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Nice article on docking and wind effects wetsocks at 8:46am 05.06.11 Smaller Boats 0/1062 Saw this over in Reddit's sailing section (http://www.reddit.com/r/sailing)... thought others mig
Power Thruster starrynights at 8:42am 05.06.11 Smaller Boats 3/1712 I would appreciate any feedback concerning experience with Power Thruster that listed on this site.
battery cable question Jack at 7:29am 05.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2387 I know this has been discussed but I can't seem to find exactly the answer I need in the archives. w
What's This? (3) captainpat at 6:53am 05.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1130 Can anyone ID this item?
Portable Generator Storage jsalley at 6:49am 05.06.11 Catalina 309 Group Forum 11/6770 Installed reverse cyle A/C unit this spring, and plan to carry a Honda EU2000i generator during hot
hot shower in a hunter 26 luisgacast at 6:27am 05.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1600 Is that possible ?
New Headstay..... Stretch NYSail at 4:41am 05.06.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2141 Hello all... This weekend I am assembling my new Schaefer 2100 Furler and new headstay prior to my
Mast step replacement Beach Money at 3:55am 05.06.11 Irwin 2/3784 The mast step under the compression post is rotten on my 1977 Irwin 37. Has anyone replaced theirs a
Bow Eye Replacement cat22 at 3:47am 05.06.11 Catalina 22 5/2984 I have a leak around my 03 capri fin and yesterday tried to remove same to apply caulk. Unfortunatel
Repainting A Mast + Boom Ducati at 2:42am 05.06.11 Ask All Sailors 17/8444 Our black anodized/painted mast and boom is really starting to look bad with plenty of scratches and
Depth Sounder Problems ChuckH at 10:03pm 05.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1477 My Datamarine depth sounder is reading a constant 16.6 feet. It doesn't vary from that reading even
Cabin roof/deck repair HotChocolate at 8:58pm 05.05.11 Catalina 22 6/3897 Hi all, This is my first post here. I have a 1978 catalina 22 which is in need of some repair wor
transom Width lr172 at 8:51pm 05.05.11 Big Boats 3/1611 I am ordering new lettering for a new boat name for the Hunter 34 I purchased this spring. I left m
Wire Jib Halyard for Harken Roller Furler? knothead at 8:25pm 05.05.11 Ask All Sailors 5/2346 I'm replacing the running rigging on my 28' Islander which is equipped with an older Unit 1 Harken f
Dinghy outboard Larry Jackel at 7:32pm 05.05.11 Big Boats 6/1875 I am looking for suggestions for a new outboard for my 9' inflatable. My previous 4hp 4-stroke Mercu
Line confusion - lengths rorider at 7:13pm 05.05.11 Catalina 22 10/2527 I bought an old Catalina 22, #2133, and for the life of me, I cannot figure out the purpose for all
Refrigerator probelms (1) Chaz3536 at 5:54pm 05.05.11 Catalina 309 Group Forum 8/3342 Friends, My fridge is acting up, I am getting 2 flashes on the red indicator light inside the fridge
Almost A Catalina 22' Owner Mary and Joseph at 5:04pm 05.05.11 Catalina 22 8/2100 HELLO EVERYONE. I am almost a Catalina 22' owner! And i am so happy to finally make a decision and
Need Info On H34 Ice Box Insulation & Size Joe Mullee at 4:48pm 05.05.11 Big Boats 7/2312 Can anyone tell me how good the insulation is on the H34 ice box. I actually hardly ever use it. I s
Hey Blowinganddrifting Jim Seamans at 4:19pm 05.05.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1394 Stopped by your boat this afternoon at the city marina. You were GONE... Saw Chris and said Hi....

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Prop sizing (diameter, pitch) for Bavaria 41 (2004) saildrive vs. engine speed (RPM) and boat speed (2) jssailem at 1:34pm 01.01.22 My boat at 8 knts throws massive wake so I have assumed hull speed is more like 7 or 7.4. Not nece
A lost art: Conserving ice. chip veres at 1:31pm 01.01.22 Can you get the Admiral to make an insulated comforter like you would have on a bed? But sized to f
Suggestions 4 East Coast scenic spots chip veres at 1:23pm 01.01.22 Everybody who is anybody in sailing seems to get to Harbor Towne Marina in Dania FL sooner or later.
Suggestions 4 East Coast scenic spots Tom J at 1:19pm 01.01.22 Don't miss the Charleston Municipal Marina. A short walk to downtown Charleston and the Historical
A lost art: Conserving ice. capta at 1:18pm 01.01.22 Fishermen have been using ice to keep their catch fresh and cool for quite some time, and for most o
Oday 25 portlights racenmotorsports at 1:17pm 01.01.22 Thanks @Peter18046 my wife just wants to replace with parts from Rudy. I do like the idea of the
A lost art: Conserving ice. PaulK at 1:08pm 01.01.22 You should certainly be able to fit a vacuum panel across the front of the icebox, and then add piec
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric dLj at 12:59pm 01.01.22
Winter Cruising Question Hello Below at 12:54pm 01.01.22 Thanks for the info. We are currently out of Blaine which makes Anacortes closer to 35NM I believe.
Anchor light for a 420 passage jssailem at 12:24pm 01.01.22
It just keeps going... Davidasailor26 at 12:17pm 01.01.22 Three layers of 1708 builds up to 1/2" pretty quick and I have a large roll of it already. Seems l
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Filmstress at 12:16pm 01.01.22 @Filmstress First, I do not see the specific model and year of your boat which is crucial to get a
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Filmstress at 12:15pm 01.01.22
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Filmstress at 12:14pm 01.01.22 The first question to ask is why? There are advantages to electric and also some significant disadv
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Filmstress at 12:11pm 01.01.22 The first question to ask is why? There are advantages to electric and also some significant disadv
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Filmstress at 12:10pm 01.01.22 posing the question to see what feedback other sailors have to say. In the long run it seems the ele
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Filmstress at 12:08pm 01.01.22 My boat is a 1976, Hunter 30 foot. Just losing a question to see what other sailors think and if it
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric Filmstress at 12:07pm 01.01.22 @Filmstress First, I do not see the specific model and year of your boat which is crucial to get a
Anchor light for a 420 passage Crusty Ol Salt at 11:43am 01.01.22 Marcus... reading my post I may have sent it with confussion... I am half dyslexic... I knew what
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric JohnShannon at 11:34am 01.01.22 Electric offers the possibility of really minimal maintenance. The catch is the range is limited.

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