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New moderator Phil Herring at 8:55am 04.10.09 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/2865 I can't believe I didn't post this a couple weeks ago, but it appears I didn't! Brian has accepted
rub rail insert mm2347 at 8:32am 04.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1585 Does anyone have 2 feet of black rub rail insert used on an Oday 222?? Thank you Mike
Does anyone have an electrical schematic for a Beneteau 393 ??? HELP NEEDED ASAP. bonaroo5698 at 7:44am 04.10.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1565 My mechanic is putting in a gen set and they nee more info on how the boat is wired than the very ba
PC DC supply BruceK at 7:38am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1840 I want to use my laptop on board, and understand a DC/DC converter, not an inverter DC/AC is a bette
Sobstadt sails peconicbay at 7:24am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1982 Has anybody purchased Sobstadt sails for their boat ? I am looking into buying a main from them, a
laminate sails peconicbay at 7:20am 04.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1421 Has anybody purchased a laminated main sail for their catalina? I am looking for a new main for my
Hose Fittings & Clamps with thru hulls? (2) Bob S at 6:54am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 10/1918 I am changing over my sea strainer from the plastic OEM to a bronze Perko. Catalina uses Marelon thr
Anonodized Aluminum trim around windows RK at 6:40am 04.10.09 Big Boats 2/1121 The aluminum trim around the windows has been stained and looks corroded. I belive the cause was us
Humpback Whale In New York Harbor Soundbounder at 4:52am 04.10.09 Sails Call Lounge 2/3126 This is in todays NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/10/nyregion/10whale.html?_r=1'ref=nyregion
Broad Creek, Deltaville Broke Sailor at 4:49am 04.10.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1757 Anyone out there have latest shoaling info? I usually have inches below the keel transiting the cha
Seacock Backing Blocks, Alternate Method No Through Bolts (15) Maine Sail at 8:50pm 04.09.09 Musings With Maine Sail 18/10571 Hi All, I promised Hermit I would show how to make a backing block with tapped studs to avoid thr
Mooring Catalina 22' swing-keel/salt water malcontentski at 8:33pm 04.09.09 Catalina 22 3/4136 The manual for the C-22' swing keel does not recommend keeping the swing-keel version in salt water
considering purchasing 1977 Catalina 22' any advice? malcontentski at 8:00pm 04.09.09 Catalina 22 4/8223 I am considering purchase of a Catalina 22' with a trailer. It is the pop-top type with rolling furl
Vented Loop David Knauer at 6:58pm 04.09.09 Big Boats 9/3449 I have been tracking down a water leak in the cooling system around the air/water exhaust mixer on m
HELP! Just inherited a 1972 O'Day 22' ... hasn't seen water in 3 years! Double J at 6:47pm 04.09.09 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2203 Owner gave up the sport (I have been sailing for decades) ... so, if you have the time (apologies, I
Owners manual skal2373 at 6:19pm 04.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1405 Hi, I am finally coming back to sailing after a long no sailing period. I originally owned a 77 27'
Mast rake for Hunter 23 Mike48 at 6:05pm 04.09.09 Smaller Boats 2/1585 I have read several post in the archives on rig tuning the hunter 23. They talk about mast rake. But
Raymarine Autohelm 3000 Help spadaforaj at 5:59pm 04.09.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2541 Hi there - I am outfitting an old boat with old gear - and am having trouble with an old Raymarine 3
Working on boat like back country skiing? (1) Roger Long at 4:33pm 04.09.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2122 Why is working on your boat like back country skiing? Aside from being expensive and omething you
Boat's in Mexico wahoo at 2:15pm 04.09.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1325 My 1980 Hunter 37 is in Mexico and I failed to measure several items that need replacing when I go b

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New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340 Terry Cox at 12:44pm 02.12.22
Galley Stove Gimbals jviss at 12:35pm 02.12.22 You could hold the pan level above the flame if it bothers you that much. Yea, and you don't need
What Y valve do I have? Stu Jackson at 12:35pm 02.12.22 When you get it out you may find that it is all ok and just clean it up and reinstall. Just have a
Tiller .vs. Wheel Stu Jackson at 12:30pm 02.12.22 I have never understood all of the anguish I hear over steering either with a wheel or a tiller. I
Paint looks horrible - contour sanding to look good? sunlover at 11:12am 02.12.22 I did finally work out how to do this so that it looks professional. Copying from the large number
Tiller .vs. Wheel BigEasy at 11:02am 02.12.22 On reading this thread, I was reminded of a video (link below). There is more to this phenomenon th
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission fred1diver at 10:51am 02.12.22 My fuel tank was mounted above the engine so it had an anti-siphon valve. If this applies to you,
B 361 Interior Light Switch BigEasy at 10:27am 02.12.22 Thanks BigEasy! I will try Ward Richardson. Please let us know outcome, this entire parts thing i
Tow Vehicle Question. Leeward Rail at 9:52am 02.12.22 I tow a Hunter 170 at 1000 pounds. I was hoping someone was towing similar weight with a new Bronco
Tiller .vs. Wheel Tom J at 9:48am 02.12.22 Then finally someone mentioned, just steer it like a car. That made sense. :p Yeah, I tried that o
Galley Stove Gimbals PaulK at 9:22am 02.12.22 You could hold the pan level above the flame if it bothers you that much.
Saloon or Salon... PaulK at 9:17am 02.12.22 Apparently you don't know that single malt IS booze...scotch whiskey/whisky to be exact...And there
Saloon or Salon... Ralph Johnstone at 9:06am 02.12.22 I never failed to "push her buttons" by referring to the flybridge as "upstairs" and the cabin as "
What Y valve do I have? jssailem at 8:49am 02.12.22 DS. I feel you have made a wise compromise. I agree with @Ralph Johnstone's assessment of the existi
Tiller .vs. Wheel BigEasy at 8:46am 02.12.22 I still have a feeling that a wheel is some how pretentious. Pat, those 32 footers with two wheel
Saloon or Salon... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:39am 02.12.22 Most older (over 50) powerboat owners do use correct terminology. It was always easy to recognize a
Sirius 21 pulpit jssailem at 8:34am 02.12.22 Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your boat discovery. From the looks of your Avatar, one might thi
Tiller .vs. Wheel jssailem at 8:06am 02.12.22 Pat, I think I understand your interest in your dream boat a ://www.seawardadventures.com/2014/03/10
Tiller .vs. Wheel D Swanson at 7:52am 02.12.22 I sail with a tiller and on the occasion when I helm on a wheel I sometimes catch myself turning the
Tow Vehicle Question. Benny17441 at 7:34am 02.12.22 I could tow that with a Fiat, you will have no problems with any Bronco.

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