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Is Inverter Worth The Hassle? Mike H. at 7:50am 06.09.09 Ask All Sailors 24/3039 I have a Xantrex 1000 watt inverter. It came new in the box with our 94 Hunter Vision 36. It is ab
Rigging tension for a 170 PSmall at 7:31am 06.09.09 Day Sailers 2/1441 I just bought this boat this spring. I used to have a Hobie 16 and the rig was left loose so that th
A not so nice refit surprise... (5) CharlieCobra at 7:30am 06.09.09 Ask All Sailors 9/1852 So, here I am, going along with sanding the cabin top and dressing the edges when I discover an issu
Yanmar 3ym30 coolant question Mike Oatsvall at 7:17am 06.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/3016 I noticed that the overflow tank at the back of the engine was empty. So, I removed the top from the
Some things I learned on my cruise Roger Long at 6:42am 06.09.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2095 Condensation and portlights Cruising in the cold (frost warnings one night) wet weather confirmed
Broken cleats on a Mac 26x JWH2050 at 6:06am 06.09.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2332 I have a newley aquired 98 Mac 26x. It has two broken cleats, one on the starboard bow and one on th
Masthead "Anchor Light" Ecity Hunter 34 at 6:01am 06.09.09 Big Boats 2/1256 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 and wanted to know if anyone can tell me the size, description, or West Mari
79 kentandcecile at 4:44am 06.09.09 The Cherubini Hunters 19/1982 I will be looking at a 1979 30 foot hunter. Would like to know if there are special areas to inspec
Hunter 336 Rigging ontheroadgiv at 9:11pm 06.08.09 Mid-Size Boats 5/3982 Hello, Once again I am in need of advice. I have the traveler on the deck. That means I have the
Drawer Latch for Hunter 326 mrslep at 8:34pm 06.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1666 Hello all, We need a new latch mechanism for one of the drawers in our Hunter 326 galley. This is t
Cutting Board for Galley Sink mrslep at 8:32pm 06.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1545 Hi. We need a new, white plastic cutting board to fit the galley sink in our Hunter 326. Can anyone
Outboard Motor Mount (5) JohnY at 8:16pm 06.08.09 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/2108 This is a really simple issue, but I thought it may be of use to someone. Like most people I have m
This may be a silly thing to post but PrincessoftheLake at 8:05pm 06.08.09 Big Boats 1/1114 I have to say something about my new boat shoes! I just got a pair of the Sperry Figawi and have use
What do you call it??? jackhartjr at 7:30pm 06.08.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1671 Hi folks, I can't think of what it is called. What I need is the thing that allows you to bring a w
Fitting Buck 100 at 7:08pm 06.08.09 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1469 Does anybody know the name of the fitting that attaches to the bottom of the mast of the Oday 25 and
Electrical outlets cdariusz at 7:02pm 06.08.09 Smaller Boats 2/1094 Have any of you added electrical outlets to Hunter 240? I geuss, yes. How is it done?:confused:
Fittine. Buck 100 at 7:00pm 06.08.09 Ask An Oday Owner 0/2 Does anybody know the name of the fitting that attaches to the bottom of the Oday 25 mast that the b
Prop Jonny PIP at 6:48pm 06.08.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1121 If I wanted to replace my 2 blade prop with a 3 blade prop on my 1979 Hunter 30 T-2 what would i us
Prop Jonny PIP at 6:46pm 06.08.09 Mid-Size Boats 7/1423 If I wanted to replace my 2 blade prop with a 3 blade prop on my 1979 Hunter 30 T-2.What would i use
Repairing Fiberglass Water tanks First 405 Doug S. at 6:42pm 06.08.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1137 I have a 1086 Beneteau First 405 that I keep in Florida, and spend winters in the Bahamas. I noticed

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Beware of flopping jib sheets Dr. D at 6:59am 12.16.21
How old is Grandpa? jssailem at 6:50am 12.16.21 Roy S, Kloudie1, Rgranger, and Leeward Rail.... Those were the days my friends.. Boy, the way Glen
Rigging attachment question Ward H at 6:48am 12.16.21 I use the fender clips John shows when hanging fenders from horizontal railings. I use their life l
Heave To Question Hayden Watson at 6:44am 12.16.21 mZdkcaHhMWw My technique is different from the one shown in the video. From a close hauled course
Heave To Question JamesG161 at 6:40am 12.16.21 Heave To is used when the Coast Guard hails you for inspection. Jim...
Pick one... (1) jssailem at 6:39am 12.16.21 I like my women, hot, black and wet". Is this what you have in mind?
Heave To Question Hayden Watson at 6:37am 12.16.21 I have heaved-to many hundreds of times in all wind conditions. In fact it is a rare day of sailing
Heave To Question RoyS at 6:28am 12.16.21 First response when someone falls overboard. You will nearly stop very close to the victim who shoul
Heave To Question Sailfanatic at 6:28am 12.16.21 mZdkcaHhMWw
Pick one... (3) jssailem at 6:28am 12.16.21 I heard from the Columbian Consulate many years ago, "It is the freshness of the roasted bean, the g
How old is Grandpa? RoyS at 6:23am 12.16.21 I am 73. I worked in a Texaco gas station when I was 16. That was about 1964. I pumped a million or
Bimini for 1987 Hunter 28.5 (1) sail sfbay at 6:22am 12.16.21 Bimini frames and canvas are custom built, albeit you can purchase a pre-built kit to for your boat.
Heave To Question Pagan Baby at 6:21am 12.16.21 Heaving to is not just a storm tactic, but useful whenever you need/want to take a break. Think of i
How old is Grandpa? kloudie1 at 6:13am 12.16.21 I will be 74 in two weeks.. We had air conditioning when I was an infant...but it was quite rare. I
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices dlochner at 6:11am 12.16.21 So, I keep seeing these very attratively priced batteries: https://www.amazon.com/JUPITEK-S1200-F
Pick one... BrianH at 6:11am 12.16.21
Beware of flopping jib sheets All U Get at 5:54am 12.16.21
How old is Grandpa? Will Gilmore at 5:47am 12.16.21 I'm only 15 years younger than that guy and many of those things he mentioned were well integrated i
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices Leeward Rail at 5:45am 12.16.21 I have 4 golf cart batteries eet cell, 6 volts each for a total of 480 Amp hours. Best bang for the
Heave To Question All U Get at 5:44am 12.16.21 Larry Pardey an his wife Lyn wrote a book on storm tactics using this technique and would seek storm

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