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Outboard Troubleshoting (1) BrianW at 10:12am 10.02.11 Ask All Sailors 27/4554 The Honda 9.9 outboard on my Hunter 26 ran perfectly 2 weeks ago. When trying to start it today unde
Cleaning Sails jcottert at 10:02am 10.02.11 Big Boats 1/2166 I wish to clean my mainsail in my spa. I have heard that oxiclean is a good detergent to use. Can I
Cleaning under fuel tank GeorgeK at 10:01am 10.02.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/3102 Hello Peggie. We had a small fuel spill from the diesel tank sender seal (on top of the tank) which
Engine winterization Scottr8873 at 9:46am 10.02.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2973 Ok, I'm a newbe on a Pearson 27 with a Universal diesel engine and I want to winterize it myself. I
Been there lately? (1) All U Get at 9:29am 10.02.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2022 Hi all, I didn't see the store the last time I was there. All U Get
42 first wheel removal perfsail at 8:56am 10.02.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1395 I have a 1984 first 42 and am trying to remove the wheel for painting. Does anybody know how to remo
A moment of panic and a mystery Tim R. at 6:25am 10.02.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2012 Completed the engine re-assembly yesterday. Double checked that everything was ready. Bled the fue
Production Boats That Have Circumnavigated Maine Sail at 6:13am 10.02.11 Ask All Sailors 20/32518 Hi All, I would like to start a list of links to known production boats, Hunter, Catalina, Benete
Windlass operation johnsimister at 10:50pm 10.01.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1915 My windlass only operates when the engine is going. Does any one know where and how the switching is
Deck Organiser Removal johnsimister at 8:35pm 10.01.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1528 Hi, I have a Beneteau 42s7. The deck organisers behind the mast are frozen and need to be replace
To buy or not to buy lajimo at 7:27pm 10.01.11 Big Boats 20/3364 Had a survey, sea trial and haul out of a 1985 hunter 40 yesterday. On the plus side the boat is str
Missing sailboat FourPoints at 7:19pm 10.01.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1828 Was down at the dock today talking to the dockmaster when he got a phone call from the Coast Guard a
Engine stuff Weasel at 6:35pm 10.01.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1974 OK gang, once more I need sage advice. Took the boat to a new marina this weekend. Trip was about te
Steaming Light TR6 at 5:50pm 10.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1450 Can anyone tell me how the stainless cover comes off the (original 1986) steaming light. I was up th
1976 Pearson 28 bridge clearance ScottVickery at 5:48pm 10.01.11 Ask All Sailors 4/3630 I would have posted this to the Pearson forum, but, could not select it. I know I can measure this,
Silly question Dhmosier at 4:58pm 10.01.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/2905 I have read several references to different years builds being different quality. I just purchased a
Sail slides for my H30 malyea at 4:57pm 10.01.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1896 Great racing today, 12 to 15 gusting to 25+, reefed main and partly furled genny, won all three on u
Loose-Footed Mainsail Questions tlowum at 4:30pm 10.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 11/4487 The mainsail on my 1994 H29.5 is original, and it's long past its prime. I plan to replace it over
Preventer In Light Air + Boat Speed Ducati at 3:51pm 10.01.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2626 We did our fair share of light air racing this season. Most annoying were the times when the sea con
Blue Water Cruising? Capt Hastings at 3:22pm 10.01.11 Big Boats 6/5635 Can anyone tell me about their ocean passage experiences? Is a Hunter 376 a sea worthy yacht. I am

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Veteran's Day Soundoff ggrizzard at 12:19pm 11.11.22 Ensign, USN - Viet Nam Era VA 196 BN, Grumman A6
Do you put your bimini down? (2) patbratton at 11:16am 11.11.22 Our bimini came with the boat. We are the third owners. It is a '98 Hunter 240. We have had the boat
Furling jib sail RKMCCORKLE at 11:13am 11.11.22 Well I guess I asked for that, I was thinking maybe with the short tacks I could get by, but it sou
Furling jib sail RKMCCORKLE at 11:11am 11.11.22 Please define the term. What are you desiring to do with the boat? You could raise a bed sheet and
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely! (1) Scott T-Bird at 10:12am 11.11.22 Monica is fun ... but I'm kinda partial to her sister!
Timidly rebedding stanchions Dalliance at 10:12am 11.11.22
Furling jib sail Kings Gambit at 10:08am 11.11.22 What size pendant should I use? Looks to be right around 7 ft of total length according to your me
Stepping a mast jssailem at 9:49am 11.11.22 Lifting a mast and setting it down in a boat or on the deck is not without risk. If you have never d
New Instruments capta at 9:46am 11.11.22 A little background first as I think that will impact answers. Recently purchased my third and las
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely! jssailem at 9:39am 11.11.22 I take this off for racing! The pretty lady or the hunk of metal. Give the lady your credit card
Veteran's Day Soundoff kappykaplan at 9:36am 11.11.22 1974-1978 USNA Midshipman 1978-1998 US Navy as a surface line officer (or transportation specialist
Furling jib sail jssailem at 9:35am 11.11.22 will this jib suffice with a full main? Please define the term. What are you desiring to do with
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely! capta at 9:31am 11.11.22 That's not an anchor ..... THIS is an ANCHOR! I take this off for racing! Nobody is going to steal
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely! capta at 9:29am 11.11.22 That's why some of us pay thousands of dollars for a MaxProp. In the end, it is a good investment.
Veteran's Day Soundoff (1) jssailem at 9:26am 11.11.22 Here is a shout-out to all Military Veterans. ff the East Coast. It was a great touring seat up the
Companion Way Screens patbratton at 9:25am 11.11.22 I have been pondering the same question for my C22. Thanks for sharing the link to the SBO Store sc
Furling jib sail RKMCCORKLE at 9:17am 11.11.22 What size pendant should I use?
Furling jib sail RKMCCORKLE at 9:16am 11.11.22 N/S But will this jib suffice with a full main?
Furling jib sail RKMCCORKLE at 9:14am 11.11.22 8-10 knot winds is right in the Go have Fun zone. is the lake oriented n-s or e-w N/S
Furling jib sail (1) RKMCCORKLE at 9:14am 11.11.22 This is the boat and lake Wylie

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