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TimCup at 11:51am 04.06.09
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I didn't want to hijack another thread, and I've got some questions about anchoring so here goes:
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How to fix a broken swing keel cable if boat in the water? I checked the cable for the swing keel o
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My boat was converted to wheel steering long ago. I found the tiller in it's cover hidden away in th
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New member Looking for cut lengths for Mast Boom and Rigging as i am buying a 34 foot Irwin without
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We have a 2001 Ben/ 331. It rides a little bow down with a full water tank. I'm thinking about try
Hermit Scott at 10:49am 04.06.09
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The Admiral and I have been hanging out downtown and the marina area trying to get a feel for the ar
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Had a great day yesterday(Sunday) sailing around Charlotte Harbor,sailed past Pelican Pass,Pelican
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My boat has a Horizon knot meter which was manufactured in 1988. Does anyone have a source for a rep
Mike H. at 10:16am 04.06.09
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The single line reefing system on our Vision 36 seems a little "Sticky". We've only had the boat si
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We have a couple of older Venture 25's, one white hull, and the other is a light blue, the white on
Etch at 7:18am 04.06.09
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Hello all, I am new to the website and currently own a 18' Capri. I will be looking at a 1983 Catali
48dodge at 8:55am 04.06.09
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I'm trying to get an idea of how many sheets of plywood I need to replace all of my bulkheads and re
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Bill C320, Papillon at 8:16am 04.06.09
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How do you attach a picture to a reply? It used to be very obvious on the old site. Probably is sti
sailaway78 at 8:09am 04.06.09
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This weather is downright spooky. Was plenty warm here yesterday, going to be in the 30's tonight,
Bob Poff at 7:35am 04.06.09
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I received this via our local club email list. Sure would be cool to work them from the boat. I won
MoonSailer at 7:24am 04.06.09
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I have a walker bay 8 dinghy and want something a little larger. The Pelican Scorpio and some other
Banooma at 6:46am 04.06.09
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I bought my boat with a Raymarine radome and Autohelm radar display, plus wind, speed, and depth met
48dodge at 6:00am 04.06.09
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What glue/caulk should I use to hold the two wedges in place that hold the centerboard up? Also sho
Jim at 4:50am 04.06.09
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I noticed my steering cable was lose on mt C36 MK II. It is an Edson rig. How do I adjust the cabl

Recent Replies

HJull number engraved on hull of Hunter Legend
jssailem at 5:48pm 02.24.22
Was it on the paperwork when you bought the boat? Usually provided with a bill of sale.
What are these.
jssailem at 5:47pm 02.24.22
The blue tarp might be a cockpit cover. The round centered hole might go around the back stay, then
Long term lay up info
Stu Jackson at 5:41pm 02.24.22
Second question: Boat's going to be on the hard. Why bother with running the engine? It ain't goi
Sail question
jssailem at 5:39pm 02.24.22
:plus: with @Hello Below Riding sail.
Long term lay up info
Stu Jackson at 5:38pm 02.24.22
Question to the OP and those who answered: Why remove the batteries when the solar panels will/shou
Sail question
dlochner at 5:38pm 02.24.22
It is a riding sail from SailRite. Likely home sewn. There are two sizes. https://www.sailrite.com/
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered
dlochner at 5:28pm 02.24.22
A bit of a hair split but the Fourth Amendment does apply to the Coast Guard. The First Congress (t
Sail question
Capt Robbie at 5:26pm 02.24.22
Might be a storm sail. Or possibly sail used for when at anchor to keep boat pointed into the wind.
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 5:08pm 02.24.22
Thanks @Stu Jackson yes earlier in this post I believe you shot me some links and I have read thro
Long term lay up info
Ted at 4:42pm 02.24.22
Here is another thing to think about if you have a keel stepped mast and are storing the boat with t
1983 Hunter 30
heritage at 4:33pm 02.24.22
On my 84 H27 the skeg is solid layers of fiberglass; no coring material. If the skegs alignment wit
Sail question
Hello Below at 4:15pm 02.24.22
It looks small enough to be a riding sail. Anchor Riding Sail Kit (12.5 sq. ft.)
Long term lay up info
jssailem at 4:05pm 02.24.22
It seems logical that you could tent the boat with a tarp. It would help keep the interior cooler du
New to us Hunter 40.5
JamesG161 at 3:11pm 02.24.22
Are you speaking about messing with other instruments or something else? just saying it takes a la
Long term lay up info
dmax at 2:39pm 02.24.22
1. Definitely change the oil before laying up. I would also fog the cylinders. 2. If the anit-freeze
Tiller
topcat0399 at 2:36pm 02.24.22
I wonder how flexy that emt will be under load. Last year I needed a new tiller; a pair of new whee
Long term lay up info
sail sfbay at 2:35pm 02.24.22
The following is based on my experience laying up my Hunter 386 sailboat (on the hard), Ford F250 di
Potential Buyer of DS1
itsmeken at 2:31pm 02.24.22
Thank you all for your replies and information. As a youth my first sailing experience was in a Las
New Fire Extinguisher Regs
thinwater at 2:21pm 02.24.22
Also a good time for people to consider that this is a minimum. Fire blanket? Better in the galley.
New Fire Extinguisher Regs
thinwater at 2:15pm 02.24.22
Good post. I did not know this, because it is new. But I replace them more often that that anyway.

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