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30+ boom innards tomVT at 8:51am 06.07.11 Ericson 0/3441 Does anyone have details of the inner workings of the boom on a 30+? We're about to launch a new;y
Shroud covers jorgefife at 6:05am 06.07.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/8005 I saw these covers on some of the boats and would like to get some Are these the same kind like when
Advice for a new owner PopeyePete at 5:53am 06.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2251 I've had my '01 26x for less than 1 year. I've got a few questions I'm hoping for some advice on: 1
29.5 Stuck Rusted Propane Tank - help MdStef at 5:01am 06.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2111 Hi. I just bought a 1994 Hunter 29.5, and the propane tank is rusted and stuck in the locker. I ca
Keel depth Benjamin Disralei at 4:51am 06.07.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1765 Hi I have purchased recently a Oceanis 361 which has a 1.5mtr draught, what I would like to know (
dead Batteries Bryce22345 at 4:00am 06.07.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2406 delivered the boat to the mooring on Mother's day. boat had been on shore power and had the batteri
Impeller Installation rickgosselin at 12:52am 06.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1878 Because of the certain amount of debre in the water from all the rain we received my engine is over
Posting images AADIVER at 11:10pm 06.06.11 Catalina 30 5/1967 I would like to include a picture of my stern pulpit mod with my next post. My picture is in iPhoto
Overheating problem or normal? Jared1048 at 10:42pm 06.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2045 I've recently bought a 1985 Hunter 31 (2GM20F) and I've had to kill the motor (twice) due to the ala
Rigging Information kennamerr at 10:28pm 06.06.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1262 I recently purchased a 1983 27' Hunter. I'm looking for information on the specifications for riggi
Change to dagger rudder for Hunter 260 Rabbott at 9:51pm 06.06.11 Smaller Boats 13/4634 Has anyone converted the standard Hunter 260 swing rudder to a dagger rudder? I would like to do
yamaha mk11 gerard feeney at 9:12pm 06.06.11 Yamaha 1/2097 aloha I have a 79 25 foot yamaha sailboat, been having trouble with the yanmar ysn8, I have a 15 hor
Hot smell? jfreeman at 8:41pm 06.06.11 Catalina 310 2/1637 So, the last couple times out, my boat has been smelling "hot" after motoring for about an hour. It
Charging at 15 to 16 volts? Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 8:22pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1946 I have a 2000 Catalina 320 with the Yanmar 27 and an original alternator. It used to charge at 14 t
When do you have to clear customs? JLivingston at 8:19pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3256 While we are not new to sailing, we are new to cruising and hope someone can answer this question fo
Naming My Boat andy edgin at 8:11pm 06.06.11 Ask All Sailors 14/2885 Hi, I bought a 1988 Capri 18 and the previous owner did not have a name for her. My daughter and I
boweye repair Kivalo at 8:09pm 06.06.11 Smaller Boats 4/1877 Hello again everyone, My 260's boweye has come loose. I looked under the V-berth cushions and couldn
1978 H33 keel issue (3) congoboard at 7:30pm 06.06.11 The Cherubini Hunters 7/6736 I am looking at a 1978 Hunter 33 - it is the streamlined Cherubini model in great shape except for t
76 Mac 25!!! Soo close!!!! One ? !!!!! CaptnCrunch at 6:29pm 06.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1346 Thank you all for your answers regarding my launch of my first sailboat!! She Sails and is on the s
speed indicator paddlewheel strattm at 6:16pm 06.06.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/3414 As I was getting ready to repaint my bottom, I noticed that the little paddlewheel on the forward bo

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 7:11pm 09.12.22 if the rebuild is done right, Yes. My adventure into the unknown.
Traveling alongside Timm R Oday25 at 7:11pm 09.12.22 When my boat was transported from Charleston to a yard in New Orleans, the trucker called me from
H38 - Jacklines and boom preventer sail sfbay at 7:10pm 09.12.22 What's a good material? high-strength, low-stretch webbing Jackline Materials Evaluation - Practical
Long range rescue DArcy at 7:10pm 09.12.22 When things go wrong in a survival situation it tends to lead to a snowballing series of problems.
2022 Golden Globe Around the World Race berner73 at 6:46pm 09.12.22 Very cool and thanks for sharing. Nice to see the race in action again. Interesting fleet, surpris
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't DArcy at 6:43pm 09.12.22 John, I'm a little late to the party, I only noticed this thread a couple days ago. Sorry to hear ab
Water Lift Exhaust Muffler on 461 - HELP Mechone at 5:44pm 09.12.22 Replace it with a Vetus which most Beneteaus use
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta BigEasy at 5:42pm 09.12.22 Not until PIC does my New Generator , waiting on them to decide what is next. After that I will be
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida (1) palcuz at 5:41pm 09.12.22 Best wishes to Guy! We'll be anxious to hear about his progress along the way and I'm sure that th
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 5:36pm 09.12.22 I looked hard at the replacement strategy. Having space limits, without totally modifying the boat,
Long range rescue SFS at 5:36pm 09.12.22
DC Circuit Breaker Failures quadrille38 at 5:33pm 09.12.22 Update I reached out to Blue Sea. They are very responsive and we are working on a solution. Very
Removing bent driveshaft strut from 1985 hunter 31 Tally Ho at 5:28pm 09.12.22
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Crusty Ol Salt at 5:25pm 09.12.22 He will have company and encouragement all along the way if he desires I was thinking the same thin
Long range rescue garymalmgren at 5:21pm 09.12.22 When things go wrong in a survival situation it tends to lead to a snowballing series of problems. N
1987 Catalina 22 Circuit Panel Gene Neill at 5:19pm 09.12.22 I don't, sorry. That horizontal bus is for the interior lights and power outlets. Too many wires t
East coast Florida causing spots rgranger at 5:10pm 09.12.22 I like the integration with aquamap thanks I'll check out aquamap
Long range rescue rgranger at 5:09pm 09.12.22 I noticed what looked like a few bad scrapes on the taller guys head and his foot was bandaged. Th
Trailer Tongue Question rgranger at 5:05pm 09.12.22 Or the PO was sadistic and bolted that on there to drive you nuts.:beer:
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida rgranger at 5:01pm 09.12.22 I'll second @Scott T-Bird He can get a ride to the store, a hot shower and a bed in Charleston when

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