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In-mast main removal tips? danb123 at 8:50am 10.02.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1514 Hello - I have a new Beneteau 31 that I plan to pull the in-mast main out of to apply sail numbers..
Pop top repair flanagan at 8:50am 10.02.09 Catalina 22 5/2866 I have a 1984 Catalina 22, fixed keel, with a pop top. I pushed up to hard one day on the pop top a
Manual Windlass Bob S at 8:49am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 38/12213 Anyone have experience with manual windlasses? I believe one draw back is that they are slow but the
Setting Mast & Rigging delandz at 8:48am 10.02.09 Ericson 1/3134 I am the new/novice owner of a Ericson 26, bought it stowed for winter on trailer w/ mast down and s
Important Storage Tip wundrbar at 7:29am 10.02.09 Day Sailers 2/105 Now that winter is about to set in, make sure you store your Hunter in a HEATED garage to make sure
Storing Sailboats- IMPORTANT TIP wundrbar at 7:24am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 26/6010 Now that winter is setting in, this is a reminder to Hunter owners to store you boat in a heated gar
Transducer Install gersailor at 6:48am 10.02.09 Big Boats 6/1652 I'd would like advice,Tips, on installing a skimmer transducer on my boat. Location, proceedures etc
Transom Roller Mast Cradle Norm at 6:06am 10.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/6891 I've seen some pictures on this site of what looks to be factory made transom roller mast cradles.
Bunk Boards Norm at 5:57am 10.02.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1540 My 1985 Mac 22 has spent all its' life on the trailer when not being sailed. My boards seem to be sa
Fuel Guage IntimaSea at 4:25am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1575 I have a Hunter 290, and the fuel guage reads full when the ignition switch is on. The guage goes t
Dodger + Bimini Design Options Ducati at 3:37am 10.02.09 Ask All Sailors 19/13949 I don't mind the look of a dodger however a big honking bimini will take the sleek look away from ou
Humanitarian Boat Deal-Can anyone help? Mike Holibar at 10:27pm 10.01.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1380 Can anyone help this lady, a victim of the Tsunami in Samoa? http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index
Bow Roller Addition to H28 Steve A. at 7:28pm 10.01.09 Mid-Size Boats 0/1217 Has anyone with a Hunter 28 (1992 vintage) added a bow roller to hold a bruce style anchor? I curre
How far do Shrowds and stays streach? Mougly at 7:28pm 10.01.09 Ask All Sailors 19/4385 Hello all Could any one tell me how far can we expect the shrouds and stays to stretch after a se
I've found I have a small sail, Advice? Lpenrose at 5:18pm 10.01.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/4690 Relativellty new to sailing, I purchased a Hunter 25.5 (shoal draft) this past summer. We keep it o
fuel gauge John at 4:32pm 10.01.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2885 On a trip to Monterey, I found that my fuel gauge had stopped functioning. The needle didn't move fr
Tucson sailing Club Don Guillette at 2:53pm 10.01.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/4923 Last week I conducted a short version of a 3 hour sail trim seminar. The short time allotted (30 min
How to Sail in Seattle - Help! JoelHoover at 1:56pm 10.01.09 Ask All Sailors 14/2865 I just got a job offer in Seattle, and I think I might take it. I live in Los Angeles where the weat
stern seats Bart at 1:29pm 10.01.09 Smaller Boats 2/1326 Has anyone run speaker wires inside the tubing on stern seats? I have been thinking but have not eve
Boweye dhmurphy at 1:03pm 10.01.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2377 Hey guy's. I've got a 1988 26D. I'm a newbie. I've only had it out 3 times. The boweye has got loose

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cl 14 jssailem at 6:14am 04.06.22 You are right about that. Nice floatation in the hull so if it is sound you may find the boat lying
boat prices jssailem at 6:11am 04.06.22 Kermie. Your alive. You have been missed. Who knew all we had to do was talk about women and you wou
boat prices Kermit at 6:08am 04.06.22 I can't help but wonder where our old friend @Kermit would come in on that one. :rolleyes: I marrie
Starting fluid jssailem at 6:08am 04.06.22
boat prices jssailem at 6:00am 04.06.22
Hollow keel fairing sending stinky water into basin under cabin sole NJKennard at 5:57am 04.06.22 Solution: Dremeled the hole out a little and placed a 7/8 bailer plug for a tight fit. Simple is g
front window cover (2) Ward H at 5:47am 04.06.22 I used "YKK SNAD" fasteners from Sailrite.com instead of drilling holes for snap sockets. My hatche
r we being PULLED or PUSHED?? Tater at 5:45am 04.06.22 Now that this is resolved, what about that chicken and egg? I say the egg!;)
Toerail Varnish Strategy? RoyS at 5:27am 04.06.22 There is something wrong with us...
boat prices Parsons at 5:17am 04.06.22 They got it at a substantial discount to its market value. They put a lot of money into it to bring
boat prices Will Gilmore at 5:15am 04.06.22 in some instances - say the capture of a trophy wife - that the man with the money has a big smile
Steering quadrant Dave Groshong at 5:15am 04.06.22 The wire definitely should be replaced, I can't quite tell if the tiller arm is corroded too, I w
I have a 1978 O'Day 30. I am in the middle of a full refit. I lost the keel somewhere along the way. Any ideas where I can get a replacement? shemandr at 4:56am 04.06.22 I think the salvage boat would have to be local. Any distance shipping would be substantial. If yo
front window cover Crazy Dave Condon at 4:46am 04.06.22 If you do, suggest screwing in and use a light color sunbrella cover. Use of pure silicone for is
boat prices shemandr at 4:43am 04.06.22 I know a couple who bought a catamaran from a charter fleet. They got it at a substantial discount
Starting fluid CYQK at 4:40am 04.06.22 Have been told ...dont spray this in,dont spray that in,to help start a high compression diesel engi
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side? Joe at 4:36am 04.06.22 Well, you can ask that question till you're blue in the face, but you'll never understand the motiva
Bridge clearance info SailingLoto at 4:14am 04.06.22 Normally you can find this on your charts. I was going to point you to the Navionics Web App but fo
Ensign Halyard on the Wrong Side? dlochner at 4:07am 04.06.22 Previous owners have done all kinds of unimaginable things to boats. It is common practice to hoist
Toerail Varnish Strategy? (1) TomY at 3:59am 04.06.22 You're fortunate to have such good friends! I wish! Not my boat, a shot of a nice boat staging set

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