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Opening ports pilotpop at 7:06am 07.01.09 Big Boats 1/1027 My 1984 Hunter 34 has crumbling "anchors" on the opening port's frame. The 'dogs', a threaded 1/4th
what to buy 26-27-28 myboat at 7:05am 07.01.09 Day Sailers 5/1439 we are looking to upgrade in the next year or 3 to a bigger retirement boat. we want one we can stor
Westerbeke Transmission Chatter bnort3 at 6:23am 07.01.09 Ask All Sailors 9/5827 I purchased a 2001 Beneteau 361 about a month ago with 286 hours on the engine/trans. There is a fa
Bene 331 - Non-Opening Port Problem wperkins at 5:35am 07.01.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/928 I bought a 2002 Beneteau 331 last year. This year I noticed that the non-opening port on the Port si
Universal 25 - Installation -Burning rear bulkhead expossum at 4:48am 07.01.09 Catalina 310 9/2635 Am in process of buying a Cat 310, 2001. On inspection, the uncooled part of the exhaust (I'm not an
Catalina 250 accessories strattm at 4:21am 07.01.09 Smaller Boats 5/7613 I would like to know where to buy accessories for a 1995 Catalina 250. Bimini, pop top enclosure, ro
Buying standing rigging, in Chicago dancing bear at 3:06am 07.01.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1482 Can someone recommend a supplier for standing rigging in the Chicago area?
Packing box I.R CLT at 12:15am 07.01.09 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1076 I own a H-30 1978 model with a yanmar ysm-12.I need to replace the prop shaft packing box but do not
Alternator size paulj at 10:56pm 06.30.09 Catalina 310 1/1767 Ray Forgot what size alternator you put in....plus the info. I think mine is the stock 51 amp. p
Battery question peptobysmol at 9:46pm 06.30.09 Smaller Boats 6/1498 On my H 23, what is a good battery to have. I've noticed many different amperages, CCA etc availabl
those locker lid 'stoppers' Dragon at 8:49pm 06.30.09 Big Boats 5/1402 Where can I replace those rubber 'stoppers/washers' that prevent the cockpit locker lids from slammi
Man Overboard Tracking Device thomas_hoole@yahoo.com at 7:29pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 28/4167 Hi Everyone: I am an MBA Student at Babson College and I'm currently starting my last class prior to
Autohelm linear drive DanG at 6:27pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 2/2040 I am considering upgrading the controls and compass for an autohelm 5000. The linear drive that I cu
Univeral M4-30 Transmission frmreilly at 6:23pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1547 My tranny was slipping just a little biit and when I checked the fluid, it was milky ' pink -- where
Installing a relay on the starter (1) Hermit Scott at 5:00pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 32/4182 I need to install a starter button. I have been starting it by a small bolt across the starter to th
strange engine or prop (?) noise John at 4:01pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 24/5188 When I'm motoring forward, and the engine is running at between 1000 and 1150 rpm's, I get a warblin
Should there be any movement in the fiberglass of the transom when lifting the outboard of a 22' Kaye at 3:42pm 06.30.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2832 We are looking at a 1978 22'. I saw a little wiggle of the mount itself when it was being lowered i
Fender Boards Nereussailor at 3:37pm 06.30.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1553 How many of you out there use fender boards when docked in a slip? and if you do, How long, wide, an
Mast stay tension jnolan at 3:17pm 06.30.09 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2842 I have a 22 ft O'Day, 1977. Just went for our first sail, had a ball. what is the proper tension on
keel bolt info needed Carolyn1964 at 1:30pm 06.30.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2176 I have looked in the archives and found a lot of info on Keel bolts. What I realy need is a pictur

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Hunter 45CC, 2007 Anchor light bulb Sailor_Al at 11:04am 12.24.21 Thank you Terry for you effort My running lights use the off set bulb. I ordered a new anchor li
Standing Rigging Terry Cox at 10:57am 12.24.21 Different model boat here, but our 1991 came with an Isomat mast. Rigrite would be a good source for
First Time in Gusts CaptainRan at 10:57am 12.24.21 I suggest that, as you go up in boat size the mindset is more on maintenance and preparation, in my
First Time in Gusts rgranger at 10:14am 12.24.21 The smaller hunters really heel a lot if the main is blown. I got a new main for my 26 and it was
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 Kings Gambit at 10:12am 12.24.21 The H45 and my in-mast Main on my H430 are very similar boats. I posted my directed technique on m
Standing Rigging ivieto at 10:08am 12.24.21 Most rigging companies will have info on this....'cause that's what they do. Heh, heh. Try places
PacificNW weather update. jssailem at 9:46am 12.24.21 Here is a Christmas weather message for all you PacificNW sailors. If you have not yet prepared your
Sailor skills. - KNOTS JamesG161 at 9:38am 12.24.21 Add some Schnapps to McDonald's hot coffee and sip, while you tie that.;) Jim...
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 jssailem at 9:38am 12.24.21 So no Snow White Christmas for you this year.
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 JamesG161 at 9:34am 12.24.21
125 Genoa sail sfbay at 8:56am 12.24.21 Hank on or roller furling? Try Bacon Sail search page (baconsails.com) and L-36 Sails for Catalina 2
First Time in Gusts waterman30 at 8:50am 12.24.21 Sounds like you did good on this learning experience. I have offer in on a 23.5. Will be my first ti
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 jssailem at 8:41am 12.24.21 Boat Drift is a problem with no way on. In general sailing conditions if your sails stop functioni
Etiquette pet peeves JamesG161 at 8:07am 12.24.21 And don't forget slide rules. We put men on the moon with them. I still have mine Best display of
First Time in Gusts Brian D at 8:05am 12.24.21 Well done. Work those sails to your advantage. Spill that wind when you need to. Keep that boat upri
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 Kings Gambit at 8:04am 12.24.21
First Time in Gusts kappykaplan at 7:58am 12.24.21 Congratulations! Keep learning from your mistakes. Experience is a great teacher. :beer:
First Time in Gusts Kings Gambit at 7:57am 12.24.21
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45 JamesG161 at 7:50am 12.24.21 She has a Sheldon in mast furling main and a 120 Genoa. Heave To is a FAST STOP maneuver or no for
Hunter 45CC, 2007 Anchor light bulb Terry Cox at 7:48am 12.24.21 Likely LED replacement bulb for your fixture is here: Double-Contact Indexed BAY15d 18-LED Surface

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