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Speed Amplification Techniques jibes138 at 5:16pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 15/2441 One of the large sources of drag on a hull, other than the drag from your dinghy and the drag on you
Propane Detection System Survey Maine Sail at 4:59pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2152 Hi All, I am re-wiring my boat and will need a new propane detection system. I currently have a Saf
Newbie boat owner = many questions. Sabor! at 4:01pm 01.14.10 Big Boats 7/3566 I need help! I purchased a 1991 Catalina 42 without any type of instructions on board and have quest
How will she point? Makani at 3:01pm 01.14.10 Big Boats 1/2053 I have purchased a 1988 Catalina 34 and I enjoy racing in our association here in Charleston. I have
No Holding Tank Makani at 2:56pm 01.14.10 Big Boats 1/1880 I agreed to a price on a Catalina 34 today, 1988 vintage, and she does not have a holding tank. She
Let's clean up the Chesapeake KD3PC at 2:40pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 28/4111 Guys and Gals, It is time to step up and contact your congressman, dock mates and crew so that ever
Pedestal Guard - Hunter 410 (1) pauljgrenon at 2:00pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2060 Hi - I have a 2000 Hunter 410. Upgrading GPS to C90W. I would like to install navpod where grab hand
Best prop for 8.5? voytek at 1:49pm 01.14.10 S2 3/2565 Does anyone know what is the original/recommended prop for an 8.5 with stock Yanmar 1GM? I suspect t
Strut for 19778 Hunter 37 cutter Tom23364 at 1:48pm 01.14.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1482 I need a strut for my 1978 37 Hunter Cutter. Anybody have an idea about where to find one? Has an
YSM12 Injection Pump Timing? Bud H at 1:48pm 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 19/5441 I know several folks on this forum have spent many hours working on a YSM12. This question is to th
Islander 44 (modified) 41 sailnkdbob at 11:53am 01.14.10 Islander 0/2237 I was hoping some one could direct me to a lay out of the modified 44. There are a couple 44s around
Looking to redo salon for 31' Hunter Ruby Mae at 11:19am 01.14.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/1878 Can anyone recommend a canvas store who has redone a 31' Hunter salon. I am looking for a shop with
Bad ideas? comfortzone at 11:18am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1657 I'm reading Last Flag Down about the journey of the last confederate war ship, Shenandoah. Built in
Dynema Dux sailaway78 at 11:12am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 12/2591 It is coming near time to replace the standing rigging on my boat. Or already is time. I have been
any sailors in key west this weekend duality at 10:03am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1305 ill be in key west this weekend, ill bring the drinks to go sailing!!! mike
Who owns a Zodiac Zoom ? pkdailey4 at 9:46am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 19/42506 I have the opportunity to get one cheep but don't know if its a good dink. I Cant find any reviews o
Securing companionway boards Prime Time at 7:47am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 14/7970 Has anyone developed a system to modify their companionway boards to: 1. Secure them in place in ca
Passage 450, water in arch? BCB at 7:00am 01.14.10 Big Boats 4/1332 We have a 450 in our boatyard and the owner is complaining of water in the spaces below and coming f
Where did the stuff go? All U Get at 6:59am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1439 Hi Maine Sail, I was doing a search for your article on using butyl tape while fixing leaks around d
Jessie rounds cape horn... Joe at 2:56am 01.14.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1645 New videos are up on her site now. Rounding cape horn in 40 knot winds, big swells... but no big de

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Thru Hull Backing Plates Ward H at 11:32am 02.14.22 I thought appropriate metal hardware is better for below water fittings? What's the advantage of th
Thru Hull Backing Plates (1) Tom J at 11:02am 02.14.22 I guessed that yours was an earlier model because of the position of the pendant tube. The later 25
Thru Hull Backing Plates Parsons at 11:00am 02.14.22 I thought appropriate metal hardware is better for below water fittings? What's the advantage of the
I'm so confused! Zinc vs. Aluminum Anode for Maxprop? All U Get at 10:50am 02.14.22
Eleven Portlights Dalliance at 10:49am 02.14.22 Replaced all of my portlites with like for like replacements purchased through this site. Was defin
Legend 40.5 (and others ?) - wine glasses fero at 10:05am 02.14.22
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 9:49am 02.14.22 Hi I did the upgrade to DIY LFP last year. Replaced 2 deep cycle 12V house batteries with on 560AH
Eleven Portlights zcoolbreez at 9:46am 02.14.22 They also have a template for drill guides. Definitely worth it. I think it was $100 returnable
Eleven Portlights zcoolbreez at 9:38am 02.14.22 I replaced my portholes on my 82 Hunter 33 with Newfound Metals portholes. Bought the at a boat sh
LiFePo4 Refresh jviss at 9:38am 02.14.22 Hi I did the upgrade to DIY LFP last year. Replaced 2 deep cycle 12V house batteries with on 560AH
Thru Hull Backing Plates Project_Mayhem at 9:33am 02.14.22 Here is what I would do. Cut a backing plate that fits into the liner cutout. I'd use G10, YBYC. T
Thru Hull Backing Plates Ward H at 9:26am 02.14.22 Here is what I would do. Cut a backing plate that fits into the liner cutout. I'd use G10, YBYC. Th
Eleven Portlights zcoolbreez at 9:20am 02.14.22 I replaced my portholes on my 82 Hunter 33 with Newfound Metals portholes. Bought the at a boat sho
Thru Hull Backing Plates Project_Mayhem at 9:19am 02.14.22 So what's the best approach to this? Carefully screw a new backing plate into the liner? Secure it w
Rudder repairs Project_Mayhem at 9:09am 02.14.22 I just found a crack in my rudder so I might be doing nearly the same repair while it's in storage.
Eleven Portlights doc jim at 9:02am 02.14.22 I just replaced 3 portlights from this site for my 1981 Hunter 30. Prompt service and reasonable pri
Thru Hull Backing Plates Tom J at 9:01am 02.14.22 That's very different than the one's I've seen up close. Is that an early 70's model? Yes, 1973.
CDI Mainsail Furler on Hunter 28 Davidasailor26 at 8:53am 02.14.22 If I lose auto pilot now do I lash the wheel in the same way? Steering pedestals often include a
Update Good Vibes at 8:52am 02.14.22 Great to hear of your recovery. Truly inspiring. Wishing you continued improvement and all the best.
LiFePo4 Refresh dreuge at 8:52am 02.14.22 Hi I did the upgrade to DIY LFP last year. Replaced 2 deep cycle 12V house batteries with on 560AH

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