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Mainsheet Article Deadline September 13th bobjames at 7:25am 08.22.11 Catalina 310 0/1098 Hi Captains and Admirals: You probably just received the August issue of Mainsheet Magazine and sa
When To Replace Running Rigging? Fly4hire at 4:01am 08.22.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1574 Is there any good rule of thumb or guidance on when to replace various running rigging short of you
Widgeon question kspear09 at 3:16am 08.22.11 Day Sailers 4/1743 Hi all Just picked up my Widgeon from town sailing program last year. On the front of the boat there
anchor/steaming light H260 Sublime at 9:59pm 08.21.11 Smaller Boats 5/1569 They're out. I'd like to only go up the mast once. Does anyone have a link to replacement bulbs?
Evinrude Yachtwin 6 charging circuit schuhjm at 9:58pm 08.21.11 Engines and Propulsion 6/6757 Hi folks, New to the forum here... My GF just bought a ranger 20 that I've been diagnosing som
Source for the clamshell vent BernardOfCA at 8:42pm 08.21.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2544 I am looking for a source for the clam shell type vent that is used on many Beneteau's (at least the
Boom for a 1977 Hunter 30 senseipower at 7:45pm 08.21.11 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2495 I am looking for a boom for my 1977 30' Hunter to replace one that was damaged. Anyone out there kno
Wave slapping under aft cabin Jack at 6:18pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 21/9621 We chose the forward birth because it has better air and height. Recently on an over-night the seas
Leak under the pulpit hero4theday at 6:12pm 08.21.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1163 Im sure there is a simple solution to this but it is escapes me. I have a leak where the wire for t
We're back from 37C to 450CC TJ-LJ Champion at 5:55pm 08.21.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1692 For those of you who might have remembered us as Hunter 37 C owners on this site as "Lonesome Dove".
Swing keel pin magkeller at 4:58pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3016 Hi all, I bought an Oday 23, 1979. It has a swing keel and I wanted to know if I need to worry about
Insight on o'day 28 pafb19 at 4:27pm 08.21.11 Bigger Boats 8/18554 I currently own an o'day19 but have an opportunity to purchase a 28. Any insights to this model woul
Do you recognize this boat? SammyDPR at 3:47pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 30/6046 Greetings to all! I am thinking about getting into Sailing. Have always been interested about it
35s5 shower bilge kleinlax at 3:13pm 08.21.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1629 Have just purchased a 1992, shower pan does not drain. Bilge pump under aft double berth runs but s
Slight List to port at rest? Spcharby at 2:07pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 7/2141 Just curious, is this common with Hunters or, should I start thinking about weight distribution? Our
410 refrigator Don Lucas at 1:45pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 11/2950 I read all owner reviews on the Hunter 410 beore getting mine. The number 1 common issue appeared to
Electric winch for mainsail bugsboat at 1:22pm 08.21.11 Big Boats 6/3321 We have a 1995 Hunter 37.5 and would like to upgrade the cabin top winch to electric. We have added
In-water folding prop installation video fstbttms at 1:19pm 08.21.11 Engines and Propulsion 8/5949 Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q3ntQF_Csk Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3WaOWestW
Fans. What type and how used? rgallagher at 12:43pm 08.21.11 Ask All Sailors 18/4733 I am building my knowledge base for our 5 year planned departure. I don't want to start an "anchor t
Best manual marine head svlorelei at 12:06pm 08.21.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/12586 Since we are ready to retire and go cruising, we are replacing our forward Jabsco head. I have read

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Fender covers- Yes or No? Justin_NSA at 7:52am 10.31.22 Someone liked mine more than me. They were taken. :huh:
Fender covers- Yes or No? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:48am 10.31.22 Never noticed any effects on our painted topsides always using fleece covers. Even a dirty cover has
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Fender covers- Yes or No? jssailem at 7:26am 10.31.22 If it makes you and your boat happy.. Go for it. Will there be a little more maintenance. Well yes.
4.108 winterizing Leeward Rail at 7:15am 10.31.22 When you run rv antifreeze through the system do you leave it in or do you open the drain plug on t
4.108 winterizing Rich Stidger at 7:14am 10.31.22 I use regular ethylene glycol antifreeze in the raw water side. I have previously measured the free
Removing sludge from heat exchanger-Yanmar MikeHoncho at 7:04am 10.31.22 I have the same deposits on the underside of my cap when I check levels. It breaks down when rubbing
4.108 winterizing Leeward Rail at 6:55am 10.31.22 Be certain there is no alcohol in the AF, the alcohol can cause problems with any seals or the impe
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 6:27am 10.31.22 Congrats on buying your new boat! Now the fun begins. Nothing better than messing around with bo
4.108 winterizing kloudie1 at 5:01am 10.31.22 From a fellow Forum member: Engine Winter Freeze Protection - Marine How To Put the "Marine How To"
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 4:45am 10.31.22 Opinions? Rather than removing the house batteries I do all the work from the engine side. Hanging
4.108 winterizing dlochner at 4:45am 10.31.22 I run the engine until no AF comes out the exhaust and then leave it. Be certain there is no alcohol
Furling genoa cover seems too small? sailme88 at 3:27am 10.31.22 My understanding is that the foresail covers are made for boats with performance sails that aren't
Furling genoa cover seems too small? All U Get at 3:09am 10.31.22 Steve from Sailrite always makes it look easy, they have some very good ideas.
Furling genoa cover seems too small? jssailem at 11:07pm 10.30.22 taking this one down once we get into the more unlikely sailing weather. Not there yet, though. :b
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? (1) mermike at 10:46pm 10.30.22 <p>
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? Head Sail at 10:29pm 10.30.22 I have had a person interested in possibly buying my boat that wants to know the Hull ID Number pri
Furling genoa cover seems too small? Qorgyle at 7:49pm 10.30.22 Maybe a stepladder to get above the thickest part of the wrap, does your cover have a wider section
Chocks for Danforth-style anchor on pulpit Kings Gambit at 7:05pm 10.30.22 I have a Hunter 38' with a double anchor roller. I carry a 25kg Rocna as my primary. I have a 16l
Sharing Hull ID Number with a potential buyer. Do or Don't? kappykaplan at 6:53pm 10.30.22 There is a BoatFax. It's BoatHistoryReport.com: Boat VIN Lookup / Hull Identification Number Look

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