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5 Yr. Old Boat, 40 mi or 1000 mi. On Eng., Which One? sigbear at 5:24pm 04.28.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1853 I am looking at several 2005 used sailboats (Catalina) and was curious about low mileage on a 5 yr.
It's a Centerboard, OMG! (5) armesy1954 at 5:23pm 04.28.10 Smaller Boats 9/2246 It's been a while and a lot of stuff has impeaded my progress, but the ol' girl is up, I cut off the
jiffy reefing piedpiperIII at 4:41pm 04.28.10 Catalina 22 3/1848 I have a 1989 catalina22 and my question is, does anyone here use the jiffy reefing system? Do you h
Non-Marine Small Propane Stove: "No" or "Yes But"? rardiH36 at 4:31pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 28/7869 I'm seeking info/opinions about cons of using a light duty non-marine small propane stove in the cab
s2 6.9 vs cat 22 kss57 at 3:19pm 04.28.10 S2 1/2058 Need a little help. I am looking at buying a boat and have narrowed it down to either the s2 6.9 or
Tiller pilot pagas at 2:52pm 04.28.10 Destinations 5/3408 Any thoughts about choosing either an Autohelm 1000 or a Simrad 10? Thanks
auto helm Jeff75 at 2:26pm 04.28.10 Catalina 310 5/2657 I know there was an older thread regarding the installation of the Raymarine auto helm. Anyone have
Xantrex Charger TrueCharge 20+ MarineMonster at 2:08pm 04.28.10 Big Boats 11/9977 We have been using a Xantrex Truecharge 20+ 20a since we bought the boat. I went to the boat last Mo
Looking for a used main/jib for a 22ft helsen kirbyc1goo at 12:56pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2126 Hello, I was given a 1974 22ft Helsen a few months back and am almost done restoring it. The only p
boat insurance what for? digitek718 at 12:56pm 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 40/11561 So I have geico (ancient mariner), insurance on my oday 25..I called the insurance company so I coul
MacGregor type of transducer depth finder Irazuzta@aol.com at 10:57am 04.28.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/5215 Can I use a "pot thru the hull" trnasducer (Hummingbird) ina 26 X MacGgregor? I the answer ifs yes..
San Diego Marina Suggestions geoffschultz at 10:33am 04.28.10 Destinations 16/9061 I'm planning on shipping (via truck) my Freedom 40/40 from Milwaukee to San Diego late in the fall.
Oday 21 ells at 10:07am 04.28.10 Day Sailers 2/2216 I am looking for a boarding ladder that would be fastened to the transom of an Oday 21. Do they mak
thru hull smells Ned McCrink at 10:01am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2329 I inadvertently left the thru-hull valves from the sink in the galley and in the head open while und
Thru hull water smells Ned McCrink at 9:56am 04.28.10 Catalina 30 1/1843 In my Cat 30, I left the thru-hull valves open that drain from the sinks in the galley and the head
ODay 25 capsizing ERJ_Pilot at 9:43am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 20/9871 My friend has a 1979 ODay 25 (I'm pretty sure that's the model) with a swing keel. Apparently she ra
It snowed on the way to work today. dscribner at 9:34am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1655 No question, just a comment that you westerners and Texans might find interesting.
shaft bracket till then at 9:17am 04.28.10 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1936 need some direction on removing thie broken bracket it has 3 screws on each side. Does anyone know i
ODay 25 capsizing ERJ_Pilot at 9:06am 04.28.10 Ask An Oday Owner 7/12073 My friend has a 1979 ODay 25 (I'm pretty sure that's the model) with a swing keel. Apparently she ra
When is it time to replace your zinc (magnesium) (1) DannyS at 8:55am 04.28.10 Ask All Sailors 16/7970 In the past, I've always replaced the magnesium anode every time we hauled the boat (northern climat

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Marine plywood- to use or not to use? Bluenose at 4:38am 05.30.22 Interesting, thank you, that looks like a great coating.
Stuck Centerboard on a Widgeon kgray9 at 4:07am 05.30.22 the one you talk about? My guess from your description that there is something happening in the mec
Emergency bilge pumps(s) senang at 3:38am 05.30.22 I know bilge pumps and high water bilge pumps. What is an emergency bilge pump?
Green Crystals in Fuel Filter senang at 3:36am 05.30.22 Somebody put sugar in your fueltank? Sugar is a known sabotage act of petrol engines.
Shower pump wont operate Caboteur at 3:31am 05.30.22
Shower pump wont operate mermike at 3:01am 05.30.22 Sounds like a poor electrical connection.
H34 Jib Halyard cleat Mike Oldak at 2:42am 05.30.22 This looks like a winner! Thanks for the ideas.
Single-handed docking danstanford at 2:41am 05.30.22 The best thing I ever learned about this was the use of a mid-ship line so you can connect her in on
Single-handed docking BigEasy at 2:23am 05.30.22 Learn to use spring lines and midship cleat. There is no reason to have to jump off boat when docki
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? (2) philiefay at 11:58pm 05.29.22 I just replaced the original floor in a Hunter 260. Luckily I managed to get it out in one piece so
Shower pump wont operate lauris67 at 11:46pm 05.29.22 On my 331, there is a Y valve below the sink that flips. One way is for the ice box, the other for
Single-handed docking philiefay at 11:42pm 05.29.22 Prior to arrival, drop sails, prepare all lines on cleats, lower cable rail, install fenders, lift c
Cracked hull Hayden Watson at 11:12pm 05.29.22 I've used G-flex to repair a plastic crosslinked whitewater kayak and also a paddle with good resul
Heater Ralph Johnstone at 9:43pm 05.29.22 Do you not have a diesel fired heater to supply antifreeze hot water to the heating circuit ? To he
Zinc Placement Ralph Johnstone at 9:34pm 05.29.22 new to me Hunter 29.5 and I'm wondering where the zincs are located? I presume you're referring t
Single-handed docking Ralph Johnstone at 9:28pm 05.29.22 Do you keep lines on the dock? Definitely have dedicated lines permanently tied to our dock so th
A different 37.5 windlass install Ralph Johnstone at 9:14pm 05.29.22 I have a 45lb Mantus anchor, 130' of 5/16" G4 chain and 120' of 5/8 3-strand nylon rode. Thanks.
Cracked hull mermike at 9:08pm 05.29.22 I've used G-flex to repair a plastic crosslinked whitewater kayak and also a paddle with good result
Pleasure Craft Operator Card 2 capta at 8:58pm 05.29.22 I guess I got lucky. RI doesn't require the card if one was born before 1986. I wish...
Dealing with wind shear (1) DinghySailor at 8:47pm 05.29.22

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