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Pointing ability Bluewater Sailor at 7:17pm 08.03.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/6208 I am the new owner of a Catalina 380. I have raced on a J35 for the past 4 years and I am used to be
Hunter 34 Westerbeke engine sailorh34 at 6:16pm 08.03.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1847 Can anyone tell me the model # for the Westerbeke engine used in the Hunter 34 1983?
Used mast for a H280? mbertsche at 6:09pm 08.03.11 Parts Search 0/2143 Does anyone know of a used 280 mast for sale? I have a friend who just developed 2" cracks at the b
New Mac25 owner, new to sailing.. introducing myself. evolve555 at 3:54pm 08.03.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2524 Hello everyone, I hope I'm not breaking any sort of protocol and introducing myself in the wrong for
Wondering when I am ever going to get to sail this year... Tom Hoffman at 3:24pm 08.03.11 Trailer Sailors 13/5670 The continuing saga of our desire to sail at Red Rocks Lake close to Pella, Ia. After our acciden
setting up a boat lift for a 26 emenskl at 3:18pm 08.03.11 Day Sailers 4/2091 First time poster, and new owner of a 26. Searched around on the site to no avail. If this has pre
Bimini mounted solar panels? Fly_H23 at 2:07pm 08.03.11 Smaller Boats 6/2898 I am going to add a Bimini top and have thought it might be a great place to mount a few solar panel
replacing original traveler on a O'Day 302 frenchguy at 2:03pm 08.03.11 Ask An Oday Owner 16/5609 Hello, the original mainsheet traveler on my 1987 o'Day 302 is a real pain to use.You have to adju
Newbie Question: H2O ballast safety off S. Florida Coast miata97m at 12:20pm 08.03.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2305 Hi everyone: I'm thinking of purchasing a trailerable sailboat (24-26 ft) to minimize the costs of
Cape Sable to Shelburne Roger Long at 12:16pm 08.03.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 6/4184
'85 C27 Anchor Locker Size Question Loose Ends at 12:07pm 08.03.11 Mid-Size Boats 0/1202 Will a Fortress FX-11 Anchor fit into the anchor locker of a 1985 C27? My boat is about 70 miles a
Cradle Measurements Hunter 306 ScottsHunter306 at 12:03pm 08.03.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/2717 I've just purchased my first boat, a Hunter 306. I was wondering if anyone could assist me with meas
Exhaust Hose Length? captivacapt at 11:14am 08.03.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1325 Does anybody know the length of the exhaust hose on a Hunter 33 15hp Yanmar, measured from the mixin
New to me boat and the delivery from hell. CharlieCobra at 8:25am 08.03.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3367 Interesting weekend. I picked up a 1969 Mariner 31 ketch in trade for some work. We drove to Mount
Foam Blocks in a Mac 25 Gilligan and mate at 8:11am 08.03.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1602 Hello all. Does anyone know a way to preserve the foam blocks on a MAC 25. Mine seem to be coming
How do you size your wiring? doehunter at 8:05am 08.03.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2005 My existing wiring is a mix of various sizes that was just guessed at. I'm in the middle of mounting
Rivets: simple question John at 7:41am 08.03.11 Ask All Sailors 48/10995 A simple question: I want to replace some rivets that hold a radar to the mast with screws. I've nev
New Main Sail bffatcat at 7:10am 08.03.11 Ask All Sailors 11/5666 I need a new main. and I have gotten two quotes both seem like they are in line. One is from FX sai
Engine Compartment Blower lehigh375 at 6:11am 08.03.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2482 I have been following the previous thread about whether to use a blower or not. One post mention
Ultrasonic Antifoul Ken13559 at 6:06am 08.03.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1283 Has anyone tried the Ultrasonic Antifoul? There were tons of discussion on this topic over at ybw.co

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Weather is killing me Zinger88 at 12:39pm 08.16.22 We're very lucky here in Texas, but boy is it hot... Totally agree! We're at Lake Somerville whic
New method to wash boat Roland5048 at 12:26pm 08.16.22 Too funny, Brian. You should move this over to Funny Friday.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 12:06pm 08.16.22 Hmmm.... Been wondering if the engine is out by now.... dj
Am-meter connection Davidasailor26 at 11:56am 08.16.22 The two wires are probably carrying the current to be measured. The metal connecting them is probabl
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel Rltgold at 11:43am 08.16.22 I too have both. The Vang is for adjusting sail shape and helps keep the boom from flying up in the
Am-meter connection Stu Jackson at 11:24am 08.16.22 Not sure what you mean or what question you are asking.. Ammeters & Shunts 101 Ammeters & Shunts
Which Sealant to Use for Bedding Stanchion Dalliance at 11:11am 08.16.22 Bed-It Tape is the sealant to use for stanchions and deck hardware. You are right to avoid 5200. I
What's this hole in the shelf for? Dalliance at 11:06am 08.16.22 No idea what it was intended for, but I would put a plastic cup in it to hold the galley sink sponge
19-2 Center board question markb_nc at 11:06am 08.16.22 Thank you for the diagram, rgranger! It confirms that the centerboard was not fully deployed.
Suggested whisker pole for H18? stickinthemud57 at 10:56am 08.16.22 Here is a nice, lightweight whisker pole which I use on my MacGregor 26: https://shop.bwyachts.com/
universal m18 alternator recomendations Stu Jackson at 10:45am 08.16.22 I honestly have no idea. This is my first year of sailboat ownership. The boat is moored but as men
looking for cabin support poles for a 1992 hunter 32 Ralph Johnstone at 10:38am 08.16.22 It is a wonder that anyone would put up a boat for sale and take photos without cleaning it out fir
Morgan 462 Weight Roland5048 at 10:26am 08.16.22 Not an answer to your question but just wanted to remark on what a fine sailing vessel you have. My
H280 Battery Charger Change out rhiggins at 10:24am 08.16.22 Hi Marcus - reviving an old thread here but I'm looking at replacing what I appears to be the factor
Finally back on the water kappykaplan at 10:19am 08.16.22 That's great! I finally got out sailing last weekend - hydraulics for backstay and vang gave up the
hunter 280 main sail effort rhiggins at 10:01am 08.16.22 I also have a Hunter 280 with a full roach, fully battened main. By design, our boats were made to
looking for cabin support poles for a 1992 hunter 32 rgranger at 9:58am 08.16.22 Surprisingly, that was a Yacht World ad photo. I cropped it because the remainder of the boat was
looking for cabin support poles for a 1992 hunter 32 rgranger at 9:56am 08.16.22 If it's the one shown by @rgranger in post #3 preparing dinner at the time this shot was taken. I
looking for cabin support poles for a 1992 hunter 32 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:45am 08.16.22 If it's the one shown by @rgranger in post #3 oot at many marine stores. Looks like Mr. Rgranger w
Minnie's BIG Adventure Sailing the coast of California Rltgold at 9:31am 08.16.22 Thanks !! Glad you enjoyed the video.

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