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Fairly new here... mshnhed at 10:38am 08.02.11 S2 5/2631 Good Day All, I took ownership of a 1987 S2 35C in May of '11. The boat name is GRACE it was owned
Companion Hatch Cover Gudenuph at 10:38am 08.02.11 Day Sailers 3/1992 Hi All Can the sliding companion hatch cover be removed without removing the rails/slides on an O'Da
Stanchion base damage tgeardino2 at 9:48am 08.02.11 Big Boats 4/2166 My wife and I currently own a 2000 Hunter 340, Love our boat. During a recent sailing vacation, whil
Dedicated starting power ancientmariner at 9:30am 08.02.11 Ask All Sailors 31/5194 I have just replaced my (two) batteries with Trojan group 31 deep cycle. I would like to be able to
Toilet Paper Craig2up at 9:17am 08.02.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 18/14301 Hi Peggy What's the deal with toilet paper? We have an electric macerating Jabsco toilet and using f
Blue Hull Cherubini 30? RichLan at 8:20am 08.02.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2045 While sanding the hull on my 82 Hunter 30, it appears to that the original gel coat color is blue. D
5411 Sea Water Strainer Location? Blue Hull at 8:09am 08.02.11 Catalina 30 3/2196 I have an '81 C-30 with the 5411 diesel. When I purchased the boat this Spring there was a budget wa
Running engine compartment blower when under way Rick486 at 3:32am 08.02.11 Ask All Sailors 40/15730 All: I come from an Atomic 4 background in my first sailboat and I ran the engine blower religiously
Raymarine C90W interface to my OS/Mac for Nav. StellaBlue at 1:48am 08.02.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3452 Does anyone have any recommendations for Nav. software for the OS system that they are currently usi
C-30 Repower Advice Dream Chaser at 6:08pm 08.01.11 Catalina 30 30/9527 Hello, I have a 1984 Catalina 30 and was told today that I need to repower!! I had my injectors and
Where can I find an emergency tiller for a 34 pcjrusso at 6:04pm 08.01.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1816 Hi all, I am the new owner of a 1982 Oday 34. and we LOVE IT. We upgraded from a Catalina 27.. Do
Sea Anchor or Engine jrocheleau at 5:51pm 08.01.11 Bigger Boats 3/1967 In heavy weather (winds > 50 mph), do you prefer weathering the storm on a sea anchor or underpower?
Cradle Plans for Hunter (deep keel) 31 (1984) Tip-Sea at 4:05pm 08.01.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1153 I am looking for plans for a cradle for my deep keel 1984 hunter 31 sailboat that I recently purchas
Auto tiller Conrad151 at 3:43pm 08.01.11 Catalina 22 5/2698 I have an 1987 c-22 swing keel and would like a little help at the helm. I have read a little about
Alas..my poor tiller for I knew it not well.... (1) bobcatflip at 2:49pm 08.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/4501 New Sailor Bob here..went out to my mooring for a day of sailing and my tiller apparently decided to
Engine overheating in narrow channel surrounded by boats Jared1048 at 2:15pm 08.01.11 Mid-Size Boats 10/2488 Hopefully your weekend sailing wasnt like mine... While out in a narrow channel with dozens of boa
Fuel System Problems Captain Dick at 1:54pm 08.01.11 Big Boats 12/3095 Own a Hunter 2005 46LE with the standard Yanmar engine package and 100 gallon fuel tank. When motor
Difficult to maintain speed upwind Captain Dick at 1:45pm 08.01.11 Big Boats 4/1586 We sail a 2005 46LE on Lake Michigan and love it. However our ability to sail close to the wind is n
Mast Raising System Part Needed Okie Dokie at 12:22pm 08.01.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1272 I dropped the shackle that attaches the line leading from the mast raising system to the mast. Of co
"Reefing Madness"--Angst revisited (1) rognvald at 11:50am 08.01.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3493 Bill and Tim, I hope this file comes through showing the reefing system. Thanks, Ron

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Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot Crazy Dave Condon at 8:06am 10.21.22 One night late as a dealer returning home with a trailererable sailboat, I pulled over and went to s
Mast light power on H240 isaksp00 at 8:01am 10.21.22 I have had that on my deck plug. Unscrewed the plug and the wire connections at the plug terminals w
EV's vs Ian Johann at 7:55am 10.21.22 I have a problem with using LFP on my boat. At least until LFP recycling is mastered and easy for
standing rigging Crazy Dave Condon at 7:54am 10.21.22 I deal with the smaller hunter sailboats but there are a few things to know. First it would be gr
Hull Condition on a 1980 22 ft sailboat Dnea at 7:53am 10.21.22 Again thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts. CarlN: I do really like the Rhodes 22 for a bunch
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot Tedd at 7:52am 10.21.22 One cannot just pull into any Walmart, or for that matter public parking lot, and assume that overn
EV's vs Ian Leeward Rail at 7:44am 10.21.22 At least until LFP recycling is mastered and easy for expired battery's materials to be recycled.
Recycled rope (lines) ? dlochner at 7:42am 10.21.22 The company has been around for 10 years, so it is not some start up. I see no reason to not try it.
standing rigging juan rius at 7:33am 10.21.22 It would help to know which boat you are inquiring about. Hunter 460 1999
EV's vs Ian JamesG161 at 7:24am 10.21.22 I would have no problems with using them. I have a problem with using LFP on my boat. At least un
ODay 22 cabin floor Siamese at 7:17am 10.21.22 Photo sucks....sorry. Get some light in there and do some better photos, and I'm sure someone will
Can anyone identify this manufacturer? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:13am 10.21.22 A picture of the furling drum wiuldvhelp
EV's vs Ian Leeward Rail at 7:10am 10.21.22 LiFePO4 batteries appear to be immune to this issue. That is my understanding. I would love to see
standing rigging Crazy Dave Condon at 7:10am 10.21.22 It would help to know which boat you are inquiring about.
CDI FF2 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:07am 10.21.22 Picture of upper toggle please
EV's vs Ian Leeward Rail at 7:05am 10.21.22 wondered why anyone would put them in a boat. Those batteries aren't put in boats. Different batt
Mast light power on H240 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:05am 10.21.22 I would see if connection is corroded which I have seen with the female plug
ODay 22 cabin floor harryconaghan at 7:01am 10.21.22 Welcome to the forum!! Hard to tell from the photo. Dent can be caused my any number of falling ob
ODay 22 cabin floor sail sfbay at 6:59am 10.21.22 Welcome to the forum!! Hard to tell from the photo. Dent can be caused my any number of falling obj
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot Leeward Rail at 6:48am 10.21.22 How can you find places like this? Especially if you are traveling. I've run across one or two, but

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