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Status of Lake Murray Catalina Rendezvous Lew Love at 12:04pm 09.08.11 Lake Murray Catalina Owners 1/2977 Greeting, The rendezvous is taking shape quite nicely. We have firm commitment from 18 Catalina o
Requiem for Pearson Wanderer #106 MAGIC#116W at 11:53am 09.08.11 Parts Search 0/2809 A friend bought 1968? Pearson Wanderer #106 originally from the Chesapeake then R.I. ' ultimately On
Fresh water pump "pulses" thaeni at 11:42am 09.08.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1907 My system has a hot water tank, galley and head sinks, plus a shower. The pump "pulses" every 30 to
H-30g Bildge comparments tfoster at 11:22am 09.08.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1374 I have three bildge compartments under the floor boards. They do not appear to be connected so that
Major Flash Flood on the N. Chesapeake RichH at 11:10am 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 16/3456 Flood stage due to the 'remnants of TS Lee' at the Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna River just north
Education And Certification twodzusfittings at 10:41am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 6/1528 I am currently taking an online course for basic boating which covers most topics. While applying to
Less than 3 kts of wind Sublime at 10:03am 09.08.11 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/4672 The water was like glass for the most part. For a good amount of the time, there was so little wind
Boat US Insurance Claim Question Joe Mullee at 10:02am 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2372 It's customary in the insurance business that when a client presents a property damage claim on thei
Barbara Campbell - Golden State Diesel Steve Dion at 9:54am 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2400 I regret to announce the passing of Barbara Campbell of Golden State Diesel. It appears that Barb
Dinghy Repair sailaway78 at 9:19am 09.08.11 Ask All Sailors 12/7631 I need to reglue some seams on a PVC dinghy. Mainly the tabs, where the transom attaches to the top
Beaching a Late Model Hunter 25 Barry14722 at 8:45am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 2/1512 Has anyone beached a Hunter 25? I know that the 260 is capable of being beached because of the cente
Stuck macerator John T1594 at 8:13am 09.08.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1912 Is there any way to revive an old macerator? I have one on my boat (2000 H340). We never use it (11
Towing kayaks? KenKindrick at 8:03am 09.08.11 Big Boats 5/1651 I'm considering towing two Hobie Outback model kayaks that weigh 62 lbs. each across the 25 miles to
base of lifeline--support jackfromhicksville at 7:31am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 1/1061 I have a broken base to one of my lifelines. I need some advise on where to go to repace it????
RC8D Transmission dborko1 at 6:05am 09.08.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2909 Hello All My RC8D seems to keep me tinkering and has not let me down till now. :confused: She start
Wanted 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter with Trailer vweedon at 5:12am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 0/1190 Looking for a 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter Sailboat with trailer, preferably with a 4 stroke motor. Loca
H23 vs H26 mojobently at 4:58am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 3/1600 I currently own an 1988 H23 wing keel and am looking to move up to a H26. I love my H23 but my wife
Cruising! Roger Long at 3:08am 09.08.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 8/5587
2012 Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention CaptDon01 at 11:15pm 09.07.11 Catalina 22 1/1530 Here is the link for the 2012 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention: http://www.sailhavasu.com/ind
MD17C rebuild Mark Maulden at 9:02pm 09.07.11 Engines and Propulsion 174/76909 I have a 32 yr old boat with a Volvo MD17C engine that burns about 1/4 qt of oil in ~12 hrs of cruis

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Slip Unavailability rgranger at 10:05am 11.02.22 Also, advise that waiting lists are often lost or compromised. I got on three lists when I first
What do you have at the top of your mast? rgranger at 9:59am 11.02.22 Cameras are becoming popular. Kewl! I had not thought about that but a wireless bluetooth cam w
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Hollyberry at 9:49am 11.02.22 I'd say the forward 'walls' of the closet and head might be non essential (but may also support the
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 9:48am 11.02.22 Two known issues are the forestay is a bit loose and the lead block closest to the drum has a broken
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? Calif. Ted at 9:40am 11.02.22 Chain plates are attached to the bulkheads so I would definitely leave some material there In your
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 9:09am 11.02.22 I have seen boats where people replaced bulkheads with a steel beam to provide the support. I like
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 9:08am 11.02.22 I'm an engineer. Davidasailor26 has a very valid point. Mid ship bulkheads often support hull shape
Slip Unavailability sail sfbay at 8:59am 11.02.22 Slips available in San Francisco Bay and California Delta.
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:59am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction? The problem you are having
Fender covers- Yes or No? sail sfbay at 8:55am 11.02.22 I have heard that using fender covers is bad because they trap dirt and will then abraid the topside
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 8:49am 11.02.22 If this is your first ocean adventure, I would be looking for much less drama. I would want some t
Dyneema for furler line Project_Mayhem at 8:44am 11.02.22 Why is too slippery a bad thing when we're trying to reduce friction?
Dyneema for furler line Don S/V ILLusion at 8:31am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 dlochner at 8:30am 11.02.22 The angle to be concerned with is the angle of the motor shaft when the motor is deployed. It should
Dyneema for furler line jssailem at 8:26am 11.02.22 yes, Dyneema should work fine. If it is covered with a non dyneema cover. i.e. Sta-Set. The Dynee
Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 I would not use dyneema because it is too slippery. Partially covered (like a tapered halyard) wor
Dyneema for furler line AaronD at 8:24am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Leaving canvas up in northeast winter jssailem at 8:22am 11.02.22 Thank you. That is a good price. And located in Seattle. two fur.
Dyneema for furler line dlochner at 8:22am 11.02.22 Even with careful, even loading of the drum by hand at the dock it's too much bulk. Is Dyneema appr
Fender covers- Yes or No? Rich Stidger at 8:19am 11.02.22 Thanks for all the comments and info. I have ordered material and will make some covers after I fini

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