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Overhead windows rlgales at 9:04am 01.03.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2928 One of the overhead windows on my 1988 Oceanis 350 is leaking. I cut out the rubber caulking and ca
Little H22 repairs Squadron at 8:02am 01.03.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1816 Hey guys! I've got a couple of projects that need to be done over the next few weeks, before sailin
Pearson 28-1 forward hatch molding dimensions hobbit at 5:46am 01.03.10 Pearson 0/1671 We spend our winters in Arizona and took dimensions for the wood molding that goes around the V bert
1985 Beneteau First 305 - good purchase?? RoryK at 4:59am 01.03.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/4342 Looking at 85 Beneteau 305 - any known issues or concerns
Bow thruster on 420 Rick Belew at 7:27pm 01.02.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/3960 I have a 2001 Hunter 420 Passage. The forward head is located forward. I would like to install a bow
Fine gelcoat cracks below water line Dock Holiday at 3:32pm 01.02.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/2310 I purchased a hunter 240 in October and found a large crack in the hull upon getting it home. That
110 volt outlets woodster at 2:34pm 01.02.10 Ask All Sailors 25/9970 happy new year to all...... i am strating to plan the rewireing of my boat and am wondering if the
Whisker Pole Re-rigging kenwarner at 2:27pm 01.02.10 Big Boats 2/3243 I have a 13 foot Amco whisker pole that extends to 22 ft. Unfortunately, the operating lines have b
Broken prop suggie lad at 1:26pm 01.02.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/1372 I have a broken prop on my 1995 Hunter 336, the engine is a Yanmar 27hp, and the gearbox ratio is 2.
Spinnaker Poles and Boom Vangs wufibugs at 11:49am 01.02.10 Mid-Size Boats 8/2918 I am wondering what the appropriate size cruising spinnaker and spinnaker pole should be for my Hunt
Raymarine Question For Chuckbear Rick D at 11:12am 01.02.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2037 Hey, Chuck: if you don't mind offering an opinion, I have a question for you. If you do, no problem.
Replacing Bulkheads on 84 H22 CraigV at 10:38am 01.02.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1506 My H22 is currently on the hard for some much needed winter maintenance. My number one goal is repl
Only YOU can save the bay... Ron20324 at 9:45am 01.02.10 Ask All Sailors 45/5137 Page six of today's Annapolis paper has an article that says you should do this to help save the Che
cutles bearing replacement max s at 9:33am 01.02.10 Mid-Size Boats 13/2145 cutless bearing replacement Hi Has any one tried to replace a cutless bearing on a 1984 Hunter 31?
Interlux Schooner Gold zds at 9:08am 01.02.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1518 Interlux has gone and "reformulated" my favorite varnish (Schooner) to make Schooner Gold. Schoo
Hard Starting tedboi at 8:38am 01.02.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2208 Experiencing hard starting on Yanmar 2QM15 (1980 Hunter 33) irrespective of outside (FL)temperature.
Now is the time. timebandit at 8:15am 01.02.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1900 Now is the time for the TODO list. If you live in a warm climate like Souther California where you
Jump start of Yanmar 3YM20 tgyires at 7:57am 01.02.10 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/3857 I have a 2006 Yanmar 3YM20 in my Catalina 309. It did not start twice. After the first failure in Ju
Planning to sail the "great Loop" on Hunter27 in 2011 ijoyful59 at 7:34am 01.02.10 Destinations 5/7153 Would love to hear from anyone who has experience in sailing "the great loop", (not motoring). Topic
Chartplotter upgrage dthorp29 at 7:19am 01.02.10 Big Boats 3/1972 Just purchased 2004 Catalina 36 MK II with SL 70C chartplotter/radar. Want to up grade the chartplo

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When to move up? Pkeller at 8:05pm 02.10.22 I uploaded my copy. Thanks, will definitely read. I did read and watch a semi crazy amount of mat
When to move up? Pkeller at 8:01pm 02.10.22 @Pkeller how old are the kids ? Old enough to help you sail ? Could they help if you were injured
When to move up? (1) jssailem at 7:58pm 02.10.22 I uploaded my copy.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:56pm 02.10.22 Look at the resources page to the single Handed Sailing group. h The link on the resources page com
When to move up? jssailem at 7:53pm 02.10.22 Look at the resources page to the single Handed Sailing group. thanks @Leeward Rail.
Example Installation Diesel Heater Hunter 326 jssailem at 7:51pm 02.10.22 Sounds like a long exhaust run. Check the install manual. There may be a limited length for the exha
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:51pm 02.10.22 Andrew Evans has written a good book on the subject. Worth the read. Bad link. Edit: Looks like t
When to move up? jssailem at 7:44pm 02.10.22 Sailing Single handed, for some it is the only way to go. When I go sailing I try to set the boat u
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 jssailem at 7:30pm 02.10.22 Welcome to the SBO forum. Exciting times. Try to keep a critical eye on the boat during the survey.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:29pm 02.10.22 I can handle all the tasks required to safely manage the boat In varied weather conditions. You nee
Add a dedicated starter battery Head Sail at 7:28pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: , I have plenty of power.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:25pm 02.10.22 , I found the primary application for me was to get her into my driveway for fall and spring work.
When to move up? jssailem at 7:25pm 02.10.22 A larger boat will have more features. Carry more gear. Have bigger sails. Cost more in moorage. So
When to move up? Tom J at 7:14pm 02.10.22 My path to a Catalina 310 was similar to your experience. I initially owned an O'Day 23 and taught
Example Installation Diesel Heater Hunter 326 stuendan at 6:54pm 02.10.22 Hi RobAL, just wondering how your installation is going? I have partially installed a unit on my H3
When to move up? Pkeller at 6:40pm 02.10.22 Thanks for the advice and recommendations, all good info and helpful insights. With respect to the t
Add a dedicated starter battery Steve_Catalina at 6:31pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: as my dedicated starter on my c34.
Add a dedicated starter battery acudavid at 6:26pm 02.10.22 @ Davidasailor26 "anything rated in CCA or reserve capacity is not a deep cycle battery. " I don't
Add a dedicated starter battery Davidasailor26 at 6:15pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: is not a deep cycle battery. Like D
Add a dedicated starter battery (1) acudavid at 6:08pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core:

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