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Can't wait APC for Xmas seadaddler at 11:54am 12.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1052 I am in NY and on the way up from Florida got a good deal on a Doyle APC spinnaker with every thing
"Wild Eyes" derfus at 10:59am 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 2/7026 What ever happened to Abby Sunderland's Boat Wild Eyes ? Was it recovered, sunk or just left to drif
Time to get a real Dink Witzend at 10:20am 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2285 Anyone have any experience with KIWI? Relatively new brand made in China for Annapolis Inflatables.
Getting to & from a mooring gaelic_gale at 10:02am 12.21.10 Day Sailers 7/4536 I have an O'Day 22 and I'd like to know what type of small craft I should look into that is light en
uh oh!!! missed window!!!water wings needed!!! zeehag at 9:34am 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2026 rofl-- due to circumstances control--ie, sail partner-now EX sailpartner, and promises unkept, i
New Catalina 310 Owners (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 8:57am 12.21.10 Catalina 310 10/3554 My Bride and I closed on our Catalina 310 yesterday:dance:. She is a 2001, hull no. 65. Here is a
Yo Ho Ho (1) vwjon Mac25 at 7:59am 12.21.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1662 Merry Christmas my MacFriends. All the best. vwj
Rudder Bushings????? woodster at 7:47am 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 1/2082 i will be replaceing my rudder bushing on my s-2.....the shaft dia. is 1 1/2 "....my question is ...
In NY seadaddler at 6:12am 12.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2187 Hi all I am up in NY visiting for XMAS and no I am not asking for some one to take me sailing with i
New Posts Winters Dream at 5:54am 12.21.10 Forum Help (Site Talk) 12/5464 Your recent website change for selecting new posts is 1-5 days. Since we receive your email on Mond
First Snowfall (1) Tim R. at 5:52am 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 13/2584 I got the frame up and the shrinkwrap on just in time this weekend for last nights little snow even
Oday 25 mast info Heffalump at 8:31pm 12.20.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1948 Hi I am looking at an Oday 25 .It needs a mast does any one have the specs. Legnth, cross secti
sail mod Skysail1 at 7:53pm 12.20.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/4285 Bought my first big sailer a hunter 260 wb this fall, have not sailed her yet. sent my sails into s
Single handed anchoring Gazuum at 7:12pm 12.20.10 Ask All Sailors 19/5121 Your foot switches for your electric windlass are forward but your motor controls and steering are i
Folding settee table Scottwe at 6:55pm 12.20.10 Big Boats 4/3615 We have a Catalina 36 and I am looking for a folding table for the dining table. Does anyone have a
leaking through hull at waterline cfirlds at 5:07pm 12.20.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1248 I have a through hull at the waterline on the starboard side (midship) of my Hunter 26 that is leaki
Window Refitting justondean at 4:58pm 12.20.10 Catalina 22 9/2543 So...my '71 model C-22 is leaking rain water in around the windows. I had been thinking about takin
how to measure for a headsail colin2010 at 4:40pm 12.20.10 Ask All Sailors 10/4759 im looking at this luger southwind 21 now but it has no headsail. i know a guy with hundreds of sail
Does anyone know this boat??? (1) c_witch at 2:18pm 12.20.10 Trailer Sailors 8/3984 Hello all. I am new here. I have only recently decided to get back into sailing not that I did a gre
Backstay tensioner redmarsail at 12:04pm 12.20.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1861 Hi all, Anyone fitted a backstay tensioner on a Beneteau Oceanius 323 with twin backstays. I need to

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Hunter 340 sea cock identity: Ed Caldwell at 9:02am 07.27.22 On my '99 H340, the two seacocks just aft of the sink are 1} sink drain and 2} inlet for head sea wa
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system shemandr at 9:00am 07.27.22 Continuing from JRacer, is this what you are describing? https://www.westmarine.com/search?q=Triangl
Hunter 340 sea cock identity: Rick D at 8:54am 07.27.22 Someone may offer a better explanation, but assuming the smaller seacock labeled macerator is open w
Seawater pump for A/C jerry at 8:52am 07.27.22 I had similar problems with my 5 year old air conditioner. It started with HPF Error occasionally a
Chainplates for Drogue Scott T-Bird at 8:37am 07.27.22 I agree with @dlochner. I think the weak point in this is the hull. Do you have access to the bac
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Scott T-Bird at 8:23am 07.27.22
How soon is to soon? Scott T-Bird at 8:15am 07.27.22 I'll admit that I get excited for them ... it sounds like @Allowishish has a solid plan and is ready
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system DougM at 8:01am 07.27.22
Chainplates for Drogue rgranger at 7:54am 07.27.22 I agree with @dlochner. I think the weak point in this is the hull. Do you have access to the back
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system JRacer at 7:54am 07.27.22 Search for a "triangle plate". Schaeffer makes some of those. Typically used in split backstays. Pro
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Johnb at 7:52am 07.27.22 Consider using fiddle blocks and soft shackling the lower one to the D ring. Always assuming you a
Seawater pump for A/C SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:43am 07.27.22 If it's a March pump, it can be rebuilt with easy to install "wet" end. Maybe other pumps as well.
AC Wiring Question tym2 at 7:22am 07.27.22 Yeah my wires from shore power plug to main breaker are 12/3. So i should replace that wire with 10/
Removing/replacing transmission on a Hunter 44 Lkarrh at 7:12am 07.27.22
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system anastas at 7:05am 07.27.22 No problems with the D-rings. They were holding the original bridal of the backstay. They are super
Connecting two lines (or blocks) to the same D-ring in a backstay adjuster system Scott T-Bird at 6:42am 07.27.22 Sounds like a custom fabrication is in order. 24:1 - wow! I'd be careful about what you can load j
Chainplates for Drogue Scott T-Bird at 6:23am 07.27.22 A sketch would help understand the layout. You don't seem to indicate how many mounting holes will
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? Jamesiv1 at 6:14am 07.27.22 Been there somewhat. Last fall bought a C&C 30 without planning to... This spring in our marina, a
What to do about missing inboard motor? shemandr at 6:06am 07.27.22 The Hobie 33 had an outboard motor well - with a hole thru the hull which the shaft of the motor wou
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? Leeward Rail at 6:05am 07.27.22 and then Monday night on Craigslist I see the boat of my dreams (LOL) Been there somewhat. Last f

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