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Cruising next week (2) Ed Schenck at 7:30am 02.13.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1480 It is almost time. We should be leaving Matthews Point, NC next Thursday or Friday. My crew will p
Surround Sound Theater javaprog at 6:22am 02.13.09 Mid-Size Boats 11/3569 I recently installed an entertainment system in my Hunter 28.5. I thought I would share the experien
Steering Cable Replacement H28.5 jsgonz at 8:27pm 02.12.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1430 Has anyone replaced the steering cable lately and can direct me to a supplier? Hunter no longer car
raymarine st-60 installation Chuck Creel at 7:36pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 5/2894 just got a great deal on the st-60 plus value sytem to install on my H-30. I already have the tran
Bill was wondering what those poles on aft end of boats were paulj at 7:19pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1719 http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1CDZ7Ya8Ni0/SZOkM02Q5vI/AAAAAAAAI5I/yfOcj3CuxwA/s1600/765133073_LVPSD21_79
Mast step corrosion? SeacretSailor at 7:11pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1793 Hey guys, In inspecting my new (to me) boat, a '79 C'C 29ft, I found the beginnings of corrosion (
Catalina 250 Water Ballast CaptDon01 at 6:30pm 02.12.09 Smaller Boats 1/6094 I've got a friend interested in a 250 water ballast model. I'm not a fan of water ballast sailboats,
37C staysail boom question Seattle Scott at 6:11pm 02.12.09 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1612 I am refurbishing the staysail boom. Took all the SS parts off because of paint bubbling etc, painte
This had me laughing so hard... Brian D at 5:59pm 02.12.09 Sails Call Lounge 0/2821 Dancing Monkeys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Y-_JAjAwE
Insurance Brian D at 5:21pm 02.12.09 Sails Call Lounge 1/2682 A man wakes up in the hospital, bandaged from head to foot. Thedoctor comes in and says, 'Ah, I see
New sailor requesting basic rigging help CaptainMorganHernan at 3:32pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2334 Hi All, Let me first start by saying that I'm completely new to sailing and just bought my first b
Heat Exchanger (1) Alec at 3:23pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1968 I know there has been discussion about the mounting straps on Universal/Westerbeke heat exchangers c
4 major tasks to complete before launching. what first? luvitt at 2:46pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1915 I have been restoring an 86 40' hunter legend for about a year now. I am determined to launch in ap
What Happens If The Batteries Get Wet? Joe Mullee at 2:43pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 12/15176 My house and starter batteries are located in those plastic battery boxes and secured to the sole in
How much $$ to cruise for 1 year? Cpt. Jon at 1:21pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 34/3948 There are many possible answers to this, and following Bad Obsessions topic on what boat to buy for
Battery Upgrade on a Catalina 30. Bad Obsession at 12:39pm 02.12.09 Catalina 30 18/12753 The battery upgrade to my Catalina 30 was very easy to do and I highly suggest it. I have two group
African American sailors rgallagher at 12:30pm 02.12.09 Ask All Sailors 22/3943 I am a high school teacher and my wife and I sail as much as we can. We currently own a Hunter 28.5
1975 H27 Fore stay length. bsavulis at 11:29am 02.12.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1516 Can anyone tell me the length of the fore stay on my H27 (1975)? Also any recommendations on a fur
Raw Water Flush MSD Odor remediation OURPLEASURE at 11:03am 02.12.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/34 Anyone suffering from onboard odor problems attributable to a RAW WATER FLUSH MSD system, you might
replacing reefer in P42 Paul Cossman at 10:04am 02.12.09 Big Boats 13/1706 Hi all, I have a 1991 Passage 42 and my Adler-Barbour freezer compressor has finally died. The origi

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tachometer not accurate Sailboat.Sequoyah at 12:25pm 06.17.21 When that happened with mine, it turned out to be a dirty electrical contact. Checking the wiring is
Boat Explosion in Greenport shemandr at 11:37am 06.17.21
As a new sailboat owner, I haven't noticed mooring covers on sailboats at marinas............ Wade Gizzy at 11:26am 06.17.21 That answers my question! Thanks!
As a new sailboat owner, I haven't noticed mooring covers on sailboats at marinas............ tfox2069 at 11:17am 06.17.21 My concern is to keep the boat from getting "chalky" from exposure to the sun. That is quite commo
Boat Explosion in Greenport Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:10am 06.17.21
As a new sailboat owner, I haven't noticed mooring covers on sailboats at marinas............ Wade Gizzy at 11:04am 06.17.21 My concern is to keep the boat from getting "chalky" from exposure to the sun.
Boat Explosion in Greenport (1) All U Get at 9:35am 06.17.21
Boat Explosion in Greenport jon hansen at 9:15am 06.17.21 thank you mike. you have made it clear. bashing gas engines is a fools game. thinking a diesel is
Boat Explosion in Greenport (1) TomY at 9:13am 06.17.21
Catalina 22 Keel Configurations LakeShark at 8:56am 06.17.21 If your sailing for fun and dont have the boat stripped down for weight then a swing is closer to 2
Windlass wireless remote control kit (1) jssailem at 8:44am 06.17.21 I bought this Remote control and attached it to the controller of my windlass. Has worked fine since
Cabin table for 1992 Beneteau moorings 405 jeff henderson at 8:41am 06.17.21 Thank you for your input
Moving battery for'ard LakeShark at 8:40am 06.17.21
Keel questions jssailem at 8:34am 06.17.21 @Lakeskiier As @dlochner has shared, a decision to use the boat or not is the owners and should not
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 8:17am 06.17.21 It is nearly Friday, somewhere.. A lady noticed her husband standing on the bathroom scale, sucking
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 7:56am 06.17.21 Grandkids no filters... My granddaughter (age 5) decided to tell me, "Grandpa you getting old...."
Moving battery for'ard Justin_NSA at 7:44am 06.17.21 :plus: on Joe's suggestion. Cabling that heavy and long is expensive. Only to maybe discover it did
Roller furling Crazy Dave Condon at 7:35am 06.17.21 @RocheDen Do you know if that is a FF2 system from CDI? CDI is now under third ownership but the
Catalina 22 Keel Configurations Gene Neill at 7:16am 06.17.21 I have passage to the Gulf West Coast of Florida with low tide tables and believe the swing keel is
1979 Hunter 25 rudder for a shoal keel sail sfbay at 7:11am 06.17.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! You can purchase a rudder for a Hun

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