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Vang Tension joshw5144 at 11:41am 06.24.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/6926 Hi All, I have been playing with the boom vang on my boat (2002 Hunter 340) in accordance to Don's
1989 Hunter 30 Bottom steveebryant at 10:52am 06.24.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/5639 Hello Hunter Owner Friends. I am new to the group. I have discovered the Hunter 30!!! And now I want
1989 Hunter 30 Bottom steveebryant at 10:43am 06.24.09 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2430 Hello Hunter Owner Friends. I am new to the group. I have discovered the Hunter 30!!! And now I wa
In need of a new rudder and tiller rguy1500 at 10:41am 06.24.09 Catalina 22 3/1146 I just purchased a C 22 after having owned a C 27 previously. However, the boat is missing one impor
"Tanks" for the memories seathumper at 10:05am 06.24.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/2718 My original mission was to abate the sewage oders in my boat, a 1992 Hunter Legend 43. I removed th
Where to Find Instructions for Mast Climbing Gear rardiH36 at 9:49am 06.24.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2728 I've been following the "Climbing the Mast" thread of the last few days with some interest since one
Wiring inside the mast pesoman at 9:29am 06.24.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1461 I'd like to run my radar wiring inside the mast on my 1998 34' Catalina. I've looked for access pane
How do I empty the tank? New owner old boat at 9:03am 06.24.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/2352 Feel free to laugh at me. I am slowly learning my way around my new (old) boat and I have come upon
Traveller Arch for Catalina 22 philwsailz at 8:50am 06.24.09 Catalina 22 4/3437 I have searched and searched... Has anyone heard of, or does anyone have a link to any ideas or p
rigging keel pennant to cockpit Migrant II at 8:39am 06.24.09 Ask An Oday Owner 12/2272 ODay 25: Has anyone re-rigged the keel pennant to the cockpit instead of hoisting up at the table p
Rock Hall, MD to Lewes, DE This Weekend bnort3 at 7:57am 06.24.09 Ask All Sailors 26/3356 I'm a new/novice sailor with a new (used) 36 foot Beneteau planning to go from Rock Hall to Lewes, D
H22 windows LDM at 7:43am 06.24.09 Smaller Boats 3/1304 The cabin windows (non-opening lites) on our 1981 Hunter22 leak and the plexiglas is crazed. I would
Jammed centerboard gnarlysmith at 7:41am 06.24.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1252 My centerboard is jammed halfway up. Fouled by debris caught in the well. Can I tip the boat over en
Fix a Thru hull seacock in the water? luvitt at 6:27am 06.24.09 Ask All Sailors 35/10091 I noticed that the seacock that supplies water to the head is troubled. when it is open, the plywoo
Wire Guage Julie at 6:13am 06.24.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1006 hi all, I purchased a used (80's? model) Johnson 8 Sailmaster but the charging wire is missing. The
swim ladder for H23 hunkydory at 5:27am 06.24.09 Smaller Boats 2/1266 Does anyone know of a swim ladder that would work for a H23, maybe even a removable one that can be
slow pumpout anchormate at 5:11am 06.24.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1124 Last fall we changed out our holding tank hoses on ou C-34. When we went for a pumpout, it went fas
Pointing; how well a com-pac 19 can do ? fixin'her up at 11:23pm 06.23.09 Other Sailboats 1/1918 Anyone out there can tell me if a com-pac 19 is able to be trimmed to point well ? - say 25 degrees
New sail, but should I keep it? w/ pics (3) bradleyheathhays at 11:04pm 06.23.09 Ask All Sailors 39/3946 I've just received this new 150% genoa for my Hunter 27. As I'm opening the sail bag this is what I
2005 Capri 22 never launched before what needs to be done first Sailscalls at 10:10pm 06.23.09 Catalina 22 1/1459 Feb 2005 I purchased new Capri 22, shortly afterwards I had open heart surgery. Boat has never been

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How much engine/weight can my motor mount handle? dlochner at 9:57am 07.17.21 The motor mount is only one issue, the additional weight on the transom will affect the boat's trim
What is this? SFS at 9:54am 07.17.21 Probably fits into a hole at the end of a spinaker pole or similar. Is there a fitting of some sort
Throttle position while sailing? TButler at 9:52am 07.17.21 I have a 1993 Beneteau First 35s5 with original (?) Volvo penta and folding prop. Manual recommends
Trailer Catalina Capri 22 (wing keel version) - to buy or rent Crazy Dave Condon at 9:45am 07.17.21 If you do go the new trailer route for Catalina and Capri trailers , they were designed by Ron Friso
Confused on outhaul rigging wdonovan at 9:26am 07.17.21 Hey sorry, I haven't been as active on here as I .... Hey. I am so glad I took the time to do tha
External shore power connection. Crazy Dave Condon at 9:22am 07.17.21 Shore power or air conditioning
My 2003 Beneteau 411 shower floor drain is stop up. Does anyone know where the valve is located to release the water. My subpump does work. Mechone at 9:17am 07.17.21 While way back some sailboats drained showers into the bilge, I don't think there's any way Benetea
Using Google Earth to Scope Out a Marina Fairway Clearance Johnb at 9:01am 07.17.21 If you look at your home and you have vehicles outside that may have been in unique positions over
hunter 49 power in the UK Johnb at 8:56am 07.17.21 What Rick Web said is true. Once you have got the right plug at the shore end all will be OK.
My 2003 Beneteau 411 shower floor drain is stop up. Does anyone know where the valve is located to release the water. My subpump does work. arf145 at 8:40am 07.17.21 While way back some sailboats drained showers into the bilge, I don't think there's any way Beneteau
Using Google Earth to Scope Out a Marina Fairway Clearance jssailem at 8:32am 07.17.21 If you look at your home and you have vehicles outside that may have been in unique positions over t
So we did it... jssailem at 8:25am 07.17.21 Good for you @NLPete . I can understand the excitment. And to add to the adventure a sailing adven
Swim ladder jssailem at 8:21am 07.17.21 All great suggestions. The stand off ladders are easier to use. You need the ladder to be deep enoug
Throttle position while sailing? Ron20324 at 7:49am 07.17.21 When I bought my boat, the dealer put the transmission in reverse on my Yanmar while demo sailing.
Got a new sailing dinghy jssailem at 7:37am 07.17.21 I agree totally. The Amsteel or Dyneema line are great for dinghy rigging. I used Dyneema for my l
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:28am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK? Zencra at 7:26am 07.17.21 If you can source out an adapter everything should work the Hertz will just make your pump and AC un
hunter 49 power in the UK sail sfbay at 7:23am 07.17.21 Recently moved back from the UK after living there for 3 years and ended up buying new 220v/50hz ele
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:17am 07.17.21 Talked to a friend who works for a company that sells aircraft systems and has traveled to both coun
hunter 49 power in the UK Rick Webb at 7:07am 07.17.21 Not sure what the frequency difference will be between your boat and the shore in the UK. I can tell

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