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Why are sails white? Kermit at 1:41pm 07.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/3050 When we were kids learning to sail, we noticed all the Sunfish in the group had colorful sails. Oth
viking marina redhead78 at 1:26pm 07.01.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1913 Hey all., I know its way too soon, but I am looking for info on Viking Marina, on the hudson across
Battery Selection MalibuC at 1:02pm 07.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1911 Time for new batteries...decision time. Option 1: Continue with AGM Option 2: Flooded Cell Deep C
O'Day 22 Leak AndyS22 at 12:50pm 07.01.11 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2506 Hi, I have a 79 O'Day 22 which leaks when in the water. In good drive weather low wind sailing from
What is it? (2) Falconer at 12:37pm 07.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1602 Anyone know what these hook things are used for on my bow pulpit?
Some before and after painting pics 24 Morgan (4) merlinuxo at 12:33pm 07.01.11 Morgan 10/3780 Some paint, new trim, new hardware and lots of sweat equity:
storing tools aboard njl at 12:14pm 07.01.11 Ask All Sailors 13/3800 Do you do anything to prevent rust on tools stored aboard your boat? Airtight container? oxygen abs
Inboard or Outboard Engine fraicovi at 11:52am 07.01.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1581 Since I bought the 1983 25' Oday last year I have been having trouble starting the 1GM diesel engine
Charge light stays on?????? bigsick at 11:50am 07.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/1876 I have a 2GM20F. Whenever I am motoring the charge light stays on. I have checked the belts and th
compass rehab sailaway78 at 11:48am 07.01.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1703 The dome on my galaxy compass was getting hazy and difficult to see, particularly at night. Rather t
Looks like a good deal for someone! Doug J at 11:44am 07.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1232 I happened to Stumble on this. http://burlington.craigslist.org/boa/2465022642.html
Best place to mount a transducer on an R28 Bigkidneys at 11:07am 07.01.11 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/2556 Just purchased a 1975 28 and will need to mount a transducer for a Garmin 521s to it. Being that th
help with H31 keel bolts pimerese at 10:29am 07.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/2172 Last week while out sailing, several large rocks ran right out in front of me and hit my keel. Now I
1995 Hunter 336 Jib Sheets frank7653 at 9:11am 07.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2443 Am replacing and need the lengths. All rigging sites seem only to give the total cost and not the l
Nice weather! Now time for repairs.. need advice saileclipse at 8:51am 07.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1625 Nice weather! Now time for repairs.. need advice HI All, I hope you all are enjoying the warm sai
Cunningham Robin F at 8:18am 07.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1641 Does anyone have a picture they can post of how their cunningham is set up? I don't know if the line
Sailing on a long reach Igetit at 8:12am 07.01.11 Ask An Oday Owner 24/7126 Disclaimer: This will probably sound silly to those of you experienced sailors, but I've only owned
Com-Pac on the Bay semmons99 at 6:23am 07.01.11 Com-Pac 0/4146 After months of work, engine failures, etc. I finally got my Com-Pac 16 onto the Saginaw Bay last ni
props shugy at 11:52pm 06.30.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2338 am looking for a new prop has anyone any exp. with the composite props from New Zealand, I think tha
Looking for a mainsail cover for my 192 Zorba at 10:23pm 06.30.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1480 I'm in need of a mainsail cover and need to know the correct measurements. Also, should I buy off

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Fairleads Joe at 1:43am 01.20.22 Look up "Barber-hauler" if you're seeking a method to bring your lead inboard. (or outboard even) M
Coast Guard multi year renewal sailcapt340 at 12:17am 01.20.22
How wide is the wing on the keel of a Hunter 26.5?? Ken13559 at 12:12am 01.20.22 If its any help, my H326 Wing Span is 33.5" (tip-to-tip).
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? Joe at 10:11pm 01.19.22 You'll need liability ins to stay in most marinas... plus a heft environmental provision. Your boat
1997 Hunter 336 Keel Question FastOlson at 10:10pm 01.19.22 There are a significant number of owners of sailboats over 20 or 25 years old who believe that their
Starter or battery Joe at 10:08pm 01.19.22 Pray it's the battery, starters are pricey. Batteries can go bad just sitting in the garage. If i
First time out of the water in 8 years Joe at 10:02pm 01.19.22 That does not look like blistering. Blisters occur between gel coat and fiberglass so it would appe
Heat exchanger anode SJN at 9:53pm 01.19.22 Hello! I too have a 2004 C310, hull 260. I recently replaced the zinc and was able to do so with c
Heat exchanger anode Tom J at 9:32pm 01.19.22
First time out of the water in 8 years Ralph Johnstone at 9:17pm 01.19.22 Any idea what the keel is ? C.I. magnetic. Lead non-magnetic ? Has the keel detached from the hul
Head Always Full Ralph Johnstone at 9:05pm 01.19.22 You'd think it would, and so did I for years, but people have been flushing veggie oil for decades
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered sail sfbay at 8:52pm 01.19.22 Never seen that.
1997 Hunter 336 Keel Question Techstyle at 8:52pm 01.19.22 like others have eluded to - check every through hull for leakage, around the engine in the raw wate
1997 Hunter 336 Keel Question Ralph Johnstone at 8:07pm 01.19.22 I replaced the bilge pump and am planning on hauling in 3 weeks to address the keel. I know I alw
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? rgranger at 8:00pm 01.19.22 My understanding is that you can't get insurance on sailboats over a certain age... is that correct
Starter or battery rgranger at 7:55pm 01.19.22 As a test you could disconnect the old battery and run a jumper from your car to the OB leads. I w
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? dLj at 7:17pm 01.19.22 My understanding is that you can't get insurance on sailboats over a certain age... is that correct
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas? billder99 at 7:08pm 01.19.22 You may need liability for getting through some places. It's not just about your boat. My underst
Universal M 25 fuel lines TimFromLI at 7:01pm 01.19.22 My perkins always started in an instant. I was surprised one day when it took a few seconds, then lo
Heat exchanger anode SV At Last at 6:51pm 01.19.22 Hello - I also have a 2004 Catalina with same engine and set up etc. - I've changed the anodes num

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