:08am 07.12.22 No. In water. Not much water enters. Just be quick about it. Definitely true if the flap is workin
Adding an engine monitor for a Universal M-25XPBC? jviss at 8:06am 07.12.22 Thanks! Is that the entire manual? :) I'd lvoe to know more. Is it programmable in any way? Any
Adding an engine monitor for a Universal M-25XPBC? (1) CowboyWay at 8:00am 07.12.22 I did a quick search for this device and while I get hits on eBay, etc., I can't find a manual. Do
Prop Shaft Height dmax at 7:56am 07.12.22 While raising the mounts will "soften" them a little bit because of increased leverage on them. you'
Groco or Apolo thru hull Vaves? Rich Stidger at 7:52am 07.12.22 Just check that the valve is bronze and has no brass. I am not sure but I think some Apollo valves i
Paddle wheel thru hull dripping Rich Stidger at 7:49am 07.12.22 I assume you mean when the boat's out of the water? No. In water. Not much water enters. Just be q
Halyard choice opinions... Calif. Ted at 7:45am 07.12.22 I've been using MLX3 for a couple years and I'm happy with it overall, found that the 8 mm fits my h
Failed Bottom Paint - Puget Sound - Options mikeracca at 7:42am 07.12.22 I'm just around the corner from Port Orchard, at Brownsville or during the summer on the mooring al
Winch Installation SailorElliot at 7:33am 07.12.22
Halyard choice opinions... Sandy Stone at 7:27am 07.12.22 It has some kind of poly-dyneema braided core with polyester cover. So, it floats too. The manuf
Whisker pole on jib - sheet or clew ring? tfox2069 at 7:26am 07.12.22 While I greatly appreciate the input, I think maybe for my specific situation, I need to clarify a

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