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U-Tube Video Of Ensenada Race... Rick D at 6:48pm 04.21.11 Destinations 5/4601 ...aboard Attitude Adjustment 2. It takes a while to load, so be patient. As I said in a prior threa
H260: A question about rigging Sublime at 6:47pm 04.21.11 Smaller Boats 10/2293 I have the manual but I don't see where it answers these questions I have. On the main, what line d
Head in the Sand Roger Long at 4:39pm 04.21.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 0/2902
garmin gsd-21 redhead78 at 3:09pm 04.21.11 Parts Search 0/2388 Hey all, anyone have a Garmin GSD -21 sounder module, it was discontinued. Red
la noche de los banditos... zeehag at 3:03pm 04.21.11 Ask All Sailors 40/9058 last night i went to a boat with pizza and he provide the yannie acapulco 2009 concert--yannie vo
Shroud tension nbabic at 2:23pm 04.21.11 Smaller Boats 5/2485 I'm looking to see if anyone knows what tension should be on my shrouds. I have a 1996 Hunter 23.5 a
Onwards to the Battery Monitor Roger Long at 2:21pm 04.21.11 Musings With Maine Sail 10/5628
Dinghy Cleaning seadaddler at 2:15pm 04.21.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1960 I know this has been dicussed here so many times but I normally keep my dinghy pretty clean by takin
MPPT Controller sailaway78 at 1:45pm 04.21.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2796 I need a new controller for my solar panels. I think a close by lightning strike got the last one.
Connecting Engine Bilge to Main Bilge thru Shower Bilge ?? Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 12:47pm 04.21.11 The Cherubini Hunters 15/2743 Notwithstanding the lack of nautical etiquette I will call them all bilges...:naughty: We have the a
Super Satisfied LuzSD at 12:18pm 04.21.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1520 Wow, thought I would share some good news and confidence in SBO customer service. A couple weeks ago
garmin gsd-21 redhead78 at 12:09pm 04.21.11 Parts Search 0/2746 hey all I am looking for a garmin gsd-21 sounder module, it is discontinued and replaced by newer mo
Tracking our travels prroots at 12:00pm 04.21.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1844 Our family has asked if there was a way to keep track of our travels. Is there a program or web sit
diesel fuel redhead78 at 11:48am 04.21.11 Engines and Propulsion 6/3854 Hey all, I have a question also wf diesel fuel. I usually buy my diesel in a gas station ,no problem
When to repack stuffing box PrincessoftheLake at 10:43am 04.21.11 Big Boats 10/5050 I have a 1995 Hunter 40.5. The stuffing box has not been repacked in at least 5 seasons and I would
Thru hull strainer (4) All U Get at 9:28am 04.21.11 Ask All Sailors 14/5327 Hi all, After reading all the posts about strainers I decided to check mine. Four little screws were
Main Sheet Activity Long Story at 8:07am 04.21.11 Catalina 310 14/3702 Hi Just closed on my, new to me 2001 Catalina 310. I see a lot of good information out there, some
Had my first article published (1) DannyS at 7:32am 04.21.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2245 Check out Good Old Boat magazine this month... I had my first article published on how I built my ra
Lowrance HDS-5 owners? doehunter at 6:13am 04.21.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/4566 I started a new thread because I didn't get the other unit, and it doesn't need to be referred to.
Stepping the mast Saturday FourPoints at 6:05am 04.21.11 Ask All Sailors 3/1854 Boat is getting launched Tomorrow afternoon, planning to step the mast around lunch time Saturday.

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Why do we bother rant bigLakeSailor at 1:25pm 08.29.22 I function under the rule that what is simple for some can be complex for others. Everyone starts s
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting (2) nmanoilov at 1:25pm 08.29.22 The mount is complete. Will try to mount it on a boat soon. I've used HDPE plastic 0.5 inch cutting
Capri 22 - Going up the mast? ambler at 1:22pm 08.29.22 I agree with AaronD's calculations. I came to the same conclusion. The 550lb keel at 5feet (average
GPS Antenna Removal H49 dlochner at 1:16pm 08.29.22 Most marine electronics manufacturers keep copies of old installation guides and manuals on their we
Cleaning the hull dlochner at 1:13pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? JamesG161 at 1:10pm 08.29.22 I'm thinking it may be a lost cause "Don't give up the ship!".... John Paul Jones There is a rebu
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? ConceptKreator at 1:07pm 08.29.22 Thanks all. I'm thinking it may be a lost cause. The flywheel doesn't move AT ALL, not even the fine
Cleaning the hull Roland5048 at 1:06pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea
Why do we bother rant mermike at 12:58pm 08.29.22 I contribute because it helps ME learn. I figure I'd better know what I'm talking about so I don't g
Cleaning the hull shemandr at 12:53pm 08.29.22 On tannin stains I've used Oxalic acid successfully. Very little scrubbing. May have environmental
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Thaniel at 12:50pm 08.29.22 That assumes the new question is exactly the same. Often there are so many variables involved that
Practice?? tfox2069 at 12:48pm 08.29.22 I think if we break this down simply its really about knowing how to trim sails to be the most effic
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:47pm 08.29.22 After looking again and again at photos #8 and #10, I am convinced that your only problem shown in t
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting nmanoilov at 12:26pm 08.29.22 yeah, almost there. I'm working on finishing that rudder mount hole. Almost there, so I'll share som
Cleaning the hull Parsons at 12:24pm 08.29.22 Tannins and metals (iron, for example) react well to acids, so I'd pick Marykate On-and-Off, availab
Engine Kill lever on Catalina 30 LloydB at 12:13pm 08.29.22 While we're here I'd like to ask maybe a silly question but but I don't know the answer and I am cur
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 12:11pm 08.29.22 Now somebody showed some respect for backing plates. Could you please add a little detail to the a
Cleaning the hull Sailor Sue at 12:01pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clean
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 08.29.22 I'm ~90% confident about this since I couldn't reach the plate for a scratch / poke test yesterday
Practice?? Castle Parker at 11:34am 08.29.22 However, as a mentor in several capacities, there are no 'Stupid Questions.' If ya don't know, ask,

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