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2009 Annapolis Governors Cup Race Jim Seamans at 7:11am 04.29.09 Ask All Sailors 8/2357 Been searching on the web and found nothing. Anyone know the dates yet of the race? It is usually t
Any Central Iowa Mac sailors here? Phil V25 at 5:35am 04.29.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1140 See the CIMS link below http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/macgregor/index.cgi/read/40274
Web site: Great Lakes to Alaska John at 5:11am 04.29.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1318 I came across a web site of a guy who is sailing through the Great Lakes, out to the ocean, through
Cracked rudder post barb311 at 5:05am 04.29.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1729 We have a 2004 Beneteau 311 and noticed a crack in the rudder post fiberglass, allowing sea water to
bottom prep bad_com_pany at 3:37am 04.29.09 Smaller Boats 2/1075 have the marina set to sling my 23.5 this sat. so I can paint it , it has been painted beofre but in
H240 Keel Scott2 at 8:48pm 04.28.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/909 Does anyone know what the swing keel of a 2003 H240 is made out of? Mine has a crack in it. Weight?
Chain Plate rebedding position. MikeMca at 8:04pm 04.28.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1848 I am the new owner of an older boat, a 1982 Catalina 22. After a good old midwestern 5 day rain, I m
Plating stainless steel Ted at 8:01pm 04.28.09 Ask All Sailors 13/2893 A few years ago I had some custom fittings fabricated for my boat. They were made from stainless ste
B321 steps/engine cover dvantong at 6:19pm 04.28.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/949 Does any B321 owner have a 2 piece or modified stairs/engine cover. If so can you send pics, thanks
Seacock lubrication - How to do it? Rich Stidger at 4:56pm 04.28.09 Ask All Sailors 16/17736 I've searched the archives and found that some sailors use a white lithium grease in a spray can to
ash panelling in 40.5 salon larry baswic k at 3:53pm 04.28.09 Big Boats 3/1312 I read in a forum on this site of someone installing the ash panelling found in the salon of the Hun
Inverter and microwave oven serenisea at 3:41pm 04.28.09 Big Boats 11/1966 Hi, I went to run the microwave oven while at anchor. I started the engine to provide a continuou
I wish it was a "NO WAKE" zone Bad Obsession at 3:21pm 04.28.09 Ask All Sailors 20/3666 My marina is in Monroe Bay at Colonial Beach. It gets battered every year by boats going by wide op
Installing Shore -Power Dwight Thomas at 3:10pm 04.28.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1552 I have an O'Day 25 and I will be installing Shore -power on my boat. The question I have is: Where
Hunter 240 stern speakers JDascanio at 3:09pm 04.28.09 Smaller Boats 1/1246 I have mounted speakers under the stern rail seats and now am contemplating how to run the speaker w
473 Water Heater replacement Jester II at 2:36pm 04.28.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2294 Anyone out there replaced the seaward water heater on a 473? We have a leak in ours that is dumping
Duck on a Loon at Tidewater Bob Poff at 1:36pm 04.28.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1546 A mallard was nesting in the cockpit of my H34. I'm told that she had quite an audience. When I go
reef line connection question (3) breweraz at 1:13pm 04.28.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2273 I am setting up a two line reef and came across the pic attached for connecting the reef line to the
Hunter 40.5 cockpit floor panel removal Brian R at 12:45pm 04.28.09 Big Boats 4/2431 I have a leak into the cockpit stern storage locker located just starbord of where the helmsmen sits
spring cleanup Mike8193 at 11:29am 04.28.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1561 My boat really got dirty this winter, outdoor storage with a custom cover that must have flapped aga

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When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:51pm 02.10.22 Andrew Evans has written a good book on the subject. Worth the read. Bad link. Edit: Looks like t
When to move up? jssailem at 7:44pm 02.10.22 Sailing Single handed, for some it is the only way to go. When I go sailing I try to set the boat u
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 jssailem at 7:30pm 02.10.22 Welcome to the SBO forum. Exciting times. Try to keep a critical eye on the boat during the survey.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:29pm 02.10.22 I can handle all the tasks required to safely manage the boat In varied weather conditions. You nee
Add a dedicated starter battery Head Sail at 7:28pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: , I have plenty of power.
When to move up? Leeward Rail at 7:25pm 02.10.22 , I found the primary application for me was to get her into my driveway for fall and spring work.
When to move up? jssailem at 7:25pm 02.10.22 A larger boat will have more features. Carry more gear. Have bigger sails. Cost more in moorage. So
When to move up? Tom J at 7:14pm 02.10.22 My path to a Catalina 310 was similar to your experience. I initially owned an O'Day 23 and taught
Example Installation Diesel Heater Hunter 326 stuendan at 6:54pm 02.10.22 Hi RobAL, just wondering how your installation is going? I have partially installed a unit on my H3
When to move up? Pkeller at 6:40pm 02.10.22 Thanks for the advice and recommendations, all good info and helpful insights. With respect to the t
Add a dedicated starter battery Steve_Catalina at 6:31pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: as my dedicated starter on my c34.
Add a dedicated starter battery acudavid at 6:26pm 02.10.22 @ Davidasailor26 "anything rated in CCA or reserve capacity is not a deep cycle battery. " I don't
Add a dedicated starter battery Davidasailor26 at 6:15pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: is not a deep cycle battery. Like D
Add a dedicated starter battery (1) acudavid at 6:08pm 02.10.22 Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core:
When to move up? rgranger at 5:59pm 02.10.22 That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have another drink, it doesn't take much to get
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 Don S/V ILLusion at 5:53pm 02.10.22 A lot rides on the ability and knowledge of your surveyor, particularly for a new boat owner. Choose
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 sail sfbay at 5:45pm 02.10.22 Welcome to the forum!! Enjoy the experience!!
Add a dedicated starter battery dlochner at 5:44pm 02.10.22 Battery voltage will tell you about the voltage but won't tell you about the battery's capacity. I s
When to move up? DArcy at 5:14pm 02.10.22 Thanks guys, appreciate the support! That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have anoth
'86 Hunter 34 coolant through exhaust Capt Robbie at 4:51pm 02.10.22

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