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Stern light blocked by dinghy.... rfrye1 at 9:20pm 07.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2664 We now have davits on our H376. When we have the dink hauled up it mostly blocks our stern light. It
Spinlocks shanker at 9:17pm 07.19.11 Smaller Boats 6/2053 Because I will do my share of single handed sailing, I have started reading about how the experts do
Concerned about 1623 hrs on 1991 m25xp deisel Blue Streak at 6:05pm 07.19.11 Catalina 30 4/2278 Looking at a 30 Cat but 1623 hrs on engine. Should I be concerned? What does a rebuild run? Thanks
28 HP Beta marine engine Help Florida sail at 5:50pm 07.19.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2395 I'm looking at a boat that recently had the Westerbeke 27 replaced with a 28HP Beta Marine. I would
Port replacement lens flyella10 at 5:44pm 07.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1198 I have a 28.5 1986 Hunter and need to replace the Grey port lenses. New ones are available at Sailb
New North sails hi1cotton at 5:37pm 07.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1410 Has anyone received a recent quote on North racing mailsail. I have a Hunter 23. The quotes I've rec
windlass wiring thoughts rochesterdriver at 5:01pm 07.19.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2364 So the windlass draws up to 200a at 12v. I'm thinking there are two ways to go here. 1. Put s 12
Hunter 34 Kitchen stevestk at 4:32pm 07.19.11 Big Boats 13/2707 In all the pictures I've seen online of Hunter 34's, there are cutouts for wine glasses etc. in the
Raymarine A50D/Chart Plotter/Fishfinder Becka Anne at 4:14pm 07.19.11 Catalina 30 2/1589 I'm a proud new owner of a 1985 Catalina 30. Recently, I purchased a Raymarine A50D which comes with
GPS/depth gauge advice svscott at 3:53pm 07.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/7107 Hello all, first post on the forum... I have an 87 Macgregor 26d that my dad used to race in Long B
checking the keel bolt old guys sail at 3:48pm 07.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1274 I have a question. I have a 93 26s and have the 2 access doors. What good are they? I want to check
Sailrite, Annapils MD Ron20324 at 3:02pm 07.19.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2245 Sailrite, Annapolis MD I just had a call from Matt Grant, who tells me the store is closed, packed
need help finding a trailer sailks at 2:43pm 07.19.11 Catalina 30 2/1536 I'm hoping someone may have a suggestion for finding a trailer for a 94 catalina 30 wing keel new or
A prop-walk issue Christian Sailing at 2:10pm 07.19.11 Irwin 1/3747 Vessel: 1974 Irwin Mark VI LOA: 28.5 Summary: I have a Yamaha 9.9 mounted on the starboard side of t
'88 Mac 26D Rudder Upgrade? Brad1968 at 1:59pm 07.19.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/7704 Looking to replace my stock rudder with a used IdaSailor or Ruddercraft, but don't really want to sp
Winch for mast raising shanker at 1:29pm 07.19.11 Smaller Boats 48/12524 Does anyone know what size of winch would be required to raise the mast of a 260? I'm looking at a 2
first fatality in 103 years...how sad.... Valentina at 1:25pm 07.19.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2107 Hats off to the 10+ boat crews who abandoned a race to rescue a crew of a capsized 35 footer last Mo
Ballast Tanking Filling jao1972 at 1:12pm 07.19.11 Smaller Boats 7/2646 I have a 1994 Hunter 26 that just had some hull work done (repaired a through-crack forward of the c
41/44 DS aft shower drain issue Rick486 at 1:09pm 07.19.11 Big Boats 11/3146 Hi All: Has anyone figured out a solution to the slow drain in the aft shower? It seems like there i
Looking to Borrow a Cushion Captain Stormy at 1:03pm 07.19.11 Lancer 3/1721 When I bought my Lancer 25 it did not come cushions, the Upholstery place will charge me an Arm and

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Fisher Panda 12 mini Rick486 at 2:26am 10.15.22 looks like no easy approach, I'm thinking I might remove alternator and starter to make access easi
Fisher Panda 12 mini Zencra at 1:52am 10.15.22 looks like no easy approach, I'm thinking I might remove alternator and starter to make access easie
Raymarine electronics hookup help Frill at 1:18am 10.15.22 Ok, thanks guys I appreciate it!
Freezer repair, 2015 Oceanis 48 Montage_55 at 10:47pm 10.14.22 Montage - actually our slow leak is coolant not water. Did you check your drain plug and hose and
Buy now or wait for recession? jssailem at 10:29pm 10.14.22 I was never insulted by a low offer. If you worry about low offers you are focusing on the wrong t
Typical weather Hayden Watson at 9:35pm 10.14.22 Everyone knows how wet it is here in western Washington. I few weeks ago I flew down to AZ to visi
Typical weather JohnShannon at 9:09pm 10.14.22 Really? I didn't see much running to higher ground in Ft Meyers.
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Typical weather Roland5048 at 6:43pm 10.14.22 We sail Buzzards Bay and slip at Pope Island in New Bedford but I live in Marshfield. I store the b
Typical weather Bob S at 4:57pm 10.14.22 We sail Buzzards Bay and slip at Pope Island in New Bedford but I live in Marshfield. I store the bo
Folding Prop? Jim Legere at 4:28pm 10.14.22 Someday soon they might outlaw lobster traps. I pray for the day. I know what you mean but lots of
New S2 6.7 Owner - Lifting Keel Maintenance FourthCoast at 4:25pm 10.14.22 ... I would recommend checking and probably replacing said keel lift line. Pretty easy job on the t
dry dock (1) fstbttms at 4:19pm 10.14.22 I am considering getting a diver do it. Go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152289711611226
Loading boat on trailer Tedd at 4:12pm 10.14.22 This may have nothing to do with your problem but it happened to me so it's not impossible and it mi
Rudder Direct Drive Setup Jim Legere at 4:12pm 10.14.22 Kemp, I was completely happy with my Cape Horn. One of the best pieces of gear I purchased for that
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main thinwater at 4:10pm 10.14.22 First, I would really haul on the outhaul and see if the foot will stretch flat. Some will. I've ha
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:59pm 10.14.22 Do what you can, take some pictures and post 'em here with your questions.
Rudder Direct Drive Setup knappytime at 3:57pm 10.14.22 Thanks Jim, that's some great feedback. I am also planning on a Cape Horn wind vane. Were you happ
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main kappykaplan at 3:52pm 10.14.22 but NOT around the boom!! :plus:
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main Hollyberry at 3:51pm 10.14.22 What everyone else said plus...The loose foot also lets you tie off your reef points nice and neatl

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