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Chart Plotter Question / Assistance Ducati at 2:53am 11.06.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2649 Good day We will be adding a Raymarine 6000 below deck autohelm to our boat. Now thinking that a
water balast freezing dingerLex at 8:38pm 11.05.09 Smaller Boats 1/1185 I live in Lexington, Ky and recently bought a Hunter 26 water balast boat to sail on local, inland l
Update on Strictly Sail Chicago Brock Halbeisen at 7:58pm 11.05.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1542 Torresen Marine, Muskegon, Michigan's Hunter Dealer would like to invite all Hunter Owners in Wester
catalina background kpintoronto at 5:33pm 11.05.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1367 Could anyone enlighten me on the history of the Catalina 320/34/36? Specifically, when did the Mark
grade 8 bolts shine at 4:37pm 11.05.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1768 Has anyone ever had a good or bad experience with grade 8 bolts on there boat. I am thinking about u
Slings or Forks?? rpell46 at 2:00pm 11.05.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1495 Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has had their C30 hauled out using the forks of a forklift, i
Can you sail from one end of Lake Powell to the other?? (1) Sumner at 1:01pm 11.05.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/3630 http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/MacgregorTrips-3-Powell09/1-lake%20powell%20sep-oct-09.jpg
Shrink wrapping Ericl at 12:34pm 11.05.09 Catalina 30 5/3934 I am shrink wrapping my Catalina 30 for the winter with the mast in. Does anyone have suggestions on
Cal 39 Keel drawing viking42 at 12:11pm 11.05.09 Cal 1/3338 I have a cal 39 and recently found there was some water intrusion into a foam filled section of the
Oday 30 cabin sole... gotta cut! DeniseO30 at 11:45am 11.05.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1579 I've decided I have to access the port side of the bilge because there is a stink there that I just
2009 12 Meter World Championships Tim R. at 10:58am 11.05.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1707 One hour special broadcast by ESPN Classic on Saturday, Nov. 7th at 1pm.
Replacement switch on DC panel - source? Bob4203 at 10:45am 11.05.09 Catalina 30 4/2457 I have the 1988 Mark II Model, which has an updated electrical panel. One of my 12-volt rocker type
Flexing Strut (2) Don Crowther at 10:40am 11.05.09 Mid-Size Boats 17/4834 I've attached a couple of pic's of the strut area. I've just pulled the boat for the winter :cry: an
Expansion tank H36 2008 Andreas7699 at 9:38am 11.05.09 Big Boats 6/1514 I am planning to install an expansion tank for the pressure system in my H36 2008. Anybody else who
Georgia's Lake Sidney Lanier Bonzai at 7:03am 11.05.09 Destinations 10/4213 Finally hauled my old Lancer 25 to Lake Lanier for some fall color. I put in at six-mile creek publ
thinking about buying a boat guest at 6:22am 11.05.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1364 I'm thinking of buying a boat with a/c, refrigeration. what do i need to do as far as winterizing i
Diesel slows down RPM,s Terry in Naples at 4:15am 11.05.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1885 I have an XP25 Universal diesel in my Catalilna 34. It runs and starts great but. when I first start
South Carolina- Lake Murray newcommer gilljlake at 2:52am 11.05.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1464 I am new to sailing and this 8.7 Columbia. It is in the water at Winward Point near Irmo, SC. FIRST,
Deck Core Rot wilyoung at 10:34pm 11.04.09 Pearson 2/2109 I have core rot where the port bulkhead tang goes through the deck. Not sure just how extensive it i
'76 H 30 Molded Lexan Trapezoidal Hatch (1) J Hunter at 9:31pm 11.04.09 The Cherubini Hunters 1/104 I need a new hatch, old one is busted and gone. The opening is trapezoidal and it's got a combing th

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Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Dalliance at 9:09am 04.19.22
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted stickinthemud57 at 9:07am 04.19.22 I like to think I can still do it at 80. jmc That is my hope as well. I just don't want it to be t
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jmczzz at 8:46am 04.19.22 I'm resigned to the notion that one day I will have not have the necessary strength and agility to
Burning insense on a boat (2) jssailem at 8:24am 04.19.22 They come is a variety of sizes and shapes.... Not sure I would enjoy having one swinging in the sal
Looking for info on the head/toilet (1) pclarksurf at 8:23am 04.19.22 I don't recommend my PO: nothing like straight in / straight out:
In support of the shop jssailem at 8:19am 04.19.22 Hope you are getting ready to go sailing. When does the ice clear the lake?
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? jssailem at 8:16am 04.19.22 I wonder in your area where do arborists or landscapers go to get their rigs for tree work. Where do
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? dlochner at 8:10am 04.19.22 The crimpers designed for electrical work are designed to make good electrical connections. I would
What's going on with Marlow Hunter? David in Sandusky at 8:10am 04.19.22 Here is an article from last October. A&M Manufacturing and StyleCraft Boats will build their boats
Low oil indicator fading in and out jssailem at 8:09am 04.19.22 I would check the connections for the alarm and sensor. You could have corrosion on the terminals th
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Scott T-Bird at 8:08am 04.19.22 Are you sure you need to shorten the cable and crimp new fittings? I was able to add gates at the b
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Leeward Rail at 8:05am 04.19.22 Dyneema would work for the gate, but I still need to shorten the existing cable.or replace the the w
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? (1) jssailem at 8:01am 04.19.22 Cannot speak to the Vision and modification technique. I can suggest the mid-cleat I installed. When
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Leeward Rail at 7:59am 04.19.22 I would consider taking the life lines to a rigger and have them do it for you. In my case West
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? jssailem at 7:45am 04.19.22 On my "Life Lines" I decided to use a machine crimp swages. It is said to be the most effective tool
Need to install gates in lifelines.. Crimper suggestions ? Hello Below at 7:45am 04.19.22 Sorry I can't help you out on the crimper; but, for a one time use and only a half a dozen crimps I
1/4 berth bulkhead (H34) (2) DeniseO30 at 7:41am 04.19.22 I tend to agree that the wall is more to isolate the fuel tank, etc. than to provide any support fo
What is this number on the sail? PlaneTom at 7:27am 04.19.22 The original sails purchased with a new boat will usually have the hull ID number on the mainsail.
1/4 berth bulkhead (H34) Mike Oldak at 7:23am 04.19.22 I tend to agree that the wall is more to isolate the fuel tank, etc. than to provide any support for
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included fred1diver at 7:16am 04.19.22 We have 160$ membership fees per year, new members pay a 1000$ initial fee

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