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Gin pole and temporary shrouds dasboot at 5:50pm 09.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/4781 Built a gin pole a la Dale Mack's article and it works pretty slick. What i don't get is the tempor
Specs on ports & Hatches on standard H34 (1) Jim D at 5:15pm 09.11.09 Big Boats 4/3042 Just had the Hull Painted on a 1983 H34. Looking to replace hatches and ports on the boat along with
ST40 Wind System Bud H at 5:11pm 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 1/2034 I would like to hear some experience with the Raymarine ST40 Wind System. The ST60 is more than I w
Recutting a Jib Rob McClain at 4:36pm 09.11.09 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 12/10405 I have a 2001 Hunter 340 with the Seldin in-mast furling. We have the Furlex reefing system for the
Help with water ballast SteveG84 at 2:27pm 09.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2841 Just purchased a 1985 Mac 25. Prior to taking it out, we searched everywhere for the water ballast
Portable MSD Choice russg at 1:52pm 09.11.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/3676 Peggie: I'm ready to replace the OEM porta-potty in my boat, per our phone conversation a while ba
H-27 (1984) thru hulls amcmahon at 1:39pm 09.11.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/2123 Hello Everyone, This fall, I'm planning to pull my 1984 H-27 to paint the bottom and I'm planning to
Vberth door misalignment capejt at 1:33pm 09.11.09 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2113 I've just run into a problem I'm having trouble making sense out of. I normally leave the door to th
Worth Repairing? (with pics) (5) YardBoater at 12:20pm 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 20/4440 Hi everybody, I've been bouncing around these forums a bit looking for information and it looks like
Below Waterline Blisters Tim Grace at 11:59am 09.11.09 Ericson 0/2694 Greetings, I am looking at an Ericson 35 which was surveyed 2 years ago which stated that she had
Companionway slides Brent25 at 11:56am 09.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/6930 I am currently restoring a 1983 MacGregor 25. The wooden slides for the top hatch and companionway
Companionway slides Brent25 at 11:55am 09.11.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2522 I am currently restoring a 1983 MacGregor 25. The slides for the top hatch and companionway need to
asymmetrical sail captain scott at 11:54am 09.11.09 Bigger Boats 1/2130 Has anyone ever used a asymmetrical sail on a O'Day 322?
whisker pole Bob 04 H260 at 10:19am 09.11.09 Smaller Boats 9/3293 I was out yesterday in very light winds and tried my asymmetrical spinnaker (a Doyle sail from my pr
Electrical Question on a 1,2,3 switch (1) Bob S at 10:07am 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 29/4040 Twice this season I've had the 150 amp Blue Seas fuse on the house bank blow while sailing. I draw a
Nice to see.... Cdn Coast Guard says thanks for a safe weekend Scott B at 10:00am 09.11.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1596 Took this article from SweetwaterCruising. We had a perfect long weekend last weekend, warm sunny,
chair rail seats mdemoret at 8:33am 09.11.09 Catalina 22 3/1687 Does anyone know if there are aft chair rail seats that can be acquired for capri 22 or do I make my
Headstay Length StuMGB at 7:59am 09.11.09 Irwin 1/3787 I am a new owner of an Irwin 32.5 CC sloop. I am installing a Harken Roller Furler and as the boat i
H25.5 Hull Specs to build trailer EdwardSantandrea at 7:49am 09.11.09 Smaller Boats 1/1765 I am a new owner of a 1986 H25.5 and trying to have a trailer built for winter storage. Unfortunatel
Shaft strut bolts- not created equal (1) jtmccue at 7:39am 09.11.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1361 Previously there have been some posts regarding the shaft strut and replacing its bolt fittings. A

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2001 Hunter 340 vs 1995 Hunter 35.5 opinions and experiences needed Scott NIelsen at 1:50pm 04.18.22 The 35.5 will be a better or faster sailor than the 340. At least that is my experience with the 32
2001 Hunter 340 vs 1995 Hunter 35.5 opinions and experiences needed Scott NIelsen at 1:47pm 04.18.22 My previous boat was a 320 and I currently own a 37.5. However, my friend has a 35.5 and I helped h
Gas prices, inflation concerns LuckyDuck at 1:47pm 04.18.22
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Dalliance at 1:42pm 04.18.22 @Dalliance , I have fond memories of Montrose Harbor, too. It's a scenic place on the lake and a g
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted (1) JamesG161 at 1:33pm 04.18.22 Yes, after a storm you will find some tattered and destroyed headsails. That is not a problem with
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? (1) rgranger at 1:32pm 04.18.22 I have a mid-ship cleat on my present boat and love it. Can't give advice on your install but I can
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Apex at 1:32pm 04.18.22 They have cleats that mount to jib tracks. Not sure the runing gear layout of a vision 32, but perh
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jon hansen at 1:22pm 04.18.22 sail shape, sail shape, sail shape, ................................. matching the sq ft of your
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included dLj at 1:17pm 04.18.22 Well, I've never taken any psychedelic drugs, so there has to be another reason for the acronym! :
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Scott T-Bird at 1:05pm 04.18.22 What does this mean? dj Oh, never mind - just realized it meant Lake Shore Drive.... I guess my e
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included dLj at 1:00pm 04.18.22 I did use LSD for my daily commute much of the time. What does this mean? dj Oh, never mind -
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Scott T-Bird at 12:42pm 04.18.22 Montrose and Belmont harbors are actually closer to home, about a 2 or 3 mile bike ride, but I much
Raw water intake strainer Rabe at 12:22pm 04.18.22
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? zephyr070 at 12:10pm 04.18.22 Fortunately, the parts I believe I'd have to hack away are out of sight, tucked up into the cubbies
O'day 23 through hull access (1) JPonHudson at 11:58am 04.18.22 Mission accomplished. 6 inch inspection port to the rescue, bronze fitting installed. I might use th
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted dLj at 11:51am 04.18.22 i agree with you. do I need to drop the mast to remove the roller furl gizmo? Is the hank on forsta
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Rick D at 11:33am 04.18.22 That would be very difficult and hacking away at the interior won't help with subsequent buyers. I w
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? AlanSD at 11:22am 04.18.22 The 20A Superpack has nowhere near the capacity to start a typical marine engine, the 100A High Curr
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted rgranger at 11:13am 04.18.22 I also like hanked on sails. I feel like they have a better shape. I've owned two sailboats with
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240 rgranger at 11:10am 04.18.22 8 is what the coast guard will let you carry without giving you a ticket. But 8 adults is a lot fo

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