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Backstay on B&R Patrik at 3:58am 11.09.10 Big Boats 7/2451 I have an 356 with the B'R rig, which means no backstay. I am used to boats with backstay where you
Used Water Maker Ducati at 2:27am 11.09.10 Ask All Sailors 10/3398 My neighbor is selling his water maker for around $2500. I don't know what brand it is however a
Just saying Hello CaptJake at 10:42pm 11.08.10 Irwin 10/4603 Just thought I'd post to say hello to all the Irwin owners. Wanted one for a number of years and fin
Helm conversion question AADIVER at 8:55pm 11.08.10 Catalina 30 16/4054 What would it cost to convert an '83 wheel helm to a tiller helm? I'm selling my 250 and buying a 1
Air vents on h34 Benny17441 at 8:12pm 11.08.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1899 I was looking at some h34 pictures and saw in different boats a pair of chromed vents installed behi
Through hull valves Andy284 at 7:43pm 11.08.10 Mid-Size Boats 5/1450 I think this is an easy question for experience owners. What direction the through hull valves turn
Coolant system maintenance Andy284 at 7:33pm 11.08.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1425 Hello all, I have a question regarding my yanmar 2gm20f coolant system. I decided to change the coo
Why was the K-40 post moved? CharlieCobra at 5:21pm 11.08.10 Ask All Sailors 6/1810 I'm trying to save this boat and put the post here for the largest viewing audience. Was that an au
C 27 12 Volt power problem (1) Buzzlovelace at 5:08pm 11.08.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1597 Hello. Thank you for your consideration. Here's whats happening and what I have done. When perko swi
cockpit drain old guys sail at 4:49pm 11.08.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2240 Finally got my 26S home. The boat was full of sea water so I wet vacced that into the cockpit. Then
Adding Fuel Tank Sabor! at 4:44pm 11.08.10 Big Boats 0/1605 I have a very small fuel tank (39 gallons) in my Catalina 42, and need to at least double if not tri
Kettenburg K-40 free to good home (3) CharlieCobra at 4:27pm 11.08.10 Ask All Sailors 16/5677 Folks, I just heard of hull number three being free and is scheduled to be destroyed this week. She
Wild Port entry Grasshopp at 3:27pm 11.08.10 Ask All Sailors 13/3023 Is this good sailing skills or just lucky. I think I would have tried to find a different place to
East Coast to The Gulf rickk31 at 3:20pm 11.08.10 Destinations 7/4122 I need some advice. We are heading south around NC. on our way to Panama City. We are 33 foot with a
Parts for a shorepower socket Mickey84H34 at 1:36pm 11.08.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1318 The plastic threaded ring on our 30A shorepower connector broke and I'm hoping that parts are availa
Lifting Bridle tbtapper at 1:24pm 11.08.10 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/2598 Anyone ever launch/retrieve their R23 with a bridle not the straps that go around the hull?? If so
jabsco waterpump dfalewee at 1:18pm 11.08.10 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1332 My 1982 cutter has an engine 3QM30H with an aftermarket kit made by Sen Dure : heat exchanger/ jabsc
35.5 Mast conduit Halipe�o at 12:53pm 11.08.10 Big Boats 10/2306 I'm trying to run a TV antenna wire and replace the VHF antenna wire to the top of the mast. It seem
O'Day 222: Mast (2) estopa at 11:57am 11.08.10 Day Sailers 28/13042 I also have some mast fixes as well. Mainly the sheaves that the main sheet halyard goes to. Both t
Area lights on 32 hunter mystical_ice at 11:24am 11.08.10 Mid-Size Boats 6/1573 Looking for suggestions for lights on a 32 hunter. At night it seems like it can be almost TOO dark

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ignition key cover Catalina 30 1978 vintage Benny17441 at 9:21am 04.26.22 Could always relocate the Key Switch from the panel to a more protected location. Can you really s
Annual WAxing ROutine tfox2069 at 9:16am 04.26.22 If you follow Mainesail's advice (I sure do), then you'll notice he doesn't recommend you use any s
Paddlewheel Protection Scott T-Bird at 9:08am 04.26.22 You absolutely need speed through the water (paddlewheel) if your electronics are interfaced to sho
So I found this bolt ... jssailem at 9:04am 04.26.22 Guessing, it may be a set screw or cover hold screw to something. Perhaps the starter motor cover.
Paddlewheel Protection kappykaplan at 8:44am 04.26.22 Yes . . .
Paddlewheel Protection JamesG161 at 8:42am 04.26.22 You absolutely need speed through the water Includes Oceans or River currents do actual Speed Over
Build a Better Boat Hook? (1) jssailem at 8:41am 04.26.22 I add this to my kit bag 2 years ago when I started to land at docks in Canada where they use "Bull
Paddlewheel Protection kappykaplan at 8:40am 04.26.22 I'd take a wild guess that since GPS came out, 97% of paddle wheels don't work and 80% have been pu
Paddlewheel Protection jssailem at 8:35am 04.26.22 :plus: I would add a good chart and a way to tell depth to that list @capta...
Annual WAxing ROutine Justin_NSA at 8:32am 04.26.22 I've tried removing the Collinite Fleetwax by hand, but I get cleaner results with a random orbital
Annual WAxing ROutine Scott B at 7:56am 04.26.22 Sounds like I've got a busy weekend! Launching on the 7th I'm looking at th 7th as well, will b
What's in a Name? Leeward Rail at 7:53am 04.26.22 What will it look like if your boat makes front-page headlines? We have been doing that. Want a s
Docking with a loop dlochner at 7:47am 04.26.22 Greg, as your editor :cool:, I'm compelled to correct a few items that initially had me so distract
Paddlewheel Protection capta at 7:42am 04.26.22 I'd take a wild guess that since GPS came out, 97% of paddle wheels don't work and 80% have been pu
Docking with a loop Scott T-Bird at 7:31am 04.26.22 Greg, as your editor :cool:, I'm compelled to correct a few items that initially had me so distracte
Build a Better Boat Hook? dLj at 7:26am 04.26.22 I must admit, in all my years sailing, I have never considered using a grappling hook on a boat. Wh
What's in a Name? JamesG161 at 7:24am 04.26.22 In Marathon there was a boat named "It Will Be Alright" Try this name "I am Fudged" or "I am Ducke
What's in a Name? dlochner at 7:09am 04.26.22 Naming is fun. It is suggested that naming also has a purpose. Should you need to call for assista
Paddlewheel Protection Scott T-Bird at 7:04am 04.26.22 Airmar has that flimsy backflow preventer. Be careful with it, it is easily dislodged. I have neve
Build a Better Boat Hook? DArcy at 6:59am 04.26.22 I've used grappling hooks for many years sailing. the shape of these is not idea, but the price is

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