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PKFK at 9:48pm 05.23.10
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I also asked this in the head mistriss forum - but it seem quiet over there so asking here as well (
PKFK at 9:40pm 05.23.10
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I am installing a PHC-LBA conversion kit that I purchased from SBO.com. I have a question about th
Don Crowther at 2:02pm 05.23.10
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I've just received a call from my marina. Our boat has been blown over, it was on it's stand. Must h
PrincessoftheLake at 7:44pm 05.23.10
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Spent the weekend getting the boat ready and were trying to bend on the jib on our 1995 Hunter 40.5
Brian D at 7:34pm 05.23.10
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Is it worth it? When would be a good time to do one if one were interested? Who are the better chart
Mike U at 7:04pm 05.23.10
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Does anyone know where to get replacement latch screws for a 1980s era Hunter? I have a 1986 34', a
thaeni at 6:55pm 05.23.10
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I have a 6 gallon Seaward water Heater and the heating element does not function. Is it a replaceabl
jbrock at 6:53pm 05.23.10
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I have just removed barnacles and cleaned up my rudder. I'm not going to bottom paint the hull and
Jim25 at 5:32pm 05.23.10
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Drop Keel Out 1974 Venture 25 pics are HERE Hi Just thought i would say I took my keel out today a
damoses1 at 3:25pm 05.23.10
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I am looking for a used 150% Genoa for my 1977 O'day 22 sailboat. If you have one, or know where
Grasshopp at 3:16pm 05.23.10
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I just started this course yesterday in Melbourne VIC. It is a required course for Cat 1 ' 2 races h
cappymorgan at 2:09pm 05.23.10
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Hi, I need some info from V32 owners. I had a H 33.5 that I sailed and lived aboard a few years in t
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Does anyone know how much paint I will need to spray my c-22 with three coats of interlux topside pa
solartstudios at 1:48pm 05.23.10
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the standing rigging on my Mac25 was replaced by the previous owner and seems way too loose. Does a
New Beginning at 1:48pm 05.23.10
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Have recently purchased a 2000 Beneteau 411. We would like to have Sunbrella cockpit cushions in Fo
Bill Hall at 12:03pm 05.23.10
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I have a fresh water leak (significant) beneath the liner in the forward shower. I see no obvious a
bellnier at 11:49am 05.23.10
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I'm getting ready to sail my O'Day 22 for the first time next week. I noticed that the rudder was lo
Numlock at 10:57am 05.23.10
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What are those partly exposed stainless steel posts, port and starboard inside the cabin, that suppo
Broke Sailor at 10:41am 05.23.10
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Whenever I try to sail in 25KTs and above apparent wind close hauled my forestay shakes violently wi
lbyonkers at 9:17am 05.23.10
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Does anyone tow their H23 or something of similar weight with a Chrysler Pacifica? I'm interested i

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leo310 at 6:42am 06.23.22
For less than $30 you could get a meter from Amazon . 200A Watt Meter High Precision Power Analyzer
Solar Panel Charging   (1)
leo310 at 6:32am 06.23.22
What I use is a ARGOFET https://forums.sailboatowners.com/data/attachments/184/184952-02ebc288cbe6b
Reef point on sail, what the heck is this?   (1)
twalker H260 at 6:29am 06.23.22
On our 260 the gooseneck looks like the attached photo. Strap goes over the hook.
Windlass Breaker
Two Sails at 6:28am 06.23.22
The coast guard tables are super helpful - thank you - book-marked! I need to check on my specific w
autopilot install on an H280
jssailem at 5:48am 06.23.22
Raymarine says its Garmin, and quess what Garmin says!! :yikes: I was listening to a Google AI rob
Cape may 663 bridge clearance
smokey73 at 4:56am 06.23.22
The take home is when going under a bridge that is close to the boat's air draft, don't go at high
Reef point on sail, what the heck is this?
caverun at 4:30am 06.23.22
Yes, that webbing loop is the tack of the main when reefed. You will probably need to remove a few s
Cape may 663 bridge clearance
dlochner at 4:19am 06.23.22
Bridge heights on the chart are to the nearest foot at mean high water. The base data for all of the
Tass fittings and sea water.....
Captain Larry-DH at 3:45am 06.23.22
Not an expert, but you could use it and plan to change it on a 2-3 year schedule. It would probably
autopilot install on an H280
Jstonge at 3:39am 06.23.22
The wheel brake was on the boat, clever design and works great. I replaced the wheel cover over the
Windlass Breaker
JamesG161 at 11:42pm 06.22.22
You can buy that breaker from SBO stores... Hunter 31 windlass, anchor, breaker 90amp Just for yo
Catalina 250 WB swinging on a mooring buoy
Kings Gambit at 11:23pm 06.22.22
A riding sail is more trouble to get fitted and will probably prove less effective than routine use
Starting my LFP build.   (7)
Hayden Watson at 10:19pm 06.22.22
My BMS came in yesterday but the packaging was just a single ply bubble wrap bag in an oversized wea
Catalina 250 WB swinging on a mooring buoy
sebastko at 9:49pm 06.22.22
Thank you very much for detailed responses and lots of great advice! Just wanted to clarify: the bo
I sailed a Sunfish!
MikeHoncho at 9:43pm 06.22.22
Knotmeter
MikeHoncho at 9:41pm 06.22.22
Great writing, lousy math... not 1000mph... 6 feet per second 1000 seconds .28 nm/hour :yikes: I f
Reef point on sail, what the heck is this?   (1)
rgranger at 9:04pm 06.22.22
There should be something like this near the gooseneck it search for reefing hook. They are less t
Windlass Breaker   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:03pm 06.22.22
Time for some homework. he attached Blue Sea Ampacity chart easier.

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