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How much can a mast flex before breaking? caguy at 8:09am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3664 We were out sailing yesterday and had the gennaker up. The Mac 25 is a fractional rig and I noticed
Which sealant? (for centorboard bolt) Scubajeep at 8:08am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1476 I have a 1996 Hunter 23.5 that has had a minor centerboard issues.... bottom line is that I need to
Hunter 22 Sea Hood & Hatch Boards rlalex5 at 7:53am 08.24.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1077 I recently inherited a 82 Hunter 22 and I need to replace the Sea Hood and Hatch Boards if possible.
Make sure you are PFD "legal" in your dink! Mike G. at 7:26am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 49/6188 When leaving the marina, I always take my pfd's, oars and number plates from the dinghy so as not to
Steaming light replacement steveebryant at 6:07am 08.24.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1736 I need to replace my steaming light on my Hunter 30. Where can I find one that will fit flush agains
Is 6 hp enough? Robspan at 5:46am 08.24.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/3183 There is a 26D in my yard, and the owner needs to repower. I've been singing the praises of my Tohat
Spinnaker Help islandjim at 5:21am 08.24.09 Day Sailers 1/1360 I have a 22' Oday. A spinnaker and spinnaker pole were included with the boat when I purchased it.
telltales comment bffatcat at 5:08am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 20/5160 Ive always used a piece of yarn tied to my uppers about 7 or 8 ft off the deck as a wind direction i
Re-locating engine shutdown on H33.5 Ken Palmer at 4:18am 08.24.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/1716 The engine shutdown knob on this model is located near the top of the stairs to the cabin. In order
Hurricane in Portland, Maine Roger Long at 3:21am 08.24.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1492 I couldn't have had a much better time in this "storm". My mooring is too exposed to leave the boat
EZ Loader trailer packman at 3:15am 08.24.09 Trailer Sailors 6/8019 Hello all, I have a Lancer 27PS, not your usual trailer sailor. I bought an EZ loader trailer prett
Free Hunter Legend 35.5 Interior Cushions Capricious at 8:40am 08.23.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/2450 I have a complete set of interior cushions for a 1994 Hunter Legend 35.5 to give away. They are in
Required lights day and night Gulf of Mexico Hermit Scott at 10:32pm 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2131 I wanted to post this in the recent question about lake sailing, but it is a little different. What
Olin flare gun-I can't break the barrel open! (2) Hermit Scott at 9:42pm 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 14/30625 I am going through everything to be as coast gaurd compliant as possible. I found a flare gun and so
Yanmar YSB8 soot / exhaust prob? Denile at 9:26pm 08.23.09 Yamaha 3/5539 Yanmar YSm8 soot / exhaust prob? I have a 1978 Yanmar YSm8 single cylinder diesel, I just purchase
Yet another Chesapeake Bay pumpout question Manny at 8:12pm 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1931 So I plumbed and vented my msd port a potty for deck pumpout and I wanted to test it out for leaks o
Any Info/Comments on a Y28?? Pharmr at 7:45pm 08.23.09 Yamaha 0/2026 I'm considering a Y28 and have not been able to find much info on this model...does anyone have any
purasan webster256 at 7:28pm 08.23.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/2342 just bought an old 71 model boat with a purasan system. head and pump needs replacing. are there any
Great sail today (1) sfgary at 7:27pm 08.23.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1209 Had a great day on the bay today, lots of boats even though it was a little on the cool side. The 50
H37C Interior Refit (11) Rovic at 7:00pm 08.23.09 The Cherubini Hunters 14/4569 Finally she goes back in the water after 2 seasons. I was supposed to launch on Friday but Bill put

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My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 5:40pm 04.09.22 If I understand one of your posts you can get 120V AC to the onboard AC charger but couldn't get the
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 5:22pm 04.09.22 Good advice from @Hello Below especially with his experience of a brand new boat from a dealer. Its
Wash down pump orientation heritage at 4:53pm 04.09.22 Great idea, Capt Mateo. You could also put the green hose in a gallon of rv antifreeze for winteri
Huner Vision Refrigeration Came Loose Undersail (3) Mike 58 at 4:29pm 04.09.22 As promised, the new water tank pic and my new toilet with holding tank. The toilet uses the fresh w
Bridge clearance info SailingLoto at 4:23pm 04.09.22 Huricane Deck is 74' and Nianqua is 45'. Or at least that is what this says: bridges and wires Awe
Jackline installation Hunter 45DS Dalliance at 3:58pm 04.09.22 Udi, I sail solo a lot and jacklines are essential in my planning. I gave it a lot of thought and w
Gloucester 22 Owners brianh64 at 3:56pm 04.09.22 I recently picked up a Classic Yacht built Gloucester 22 but it's missing the centerboard. Any idea
Navigation Lights Beneteau Oceanis 31 (1) Davidasailor26 at 3:56pm 04.09.22 Red light on the 37 is in the top left of this picture. Green one is on the opposite side. Sorry I d
Reuse shrink wrap? bzano at 3:45pm 04.09.22 Beg to differ with everyone here but I reused my shrink wrap once for perhaps a total of 5 seasons (
I blew a fuse! jviss at 3:44pm 04.09.22 My exhaust exit is above the waterline. But I believe you can create a hydro lock situation, even
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 3:41pm 04.09.22 204206
Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007 jviss at 3:40pm 04.09.22 Please know I have no personal experience with soda blasting, but two things jump out at me: looks
Sailing near Staunton Va rgranger at 2:52pm 04.09.22 Lake Anna is the closest at 1.5hours. Probably only makes sense if you keep your boat in a slip.
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank Hello Below at 2:46pm 04.09.22
Sailing near Staunton Va thinwater at 2:46pm 04.09.22 Me, I'd take up... Kayaking Fishing Hiking Cycling ... until I move closer to a lake or the coast.
I blew a fuse! Tally Ho at 2:31pm 04.09.22 What he is saying is that all banks on a boat should have over current protection, including starti
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal (2) Tally Ho at 2:22pm 04.09.22 I just upgraded from a traditional stuffing box to a Volvo Penta shaft seal. Just launched my boat
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts jviss at 2:03pm 04.09.22 O'Day had six different spar suppliers years ago. They used Dwyer-Damco in Branford Ct., Z-Spar out
Sailing and restoring Avalon - 1984 C-22 #12640 AaronD at 1:37pm 04.09.22 @AndreInPortland : I'm intrigued by your 3D printed masthead bracket. I have a couple small tasks th
Beneteau 473 Dripless shaft seal Davidasailor26 at 1:27pm 04.09.22 I really like the simplicity of the Volvo seal. 8 seasons and no issues with mine.

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