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What size genoa for Seattle area? Jared1048 at 9:41pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 4/1835 Question 1: I've read that the 85 hunter 31' can use a 155% genoa? Question 2: Does using only par
Boom vang bowlinguy800 at 9:19pm 07.12.11 Catalina 22 4/4526 Hello everyone, I have a Cat 22 hoping to get in the water soon. I'm new to sailing and have used t
Speed and Depth C22_Lady_OH at 9:07pm 07.12.11 Catalina 22 10/3654 On my 1979 Catalina 22 I have a compass with light (newer) and a Lev-o-meter but no depth and speed.
Source of Electrical Bonding of Rudder Post to Ground rardiH36 at 8:58pm 07.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2846 I recently noticed in Don Casey's "Sailboat Electrics Simplified" that just like bronze through-hull
Yankee (jib sheet) length/dia for 83 Hunter 37c JBurans at 8:49pm 07.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1975 Hi All, Can anyone give me a recommendation for length, diameter and brand of line/best source to u
Lake Ontario 300 Miles race is on this weekend alexco38 at 8:47pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3316 It's the longest fresh water race in the world and it is ON this weekend. I will be participating fo
Power Inverters MalibuC at 8:30pm 07.12.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2558 So here goes, having fulfilled a (nearly) life long dream and purchasing my first sailboat, I am und
More Sail Equals less Heel? geehaw at 8:27pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 16/5224 Well Been able to get some long sails in this year. ! week around Memorial day, 4 days Independence
oday centerboard johno12871 at 6:44pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 4/3088 I have a 1979 O"Day 25 shoal keel centerboarder. My question is when should the pendant to lower the
Selden In Mast Furling Main Jim Beck at 6:31pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/2152 Can anyone tell me the version of Selden In Mast Furling Main that came on the 2005 Hunter 33? Incre
Has anyone else removed their voltmeter wiring? jrowan at 5:51pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 5/2833 Good day, I like many other C-30 owners still have the original Ampmeter wiring run from the alterna
Catalina 30 measurements blackbear at 3:53pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 3/1900 I am planning to purchase a Catalina 30. Probablly an earlier sailboat built between 1978 to 1980. I
Beating Problem alfine at 3:14pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 3/1866 New to my Hunter 146. Frustrated by not being able to hold course beating in strong wind. Boat hea
What is this? Falconer at 2:43pm 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1571 I have a little sail in a bag that cam with my boat. It's called a "steadying sail" I think. What is
Sirocco C-13 lost masthead. LarsSkorge at 2:14pm 07.12.11 Parts Search 0/4206 I just purchased a Sirocco C-13 very inexpensively on ebay. It was made by Sirocco Boatworks and F
One battary terminal corrosion, seven not Seattle Scott at 1:26pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2024 I have 4 battaries in my house bank. 7 of the terminals are always corrosion free but the pos termin
Yanmar 4JH-2E using coolant Tim R. at 12:41pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2926 Here is what I know: - Engine runs very well with ample power at all rpms - I have to top off the o
What's comparable to a V2-22? spearfishlaketales at 11:47am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/6539 I know this might not be exactly the right place to ask this, but I'm looking for a boat that might
Adding House Batteries Brad Hoff at 11:46am 07.12.11 Big Boats 13/4070 I am planning on adding two more 6v Trojans to my existing two 6v. I think I will get four new batte
How to not snap off manifold bolts? Stephen Trapani at 11:11am 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2879 I'm not sure if it's a good idea to reproduce this question here as well as in Ask All Sailors. Some

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Finally did it jssailem at 3:53pm 09.30.22 Too funny.. I forgotten Dave was the astronaut in 2001 a Space Odyssey...
helm wheel nut dlochner at 3:52pm 09.30.22 Good idea. But...but...but --- take a few pictures and post them and I'll bet someone here will yel
transmission when sailing Stu Jackson at 3:50pm 09.30.22 Sometimes there's a difference between what the book says and how things actually work. Rarely. T
helm wheel nut Stu Jackson at 3:45pm 09.30.22 An can look to see if any manufactures name on it Good idea. But...but...but --- take a few pictur
Finally did it Brian D at 3:43pm 09.30.22 Dave... Dave... Dave's not here.
Where and how do you store your inflatable dinghy (2) dlochner at 3:36pm 09.30.22 So you say. :biggrin: No need to feel bad about your color preference. :beer:;) Then
Where and how do you store your inflatable dinghy jaysweet at 2:43pm 09.30.22 Our dinghy remains with boat and ready to use as we cruise year around. Wrote an article about how
'83 Oday 25 swing / centerboatd (1) portajon at 1:56pm 09.30.22 Wanted to follow up on centerboard build. The drawing posted above and circulated here is NOT corr
Thoughts on Stepping the Mast LakeShark at 1:53pm 09.30.22 I believe the plans for his mast raising system are available in the Catalina 22 Tech Manual form th
Lewmar hatches ID JamesG161 at 1:39pm 09.30.22 Call them and ask for Tony... Home - HatchMasters Marine Hatch Repair Great service and perfect fit
Getting cold out here Leeward Rail at 1:37pm 09.30.22 Well, fall is almost here, the temps have dropped significantly around here, will probably be my la
Finally did it JamesG161 at 1:31pm 09.30.22 Shall I just order them on line? Dave... Dave..." Dave.. Dave... Stop
helm wheel nut kloudie1 at 1:09pm 09.30.22 The Merriman Yacht Specialties steering that I think (not sure on that) Hunter used on that boat had
helm wheel nut Rich Stidger at 12:41pm 09.30.22 If the nut is just a nut an not "special, decorative, etc., just take it to the local hardware store
helm wheel nut Rick.johnson at 12:40pm 09.30.22 Thanks Guys I am going to her tonight to get a good weekend of sleep rocking in the storm An can
transmission when sailing Arrgh at 11:31am 09.30.22 Sometimes actual experience does count for something. I get that there are engineers that get paid
Where and how do you store your inflatable dinghy Nichole340 at 11:31am 09.30.22 Oh, I forgot....my house had yellow and black kitchen tiles with black and white bathroom tiles. Al
Where and how do you store your inflatable dinghy Nichole340 at 11:27am 09.30.22 Dave, Thank you for the photos. I couldn't picture the lift mechanism. Your second photo clears it
Invest 98L Kermit at 11:24am 09.30.22 Kermie. This time of the year, on those warm evenings out under the stars, you may still glimpse li
helm wheel nut sail sfbay at 11:19am 09.30.22 Determine the size, 1", 1.25", etc. Do you have any stickers ot markings on it to denote the manufac

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