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furler length v. headstay length scottr at 3:53pm 02.25.10 Ask All Sailors 24/6379 We just purchased a 1975 Pearson 28 as an upgrade from my O'Day 23 and have a roller furling questio
Sewing a Bosun's Chair Bad Obsession at 1:36pm 02.25.10 Ask All Sailors 13/5838 I am thinking that I would like make a bosun's chair as an early Spring project. I have Don Casey's
What is the Prop Shaft Diameter ? smallsloop at 10:10am 02.25.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/4765 Hey Would someone tell me what the prop shaft diameter is on a Catalina 309? I am having a diver
Annapolis 17 swing keel-Newbie howdy Fubar at 8:40am 02.25.10 Ask An Oday Owner 9/7417
How to search the forum 101 malyea at 8:26am 02.25.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1178 I read others complain, then I complained - I would get info on Catalina 22's from the Trailer Sailo
Here is a fun test. Brian D at 8:19am 02.25.10 Sails Call Lounge 22/9052 OLDER PEOPLE'S MEMORY TEST This is not a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12
Genoa Factory Size for HR Monsun 31 gporta at 7:04am 02.25.10 Hallberg-Rassy 0/4175 Can anybody provide the exact measurements of the factory Genoa/s (leech, luff, and foot, and maybe
Masthead Sloop vs Fractional Rig Keiffer at 3:09am 02.25.10 Ask All Sailors 15/14615 I have read some older post's regarding this - I would appreciate any input on pros' and con's. I am
Best power system for computer Joe at 10:05pm 02.24.10 Ask All Sailors 27/5239 Hi guys... I have a portable inverter(400 watt) that can be connected to the boat's 12 volt system v
8 hp yanmar Denile at 9:54pm 02.24.10 Yamaha 9/12801 Looking for a little incite on my 8 hp Yanmar diesel. I recently rebuilt the head and changed the
GPS Systems Under Attack From "Jammers" Maine Sail at 6:36pm 02.24.10 Ask All Sailors 20/3377 Interesting read: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8533157.stm
New Main peptobysmol at 3:16pm 02.24.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1780 I tried the search function under "new main" but got everything but information about a New Main. An
Warranty issues in Florida solosailier at 2:43pm 02.24.10 Trailer Sailors 1/2321 Here's another link to the problem that's generating quite an argument in FL. http://www.thehulltr
removing bottom paint Tom M at 2:20pm 02.24.10 Ask All Sailors 19/7717 Is there any easy way to remove layers of bottom paint?
H30 mast step and comp post malyea at 12:58pm 02.24.10 The Cherubini Hunters 12/6274 Just about to close a deal and take ownership of a '82 H30, maybe. Since the search function for t
Hunter 38 3JH4E Gearbox Beechjetdriver at 12:48pm 02.24.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/4839 Any owners know what model gearbox we have installed if we have the Yanmar 3JH4E engine? I believe
No mast lights (2) Joe Snuffy at 12:03pm 02.24.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2558 You just never know about what a PO might have done to your boat. I bought my boat a year ago. Since
Which boat would you choose jibes138 at 11:08am 02.24.10 Ask All Sailors 19/5777 Out of three similar priced and quality boats which one would you choose and why? 1. Caliber 35 2.
Aqua Lift and Black Magic Inter20sailor at 9:13am 02.24.10 Catalina 30 5/2146 What exactly goes on underneath that box? :confused: While doing some work, I noticed a small tri
David Luckenbach, SailingTexas.com, passed away rgallagher at 8:53am 02.24.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1929 Not sure if many of you have ever been to David's website. He devoted an awful lot of his personal t

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Epoxy and stainless steel. MikeHoncho at 7:34pm 04.22.22 I think I would consider placing a helicoil in the fiberglass and thread the threaded/barbed figure
St Marys Boat Services dlochner at 6:58pm 04.22.22 The St Mary River is a wide deep water port of entry. There is a large US Navy Submarine Base there.
West Coast marinas The_Sailing_Pelican at 6:16pm 04.22.22 If you want a place to work on the boat that is tolerant of DIY'ers look at the Indiantown Marina o
FORT MYERS... MARINAS The_Sailing_Pelican at 6:12pm 04.22.22 I toured the west coast marinas in February looking for a slip and they all had waiting lists of tw
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? smokey73 at 6:04pm 04.22.22 I have a rotary drive that would allow the AP to drive the boat with no wheel, cables or chain. The
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? (1) DArcy at 5:59pm 04.22.22 I have a rotary drive that would allow the AP to drive the boat with no wheel, cables or chain. The
Docking with a loop Crusty Ol Salt at 5:55pm 04.22.22 Awesome idea and a great video. I was just pondering how to get in and out of my slip solo sailing
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 5:48pm 04.22.22 Yea, I noticed that in an earlier post. Understand that you take what you can get! It's not so bad
Hunter 40.5 anchor locker drain leak fix jviss at 5:44pm 04.22.22 Wow, nice job, and nice documentation and pics! Thanks.
Reefing Method Question Tally Ho at 5:36pm 04.22.22 I have an O'day 322, that was set up for single-line reefing. I have not been a fan of the single-l
Replacement LED lights dlochner at 5:12pm 04.22.22 We kept all the fixtures and just replaced the bulbs from Marinebeam.com. They work well and do not
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? smokey73 at 4:58pm 04.22.22 It can be a challenge to install a linear drive on many sailboats. God bless those builders who pr
Replacement LED lights (1) jeepbluetj at 4:29pm 04.22.22 I used inexpensive rectangular RV LED fixtures on my C-30. They lasted the 9 years I had the boat wi
Autohelm Wheel Clamp Replacement 1989 Mark II stevenhagberg at 4:22pm 04.22.22 Tally Ho. There is quite a variety of sizes. None of the ones for sale were the right ones for
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? jviss at 4:20pm 04.22.22 It can be a challenge to install a linear drive on many sailboats. God bless those builders who pro
Reefing Method Question stevenhagberg at 4:06pm 04.22.22 Alan Gomes I had a 1977 MK 1 with a similar set up as yours, but with a reefing hook which I install
Have You Ever Wondered What Your Rudder Looked Like On Your 40.5 (3) smokey73 at 3:38pm 04.22.22 WOW, I am really surprised your rudder shaft is fiberglass. I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5 and my shaft
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed dlochner at 3:25pm 04.22.22 Does not have Vetus. But, that was a great idea! Try Defender, they carry Vetus products and can
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? smokey73 at 3:21pm 04.22.22 That is completely incorrect, opposite of what's recommended by Edson and most marine professionals
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed JRacer at 3:17pm 04.22.22 Try special order from SBO Shop, ask @Dave Groshong Does not have Vetus. But, that was a great ide

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