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windows mobile chart plotting software ?? JimGeddes at 6:54pm 10.17.09 Ask All Sailors 1/2217 Is there chart plotting software for my windows mobile based smart phone ??
Dan's Rudder Pictures........... (1) Sumner at 6:02pm 10.17.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1685 http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor-other-people/rudder-2.jpg I posted Dan's rudder
Winch drum texture Ted at 5:42pm 10.17.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3970 Any suggestions for re-texturing the surface of a winch drum. Has anyone actually done this and were
c & c blisters nroach at 4:58pm 10.17.09 C&C 6/8978 I've been looking at a '91 C'C 34+. Great boat in great condition, except.... I am told that there a
1987 31' Hunter StCroixBoy at 2:49pm 10.17.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2986 I am looking at buying a mid-1980s 31' Hunter. My wife wants me to buy a model with the U-shaped di
1987 First 405 tmcguffy at 2:02pm 10.17.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/3148 Does anybody know the First 405. I'm looking at a 1987 model only pictures so far. I know of some pr
Replacing water ballast valve gasket on H260 yadayada at 12:32pm 10.17.09 Smaller Boats 8/2976 Has anyone ever replaced the round rubber gasket on the water-ballast valve plate on the bottom of t
Structural role of liner in hunter 40 - 1984 KandD at 10:37am 10.17.09 Big Boats 2/1475 What structural role does the liner play? I am installing a new ac and it just barely doesn't fit.
winterizing tim_liles at 7:18am 10.17.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1218 hello everybody, i am a newby (1st time buyer). i just bought a 1985 23' hunter ' would appreciate a
ocean or lake bruce and bernadette at 5:47am 10.17.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2880 I have recieved a word of caution from mexico that a Macgregor 26 s is a lake boat only and not suit
Stern Lockers, moldy Polson at 10:42pm 10.16.09 Big Boats 1/2055 We have a 1994 42' Passage. We recently had the aft cabin bulk head replaced. Great job but - I noti
Transfering mast from 1 boat to another miamibmw at 10:10pm 10.16.09 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2710 Transfering the mast from 1 1980 hunter 27 to another 1980 hunter 27 that has no mast no rigging, no
Joker valve replacement. BroadReach at 10:02pm 10.16.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3670 To All Prior to the actual change out of the joker valve is there an easy way to remove the liquid i
middlesea race info Nicky17000 at 9:31pm 10.16.09 Destinations 0/2370 Hi, For those interested to follow the famous Middle Sea Race which starts to day (4 hours from th
Reconditioned/Used sails (1) Josiedawg at 9:19pm 10.16.09 Ask All Sailors 11/9678 I am the current caretaker of a '68 Cal 34. Early this fall we finally blew out our 155% Genoa. Seei
Wood miamibmw at 9:15pm 10.16.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1725 why type of wood is that in side of a Hunter 27 chiribini... is it sold teak or it plywood with over
Winterizing Question morgantheship at 8:39pm 10.16.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/3257 I have an H27 with a Yanmar 2GM engine. I plan on winterizing it myself. This will be the first ti
Hunter Deck Backing Plates BroadReach at 7:57pm 10.16.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1974 In the world of Hunter sail boats has anyone seen or have a set of drawing that show the location of
Sail Trim Help Ducati at 7:35pm 10.16.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2271 Looking for some help with sail trim. Any resources/assistance (for dummies) for racing with the
Adding Lifeline braces (1) RAD88 at 6:52pm 10.16.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1831 I plan on upgrading the life lines on my '77 Hunter 30' this winter. I will be adding life line bra

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Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22 Zinger88 at 1:49pm 01.25.22 Yeah, I never had a problem with CD. People complain about them often, but for my part I'm very gla
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. thevoyager at 1:42pm 01.25.22 @jssailem Thanks. Yes not leaking is a requirement. And I would want to be sea bound in it. Maybe ar
Fairleads jssailem at 1:41pm 01.25.22 Follow the link and you will be able to read his writings and understand what it is about sails that
Install CC 38 solid rod, keel step onto my Oceanis 400 advice/help Captain Marcus at 1:41pm 01.25.22 Actually I want to keep the 3 spreaders but expect to lengthen bottom 2 sets for 13' beam of Oc 400.
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. jssailem at 1:32pm 01.25.22 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Your choice of boats of a reasonable age (20 years and less), appear beyo
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. PaulK at 1:31pm 01.25.22 Brexit has made buying boats outside of the UK much more exciting. If you are just starting out it
Fairleads CaptainStan at 1:23pm 01.25.22 The old thinking about "slot Effect" has been replaced with scientific study of sail air flow dynam
Trident 101 rubber smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:00pm 01.25.22 What would prevent you from going by land? Fwiw, over the years I've known a lot of Canadian boat o
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 12:37pm 01.25.22 Heisenberg, Schrodinger, and Ohm were driving along when a cop pulls them over. Cop: Do you have any
Hunter 26 mast fit on 260 Vaughn at 12:16pm 01.25.22 If you start carrying water in the ballast tank while towing, make sure the trailer and tow rig are
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25 twodzusfittings at 11:46am 01.25.22 A few years back I had to replace my entire stuffing box, first because it was old, second because t
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30 Samurai at 11:45am 01.25.22 I'm also looking to do this same job on a Y30. Any information on parts for the tube (are there g
3M 5200...how to make it non-stick on bolts LloydB at 11:17am 01.25.22 lag bolts or through bolts? Upon rereading your edited post of Tuesday my question now makes no sens
Long way to check out trailer sailor Daveinet at 11:06am 01.25.22 The RL 24 that I bought was a 3 driving days round trip. I had actually contacted the owner more tha
How old is Grandpa? Daveinet at 10:57am 01.25.22 So here you go: XP_rQwFvZt0 We do often remember the good-ole-days fondly, which says much about th
Trident 101 rubber smell Scott B at 10:18am 01.25.22 I was considering the Sani-flex, but is around $30 per ft if you can find it up here. May try the D
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT (1) twodzusfittings at 9:54am 01.25.22 Well, A new year and a new vigor to get things done. Well, let's say, damm it's bloody cold, let me
Trident 101 rubber smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:43am 01.25.22 Because rubber and plastics dry out, becoming hard, brittle and prone to cracking, 10 years is the a
Hunter 410 clutch mounting Windpilot at 9:22am 01.25.22 For your own piece of mind remove 1 of the bolts from the factory clutch, see how long it is (think
Hull sail sfbay at 9:09am 01.25.22 This article under "Construction" might give you some insight Hunter 320 - Practical Sailor (practic

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