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hunter 240/mainsheet traveler tetrimpe at 4:59am 12.22.10 Smaller Boats 2/1904 Looking at a 2004 Hunter 240 and am wondering if there is room to install a mainsheet traveler. Is t
New mainsail shine at 7:45pm 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1653 I own a 21 ft 1974 Macgregor. I'm wanting to buy a new mainsail because mine is plum worn out. I sai
Solar panels c_witch at 6:44pm 12.21.10 Trailer Sailors 20/7651 Hiee everyone, I am wondering if anyone who is trailering their boat has a solar panel on it hang
Cracked ABS topside Norge at 6:01pm 12.21.10 Day Sailers 6/2774 Has anyone experienced a cracked topside on your boat? Just today I discovered a vertical crack on t
New Mainsail shine at 5:19pm 12.21.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1302 I own a 1974 Mac. I'm wanting to buy a new mainsail because mine is plum worn out. I sail at a fairl
Achilles or West Marine Inflatable? sigbear at 4:37pm 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 8/8877 I am looking at these 2 inflatables: Both are Hypalon with aluminum floor. The Achilles has a ro
Cool Image / Jessica Watson (1) Maine Sail at 2:25pm 12.21.10 Ask All Sailors 15/3604 This is a great shot. I saw it on today's Sailing Anarchy page and figured I'd share. Fun stuff so l
5 year extended warranty jms at 1:10pm 12.21.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2005 I am looking for a mechanic that will honor the 5 year extended Hunter warranty. My prob. is with bo
First 310 inboard autopilot r1texas at 12:30pm 12.21.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1291 Hi, I would like to install an inboard autopilot on my First 310 and I'm wondering if someone alre
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 7/4539 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 10/3558 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 2/1663 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) 12/5465 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

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Stopping engine Tally Ho at 5:07pm 07.27.22 yes just down loaded wind indicator app - PredictWind.com looks cool didn't ask me for $$ probably
Opinions requested on engine work higgs at 5:05pm 07.27.22 If there was a leak a new flange, gasket, and mixing elbow should fix that.
AC Wiring Question (1) Hayden Watson at 5:00pm 07.27.22 Yeah my wires from shore power plug to main breaker are 12/3. So i should replace that wire with 10
Chainplates for Drogue All U Get at 4:54pm 07.27.22 :huh: Yep, my problem was with the aft wenches.
Chainplates for Drogue kappykaplan at 4:46pm 07.27.22 most use the aft wenches :huh:
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches jviss at 4:25pm 07.27.22 Re-chroming has gotten expensive due to environmental regulations, mostly associated with removing t
Opinions requested on engine work dLj at 4:18pm 07.27.22 Some of us would like to see high resolution photos of the bolts that broke. I'd be guessing, but yo
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches dmax at 4:16pm 07.27.22 I had my winches rechromed, look like new. I was not able to find anyone that would do small anodiza
Crazy Chicago Mac Race Steve L22188 at 4:15pm 07.27.22 I'd say this was a win-win win. You had fun (maybe not the 20 on the nose!)...you led the race for
Opinions requested on engine work kloudie1 at 4:12pm 07.27.22 I agree, carbon steel bolts , as were the original ones from Yanmar. Use an anti seize goop on the t
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Davidasailor26 at 4:11pm 07.27.22 Why simple Green? Simple Green is known for crazing acrylic ports and hatches, and can be corrosiv
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Leeward Rail at 4:10pm 07.27.22 Why simple Green? It eats things. Acrylic Portlights, Aluminum...
Seawater pump for A/C Rick at 4:06pm 07.27.22 I dont want to deny that your pump might be shot BUT.... I used to get the HPF error, but the pump
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Shadowwalker at 4:05pm 07.27.22 Silicone on wood surfaces will prevent it from ever being refinished properly. Two things NOT ALLO
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop jmczzz at 3:58pm 07.27.22
We are back... w4swk at 3:57pm 07.27.22 Or other people's wives ? Are old guys allowed to be "kept" boy toys ? Hmmmmm.....
Restoring the look of old Lewmar Winches jviss at 3:49pm 07.27.22 Welcome to the forum. Pictures help. jv
Opinions requested on engine work jviss at 3:47pm 07.27.22 normal bolts Really? Why not just find the correct bolt. To use and SAE bolt you'll have to go b
Chainplates for Drogue invictus301 at 3:21pm 07.27.22 mEkL6nneWg4 and manual... One page shows the forces, but most use the aft wenches. Jim... PS:
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu? BOSSailor at 3:17pm 07.27.22 I've heard tohatsu makes the small outboards for everyone as well. Really just wanted to jump in an

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